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 Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 8:51am On Dec 15, 2019 |
Chimamanda speaks at Creative Writing Workshop held at Golden Tulip Resort Anambra. Award-winning Writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Calls On African Leaders To Raise Future Writers That Will Tell African Untold Stories Joseph Egbeocha (ABS NEWS) Creative writing workshop organized by award-winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has ended with a call on African leaders to invest in potential writers who will tell many untold stories about Africa and her people. Speaking at the grand finale of the workshop at Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu, the Anambra-born popular writer said every society needs storytellers without whom humanity will be diminished. The workshop, aimed at inspiring and raising a community of creative writers who will use their writing abilities in solving societal problems, attracted participants from within and outside Nigeria. Chimamanda Adichie, who frowned at poor reading culture among young people said for one to achieve success in literary endeavors, sustained personal efforts at reading wide range of books was needed. Noting that there are many untold stories about Africa, with negative effects on the continent and her people, Adichie said her eleven years old workshop will be sustained to continuously expose young people, especially Ndi-Anambra, to the gains of creative writing. Adichie’s enthusiasts, including the Managing Director of Anambra Newspapers and Printing Corporation, Mr Chuka Nnabuife, and the founder of JohnBosco Onunkwo Foundation, Chief Engineer JohnBosco Onunkwo, said such capacity-building workshop is needed to redirect the youths to rediscover their roles in building a better society, using creative writing. Some participants at the concluded workshop, among whom were Kasimma Chinelo Okani from Achina, Anambra state, Anthony Nonso Dim from Imo state but lives in Germany, and Gloria Mwaniga Odary, a teacher from Kenya, said the workshop offered them uncommon opportunities to tap from Adichie’s wealth of knowledge in literary works, urging government and wealthy individuals to assist in sponsoring and providing needed logistics for the continuation of the workshop. Correspondent Joseph Egbeocha reports that live performance, issuance of certificates to participants, as well as interactive session with Chimamanda Adichie featured in the event attended by Anambra state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C. Don Adinuba, former media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, and other literary giants. 4 Likes
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| Literature › Chimamanda Speaks At Creative Writing Workshop At Golden Tulip Resort Anambra by AmericanQuarter(op): 8:46am On Dec 15, 2019 |
Award-winning Writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Calls On African Leaders To Raise Future Writers That Will Tell African Untold Stories Joseph Egbeocha (ABS NEWS) Creative writing workshop organized by award-winning writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has ended with a call on African leaders to invest in potential writers who will tell many untold stories about Africa and her people. Speaking at the grand finale of the workshop at Golden Tulip Hotel Agulu, the Anambra-born popular writer said every society needs storytellers without whom humanity will be diminished. The workshop, aimed at inspiring and raising a community of creative writers who will use their writing abilities in solving societal problems, attracted participants from within and outside Nigeria. Chimamanda Adichie, who frowned at poor reading culture among young people said for one to achieve success in literary endeavors, sustained personal efforts at reading wide range of books was needed. Noting that there are many untold stories about Africa, with negative effects on the continent and her people, Adichie said her eleven years old workshop will be sustained to continuously expose young people, especially Ndi-Anambra, to the gains of creative writing. Adichie’s enthusiasts, including the Managing Director of Anambra Newspapers and Printing Corporation, Mr Chuka Nnabuife, and the founder of JohnBosco Onunkwo Foundation, Chief Engineer JohnBosco Onunkwo, said such capacity-building workshop is needed to redirect the youths to rediscover their roles in building a better society, using creative writing. Some participants at the concluded workshop, among whom were Kasimma Chinelo Okani from Achina, Anambra state, Anthony Nonso Dim from Imo state but lives in Germany, and Gloria Mwaniga Odary, a teacher from Kenya, said the workshop offered them uncommon opportunities to tap from Adichie’s wealth of knowledge in literary works, urging government and wealthy individuals to assist in sponsoring and providing needed logistics for the continuation of the workshop. Correspondent Joseph Egbeocha reports that live performance, issuance of certificates to participants, as well as interactive session with Chimamanda Adichie featured in the event attended by Anambra state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C. Don Adinuba, former media aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Reuben Abati, and other literary giants. http://www.absradiotv.com/2019/12/15/award-winning-writer-chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-calls-on-african-leaders-to-raise-future-writers-that-will-tell-african-untold-stories/ lalasticlala
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:11pm On Dec 13, 2019 |
Something new coming up at Amawbia roundabout Awka. 7 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 11:53am On Dec 13, 2019 |
You are invited to Purple Hibiscus Creative Writing workshop organised by award winning writer- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at Golden Tulip Agulu Lake Resort 3 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 5:21pm On Dec 12, 2019 |
Vertex View hotel officially opens this weekend in Awka 14 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 12:38pm On Dec 11, 2019 |
Chimamanda at her creative writing workshop in Awka 6 Likes
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| Literature › See What Chimamanda Wore At Her Creative Writing Workshop In Awka- Pictures by AmericanQuarter(op): 12:36pm On Dec 11, 2019 |
See what Chimamanda wore at her creative writing workshop in Awka- pictures lalasticlala
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 12:02pm On Dec 11, 2019 |
Obere4u:Yes, he is from Oba Anambra State. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:35am On Dec 10, 2019 |
Some up coming events during this season across Anambra. ULI MUSIC FESTIVAL- Powered by Emoney and Kcee OBA CARNIVAL Powered by Obi Iyiegbu- CEO and owner of Cubana Group ACCESS-STANEL- Powered by Access bank and Stanel Group GOLIBE FESTIVAL- Powered by some Onitsha cultural and tourism lovers. Keep a date with the events. Anambra is the best place to be. 3 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:22am On Dec 10, 2019 |
Chimamanda’s Writing Workshop Kicks off in Awka. After ten years in Lagos, the highly acclaimed Purple Hibiscus Creative Writing Workshop hosted by multiple prize-winning novelist and public intellectual, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has moved to Awka, Anambra State, Adichie’s home state. Almost reminiscent of Thomas Hardy’s ‘The Return of the Native,’ Adichie’s choice to move her workshop to Awka this year in order to give her home state a feel of it has won the applause of the emerging cultural community in Anambra State that had longed for her identification with her roots for years. The Workshop which enjoys the support of the Government of Anambra State opened on December 9, 2019 with participants drawn from Nigeria, Kenya Botswana and other African countries and will be facilitated by Adichie alongside award-winning Zimbabwean writer, Novuyo Rosa Tshuma, renowned author and Director of Ake Literary Festival, Lola Shoneyin and novelist Eghosa Imasuen of Narrative Landscape Press. Participants in the Workshop were carefully selected from the short stories they submitted online on or before November 6 this year. They are assigned a wide range of reading and daily writing exercises with the objective of improving their writing craft and infusing their storytelling with different perspectives. The Workshop will last for five days and end with a literary evening on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Agulu Lake Resort. Previous editions of the workshop had been facilitated by Adichie alongside award-winning American novelist, Dave Eggers, the late celebrated Kenyan writer, Binyavanga Wainaina, the National Librarian of Norway Aslak Myhre, NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literature winner, Chika Unigwe and the Poet laureate of Scotland, Jackie Kay. Speaking on the workshop, Adichie said “Lagos has been a wonderful and hospitable home for my writing workshop these past ten years. But I now want from time to time to move the venue to different places and it’s not surprising that I want to start with my own beloved home state of Anambra.” It has to be remembered that the government of Anambra State under Governor Willie Obiano has been receptive to writers and other workers in symbol from inception. Under Obiano’s watch, Anambra is fast becoming the new destination for cultural tourism. Two editions of Return to Idoto, a poetry festival in honour of late Christopher Okigbo, readings by renowned authors, Prof Okey Ndibe and Rudolf Ogochukwu Okonkwo and an evening of poetry known as a 'Flutter in the Woods' organized by Under African Skies, have all taken place in Awka, the state capital in recent years. And quite recently, Governor Obiano made history when he allowed the poet James Eze, to read a poem from his new collection titled ‘dispossessed’ to a full session of his cabinet. 8 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:21am On Nov 27, 2019 |
More from the newly commissioned market built by businessmen 5 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:46am On Nov 19, 2019 |
Anambralstson:It is a 8.5km major dual carriage road that will run through to the airport https://www.channelstv.com/2015/02/24/obiano-flags-off-aguleri-otuocha-umueri-airport-road/amp/ 3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:38am On Nov 19, 2019 |
ANSMEDIA:Welcome development |
| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 2:30pm On Nov 15, 2019*. Modified: 3:36pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Ceegar01:With speed with which they are going with the site works, they are probably going to complete the project before schedule. This is a project for the creme de la creme of the southeast and Igbos in general. 3 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 2:27pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA 8th ZIK Lecture You're cordially invited to the 8th rendition of the Zik lecture Series scheduled as follows: DATE: Saturday, November 16, 2019 (Zik's Posthumous Birthday) VENUE: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium TIME: 10am TOPIC: MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: Patterns, Issues and Challenges GUEST LECTURER: H. E, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma (Immediate Past President of Sierra Leone) DISCUSSANTS 1) Festus Keyamo (SAN) Hon. Minister of State for Labour and Productivity 2) Chief Femi Fani-Kayode Former Minister of Aviation 3) Dim Julie Donli-Okah DG NAPTIP Benefactor High Chief Sen. Dr. Ben Ndi Obi Announcer Professor Rita Ugokwe-Joseph Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 9:24am On Nov 15, 2019 |
We take learning outside the four walls of the classroom. Adorable British School Awka on trip at Nnamdi Azikiwe Musoleum, Onitsha 7 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 8:02am On Nov 14, 2019 |
3rd Anambra Business Roundtable Holds November 25, 2019. 2 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 9:33pm On Nov 13, 2019*. Modified: 9:06am On Nov 14, 2019 |
Anambralstson:Orange Drugs used to produce in Lagos until they completed their world class facility and office complex at Harbour Industrial Layout Onitsha. Today, Delta soap by Orange Drugs is being produced 100% in Onitsha and distributed to all parts of Nigeria and beyond. 8 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 6:42pm On Nov 09, 2019 |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE FIRE SERVICE APPLY OR INFORM OTHERS WHO POSSESS THE PREREQUISITE (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS. Anambra State Fire Service Vacancies The Government of Anambra State is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for full time appointments to fill existing vacancies in the following positions in the Anambra State Fire Service. 1. POSITIONS: CATEGORY A: FIRE OFFICER CADRE i. Fire Officer I (FO I), Grade Level 09 Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Technology from a recognized University and hold the Membership of a recognized professional body in these fields. ii. Fire Officer II (FO II), Grade Level 08 Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Technology from a recognized university. CATEGORY B: FIRE SUPERINTENDENT CADRE i. Higher Fire Superintendent (HFS), Grade Level 08 Applicants must possess the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Technology. ii. Fire Superintendent (FS), Grade Level 07 Applicants must possess the Graduate Membership Diploma of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE). iii. Assistant Fire Superintendent (AFS), Grade Level 06 Applicants must possess the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Building Technology. CATEGORY C: FIREMAN CADRE i. Fireman I (FM I), Grade Level 04 Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalent with a minimum of four (4) credits obtained in one sitting or five (5) credits obtained in two sittings in relevant subjects, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and one other Science subject. ii. Fireman II (FM II), Grade Level 03 Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalent with a minimum of three (3) credits obtained in one sitting or four (4) credits obtained in two sittings, which must include at least Mathematics or English Language. CATEGORY D: PROFESSIONAL TRUCK DRIVER Applicants must be holders of GCE Ordinary Level, SSCE/NECO or its equivalent with a minimum of three (3) credits in not more than two (2) sittings, which must include English Language, a valid driver’s license in category 'D' or 'E', Trade Test 1, 2, 3 with good driving skills, good temperament and a minimum of two years experience. 2. METHOD OF APPLICATION a. Application forms should be printed online from the website of the Anambra State Government, www.anambrastate.gov.ng b. Candidates are advised to print out the reference form which must be duly completed for sighting during screening and submission during documentation. c. Candidates should NOTE that Multiple Applications will automatically lead to disqualification. 3. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS a. Completed applications should be addressed and submitted to:- Anambra State Fire Service Head Office Complex, Adjacent Agu Awka Junction, Awka, Anambra State b. Applications should be submitted in hard copy directly or by courier, to the above address. Submissions by email will not be accepted. c. Submission of application closes on, Thursday, 21st November, 2019. Submissions made by courier must be marked not later than 21st November, 2019 or will not be accepted. 4. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR RECRUITMENT Each applicant must:- (i.) Be an indigene of Anambra State; (ii.) Be between the ages of 18 years and 35 years; (iii.) Possess the requisite qualifications; (iv.) Applicants’ height must not be less than 1.65m for male and 1.60m for female; (v.) Applicants’ chest measurement must not be less than 0.87 for men; (vi.) Computer literacy will be of added advantage; (vii.) Be medically fit and certified by a recognized hospital; (viii.) Have a crime-free history 5. CONTACT For further enquiries, please call 08162280025 or 07080727941 or send an email to spadcs112@gmail.com Please, note that application and all processes under this programme are absolutely FREE OF ANY CHARGE to applicants. Click on the links provided to download the application guidelines and form. Application requirements and guidelines Application and reference form Signed: Mr. C. Don Adinuba Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment 3 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:49am On Nov 09, 2019 |
Anambralstson:This is rather an old picture, taken during the time okada was still in Onitsha. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: UK High Commissioner Visits Peter Obi At His Niger Drive GRA Residence Onitsha by AmericanQuarter(op): 2:39pm On Nov 08, 2019 |
| Politics › Re: Catriona Laing Visits Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, The Obi Of Onitsha by AmericanQuarter(op): 8:59am On Nov 08, 2019 |
AmericanQuarter:More pictures from the UK High Commissioner visit to Obi of Onitsha 3 Likes
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| Politics › Repair Works By Julius Berger At MCC Pedestrian Bridge Onitsha by AmericanQuarter(op): 7:49am On Nov 08, 2019 |
https://www.nairaland.com/5415805/mcc-pedestrian-bridge-upper-iweka Anambra State government mobilized Julius Berger to site for repairs and maintenance works at the MCC pedestrian bridge Onitsha. The pedestrian bridge is the longest in Nigeria, it crossed the 10 lanes superhighway at Onitsha. 7 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 7:10am On Nov 08, 2019*. Modified: 9:24am On Nov 08, 2019 |
Anambra State government mobilized Julius Berger to site for repairs and maintenance works at the MCC pedestrian bridge Onitsha. The pedestrian bridge is the longest in Nigeria, it crossed the 10 lanes superhighway at Onitsha Photo credit: Obika 10 Likes
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| Politics › Re: UK High Commissioner Visits Peter Obi At His Niger Drive GRA Residence Onitsha by AmericanQuarter(op): 9:56pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
Why is this not on front page lalasticlala? Is it because it is not Tinubu? |
| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 8:34pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
Anambra Works Commissioner Certifies MCC Pedestrian Bridge Onitsha Fit For Use as the repair works by Julius Berger bears completion 5 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:26pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
ChimaAdeoye:Not exactly correct. The implementation is being done regionally. In this case Anambra is hosting the one of the southeast. It is a national tax implementation framework. It is not peculiar to just one region. If you noticed from the report, it was the DG of FIRS that came from Abuja to flag of the one of the southeast off in Awka. He will proceed to other regions from here. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:22pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
From the Innoson manufacturing plant Nnewi Anambra State 3 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:21pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:19pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
New Innoson vehicle manufacturing plant process at Nnewi Anambra State . Credit: Anambralstson 8 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:16pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
New Anambra stamp 4 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Update on developments in Anambra state-photos by AmericanQuarter: 3:10pm On Nov 07, 2019 |
South East Joint Tax Board New TIN Registration System And Consolidated National Taxpayers' Database, Flagged Off in Awka. By Emmanuel Okonkwo The South East Joint Tax Board new Taxpayer Identification Number Registration System and Consolidated National Taxpayers' Database has been inaugurated in Anambra with a call on all to always adhere to taxation law. The new Joint Tax Board National TIN Registration System is a robust application developed to assign Taxpayer Identification Number, TIN, to all potential corporate and individual taxpayers that have been uniquely identified and registered by identity management agencies such as Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, and Nigeria Interbank Settlement System, NIBSS. In his speech, the Chairman Joint Tax Board, Mr. Tunde Fowler explained that the objective of the new JTB TIN system is to integrate with relevant agencies and leverage on already captured data, deploy analytics to discover hidden and correlating trends and patterns that could lead to better visibility and increased Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, for all tiers of government, and as well reduce the burden of manual data sorting. Mr. Fowler said that the new TIN Registration system of the JTB is also aimed at making tax payment easier for taxpayers across Nigeria, and called on South East geopolitical zone to key into the initiative in order to help in enhancing the revenue and development of the country. Contributing, the Executive Secretary, Joint Tax Board, Mr. Oseni Elamah disclosed that the system brings innovation, convenience and transparency to tax authorities and taxpayers by enabling tax authorities efficiently manage their Taxpayer base, while enabling taxpayers to visualize, retrieve and update their tax status at the comfort of their homes. In a remark, Governor Willie Obiano represented by his Deputy, Dr. Nkem Okeke who described the new system of tax payment as a welcome development, said that Anambra state had already initiated a similar measure which is the Anambra Social Service Identification Number, ANSSID, to ensure full compliance of the state residents to tax payment. 2 Likes
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