By Ayomide Otitoju Polaris Bank has announced the launch of its 2025 free prostate cancer screening programme, following the success of its 2024 edition, which provided early detection services to hundreds of men across Nigeria. The initiative, organised in partnership with the Men’s Health Clinic, is themed “Men, Your Health Matters – Get Screened Today!”…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Olusegun Awolowo, grandson of the late Premier of the Western Region and nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the governor described the former Executive Director…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has approved an elaborate Christmas celebration tagged “Onwan Dezemba”, aimed at delivering an exciting and memorable festive season for residents and visitors. The approval was given at the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), under Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has called for greater university autonomy in appointing vice chancellors while congratulating the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UniZik), Professor Ugochukwu Anyaehie, wishing him a successful tenure. The announcement was made during the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government on Thursday launched the groundbreaking EPIC (Early Pathway to Inclusive Care)–BAWOP (Build a World of Play) Play Fair, a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting early identification, inclusion, and holistic care for children living with disabilities. The event, held at Johnson Jakande Tinubu (JJT) Park, Secretariat, Alausa-Ikeja, drew over…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) have approved the modification and completion of the abandoned court building within the Court of Appeal Complex in Awka, alongside the renovation and upgrade of associated structures. State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the decision was made at the 23rd…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has condemned as false, reckless, and malicious the social media rumour claiming that former Governor Willie Obiano has died. The Council issued the rebuttal during its 23rd meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light House, Awka. Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, described the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved N443,408,923.03 for the supply and installation of fire-fighting equipment at the College of Nursing Science, Umueze-Isuofia, in Aguata Local Government Area. The approval was issued during the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the new Government House, the Light House…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a contract valued at N1,773,559,976.65 for the construction of the Ikenga–Isuofia–Igboukwu Discharge Channel, marking another step in Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s ongoing infrastructure expansion drive. The approval was granted during the 23rd ANSEC meeting held on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Light House,…
