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By Ifeoma Ejiofor PDP Felicitates With Ndi Anambra At New Year The Anambra State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) felicitates with the people of the state at new year. The felicitation message was contained in a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu. Nwangwu congratulated Ndi Anambra for making it to 2021 inspite of the many challenges that came their way in 2020. "One cannot overemphasize the fact that 2020 was a difficult year for the people all over the world especially with the rampaging Covid-19 pandemic. "We will not fail to appreciate the affluent persons in Anambra State especially our National Assembly members and other stakeholders of our political party, who provided palliatives to the less privileged during the lockdown." He said. Nwangwu while congratulating Ndi Anambra on the occasion of the new year celebrations expressed optimism that year 2021 would be better than last year. He a...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Rev Fr Arazu bestowed with Ofo Title There was huge celebrations at Eze Dibia clan in Otuke village, Ihembosi, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State as Rev Fr.(Dr) Raymond Arazu was bestowed with Ofo title. The title is the exclusive preserve of the oldest man in the community. Rev Fr Arazu in an interactive session with journalists after taking the prestigious Ofo Stick said that the development is not his choice but was forced on him by fate as the oldest man in his community. He said he has carried out researches on Ofo tree which actually originated from Senegal and found out that it is spiritual tree that has structures similar to human beings. Rev Fr Arazu noted that Ofo tree is a sacred and spiritual tree that cannot be hewed for fire wood and that any individual having Ofo in his hands must compulsorily say the truth. Asked if he would not incure the wrath of the church for taking the title, Rev Fr Arazu said that he is an authority as he...

By Isaac Ojo NSTC Nnewi Alumni Donates To Charity The class of 1994/95 of Nigerian Science and Technical College (NSTC) formerly known as National Secondary School, Otolo-Nnewi, Anambra State has given huge relief materials to the children at Nigerian Red Cross Society Children's Home also in Nnewi. The coordinator of the old students composed of successful persons in the society, Ugochukwu Nwagbo said that he and his classmates left secondary school twenty five years ago and have decided to celebrate the landmark achievement with visit to the Red Cross Society Children's Home. Nwagbo said that apart from empowerment program for the less privileged, the class of 94/95 set of students also decided to give back to their alma mater where they were properly tutored and groomed. The coordinator of the old students pointed out that he and his colleagues have every cause to thank God because most of them are  trail  blazers in their various chosen human endeavors. "On...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Ukpor Community Holds Special Awards and Inuaguration Ceremony The sleepy Ukpor community in Nnewi South local government area of Anambra State became a behives of activities as the town held her special awards and inuaguration ceremony. The occasion which was chaired by a former member of Anambra State House of Assembly, Barr. Ikenna Amechi had the former Minister of Education/Solid Minerals, Dr Mrs Obiageli Ezekwesili as special guest of honor. In her speech at the occasion, Dr Ezekwesili expressed worry that that are no factors of growth and development in the community. She pointed out that human beings should be adding value to the society before being called human capital and that education plays a pivotal role in the the transformation of human beings to human capital. Dr Ezekwesili said that education gives a child a competitive edge in life and that the priority of Ukpor community should ensure that no child is left behind in educational developme...

By Ada Lilian Mogbo Ndigbo must work hard to get the presidency says Moghalu   The Managing Director (MD) and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Inland Water Ways (NIWA) Chief George Moghalu says Ndigbo must work hard to get the presidency. Chief Moghalu during an interaction with journalists in Nnewi on Saturday said that the need to work hard has become imperative because power is not given. He said that since it's a democratic dispensation where number matters, there is need for Ndigbo to sit down and get organized for the Igbo presidency project. "Every zone wants to have the presidency, for me, I will like the Nigerian president to come from Nnewi because of the positive impact it will have on the community. "But the truth is that we are not talking about president of Igbo but president of Nigeria who will be an Igbo man. If we fully realize the enormity of the project, we have to put our house in order so that we can constructively engage peop...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor PDP Felicitates With Ndi Anambra At Christmas The Anambra State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated with the people of the state on the occasion of Christmas celebrations. The felicitation message was contained in a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in Anambra State, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu. Nwangwu noted that it is a thing of joy that Ndi Anambra are alive to celebrate the 2020 Christmas inspite of the trials that trailed the outgoing year. The PDP image maker as a matter fact thanked the Almighty God for preserving the good people of the state to witness another Christmas. Nwangwu noted that issues like Covid-19 pandemic, eceonomic recession, insecurity, second wave of Covid-19 and other social maladies actually confronted Nigerians in the year 2020. He pointed out that the situation is particularly gruesome for Anambra people who are subjected to all manner of hardship because of collapsed infrastructure in the...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Land Issue: 2 Arrested In Imo For Planting Human Head In Opponent's Compound The Imo State Police Command has arrested sixty one year old Onumajuru Godwin and forty one year old Agubosim Chukwuemeka both of Eziama Obiato, Mbaitoli local government area of the state for planting human head in the compound of their opponent. The news of the arrest of the two suspects was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the command, Ikeokwu Godson Orlando (SP) Orlando said that on the 4/5/2020, Onumajuru Godwin and Agubosim Chukwuemeka reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters that Emmanuel Onuwa murdered an unidentified person, and hid the head in a water tank (GP Tank) in his compound. He said that Emmanuel Onuwa and his children were arrested based on the information supplied by the two suspects who reported the matter to the police. A decomposing human head according to the PPRO was recovered from  the water tank in Onuwa...

Nnewi Catholic Bishop Presents 2020  Christmas Message LET US REJOICE IN THE COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST! We have been in Advent, the period of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.  We entered Advent this year on Sunday, 29th November 2020.  The Advent will continue to the day when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God-made-man.  That day which is 25th December, is Christmas, the day of special celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.  As we read in the New Testament, God sent his Son into the world by the Holy Spirit through the woman called Mary.  As we read in the Gospel of Luke, the Angel Gabriel came to Mary and greeted her and told her that she would conceive a Son whom she would call Jesus: Mary, do not be afraid; you have won Gods favour. Look! You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus.  He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.  The Lord God will giv...

By Remi Ojo DSS Raises Alarm Over Planned Attacks On Nigerians During Festive Period The Department of State Services (DSS) has alarm over plans by some criminal elements to carry out violent attacks on public places including key and vulnerable points during the yuletide seasons.  The Public Relations Officer (PRO) DSS Headquarters Abuja, Peter Afunanya(PhD) raised the alarm in a press statement made available to journalists on Tuesday.  Afunanya said that the planned dastardly acts are to be executed through the use of explosives, suicide bombing and other dangerous weapons.   He noted that the objective is to create a general sense of fear among the people and subsequently undermine the Government. The DSS however urged the citizens to be extra vigilant and report strange movements and indeed, all suspicions around them to security and law enforcement agencies.   Afunanya said that DSS on its part, is collaborating with other sister agencies to ensure th...

By Dennis Chukwu Police Arrest 4 Suspected Cultists In Anambra Four suspected cultists have been arrested by operatives of the Anambra State command of Nigeria Police Force. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Haruna Mohammed (SP) made this known in a press statement. Mohammed said that in order to stem the tide of cultism and other nefarious activities in the state especially during the yulitide period, the Command Anti-Cult Unit had last week raided various hideouts and blackspots following intelligence report and arrested three suspects in an operation. The suspected cultists are twenty two year old Nwabuwanne Maduka, twenty one year old Anayo Ikechukwu and thirty seven year old Gozie Okoye. The PPRO said that the suspects  were arrested at Amawa village Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of the state and that they voluntarily confessed to be members of the  Black Axe and Vikings Secret Cults Confraternity. Exhibit allegedly r...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor 1 Die In Nnewi Multiple Accident A man has lost his life in a multiple accident that occurred in Nnewi, Anambra State on Sunday at about 3.45pm. An eye witness account said a yet to be identified Highlander driver with registration number LSD911CP lost control while on a top speed crashed into a Toyota Sienna and a Motorcycle along Otolo Nnewi road in front of St James Parish. He said a total of four persons were on board, noting that three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries and was taking  to Okoro hospital by FRSC rescue team from Nnewi command. The unidentified motorcycle rider starched to the the pillion on the motorcycle was taken to Akwudo hospital also in Nnewi where he was and the confirmed dead by doctors on duty. Meanwhile, the Anambra State Sector Commander of FRSC, Andrew A Kumapayi(CC) has sent his condolences to the deasesed family and wishes the injured accelerated recovery.  He admonished motorist  to be more careful especially...

4 Senior Police Officers Dismissed For Misconduct  *2 Others Demoted The Police Service Commission(PSC) has dismissed four senior police officers over cases of misconduct and acts unbecoming of public officers.  The Commission also reduced in rank two other officers while also handing punishments of severe reprimand and reprimand to four others (two each). The news of the dismissal of the top police officers was contained in a press statement signed by the Commission's Head, Press and Public Relations , Ikechukwu Ani. Ani said that the Commission took these decisions at its 10th. Plenary Meeting presided over by Commission Chairman, Musiliu Smith which came to an end on Friday, December 18th, 2020. A  Chief Superintendent of Police, (CSP) was dismissed for discreditable conduct, dishonesty and act unbecoming of a public officer while a Superintendent of Police(SP) was also dismissed for conspiring with four others to vandalize a transformer and stealing.  The Commiss...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor CENSTLEYO Prepares To Set Agenda For Politicians, Duty Bearers The Center For Strategic Leadership and Youths Orientation (CENSTLEYO) has concluded arrangements to engage the decision makers for the purpose of having responsible and responsive governance. This fact was revealed on Friday during the business meeting of the group that held at Prof Kenneth Dike Library. The Program Manager of CENSTLEYO, Comrade Uche Madubuko said that the political interaction would make the decision makers and duty bearers to be abreast with happenings in the society. He observed that many duty bearers are not doing what the society expects from them because the responsibility of informing them have been left in the hands of psychopants who may not really be interested in the common good of all and sundry. The former Program Manager of JDPC Onitsha said with emphasis that the business of government is a collective responsibility and that an NGO like CENSTLEYO sho...

By Ada Liliana Muogbo Uruagu-Nnewi Is Not For Sale Says PG Nwonye The President General (PG) of Uruagu-Nnewi community, Hon(Amb) Charles Nwonye says Uruagu can never be for the highest bidder. Hon Nwonye who is seeking reelection for another four years term said that the level of interest some money bags and godfathers are showing in the election billed for next weekend is unprecedented. The incumbent PG of Uruagu-Nnewi said that he came up with a seven point agenda when he was elected four years ago and thanked God that he has lived up to expectations. "I took over from Hon Innocent Orizu four years ago and since then we have been battling to reposition Uruagu. I inherited seven tough cases from my predecessor but to the glory of God, we have successfully solved six. We also inherited N2.5m from the administration before, this we have  cleared. "Barely a month after I came into office, our former Obi, His Highness, Obi Nnamdi Obi Ogidi passed on, the ...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Stop Playing The Ostrich On Revenue Collection, PDP Tells APGA Government The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has expressed concern that the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) controlled government is playing hide and seek game with revenue collection in the state. This fact was contained in a press release signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu. Nwangwu noted that the APGA government in one breath has directed it's vulturish revenue collectors to stay off Anambra roads but the same revenue agents have continued to embarrass traders and businessmen in the markets across the state. He pointed out that it amount to paradox of value that since the APGA government came up with their directive, security operatives have arrested top government functionaries for flouting the directive. "For us in PDP, we see the development as a show of shame, that SAs  to Chief Willie Obiano were picked up by security...

By Isaac Ojo US Based Group Feeds 400 School Children In Anambra The United States of America based Kene Olisa Charities on Monday fed about four hundred school children in Umunuko Central School and Umunuko Community Primary School, all in Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Nigerian representative of the group, Umezinwa Chukwudi Ikenga who was speaking during the flag off of the pilot scheme said that Kene Olisa Charities has concluded arrangements to ensure that the pupils of the two schools are fed three times in a week. Ikenga pointed out that the charitable organization in conjunction with World Catholic Mission decided to embark on feeding the school children after some of them complained to him that they don't normally eat anything before coming to school in the morning. He said that he had to report back to the founder of the group, Mrs Felicia Amanambu who directed him to initiate plan to ensure that the school children...

By Isaac Ojo Police Engage Armed Robbers In A Gun Duel In Onitsha Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command on Friday engaged men of the underworld in a gun duel fatally in the commercial city of Onitsha. Two of the suspected armed robbers according to Police Public Relations Officer PPRO of the state, Mr Haruna Mohammed (SP) sustained fatal injury during the gun duel.  Haruna said that there was a distress call that four armed robbery suspects who belonged to a gang led by Ikanda (a notorious armed robber presently remanded in prison custody in connection with a murder case) were operating along Zik's Avenue by Miss Ellems Onitsha. He said that police operatives attached to Fegge Division Onitsha quickly responded and rushed to the scene. "As soon as the suspected armed robbers sighted the police they engaged them into a gun duel. In the process two suspects were fatally wounded and overpowered while two others escaped . "The injured Suspects are Dorgba ...

By Isaac Ojo 20 Additional Illegal Revenue Collectors Arrested In Onitsha The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested twenty more illegal revenue collectors in Onitsha. The arrest according to Haruna Mohammed (SP) the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state police command was in continuation with it's comittment towards enforcing government directives against the harassement and extortion on innocent citizens on the road in the name of IGR collection. He said joint police patrol teams in conjunction with other sister agencies led by the Area Commander Onitsha, ACP John Ogbuagbaka had between Wednesday and Thursday while on patrol along Head bridge, Upper Iweka, Owerri road, Niger street and Borromeo roundabout all in Onitsha arrested twenty illegal revenue collectors under false pretense of being government revenue agents. Haruna said that all the suspects have voluntarily confessed to the offence and claimed they were hired by various p...

By Dennis Chukwu Obi, Chidoka, others pay tribute as Nwankwo elderstatesman is buried Prominent Nigerians have continued to pay glowing tribute to late Arthur Nwankwo an elderstatesman and former national vice chairman of National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) who was buried in his country home, Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. Nwankwo died on Feb. 1 at the age of 80 years. In his tribute, the former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi who was also the Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the last general elections said Nigeria has lost a great patriot whom Nigerians have much to learn from. The former governor while consoling the family of the late sage said that Ikeogu lived a life that all and sundry are proud of. In his own tribute, the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka said Nwankwo was a true democrat who had strong principles and stood for rule of law and equality for all. Chidoka said...

By Princess Anukwu 3 Illegal Revenue Collectors Arrested In Anambra Following the ban on collection of revenue on road by Gov Willie Obiano of Anambra State, police in the state has arrested three suspects for violation of government directive. Police operatives attached to the Command Rapid Response Squad(RRS) while on patrol burst an illegal revenue collectors along MCC junction Obosi and upoer Iweka General area. The news of the arrest was contained in the press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Anambra State command, Mr Haruna Mohammed (SP) The suspects arrested are  forty year old Paul Nnamdi Okonkwo of Amafor village, Nkpor, twenty three year old Chukwura Ebube also of Amafor village, Nkpor and Cynthia Agbaero of Afisiri village in Ugheli North LGA of Delta State. The súspect upon arrest claimed they were revenue collectors hired by HON. Innocent Offordile alleged to be the "SSA to the Governor on Security and  Chairman enfor...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Notorious Armed Robber Arrested In Nnewi A suspected notorious armed robber has been arrested in the industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra State. The news of the breakthrough was contained in a press release signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Anambra State Police Command, Mr Haruna Mohammed (SP) Haruna said that at about 9:am, on Monday, there was a distress call that suspected armed robber allegedly snatched a Honda CUB50 at Okpuno Otolo in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. He said police operatives attached to Nnewi Area Command and Otolo Division in conjunction with Egbumuenem vigilante group Otolo quickly mobilised to the scene and arrested the twenty four year old súspect Chiemezie Kenneth Aligu  of Ebonyi State but resident at Abubor Nnewichi in Nnewi North LGA. The PPRO said one English made barreta pistol with breech number 941396, one motorcycle and two assorted phones were recovered from the suspect and registered as exhi...

By Dennis Chukwu Anambra Govt Bans Collection Of Revenue On Road Consequent on many allegations of abuse of process by revenue collectors, the Anambra State government has banned the collection of revenue on roads. This fact was contained in a press release signed by the Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C.Don Adinuba. Adinuba said that the government has received reports of the growing menace of gangs of people demanding and collecting money on the road from mostly travellers in our cities and towns, especially Onitsha, Obosi, Nnewi, Amasea, Ogidi, Nkpor, etc, who pretend to be agents of the State Government.  He said that their illegal, violent and brazen activities have resulted in serious security breaches and harassment of law-abiding citizens. The commissioner said that none of the revenues so collected has ever been paid to the government or any of its agencies. The ban on revenue collection on roads according to Adinuba is with...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Otu-Umuokpu Anambra USA Association Empowers RECDOT The Otu-Umuokpu Anambra USA Association Inc. Awka Chapter on Sunday visited the Rehabilitation Centre for the Disabled, Old and Trump(RECDOT) in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. The group founded by Jenny Ogadi actually put smile on the faces of the management, staff and children of the home as thirteen wheelchair, one hundred adult diapers, bags of rice, Noddles, big sized toilet rolls and cash was donated to them by the visiting group. In her speech, the Awka chapter president of the association, Chinwe Ukoha said that they came to see the physically challenged persons at RECDOT so as to assist them. Ukoha said that her group would surely partner with RECDOT in concrete terms noting that the responsibility of taking care of the one hundred and forty one children and sixty staff can not be left for the proprietress alone to shoulder. She said that Otu-Umuokpu Anambra ...

By Princess Anukwu Security Agencies Begin Joint Patrol In Anambra As part of the security arrangements for Christmas and New Year Celebrations in the State,the Anambra State Police Command in collaboration with other Sister Security Agencies have Commenced Joint Visibility Patrol on black spots and other flashpoints in the State. The patrol according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Anambra State Command, Mr Haruna Mohammed (SP) is aimed at ensuring  that "Ndi Anambra" and other residents alike are adequately protected during the festive Season. The Joint teams comprising of the Command Rapid Response Squad(RRS),the Anti-Cult Unit in collaboration with DSS officers have Saturday visited Tollgate/building materials site,ugwu-nwasike roundabout,Nkpor junction/ roundabout, Upper Iweka Axis, Borromeo roundabout, Owerri-Aba road,head bridge Onitsha and other flashpoints. Haruna Mohammed said that the patrol will further serve as deterrence and send a strong messag...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor Joint Anglican Youth Forum Holds Table Tennis Competition The Joint Anglican Youth Forum of the Diocese of Nnewi Anglican Communion on Saturday held a table tennis competition. The tournament was sponsored by the Anambra State Commissioner for Transport, Hon Afam Mbanefo. In his speech, the president of Young Men Fellowship (YMVF) Comrade Ikechukwu Chukwumaijem who is also the coordinator of Joint Anglican Youth Forum said that the tournament was aimed at unifying the youths of diocese and as well discover hidden talents. He said that the successes recorded in the maiden edition would serve as a tonic for the group to consider extending the gesture to other sporting activities. Comrade Chukwumaijem pointed out that many of the individuals who have made marks in the sporting world actually started small. The President, YMCF thanked the bishop of the Nnewi Diocese of Anglican Communion for giving his nod of approval for the tournament. In his key...