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By Chuks Collins 2023: House of Reps Hopeful Assures Constituents Of Regular Briefing An Azia based legal practitioner, who is aspiring to represent Ndi-Ihiala at the green chamber of the National Assembly, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has assured that regular constituency briefing would be a constant feature of his tenure. Barr Maduakolam in an interactive session with journalists pointed out that constituency briefing is parts of the inalienable rights of people. "As representative of my people, I hold regular constituency briefing, so that I can use the occasion of such briefings to intimate them of what I am doing in Abuja. It will also be an avenue for us as a people to agree on what position we should hold on certain national issues.  "The truth is that as representative of the people, constant interface with the the people who freely give me their mandate would not be compromised. I will not abandon them after the election." Barr Maduakolam expla...

By Chuks Collins 2023: UK Trained Lawyer Picks PDP Nomination Form for Ihiala Federal Constituency An Nnewi-based legal luminary who is aspiring to represent Ihiala Federal Constituency in the green chamber of the National Assembly, Hon Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam on Saturday picked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. The UK-trained lawyer in his brief chat with journalists after picking the forms restated his commitment to giving Ihiala people a responsible and responsive representation. He spoke glowingly about his CLEAN project for Ihiala people which he said is going to positively impact Ndi-Ihiala and residents alike.  Hon. Maduakolam also promised to champion a radical overhaul of human rights enforcement procedure in the country. According to Hon. Maduakolam, "Though it is the responsibility of the Chief Judge of Nigeria (CJN) to make rules for the enforcement of fundamental rights enshrined in Chapter 4 of the Const...

By Princess Anukwu IGA Elects New Officials The Nnewi North Local Goverment Area branch of Imo General Assembly (IGA) has elected new officials. The newly elected officials will pilot the affairs of the association for the next four years. Some of the elected officials include: Chief Chinedu Igwe President, Chief Don Okafor VP, Chief DM Obi, Gen Sec, Mr Donatus Chibueze Assistant Sec, Mr Chima Enyioke Treasurer, Mr Virginus Nwabuzu Fin/Sec, Mr Sunday Udofor PRO, Chief Cajenthan Ojikeyame Welfare and Mr Ikechukwu Emedom Provost. In his post election speech, Chief Chinedu Igwe, the chairman, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Suzuki Don International Ltd who was returned as  the president unopposed thanked all the members of IGA for finding him worthy of their confidence. Chief Igwe reassured them that he will continue to uphold the integrity of the association and as well protect the collective interest of all the members of the group. He also congratulated the new Anambra ...

By Chuks Collins Awka Ex Obiano's aide, Barr Maduakolam explains why he kept the appointment, how he spent the proceeds The former SA to the Anambra State Governor on Information, Communication and Strategy, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has explained why he kept the appointment and how he spent the proceeds from the office. Barr Maduakolam who actually resigned his appointment in pursuance of his ambition to represent Ihiala federal constituency in the green chamber of the National Assembly before the termination of the appointment of political appointtees said that the claims in some quarters that he won't be able to make democracy dividends to his constituents is misplaced. "Our attention has been drawn to the circular signifying the termination of the appointments of numerous aides appointed by the Obiano-led Administration with the worry expressed by our teaming supporters that the termination will affect the intervention of our principal, Chief JOhnm...

By Princess Anukwu Anambra: Civil Society Sets To Assess Quarterly Performance Of Prof Soludo A civil society, Civil Rights Concern(CRC) has expressed her resolve to assess the performance of Anambra State new governor, Prof Charles Soludo quarterly. The Executive Director(ED) of CRC, Okey Onyeka stated this on Friday during an interactive session with journalists in Awka. Onyeka pointed out that his group is passionately committed to ensure that social services performance are at the optimal level for the benefit of the downtrodden. He noted that the Anambra State new governor's popularity was high before his inauguration which according to him may not be unconnected with his body language and promises of doing things differently. Onyeka said "Anambra State stakesholders made up of town unions, community women leaders, civil societies, livelihood associations made up of farmers, artisans, traders, education and health workers responded to an online question to rat...

By Princess Anukwu Oganiru Anambra Exponent Drums Support For Soludo Oganiru Anambra Exponent Dr Alex Obiogbolu has congratulated Anambra new Governor, Prof Charles Soludo on the occasion of his inauguration as the sixth Executive Governor of the state. Dr Obiogbolu noted that the new governor's inaugural speech has given hope to the people of Anambra State who are pondering on what the future holds for them under a new administration. "It is gratifying to note that you are passionately committed to security of lives and properties of Ndi-Anambra and residents alike. This is heartwarming because growth and development cannot be witnessed in an environment devoid of security. "Your determination to see urban regeneration as it concerns Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area and parts of Onitsha and Idemili which would signpost a new commitment to fundamental urban regeneration that would propel the realisation of the Megacity status is commendable. "I must...

By Chuks Collins Awka 9th National Assembly Is The Worst So Far, Clergy Declares The Spiritual Head, Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi Anambra State, Bro Iyke Uzukwu has described the 9th Assembly of the National Assembly as the worst in the political history of Nigeria. Bro Uzukwu made this assertion on Tuesday during an interactive session with journalists. He said as a matter of fact that the National Assembly leadership and members should be blamed for most of blames heaped on President Muhamadu Buhari. "The National Assembly should be blamed for endorsing whatever proposal that emanated from President Buhari, the Senate President at onset told Nigerians that he would do whatever the president wants. The statement credited to the senate president should automatically  have caused agitations among Nigerians. "In Argentina, their government wanted to go for IMF loan but the people revolted, the government had no choice than to suspend the plan. In Nigeria, people ten...

By Chuks Collins 2023: Stakeholders Reject Career Politicians, Root for UK Trained Lawyer Realizing the fact that politics is a vocation which should not be confused with a profession or career path, stakeholders in Ihiala federal constituency have rejected career politicians and rooted for a United Kingdom trained legal luminary, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam to represent the constituency in the green chamber of the National Assembly come 2023. A stakeholder, Comr. Okpanum Calistus noted that political participation all over the world is a means to contribute to the growth and development of societies and not necessarily for self glorification. He pointed out the the legal luminary, Barr Maduakolam went into politics as successful professional with a track record of achievements.  "Barr Maduakolam's involvement in politics is because he can do a good job and his value and ideology will best suit the constituency he serves. Sadly, most politicians having no hi...

By Chuks Collins International Women's Day: House Of Reps Hopeful Identifies With Women An Anambra based legal luminary and an aspirant for House of Representatives, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has identified with women on this year's International women's day.  Barr Maduakolam said that he and his team believe in the power of women which according to him is greater than a sword and pen put together, according to Malala Yousafzai. "And to all our good and hardworking women of the Ihiala federal constituency, we salute you. We urge you to shine on, not just today but every day. For us, there is no limit to what you can accomplish and achieve because we know you are resilient, beautiful, compassionate and caring. You are wonderful! "Of course, our project CLEAN-IHIALA is women-friendly, and we have no doubt that with Hon. Barr Akachukwu Maduakolam on board will record a resounding success. With your feminine touch, we are hopeful the socioeconomic...

By Princess Anukwu Fedpoly Oko Registrar Advocates Life Insurance For Journalists The Deputy Registrar of the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Mr Obini Obini has stressed the need for life insurance to be instituted for practicing journalists. Obini made this call on Thursday during the monthly congress of the Anambra State council of NUJ. He pointed out that journalists by the nature of their jobs face serious risks and that there is urgent need to Institute life insurance schemes for the practioneers. "Let me tell you the truth, many journalists are on freelance arrangements with their employers for many years. They face untold hardship in the day to day activities as journalists. "If a journalist is missing, the only benefit he may get is that the news of the sudden disappearance would be flashed in the front pages of newspapers.  This is certainly not enough." Obini Obini pointed out. The Deputy Registrar of Federal Polytechnic Oko also urged the Anambra State co...

Press Release Court Restricts EFCC From Arresting and Further Inviting Innoson’s Lawyer Innoson Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria’s foremost indigenous Auto Industrialist has expressed its concerns about the new trend in its long running legal battles with GTB (Guarantee Trust Bank Plc.). Innoson Nigeria Ltd is concerned about the interference of EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) in the legal matters in a manner that it has become apparent that EFCC is pursuing the interest of GTB in the pretext of exercising its statutory investigatory powers and curbing of financial crimes and that GTB is pulling strings in the EFCC.     Sometimes in January 2022, EFCC invited Prof. J. N. McCarthy Mbadugha, SAN - counsel to Innoson Nig Ltd- to an interview on 1st February 2022. Mbadugha honoured the invitation. During the interrogation, EFCC showed him the counter affidavit to show cause which his Secretary deposed to and filed on 23rd March 2011 in opposition to GTB’s affidavit to sho...

By Chuks Collins PDP Congress: Hon Nwobu Ndubuisi Storms Nnewi Ahead the Saturday Anambra State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s state Congress, a chairmanship aspirant, Hon Ndubisi Nwobu (Obuka Awka) took his campaign to Nnewi federal constituency on Wednesday where party faithful pleadged their unflinching support for his aspiration. The PDP faithful from Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Goverment Areas had arrived the Anaedo hall in Nnewi as early 10.00am to await the arrival of the chairmanship aspirant who is aspiring to go for a second tenure. Hon Nwobu in his speech thanked  the party delegates, members and leaders present.  Hon Nwobu made it clear that he could work with anybody but most importantly, those people elected by their various constituencies in line with the mutually agreed zoning of offices, contending that it is not his intention to interfere with resolutions reached by key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in any cons...