Africa has long been a hotbed of sporting talent, producing some of the world’s finest athletes who have excelled on the global stage. Behind these champions lies a network of academies dedicated to nurturing and honing the skills of young aspiring athletes. These academies play a vital role in identifying, training, and developing raw talent, transforming promising youngsters into tomorrow’s sporting heroes. In this blog post, we delve into the world of African sporting academies, exploring their significance and impact on the continent’s sporting landscape. As we explore the journey of athletes from grassroots to greatness, we’ll also shed light…
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The All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA in Anambra state has dismissed claims by opposing political parties in the area that it spent the sum of N3,5 billion on vote buying during the just concluded State Assembly election last Saturday. This is coming as the party won 17 out of the 30 seats at the state Assembly and followed by the Labour Party that won 8 seats with the Young Progressives Party YPP and People’s Democratic Party PDP winning three and two seats respectively. According to a release signed by the Press Secretary to Gov Charles Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime those…
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The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, has sworn in Barr. Etomike Innocent Ndigwe Esq. and Tagbo Chinwuba Anieto Esq. as Judges of the Anambra State Judiciary. Governor Soludo performed the function at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Awka. The swearing-in ceremony follows an effort to lessen the current workload of judges in the state. The Governor congratulated the newest member of Anambra’s core court of judges and expressed gratitude to God for their calling to public service as outstanding professionals. “The three branches of government; the legislative, executive, and judiciary which are all fairly represented…
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Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has taken delivery of security equipment and information gadgets donated by the Senator representing Anambra South, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah. The items include 6000 Streetlights with Surveillance Cameras, 1000 walkie talkies, trained personnel, among others. The Governor recieved the items at FC Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, Nnewi/Ozubulu during the Anambra South Security Surveillance and Information Technology Summit. “Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is a true onye Anambra, so I appreciate, congratulate, and applaud him on behalf of the government and good people of Anambra. We gladly accept this gift for the safety of Anambra South”,…
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