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The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Mr. Lanre Arogundade, has been elected Deputy Convenor of the 13-member Council of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) while also appointed as a member of its Governance Committee. Mr. Arogundade was first elected to the IFEX Council at its reconvened Annual General Meeting on […]
AWKA, Anambra State — August 16, 2026 — The Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development has raised strong opposition to the proposed Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Regulation Bill before the National Assembly, warning that increased government control over civil society organisations could undermine grassroots development, humanitarian response and civic participation across Nigeria.…
The Anambra State Police Command Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu on the morning of 17th August 2026 arrested a 49-year old armed robbery suspect, Chima Ogumba. The team also recovered one pump-action gun and 50 live cartridges from him in Nkpor Road, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. Confirming the […]
Anambra State has been selected as a pilot state for a new grassroots healthcare programme aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, referral services and timely access to medical care. The programme, supported by the Mastercard Foundation, mSh Nigeria, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and other partners in collaboration with the Anambra State Government, […]
Awka The Anambra State Police Command has foiled an alleged plot to murder a citizen and unlawfully take over his landed properties in Ukwulu, Dunukofia Local Government Area of the state. The breakthrough followed the strategic deployment of an intelligence-led policing approach by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, […]
The Anambra State Police Command has announced the assumption of duty of CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, as the new Commissioner of Police in the state. CP Oji Ama assumed office on Monday, August 10, 2026, following the retirement of the immediate past Commissioner of Police, AIG Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, who was […]
The Pentecostal Bishops Association, Anambra State, has announced its 2026 Annual Convention for pastors and church workers, with the theme “This Same Jesus.” The two-day convention, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, October 7 and 8, 2026, will hold from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily at Bethesda Bible Church, No. 6 St. Christopher Road, 3-3, […]
By Uchenna Ezeadigwe Awka The Youth Wing of the Anambra State Town Union Council (ASTUC) has honoured six distinguished personalities from Dunukofia Local Government Area for their exemplary contributions to community development and service to humanity. The recognition ceremony, held at the Dunukofia Local Government Headquarters, Ukpo, brought together community leaders, government officials,…
The Mayor of Anaocha Local Government Area, Hon. Romanus Ibekwe (Ezeugo Anaocha), on Thursday, August 6, 2026, officially flagged off the second edition of the Anaocha Skills Acquisition Programme at the Anaocha Local Government Secretariat Podium in Neni. The initiative is aimed at equipping participants with practical vocational skills to promote self-reliance, entrepreneurship and […]
It was a moment of celebration and reflection as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Ikioye Orutugu, marked a triple milestone with his birthday, promotion, retirement from active service, and farewell ceremony. The event News Echo reports, attracted top government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and well-wishers who paid glowing tributes to his outstanding career […]
