BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A joint statement between CCTV Video News Agency (CCTV+), subsidiary of China Media Group (CMG), and 11 African mainstream media was issued during the fifth Africa Link Union (ALU) council meeting on November 25. Teng Yunping, CEO of China Global Television Network Corporation(CGTNC), president of CCTV+ and representatives of ALU […]
Day: November 25, 2020
NCDC Weekly Epidemiological Report: Issue: Volume 11 No. 44: 26th October– 1st November 2020
COVID-19: NCDC Conducts Risk Assessment to Mitigate Transmission in Hotspots LGA Since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has continued to lead the national public health response to the disease as well as provide evidence-based guidelines and protocols in line with global best practices. The response […]
Anambra Government Condoles With Family of Biafran War Veteran, Nwobosi
Obosi (Idemili North LGA), Nov. 25, 2020 (MOI) Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra State has condoled with the family of Biafran War veteran, Col Emmanuel Nworah Nwobosi, who passed away in Nov. 24. Nwobosi, who died, aged 81, at his country home, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, was a Captain in the […]
Bongos Ikwue Searches for True Love in Igbo Homeland
The lionized singer Bongos Ikwue was the star attraction at the event tagged “A Plethora of Creative Minds: An Evening with Peter Umeadi and Friends at Agukwu Nri’’ on Wednesday November 18, 2020. Prof. Peter Umeadi, the former Chief Judge of Anambra State, was an amiable host in his country home in Nri, the cradle […]
Onitsha North TC Chairman Commends Onitsha Vigilance Group for Quality Services
Onitsha (Onitsha North LGA), Nov. 25, 2020 (MOI) Transition Committee Chairman, Onitsha North Local Government, Mr Patrick Agha Mba has praised the good work of the Vigilance Group at Imeobi Eze in Onitsha. The chairman made the commendation during a meeting with Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Youth Department, Mr Eloka Egbunike, […]
Government Reassures of Sustainable Academic Excellence
Onitsha, Nov. 25, 2020 (MOI) Anambra State Government has reassured of continued heavy investments in the education sector to ensure sustainable academic excellence. Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra gave the assurance during a Holy Mass, to mark the feast of Christ the King at the Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha. Gov. Obiano was a […]
Government Inaugurates New TRACAS Park at Eke-Awka
Awka, Nov. 25, 2020 (MOI) Commissioner for Transport, Mr Afam Mbanefo has inaugurated a new station for Transport Corporation of Anambra State (TRACAS) at Dike Park on Zik Avenue, Awka. This is in line with the commissioner’s mandate to enhance convenience in the transport services to the people of the state. “TRACAS is a household […]
UK parliament favours sanctions for Nigeria in the wake of #EndSARS deaths
LONDON— The parliament in the United Kingdom has voted for its government to begin consideration of sanctions to be brought against Nigerian officials involved in the use of deadly force against protesters decrying police brutality in October. A petition signed by more than 220,000 people brought a motion before the house for a non-binding vote. […]
Nigeria approves promotion of 82,779 police to boost morale as protest against police brutalities continue
ABUJA— Nigeria’s inspector general of police approved the promotion of 82,779 junior officers to higher rank. The promotion includes 56,779 sergeants to inspector, 17, 569 corporals to sergeants and 8,431 constables to corporal. The inspector general said the promotion was aimed at boosting morale of personnel and reposition the force for greater efficiency. 16 police […]
Nigerian security forces kill 23 militants in operations
LAGOS— At least 23 Boko Haram militants have been killed by Nigerian troops during recent operations in the country’s restive northeast region, a military spokesperson said. Spokesman Benard Onyeuko told reporters that they have carried out aggressive clearance operations, ambushes, robust day-and-night patrols in order to get rid of the remnants of the Boko Haram […]