The Senate, Today, Read For The First Time a Bill Sponsored By Senator Dr Tony Nwoye for establishment of Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Onitsha Anambra State, Establishment Bill 2024. The Bill seeks to establish a university charged with the responsibility to, among other things, offer full-time training leading to the award of…
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has uncovered a scandal at Onitsha General Hospital in Anambra State. It was discovered that 406 individuals were illegally added to the hospital’s staff list after the federal government took over. During a hearing with the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character, Hon…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, recently inspected the ongoing reconstruction of Odoi market in Onitsha. During the visit, the Governor, accompanied by Deputy Governor Dr. Onyekachi Ibezim, discovered that the existing buildings were in a dilapidated state, lacking basic amenities such as lighting and toilet facilities. In response, Governor Soludo took decisive…
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the death of one trader killed by operatives of the state Anti-touting Squad at the Science Equipment Market, Head Bridge, Onitsha. The command’s spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said that several others were also injured. According to him, the incident happened at about…
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned the Chairman, Onitsha/Odekpe Plastic Market Association, Obinna Calistus Okoli, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court, sitting in Awka, Anambra State, for obtaining under false pretence to the tune of N6.7 million. Okoli was arraigned on Tuesday, February 13,…
Most Rev Valerian Okeke, The Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocesan, on Thursday hosted the Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Lawyers who celebrated their end of year thanksgiving. In his homily,the Archbishop eulogized members of the association for their apostolate and sacrifice in fighting for the good of the church. The ocassion started with a mass inside the…
Chairman of Mgbuka Amazu Market, Onitsha, in Anambra State, Chief Enibe Francis, has continued to induce the Monday sit-at-home exercise across major cities in Anambra State. The Mgbuka Amazu Market is an old motor spare parts market, situated along the ever busy Onitsha-Owerri Road. Francis, who was reportedly kidnapped in September and whose disappearance is…
In a collaborative effort to promote the health and cleanliness of campuses within Anambra State, a delegation comprising the secretary General of NANS Zone F Comr. Felix Ifeyinwa Cynthia (Aluta Amazon), JCC Chairman Anambra State Comr. Nneke Chibuikem (Aluta Zeliot), and other NANS executives, paid a courtesy visit to the MD of Ocha Brigade, Comr….
Anambra Police Command have busted a syndicate that runs arms in the state”. A release by Anambra State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that 23 pump action automatic guns were recovered from the syndicate in Onitsha”. He added that it also arrested the dealer, who he described as a major arms dealer, dealing…
Two suspected criminals terrorising residents of Sokoto Road in Main Market, Onitsha, Anambra State have been set ablaze by mobs. Ekweanaedo News gathered that the incident took place at about 3:30pm on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses said the suspects were caught while trying to forcefully dispossess a tricycle operator of his money and other belongings in the…
