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Tears as Anambra Journalist Dies in Road Accident, NUJ, Soludo Mourn

Tears as Anambra Journalist Dies in Road Accident, NUJ, Soludo Mourn

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The journalism community in Anambra State has been thrown into deep mourning following the tragic death of a respected media practitioner, Mr. Alphonsus Nweze, a veteran journalist with Apex News and former correspondent of Champion Newspapers.

Mr. Nweze was said to have boarded a commercial vehicle from the …

Anambra Assembly Confirms Soludo’s ASERC Nominees, Sets Stage for Power Sector Revolution

Anambra Assembly Confirms Soludo’s ASERC Nominees, Sets Stage for Power Sector Revolution

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

In continuation of the implementation of the power sector reforms and efforts towards achieving sustainable energy independence in Anambra State, the State House of Assembly has confirmed a five-man team to man the recently established Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), as nominated by Governor Prof. Charles …

10th Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology: Call for Submission

10th Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology: Call for Submission

 

Following the resounding success of its previous editions, the Society of Young Nigerian Writers (Anambra State Chapter) — the literary body that organizes the annual Chinua Achebe Literary Festival and Memorial Lecture — has announced a global call for entries for the 10th edition of the Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthology. …

Road Safety Is Everybody’s Business — New Anambra FRSC Boss Declares, Seeks Stronger Media Collaborations

Road Safety Is Everybody’s Business — New Anambra FRSC Boss Declares, Seeks Stronger Media Collaborations

 

By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The task of ensuring adequate safety on the roads has been described as everybody’s responsibility, requiring partnership, discipline, and shared commitment from all stakeholders.

The new and 16th substantive Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, Corps Commander (CC) Bridget Asekhauno, stated this …