Year: 2022
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ANAMBRA PEOPLE
The man called Zik: How Anambra produced the first President of Nigeria
Rated amongst the people who need no introduction in Nigeria and Africa, is the Great Nnamdi Azikiwe. The man whose image graces the #500 note. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe lived nine lives in one. He was the first and only indigenous Governor-General of Nigeria. A fearless journalist and statesman, political activist,…
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EDUCATION
A look into the oldest secondary school in Anambra State
Secondary schools now abound in every part of the state and country. They come in boarding and day schools; some of them take the two routes. As far back as 1932, it was not in existence in Anambra State. It was until 1933 that the first secondary school was established…
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ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
How the Igbo apprenticeship system has contributed to the success of Anambra people
It is surprising how the worst thing that could happen to a tribe turned into a miracle that would later make them prosperous. The Civil War was supposed to be the end of the Igbo people but through tenacity, they clung to the apprenticeship system. The apprenticeship system has been…
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EDUCATION
Air Peace Boss Dr. Allen Onyema Inaugurates Self-named Edifice At UI
The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Air Peace airline, Barr. Allen Onyema, has inaugurated an edifice at the University of Ibadan. The project which was named after him is an ultra-modern guest house with multiple rooms in the University. The commissioning took place on Saturday, May 14, 2022. At…
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NEWS UPDATE
SENATOR EKWUNIFE VISITS GOVERNOR SOLUDO, AND COMMENDS HIS COMMITMENT TO GOVERNANCE
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Friday, May 20, 2022 received Senator Uche Ekwunife, representing Anambra Central at the National Assembly. The distinguished Senator who was accompanied by some Traditional Rulers, Presidents-General and other stakeholders from her senatorial zone told Governor Soludo that she came to formally congratulate him on his…
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NEWS UPDATE
ANAMBRA NEWS TEAM CELEBRATES HON. ANTHONY IFEANYA , COMMISSIONER FOR PETROLEUM AND MINERAL RESOURCES ON HIS BIRTHDAY.
The day calls for celebration as one of the leading figures in Anambra State turns a year older.Sir (Barr.) Anthony Ikechukwu Ifeanya (Chief Akaekpuchionwa ) is the honourable Commissioner for Petroleum and Mineral Resources in our dear Anambra State.The noble man with the heart and poise of a King was…
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ANAMBRA PEOPLE
Nigeria Needs Wealth Creators As Leaders Not Wealthy Consumers – Peter Obi
Presidential aspirant and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, who stands on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party has aired his view on the leader Nigeria needs. He made this known on Tuesday at a meeting with the Akwa Ibom State PDP chapter which was held at…
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GOVERNMENT AND MDA'S
Towns and Local Government Areas in Anambra state
By Orji, Somtoochukwu A country is divided into states, and the states are broken down into local government areas for sake of administration and representation. The local government is the third tier of government; it is otherwise known as government at the grassroots. Nigeria has 36 states, and Anambra, being…
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NEWS UPDATE
Prof Soludo Felicitates Igwe Achebe On Clocking 81
By Orji, Somtoochukwu May 15 2022 Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo, through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe on his 81st birthday celebration. Igwe Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, turned 81 on May 14, 2022. The Governor recognized the traditional ruler…
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GOVERNMENT AND MDA'S
Anambra State Government Creates Two New Ministries, Renames Some Others
By Orji, Somtoochukwu The administration of Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo has created two new ministries, dissolved one, and renamed some of the ministries. The two newly created ministries are the Ministry of Homeland Affairs and the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The former Ministry of Tertiary Education has been…
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