KING CHARLES HOSTS MAUNDY SERVICE IN WALES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DECADES. (PHOTOS).

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   King Charles Hosts Maundy Service in Wales for the First Time in Decades King Charles and Queen Camilla were in Wales on April 2 for the Royal Maundy Service, marking a rare return of the tradition to the country.  It was the first time the event has been held in Wales since 1982, and only the second time in the service’s long history. The ceremony took place at St. Asaph Cathedral in north Wales, and it carried personal significance for Prince William and Kate Middleton.  Since King Charles became monarch in September 2022, William and Kate have held the historic titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, frequently visiting the region in their new roles.  King Charles himself carried the title of Prince of Wales for 64 years before ascending the throne, adding another layer of meaning to the occasion. At the service, King Charles personally presented Royal Maundy gifts to 77 men and 77 women, honoring their dedicated Christian service within communities across...

ANAMBRA GOVT NOT IN SUPPORT OF ANY FORM OF HOOLIGANISM IN TRANSPORT SECTOR- TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 Anambra government not in support of any form of hooliganism in transport sector---Transport commissioner


By Ngozi Nnajiofor


The Commissioner for Transport, Anambra State, Mrs. Patricia Igwebuike has said that the State Government does not support any form of hooliganism in the transport sector.


She made this comment while speaking to commercial bus drivers from Onitsha who were protesting multiple taxation by touts.


The protesters, from Onitsha, Anambra State under the aegis of Egerten Drivers Association, Onitsha came in their numbers to the office of the commissioner at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka to show their displeasure on the multiple taxations.


The commissioner adviced them to go back to their base, and to never take the law into their hands while promising that she would have a meeting with the Internal Revenue Board and other Stakeholders.


She assured them that all the issues they raised would be taken to the Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.


The leader of the Association, Mr. Chukwuemeka Douglas said that after they have paid revenue which government said they should pay that touts would still come after them for the collection of 300 hundred naira for each trip they are making in the day.


He noted that some of their members were beaten up by the touts if they fail to comply.


Mr. Douglas added that on the February 20 and 21, 2024 that the drivers did not work as a drop out of the activities of these touts.


*Ngozi is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State*

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