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NAFDAC Says 2,500 Onitsha Headbridge Market Traders Paid Administrative Charges …Market Re-opening Conditional, Targets Traders Who Complied.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha Headbridge drug market, under strict regulatory conditions as part of its intensified efforts to sanitise Nigeria’s open drug markets and protect public health. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye,…

Two Killed, Six Injured In Onitsha Market Gas Explosion

Anthony Ogbekile8 months ago05 mins

A gas cylinder explosion has killed about two persons and injured several others at the Plumbing Market, along Uga Street, near Onitsha Bridge Head Market in Anambra State. The incident which occurred on Friday, caused panic in the market as traders, passers-by and customers scampered to safety. An eyewitness near the scene said the…

Jufuso Security Agency/Awada Central Vigilante Calls On State Government To Release His Men, Restore All Property Destroyed bySASA And Agunechemba …Says SASA’s Extortion Excesses And Other Forms Of Criminality Are Not Allowed within Awada.

Echezona Okafor10 months ago032 mins

The Chief Security Officer of Awada Central Landlords Association, Awada Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state and Director of Jufuso Security Agency a police registered security Agency, Chief Uchechukwu Jude Ukachi has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to prevail on the relevant agencies to Release his security men, restore all…

National Chairman Celebrates 2025 Jubilee Year Mass With Archbishop Valerian OKEKE In Onitsha

Echezona Okafor12 months ago12 months ago05 mins

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, joined other faithful today at the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Onitsha, to celebrate the Silver Jubilee Mass ushering in the year 2025 and also marking the liturgical Holy Family celebration. The solemn Mass, led by His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian…

Nwanyi Oguanwu Widows Foundation Hosts Joyful End Of Year Celebration In Onitsha”: Sponsored by Dr. Mrs. Helen Ugbo (Hon.) Woman Leader Onitsha.

Echezona Okafor1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

“The End of Year Celebration party with Nwanyi Oguanwu Widows Foundation at Emmanuel Church Anglican Church, Inland Town Onitsha, was a truly uplifting experience.” “The event was a resounding success, bringing joy and hope to the widows and community.” We “Just attended the Nwanyi Oguanwu Widows Foundation End of Year Celebration! What a wonderful way…

Commissioner For Housing Anambra, Inspects Work At Judges Quarters, Onitsha

Echezona Okafor1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Having more judges of Anambra extraction would soon be possible following the near completion of Judges Quarters in Onitsha as demanded by the National Judicial Council. This was the according to the Commissioner for Housing, Honourable Paully Onyeka shortly after inspecting progress of work at the Judges Quarters, Onitsha, an Anambra state government project. Work…

You’re Truly a Magician — Onitsha Market Women, Villagers Hail Soludo, As Water Returns After 20 Years

Izunna Okafor1 year ago1 year ago015 mins

The Ogbe Oye, Market Inland Town, Onitsha, Anambra State, was agog on Thursday, as the market women trooped out en masse to celebrate and commend Governor Chukwuma Soludo for resuscitation and providing them with pipe-borne water after over 20 years they last saw something like that. The women gave the commendation when theState Commissioner for…

Onitsha Community Celebrates 2024 Ofala Festival

Echezona Okafor1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

The Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe is celebrating his 23rd Ofala festival. Ofala Onitsha is ranked as the highest celebration of the ancient kingdom of Onitsha. The Ofala Onitsha festival which is globally recognized as a world tourist attraction, attracted various people from all walks of life. It is a showcase of rich…

FG Taskforce, Ocha Brigade Raid Onitsha Fake Beverage Manufacturing Factory

Echezona Okafor1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Presidential Task Force Against Economic Sabotage and Oil Vandalism, in partnership with the joint task force of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade, has busted an illegal wine manufacturing facility in Onitsha. Seven suspects were arrested during a raid on the illegal wine production facility located on Onowu Street by Chipet filling station…

Tricycle Drivers Disrupt Peace At Onitsha High School Despite Government Warnings: Parents And Residents Plead For Action

Echezona Okafor1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

Onitsha High School, located in the bustling Egeton area of Onitsha, has become a battleground for peace and order as tricycle (keke) drivers continue to operate an illegal park directly in front of the school premises, disrupting academic activities and raising concerns among parents, teachers, and local residents. Despite the Anambra State government’s efforts to…