The Anambra State Task Force on Human Trafficking has intensified efforts to curb human trafficking and child abuse with a sensitisation programme at Community Secondary School, Agulu-Awka, in Awka South Local Government Area. The awareness session, themed “Human Trafficking and Abuse,” followed a recent case of physical violence against a student allegedly carried out by…
The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh (Barrister) Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of Muslims in Oyo Land to the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto on all Islamic-related matters. Sheikh Akeugberu made this statement against the backdrop of sustained resilience shown by Muslims in Yoruba Land in the face…
By Polycarp Ifeanyi The Mayor of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Hon. Sir Kenneth Akwuobi, has received an Award of Outstanding Performance from the Executive Director of the National Community Policing Campaign (NCPC), Deacon Dr. K. O. Ubah.Sir Akwuobi, widely regarded as one of the best-performing local government mayors in Anambra State, received the award in…
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has paid the tuition fees of 84 indigent students drawn from various denominations across Anambra State, amounting to a total sum of ₦12.6 million.The tuition support was disbursed through the Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC), Awka Diocese, in collaboration…
The CSOs/Media Accountability and Anti-corruption Initiative (CMAAI) has lauded the Anambra State House of Assembly for passing the Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission Bill, describing the development as a historic breakthrough in the state’s accountability journey. In a statement jointly signed by the Co-ordinator, Ugochi Freeman, and the Deputy Co-ordinator, Alfred Ajayi, the…
