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The management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi, Anambra State, has warned that  the death of Dr. Martins Ifeanyichukwu, Associate Professor of Laboratory Sciences and Immunology in the hospital, should not be politicised. Dr. Martins Ifeanyichukwu died on his way to Irruah hospital in Edo State, on Monday, January 11, after about two weeks battle with COVID-19.  Speaking to newsmen in Nnewi, yesterday, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Anthony Igwuegbe, said the hospital tried its best to keep him stable before referring him to Irruah. "The death of Dr martins is devastating to us all, and we ask God to accord his soul an eternal rest as we console the family he left behind. However, his death has paved the way for some individuals to attack principal management staff of the hospital, including the CMAC, Dr. Joseph Ugbaja, who was accused of negligence of duty. "In view of this news making the rounds about Dr. Martin's ...

The outgoing president of United States, Mr. Donald Trump has finally conceded to President elect, Joe Biden after a long bickering on purported electoral fraud as speculated by Republicans on the last US Presidential election. Mr. Trump’s concession comes moments after the country’s parliament affirmed Biden’s Electoral College victory, American news network CNN is reporting. The outgoing U.S. leader, who lost his re-election bid in the keenly contested poll last November, described his controversial and largely tumultuous first tenure as the “greatest first term in the presidential history of the US, CNN said Thursday.  His acceptance, will pave way for the smooth handover of power to the president elect, Mr Joe Biden. Joe Biden has been declared winner in the November polls by the electoral college after over 2 months of bickering and strife by the Trump Presidency. Joe Biden is the 46th President of the United States of America, and is a democrat.

On the 28th of December 2020, members of the Anambra Progressives And Development Union in their numbers stepped out for the second time, with  royal dance steps as witnessed some months earlier in Nnewi: This time bigger and better as those in the diaspora that couldn't make the first commissioning as a result of flight restrictions came in in full force.  They were dancing at Nnamdi Azikiwe University premises  where they birthed a new gigantic and ultramodern medical complex built in less than six months, that would serve not just the students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University and the university community but also the people of Anambra central and Ndi Anambra in general. As mentioned earlier, this won't be the first time they are stepping out in such grandeur as they did same in September at the permanent site of Nnamdi Azikiwe University teaching hospital in Nnewi/Oraifite, where they also built and  donated a medical complex, which currently is the only functional bu...

 .......ASSURES OF BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD    The Honourable Minister of State for Education and three time Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt  Hon  Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba PhD, on sunday was in Owerri, Imo state for a crucial meeting with the Imo state Chapter of his 2023  Presidential Campaign outfit, Project Nigeria Group (PNG) While addressing an array of high profile personalities who constitute the state leadership of Project Nigeria Group (PGN) drawn from the State Executive Committee and twenty seven Local Government Co-ordinators of the Group in the state, Rt Hon  Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba PhD, Hon Minister of State for Education commended the Imo state leadership of Project Nigeria Group(PNG) for being proactive ,thoughtful and responsive in the discharge of their duties, adding that those that have volunteered to be part of this great movement will have cause to rejoice at the nick of time.  The Hon minister however stated that the ...

In line with his open door policy style of representation, whereby his constituents enjoy direct access and periodic updates of his activities in the red chambers, the Distinguished Senator on Saturday night held a live chat/interactive session  on Authority FM with the people of Anambra South, who also turned up enmasse for the interactive broadcast session on radio that was to later last till 2am in the early hours of the morning. The Distinguished Senator used the opportunity to  thank Ndị Anambra South, for their overwhelming support in 2020, while urging them to keep it up as he highlights his capital projects so far and updated  them on the present efforts being championed by him to promote their wellbeing and protect their interests at the Center stating that the successes recorded by his office in the past year wouldn’t have been possible without the continuous love and support that were showered on him by his constituents as well as the periodic  feedback he...

Anambra South Senator, and Founder of Afaigboefuna movement, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Saturday, maintained that promoting and preserving the norms and traditions of Ndi Igbo is sacrosanct and non negotiable.  The Distinguished Senator made the assertion during the annual Ofala Festival of Ojoto community. According to the Senator, who came to the event with the Chairman of Anambra Progressives in Diaspora, Barrister Peter Nwosu and Anambra State Chairman of AfaIgboEfuna Hon. Mba Mba Iloka, stated that every tribe is defined by its norms and traditions, and it is very necessary for every Igbo citizen to always defend and promote the Igbo culture.  The founder of AfaIgboEfuna, a socio-cultural organization that champions the interests  and values of the Igbo Nation, further reassured Ndị Igbo that he will not only continue to promote their norms and traditions but will always use the instruments of his office to attract quality policies and projects that will promote and...

The Senator representing Anambra South and Vice-Chairman of Senate Committee on Petroleum (Upstream), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah on Thursday, reiterated his commitment towards supporting the Nigerian Oil Sector. Speaking shortly during a brief visit to the new VCH petrol station at Nkpor, the Senator who was accompanied by a member of Anambra Progressives  and the Founder of Ejison Group of Companies, Chief Joseph I. Ukeji, commended the Chief Executive Officer of the new petrol station, Chief Kennedy Okonkwo for providing the facility which will go a long way in boosting the economy.of the State. He further maintained that the facility will not only provide additional employement but will also ease congestions at petrol stations and make petrol more accessible to the people. Senator Ubah however, vowed that he will consolidate his efforts towards supporting the oil sector by sponsoring more Bills that will promote the sector. He also assured the people, that as a stakeholder in the ...

.........Task them to rededicate themselves towards national service.  The commissioner of police in Anambra state, CP John Abang, following approval by the Police Service Commission for the promotion of Senior Police Officers on the recommendation of the Inspector-general of Police *IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu NPM,mni,has decorated 21 police officers in the command. The officers who benefited from the promotion in the Command are one Commissioner of Police CP Christopher Adetokumbo Owolabi,two Deputy  Commissioners of Police DCPS David Iloyanomon,and Osagie John Agans-Irabo,two Assistant Commissioners of Police including DPO B' Division now ACP Emmanuel Anene Ogbuanya and Sixteen(16) Chief  Superintendents of Police(CSPS). Among other officers decorated today 31/12/2020 by the Commissioner of Police *CP John B.Abang,fdc* include, CSP Haruna Mohammed(Command PPRO)CSP Asadu Uchechukwu(DPO Neni Division)CSP Mairiga Salihu Ibrahim(Admin officer 29PMF Awka and CSP Frank Omeru...

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has departed the country for medical treatment of his protracted spinal cord ailment. The former PDP spokesman was sighted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday evening on crutches, accompanied by some family members and close associates. Reprieve came to Metuh following December 16, Appeal Court judgement annulling his conviction by Justice Okon Abang on the grounds of bias, consequent upon which Justice Nkeonye Maha of the Federal High Court, on December 24, granted him bail, and ordered the release of his international passport for a period of 45 days to travel within and outside the jurisdiction of the court. It would be recalled that Justice Abang had rejected several applications by Metuh to travel for medical treatment. At some point, the trial Judge ruled against receiving any medical report from any hospital or doctor in Nigeria and Metuh was brought to court...

Anambra South Senator and Convener of Anambra Progressives and Development Union ( APDA), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah was at Nnobi yesterday to celebrate with the Chief Executive Officer of SEAMAN Group over the conferment of Lord Mayor title on him by the Abalukwu Elites Forum. Speaking briefly at the event, Senator Ubah who was the special guest of honour, described the title received by the SEAMAN boss as an honour well deserved.  The Prince of the Senate and Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District , Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah who was accompanied to the event by the Diaspora Chairman of Anambra Progressives And Development Union (APDA),Barrister Peter Nwosu further commended Chief Agbanari who is also a frontline  progressive member for his efforts towards the promotion of the  wellbeing of the people. Senator Ubah also took out time to  appreciate  him specially  for his selfless contributions towards the actualization of the visions of the Ana...