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By Princess Anukwu 2023: Ihiala Youths Resolve For Barr Maduakolam Youths in Ihiala say the paramount thing for them at the moment is to ensure that Ihiala federal constituency is represented by a very strong personality with a strong voice in the House of Representatives come 2023. A youth leader in the area, Ezerioha Charles (Pope) noted that Ihiala federal constituency has not been adequately represented in the lower chamber of the National Assembly and that there is urgent need to ensure that a youthful person represents the constituency in 2023. Pope as he is popularly called noted that the youths have taken a note of the persons who have signified their interest to represent Ihiala federal constituency in 2023. He added that things can no longer be same again as the youths have made up their minds to ensure that one of their own who has been useful to them makes it to Abuja in the next general elections. "We have made up our mind that the syndrome of use and dump...

By Princess Anukwu Congresses: Anambra PDP Appoints Zoning Committee Ahead the scheduled ward, Local Government and State Congresses, Anambra State Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointment a 14 man Zoning Committee. This fact was contained in a press release signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu made available to journalists. Nwangwu noted that the appointment was sequel to a meeting of the caretaker committee held at the party Secretariat, Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, Anambra State on Saturday. "Chairman of the party, Hon Ndubisi Nwobu at the meeting commended the National Working Committee led by His Excellency Dr Iyorchia Ayu, for the able leadership of the party in the country, as well as the confidence reposed in the State Leadership and assured the NWC of our unwavering loyalty and commitment to the project of Rebuilding and Rescuing Nigeria.  "In consideration of the release of timetable and...

By Princess Anukwu Anambra NUJ Gets New  Exco The South East Editor of Authority Newspaper, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu (Phd) on Friday emerged the chairman of Anambra State council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Odogwu polled 110 votes to defeat hard fighting Abuchi Onwumelu of Fides Newspaper who polled 103. Ngozie Obineli of Anambra Broadcasting Service got143 vote to defeat her opponent Beatrice  Onuchukwu who got 73 votes. Candidates for other positions were returned unopposed. The chairman of the electoral committee, Sir Victor Agusiogbo while announcing the winners commended the members of NUJ for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the election. The Anambra State NUJ chairman, Odogwu Emeka Odogwu in his acceptance speech commended the electoral committee for doing a thorough job. He also applauded the members of the Anambra State council of NUJ for the confidence reposed in him and others elected into various positions.  Odogwu reas...

By Princess Anukwu House Of Reps Aspirant Raises Alarm Over Killings In Ihiala House of Representatives aspirant, Barr Akachukwu Johnmary Maduakolam has expressed disgust over a report of the number of killings across Nigeria in the first 3 weeks of January 2022 noting that his constituency, Ihiala Local Goverment Area was not reflected in the report. The UK trained legal luminary said that he was particularly sad to note that the government has failed in its primary duty of protection of lives and property.  "I am even more perplexed that the number of persons killed in a senseless battle in Ihiala Local Government of Anambra State alone are not captured. Does it mean nobody knows our people are dying in numbers? Does it mean we have nobody to tell our story? I am sure more than 30 persons have died from gunmen and the military in these few weeks and it is irresponsibility not to talk about it." He asserted. Barr Maduakolam reassured Ihiala people that with him a...

By Chuks Collins Awka 2023 Election: Native Doctors Set To Work For Actualization Of Igbo Presidency Native doctors in the South East of Nigeria have resolved to build political bridges across geopolitical zones in the country to ensure the actualization of Igbo presidency. The group of native doctors/traditional religious practitioners under the aegis of Ofor N’Ogu Ndigbo Amaka Cultural Association made their position known during their meeting at Ojoto in Idemili South Local Goverment Area of Anambra State. The native doctors said they want to play active role in the quest to successfully get the backing of other parts of the country in getting a President from the South East area in the coming 2023 general elections. The president of the group, Anthony Uzokwe said that though they are not politicians, “...but we are part of the citizens of Nigeria and all that affect other people affect us too. “Our membership cut across age, gender, social class and continents, hence we...

By Praise Gold 2023 Election: Anambra Based Legal Luminary Declares Interest In House of Reps, Introduces Clean Philosophy An Anambra State based legal practitioner, Bar Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has declared his intention to represent Ihiala federal constituency in the House of Representatives come 2023. The House of Representatives aspirant hail from Umudiokpara Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. "I am a legal practitioner and the Managing Partner of Clay and Amicus Solicitors- a law firm with its headquarters in Anambra State. I graduated from the  University of Wolverhampton, UK, where I obtained my Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) with First Class Honours.  "I was also a recipient of the prestigious Governor Peter Obi’s Award of Academic Excellence, and the University of Wolverhampton (UK) Bar and Mooting Society Award. I also hold a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome; a Masters of Business Administr...

By Princess Anukwu Excitement As Catholic Priest Pays WAEC, NECO Fees For Students In Anambra There was wild jubilation at Holy Trinity Parish Umudike Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Goverment Area of Anambra State as the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Humpherey Nwojoko (Fr. Gbarie) handed over envelopes containing money for the WAEC and NECO fees to twelve students who are billed to participate in the exams later in the year.  It was actually a big relief for the students and their parents who were pleasantly surprised with the priest's charity demonstration. Rev. Fr. Nwojoko, Spiritual Director, ‘Everyday With the Jesus and Mary Adoration Ministry’, Holy Trinity Parish Umudike Ukpor while presenting the envelopes to the benefitting students said that he was moved to pay those fees after a ‘42 – Day Prayers’ recently concluded in the Parish.  The priest said that he had earlier announced during the Third Sunday Ministration held in the parish that his parishioners who are goin...

By Princess Anukwu Civil War Holocaust: Apologize To Ndigbo So That You Can Have Peace Prelate Tells North, Benue The General Overseer of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries (By Fire By Fire) Nnewi Bishop Abraham Chris Udeh says Killings, banditry and kidnapping can never abate in the Northern parts of the country including Benue until apologies are tendered to the Igbo over the 1967-1970 Holocaust. The Prelate said that it was made known to him in the spiritual realm that those killings and kidnappings in the Northern zone and Benue must be seen as nemesis in action because of the killings of "innocent" children and adults in Biafra land during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war. The Bishop said the remedies, as revealed to him, would be sincere apologies to the Igbo from leaders of Nigeria and all the military heads of State still alive when the civil war was fought.  He said that the cries of millions of children who were victims of the war, who died of hunger and guns...

By Chuks Collins PDP Condoles With Ozigbo Over Death Of Father The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condoled with the governorship candidate of the party in the November 6 Anambra State guber polls, Mr Valentine Ozigbo over the death of his beloved father. The condolence message was contained in a press release signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in Anambra State, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu. Nwangwu noted that the news of the exit of Chief Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo the father of the PDP governorship candidate was shocking. He prayed that the Almighty God will grant Mr Valentine Ozigbo and the entire Ozigbo family the fortitude to bear the loss even as he urged them to be encouraged because of the fact that the departed sage lived an impactful life. "Every mortal must one day answer the call to the great beyond, we are consoled that Chief Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo, a great leader was a mentor to many successful persons in and outside the state, the journey of life is not about how ...

By Isaac Ojo Mysterious fire burns down Nnewi market Mystery fire on New Year Day burnt down Obi Isiedo foodstuff market, Okpuno-Egbu, Umudim, Nnewi, Anambra State where about 400 makeshift shops were consumed in the night. Sources claimed that the fire started around 10:00 pm at one shop and later escalated to several others where the owners left their goods and some cash with which to continue business after the festivities.  Our source said that water tankers mobilized to the scene to help fight the inferno could not help. A resident within the market vicinity whose house was touched, Pastor Chinedu Dike said that no one could explain what caused the fire. "As you can see, my house is near the market. I came back from some functions and was taking my rest when around 9:30 pm we heard an outcry that the market was on fire.  "People started running helter skelter looking for help and water tanker suppliers were contacted who mobilized up to seven tanks of water t...

By Isaac Ojo Peaceful Coexistence Of Aguleri, Umueri People Crucial To Relevance Of Omambala To Anambra, Discussants Insist Peace between Aguleri and Umueri communities has been identified as crucial for the  political and economic progress in the Omambala region of Anambra. This was the Crux of the matter at the 3rd Okanga Aguleri Lecture held in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area. Theme of the Lecture was "Harnessing The Strength of Omambala People For Sustainable Relevance In The Future Politics Of Anambra State And Nigeria". The Omambala region is made up of people on the bank of Omambala from Uzo-Uwani to River Nigeria, they occupy about 55 communities in four Local Government Areas including Anambra East, Anambra West, Oyi and Anyamelum. Chief Michael Udah, Director, Media and Communication South East Governors’ Forum, the lead  discussant of the lecture said both communities shared common culture, history and ancestry and that the animosity was nee...

By Isaac Ojo New Year Celebrations: PDP Felicitates With Ndi-Anambra The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated and congratulated the people of Anambra State for making it to the year 2022. The feleciatation message was contained in a press release signed by the Publicity Secretary of PDP in Anambra State, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu. He pointed out that year 2021 was particularly a difficult one to Nigerians due to cluelessness of the government at the center to tackle insecurity, worsening economic situation, unemployment and gross tension in the land. Mr Nwangwu thanked God for His special grace upon Ndi-Anambra and residents alike and for giving them the privilege to make it to the new year. The PDP image maker prayed that God in his infinite mercy will continue to grant unto the good people of Anambra State the wisdom and knowledge to survive the year 2022. He appreciated the good people of Anambra State and residents for their unflinching support for the Peoples Democra...