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By Princess Anukwu Oganiru Anambra Founder Raises Alarm Over Bad Governance, Poverty Level In Nigeria The founder of Oganiru Anambra, Dr Alex Obiogbolu has raised the alarm over bad governance in Nigeria which according to him has resulted in high level of poverty and deprivation among Nigerians. Dr Obiogbolu in a press statement to commemorate his birthday said that it has become imperative for the duty bearers in Nigeria to reappraise their approach to governance to avoid an impending doom. He said as a matter of fact that Nigeria is so blessed with abundant human and natural resources which he said had not been effectively harnessed by the political leaders. Dr Obiogbolu, a former Anambra State governorship aspirant urged the persons in corridors of power not mistake the agitations among the teeming Nigerian youths for a politically motivated action but rather an aggregation of their cumulative frustrations. He admonished the duty bearers to as a matter of urgency begin ...

By Princess Anukwu Persons Exiting PDP Are Strangers, Former Chairman Insists The former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Anambra State, Prince Ken Emeakayi says the persons who are exiting the party in the middle of an election are strangers who do not really have stakes in the party. Prince Emeakayi stated this during an interaction with journalists at Marble Arch Hotels Awka during the National and States Assembly PDP primary for Anambra North and South senatorial zones. He said as a matter of fact that the exit of certain persons from the PDP in Anambra State is not a problem as being speculated noting that to the hardcore party faithful who have seen it all since 1999, the development is a welcomed one. "If you are traveling abroad and your flight stop over at certain location before your destination, you are entitled to enjoy your stay at the stop over point, while you are in a hurry to get all you could, the residents of such places will not be i...

By Isaac Ojo Ex Police Chief Supports Peter Obi's Resignation From PDP The former chairman of Police Service Commission(PSC) Chief Simon Okeke (Ochendo Amichi) has thrown his weight behind the resignation of the former presidential aspirant of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Mr Peter Obi from the party. Chief Okeke noted that the decision by the former PDP presidential aspirant to dump his former political party is a demonstration of sterling qualities the former Anambra State governor is reputed for. "My good people Ndigbo, especially our younger generation, a typical Igbo should know that  OnyeIgbo with true Igbo blood, pedigree and cherished old values for which lgbos are respected, feared or even envied, cannot take any garbage from any quarters especially from quarters known to be of a lesser breed.  "A breed such as Peter Obis is known to reject a pot of porridge even when he is starving. A visionary and typical Igbo ought to reject tokenism. Whether one l...

Sir Victor Umeh Resorts To Age-Shaming Fellow Aspirants In his outing a few hours ago on Anambra Broadcasting Service -ABS Television, Sir. Victor Umeh said as follows; "I am elderly. I know what's happening in the country. The children trying to contest senate with me should be told to go and rest. Everyone should look for what to do. When they are old enough, then, they can go". This, he said in the 39th minute of the live programme anchored by Ijeoma Uche and Ugonna Ebele of ABS TV.  To his credit, Sir. Umeh in the last minute of his engaging outing at ABS poured accid on his earlier beautiful presentations, on issues of national relevance, top of which is the clamour for Nigeria's president of Igbo extraction.  First of all, I have stayed on, addressing Chief Umeh as "Sir", and because he is a Knight of the Church. I am a Christain myself. Therefore, the Bible can offer a guide to us on if Sir. Umeh should make utterances to denigrate the age...

By Princess Anukwu 2023 Presidency: Dr Wining Picks  Forms, Vows To Rescue Nigeria A budding politician and cleric, Dr. Solomon Uchenna Wining has picked the presidential expression of interest/nomination forms from the National Headquarters of  the National Rescue Movement (NRM), with a promise to rescue Nigeria from the shackles of man-made-hardship if elected the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in the forthcoming general elections. Dr Wining, who was led to the   NRM National Secretariat at Abuja by a large number of his supporters said that he joined the National Rescue Movement(NRM) because the manifesto of the party was in line with his personal vision and ideology, adding that he was deeply committed to an ambition to provide answers to most the Nation's socio-economic and political problems.           The Presidential hopeful advised  members of the party and Nigerian youths across the country to id...

Ex LGA Chairman Appeals For Immediate Release Of Abducted Ukpor Based Politician The former chairman of Nnewi South Local Goverment Area, Apostle Romanus Okoli has passionately appealed to the abductors of Ukpor based politician, Uzozie Chukwujekwu to release him immediately. The appeal was contained in a press release signed by the former LGA chairman made available to journalists on Sunday. Apostle Okoli described the abducted person as his bossom friend and served under him in the council noting that Chukwujekwu is currently the vice president of Ukpor Improvement Union(UIU), Central body and a community leader. He said that Chukwujekwu is a very amiable person who cannot hurt a fly and that the abductee is a pillar of St Andrews Anglican Church, Umuohama Ukpor and the wife is the Women's guild president. "He is a struggler just like any other average Nigerian, he was a teacher before venturing into petty business acting as a distributor of agricultural equipmen...

Unknown Gunmen Strike Again In Ukpor, Abduct Politician, Shot Son A large number of gunmem in the early hours of Saturday swooped on Umudiji Umuohama village Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Goverment Area of Anambra State. A Special Adviser to the former chairman of Nnewi South council area, Hon. Uzozie Chukwujekwu was abducted from his house and his only son was shot in the stomach. The abducted person is a member of St Andrew's Church Umuohama Ukpor. A source who pleaded for anonymity said that the incident happened around 12 midnight noting that the rampaging gunmem shot their way into the compound. He claimed that the gunmem were enraged because Hon Chukwujekwu did not willingly open the gate for them until they forced their way into the family compound. The only son who was said to be fatally shot in the belly was said to have been rushed to an undisclosed hospital where he is receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the members of St Andrew's Church Umuohama Ukpor have orga...

By Princess Anukwu Gov presents revised 2022 budget The Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo yesterday presented the revised 2022 budget to the Anambra State House of Assembly. Prof Soludo tagged the revised budget “Taking Off from the Blocks." The purpose of the 2022 Revised budget according to the governor is to reflect current realities, challenges, and priorities of the new administration and Ndi Anambra.   "The Revised budget size is about N170 billion versus the existing appropriation of N142 billion (with the capital expenditure accounting for 64% compared to 57% previously).  Capital expenditure increased by 33% from N81 billion to N108 billion while  Recurrent expenditure increased marginally by 0.79% from N60 billion.   "We left the budget on security unchanged while we count on off budget resources from donations to augment.  As a reflection of our Agenda, about 60% of the Capital Expenditure is targeted at delivering infr...

By Princess Anukwu HoR Election: PDP Aspirant, Barr Maduakolam Is The Best Material, Stakesholder Insists The aspiration of Barr Akachukwu Maduakolam of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received a boost as a critical stakesholder in Ihiala federal constituency, Chief Euriel Chukwudum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Denis Hotel Abuja has endorsed his candidature. Chief Chukwudum also known as Dums pointed out that for many years Barr Maduakolam has shown genuine interest in the personal and educational development of the young people in Ihiala.  This interest he noted drove the House of Reps aspirant to initiate an educational program called JAMIE (Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam Initiative For Education), where young people benefit from and develop themselves without paying any fees.  He said as a matter of fact that now that the Azia based lawyer is aspiring to represent the good people of the Ihiala Federal Constituency under the People's Democ...

By Princess Anukwu HoR election: PDP Aspirant Barr Maduakolam Debunks Report Of Disqualification The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives aspirant for Ihiala federal constituency, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has described the news of his disqualification by the party as fake. Barr Maduakolam said that he was never disqualified and had no business going to appeal.   "I was never invited to an appeal panel and nobody can disqualify me without hearing from me. Contrary to the petition my name is in the ward register and my party card bears the party register number.  "Informing my ward that I am contesting is not a ground for disqualification. The electoral act stipulates that the only ground for disqualification must relate to constitution.  "There are about two or three of such fake reports flying around. They have different fonts, different reasons for disqualification and different lists of purportedly disqualified persons....

By Princess Anukwu Webster Graduate Joins House Of Representatives Race Thirty seven year old Fredrick Emeka Anagwu graduate of Webster University in the United Kingdom (UK) has expressed his intention to represent Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Goverment Areas of Anambra State in the green chamber of the National Assembly. The Utuh born business Mogul who  is pursuing his aspiration on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that he was drawn into politics because of his concerns for the youths especially in the area of skills, education  and employments.  Mr. Anagwu who  bagged Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in International Business with emphasis on computer application stated that he has the working tools that will give the youths employments and empowerments. The House of Representatives aspirant in a chat with journalists  said that his return to the country was hinged on the believe that the Nigeria will be better if...

By Uloka Chukwubuikem Uzuegbuna Okagbue Has Shown Willingness and Ability To Represent, APGA Delegates Must Not Miss Their Shots Ordinarily, I would not want to have a say in the politics of Anambra central as regard who should represent the Senatorial zone, but the sustained desire and willingness of the young Uzuegbuna Okagbue has continued to push me to defy my posture. Aside being a political stakeholder in Anambra State, I am also a constituent of Anambra Central by association and as such, I have much interest in the zone.  I have not for once hid my admiration of Uzuegbuna Okagbue, a young man who has continued to present self as the poster boy for strategic paradigm shift in Representation and Leadership; he may be a lot of things to many people, but to most, he is a pragmatic strategist who can make things happen. Watching the pace at which Uzuegbuna has been consulting and engaging leaders and Stakeholders of Anambra Central, the willingness in his approach to...

By Chuks Collins Protracted ASUU Strike Worries House Of Reps Aspirant, Wants Education Sector Prioritized A leading Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives hopeful for Ihiala federal constituency in Anambra, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has expressed worry over the ongoing strike embarked upon by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and others. Barr Maduakolam who was speaking with journalists in Nnewi noted that strikes and other interruptions in the academic calendar of institutions of higher learning are evil wind that would not blow any good to the nation. The House of Representatives aspirant said as a matter of fact that the development has become a serious embarrassment to Nigeria. "The reality on ground now is that affluent parents and guardians are  taking their children out of the country to pursue their higher education but what happens to the students whose parents can not afford such luxury. "The issues that normally dege...

By Chuks Collins Anambra based prophet calls for arrest of APC presidental aspirants The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, Anambra State, Bro Iyke Uzukwu has called for the arrest of presidential aspirants who bought the one hundred million Naira expression of interest and nomination forms. The fiery prophet who was speaking during a church service on Sunday said that the anti graft agencies should not only investigate the presidential aspirants but apprehend them immediately. He said that happenings in the country since President Muhammadu Buhari came on board since 2015 have shown that he is not in charge. Bro Uzukwu expressed worry that with the way the old people who couldn't fix the country are being recycled in the governance of Nigeria, things will continue to move from bad to worse. "Nasarrawa State governor contested for chairmanship of a party and won, is he the only qualified person out of the over two hundred million Nigerians? Retirement ...

By Princess Anukwu VP Osinbajo Raises Concern Over Insecurity In Nigeria The Nigeria's Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo says insecurity across the country has stretched security agencies beyond their limits. Prof Osinbajo stated this in Awka during his consultative visit to the officials and stakesholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead his 2023  presidential bid. The Vice President however said that Nigeria military is repositioning to stop insecurity in various parts of the country noting that cases of insecurity in the country, including Igbo land has become disturbing, and that the federal government has placed order for arms to be deployed in the fight. He said that the federal government is working hard to tackle the menace of insecurity and has also drafted the military to several parts of the country to fight insecurity. The VP however stated that because the military is not trained for civil unrests, it is working hard to adapt, in order to ...

By Princess Anukwu Philanthropist Unveils "Operation No idle Youth" in Anambra, Accepts Call To Join National Assembly Race A philanthropist and an international consultant on youth empowerment, Hon Emeka Ebo has unveiled "Operation No Idle Youth" in Anambra State. Ebo, a top-rated successful public/private sector technocrat with proven track record in Nigeria and overseas said he was driven by urge to take as many youth as possible off Anambra streets via skills provision. He has since established an agency under the aegis of Agricon Innovation Ltd which has gone round the state's twenty one councils, particularly the Idemili North and Idemili South Councils, to collate data on all unemployed eager trainable youths. The training which covers different sectors of one's choice has since kicked off for those already screened and data-based, at the agency's Ogidi, Idemili North council headquarters office, near First Bank Plc, Oye-Olisa. Hon Ebo...

By Ifeoma Ejiofor 2023: Fear Grips Anambra PDP Aspirants Over Botched 3-Man Adhoc Delegates Congress Aspirants who are hoping to represent different constituencies in the National Assembly and Anambra State House of Assembly  in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday expressed fear that the party may not produce candidates in the 2023 general election. The aspirants expressed their apprehension during a media briefing at the Udoka Housing Estate Secretariat of the party in Awka noted that the committee which was in Anambra to conduct election for 3-man ad hoc delegates failed to carry out their responsibility. The spokesperson for the aspirants, Rt Hon Onyebuchi Offor who is aspiring to represent Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Goverment Areas in the House of Representatives presented the position of the aspirants called on the National Working Committee(NWC) of the party to intervene so as to prevent the impending doom. The aspirants in their Commu...

By Princess Anukwu Okagbue Gets Massive Goodwill From APGA Leaders   The cutting-edge All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) aspirant for Anambra Central Senatorial seat, Uzuegbuna Okagbue on Wednesday paid a consultative visit to all ward and local government APGA executive members in Awka South local government.  APGA executive members in the twenty wards of Awka South local government as well as all local government executive members, both numbering over four hundred and twenty party officials, converged at their usual meeting venue to receive Uzuegbuna Okagbue. In his speech which held APGA ward and local government leaders in Awka South local government spellbound, Uzuegbuna Okagbue said that he called and asked the party local government Chairperson, Ms. Chikodiri to call the meeting and that he asked to see all ward and local government leaders to beg them for support. "I asked the party chairperson to call you all so that I will beg you to send ...

By Our Crime Correspondent Breaking: Gunmen Strike Again In Anambra, Kill Policewoman, 2 Brothers in Ukpor, 2 Others in Ozubulu Barely four days after gunmen killed five persons at a beer parlour in Osumenyi and killed a policewoman in Ukpor, all in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State; the gummen in the early hours of Monday, May 2, killed four more people in different parts of the state. Videos currently trending on social media show that two of the victims were killed in Ukpor, the Headquarters of Nnewi South Local Government Area; while two others were murdered along Udorji Road, beside St. Mary's Church, Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo Local Government Area. It was gathered that the two killed in Ukpor, identified as Godwin Ikechukwu Modobi and Nnajiofor Modobi were two brothers of the same parents, and hailed from Umuhu village in Ukpor. A source close to the family revealed that Godwin Modobi was a direct younger brother to Nnajiofor Modobi, and was also a former Youth Le...

By Ebuka Onyekwelu Equity Demands that Dunukofia Produces Next Anambra Central Senator In Nigeria today, zoning, rotation or power sharing variously interpreted as equity in the polity, is one of the most debated and topical issues on the country’s political space. Mostly on national political concerns, the question of power rotation generates tremendous sharp exchanges in the affirmative that power sharing is essential for progress, stability and patriotism. The irony however, is that many times, those propagating or advocating power sharing on a national scale, do not advocate for the same at other levels. In Anambra Central, Dunukofia apparently suffers from the same political segregation which certain groups allegedly suffer in Nigeria. Of the four political blocs in Anambra Central, only Dunukofia has not yet represented the zone in the Red Chambers. A look at the history of Anambra Central senatorial representation since 1999 reveals as follows: Awka bloc has represen...

By Isaac Ojo We Only Paid Victor Umeh A Courtesy Visit, We Didn't Endorse Him, IPAC Declares  The Anambra State chapter of Inter-party Advisory Council (IPAC) says it neither endorse Chief Victor Umeh nor asked the All Progressives Grand Alliance - (APGA) to give him its Anambra Central Senatorial ticket.  IPAC expressed shock by the media report in some section of the media that the State Chairman of IPAC Comrade Uche Ugwoji, who is also the Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has endorsed Sir Victor Umeh. Ugwoji wondered how and upon what basis IPAC would adopt Victor Umeh when the other political parties have their own aspirants and worst still, when Victor Umeh has not won APGA primary for Anambra Central senate.  "We paid a courtesy call on Victor Umeh as regards his aspiration, we paid similar visit to other aspirants, our message to the aspirants is peaceful conduct of the election and the need to shun violence. We cannot adopt somebody who has not gone for prima...

By Isaac Ojo May Day Celebration: Val Ozigbo Advocates Reforms In Labour Laws The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) governorship candidate in Anambra 2021, Mr Valentine Ozigbo has called for sweeping reforms in Nigeria's labour laws to protect workers' rights, prevent workplace abuses, and ensure fair remuneration.  Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, made the call in his May Day statement issued from his campaign office in Awka. The multiple-award-winning global CEO hailed Nigerian workers for their resilience and commended them for being "the backbone of Nigeria's economy and development".  He decried the work conditions that Nigerian workers have to endure and the lack of protection and enforcement of rights for workers. He also called for meaningful changes in the "code" to end workplace discrimination.  "Today, I celebrate Nigerian workers and commend their commitment to the Nigerian project despi...

By Chuks Collins House Of Reps Aspirant Advocates Boost In Rice Production A leading House of Representatives aspirant for Ihiala federal constituency in the 2023 general elections, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has made case for boost in rice production in the country. The PDP House of Representatives aspirant who was speaking with journalists in Nnewi, Anambra State noted that with increased government patronage, rice farmers in the country can produce enough to take care of the consumption need of the teeming Nigerians. Barr Maduakolam noted that agriculture has always been enjoying lip service from successive administrations without any practical step to boost food production. "With technologies, improved planting materials and farm mechanization, China, India, Thailand among others have mastered rice production technologies and are leading the pack. "Nigeria needs to address the challenges around providing rural infrastructure and extension services, ens...