A total of 56 Police Divisions and eight Area Commands on Monday embarked on a sanitation exercise and a free medical outreach in Anambra State. This forms part of activities marking this year’s National Police Day across the country. The sanitation exercise and free medical outreach were aimed at promoting community health and strengthening police-community…
Work on the Okobo Local Government Area axis of the Akwa Ibom State segment of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway project has been disrupted by angry youths from Nsie community. The youths are demanding adequate compensation for houses, farmlands, shrines, tombs, and aquatic ecosystems allegedly destroyed by construction firms handling the project. Checks by our correspondent…
There is growing disaffection within the top echelon of Agunechemba, a key security outfit that has significantly contributed to the stabilization of security in Anambra State. A source within the local security outfit, who requested anonymity for fear of victimization, called on the governor to urgently intervene and address the lingering issue of indigene–non-indigene division,…
Some gender advocates say that the urgency of tackling Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria requires more than dialogue but sustained, grassroots-driven action anchored in strong women-led movements. They stated this during a webinar organized by Women Information Network (WINET), as a reflection point and a rallying call for stakeholders to rethink strategies and deepen collaborations….
Stakeholders in Anambra State have reported improved service delivery and stronger community engagement in primary healthcare centres (PHCs) following the implementation of the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK 2) Project. The feedback emerged during a review and reflection meeting on PHC system strengthening, where implementing partners and community representatives assessed progress made…
