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By Princess Anukwu Unveiling A Passionate And Compassionate Philanthropist, Dr Theo Okeke(Okunenyeife Nnewi) Some people are born great while some others achieve greatness, Dr Theo Okeke (Okunenyeife Nnewi) is certainly a combination of both. Okunenyeife Nnewi as his title suggests is a light that is shining home and abroad, a man of few words but always very positively impactful to the people in his environment. In Nigeria, many foundations spring up for political exigencies and immediately after the elections, such foundations go into limbo until another election time. But, Dr Theo Okeke, a child of God in obedience to the doctrine of Jesus Christ has continuously put smiles on the faces of the less privileged, many of whom have become not just useful to themselves but also to their families and communities. Okunenyeife Nnewi's goodwill is not just restricted to the poor in the society, his community is wearing a new and decent look because of his constant interventio...

By Chuks Collins Military Battle Unkonwn Gunmen In Anambra Community The sleepy town of Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Goverment Area of Anambra State witnessed a heavy shooting and bombing on Saturday as the heavily armed Nigerian Army led security agencies took the battle to the hideout of the unknown gunmen in community. A source claimed that all the roads leading to the town were closed very early in the morning to prevent any of the unknown gunmem from escaping the onslaught. He said that as a result of the gun duel, market and other commercial activities were paralyzed through out the day because of the heavy shooting between the security forces and the hoodlums. "Our experience in Ukpor on Saturday through Sunday is akin to that of war experience, the shootings are better imagined than real, people holed up in their houses without getting out to avoid being hit by stray bullets. It was not a funny experience at all." He noted. Another source who also confirmed ...

Anambra CP Charges Operatives On Assertive Response To Security Incidents * As Police rescue one abducted victim, recovers two vehicles From: IFEANYI Okonkwo Commissioner of Police Anambra State has called on security operatives to improve Police Operatives assertiveness and a well-coordinated positioning on response to security incidents in the State. Echeng made these call after the security operatives rescued an abducted victim and recovers one Lexus 350 Salon with Reg. Nos. EPE 316 HE and Ford SUV with Reg Nos. GGE 769 FT along Ezinifite road, Aguata LGA. The victim was abducted at Nwanchi village, Agulu. The abductors, forced the victim inside the booth of his Lexus and took off. The Police on receipt of the information intensify patrols and restrategize on operational positioning within the area.  This made the hoodlums abandon the victim, his vehicle, their Operational vehicle and fled. Meanwhile operation is still ongoing aimed at arresting the criminals. Howeve...

By Princess Anukwu We Are In A Hurry To Clean Up Ihiala, HOR Candidate Declares The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for Ihiala federal constituency in the 2023 House of Representatives election, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam says he is in a hurry to clean up Ihiala Local Goverment Area with responsible and responsive representation. Barr Maduakolam who was playing host to critical stakesholders from the constituency in his Azia residence on Saturday noted that Ihiala federal constituency has been lagging behind in finesse and quality representation which according to him ought not to be. The UK trained lawyer pointed out that it is criminal to be doing things same way times over and keep dreaming of different results. "I welcome everyone of you to my home, I know many of you have been here before but your purpose of visiting today I must say is a big boost and encouragement to me and my team. "We at the CLEAN Ihiala Movement are in a hurry to aggrega...

By Princess Anukwu 2023 Elections: HoR Hopeful Advocates Change Of Attitude Toward Polls The Young Progressives Party (YPP) House of Representatives candidate for Ihiala federal constituency, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has advocated a change of mindset of Nigerians about elections in the country. Barr Maduakolam who was fielding questions from newsmen in Ihiala said that time has come for Nigerians to see electioneering process as their responsibility. He pointed out that failure to take ownership of the process of choosing the political leadership by the people has made it possible for some other persons acting as godfathers assume the responsibility of imposing candidates during elections. The YPP standard bearer for the lower chamber of the National Assembly, Ihiala federal constituency noted that the price to pay for absconding from voting on election days is that the eventual imposed candidates will not be responsible to the people. He said as a matter fact tha...

By Princess Anukwu Initiative holds scholarship exam for 120 students in Anambra   Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam Initiative for Education (JAMIE) recorded another milestone as it held her 2022 scholarship examination. One hundred and twenty students drawn from across Senior Secondary Schools in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State participated in the examination which held at Abbott Girls Secondary School, Ihiala. The Coordinator and Chief Examiner, Rev Fr. Simon Egwu prayed for the students and encouraged them to be diligent in their pursuit for academic excellence. The Chairman/Benefactor of JAMIE, Barr Akachukwu Maduakolam in his speech called on the students to always take their studies serious as it is the only guarantee for a successful life.  Barr Maduakolam, a House of Representatives candidate for Ihiala federal constituency urged the students to make use of JAMIE channels in any area of their academic persuit they may find difficult. "We would ha...

By Chuks Collins 2023 Elections: Coalition Urges INEC To Expand Voters Registration infrastructure  One of the support groups for the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, under the aegis of Coalition for Peter Obi (CPO),  has written the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding for expansion of its voter registration and validation infrastructure to serve the teeming numbers of Nigerians willing to register. The group which allegedly was funded by independent professionals and intellectuals in a letter dated June 16, which was signed by its Chairman, Marcel Ngogbehei observed that no matter the number of years of extension of the voters registration and validation if the infrastructure is not expanded it will amount to a total waste of the nation's time and resources, saying it makes more sense to employ 50,000 workers for 3 months with massive numbers of voter registration machines than to employ 5,000 workers for one year with a few machines. It ...

By Princess Anukwu HoR Election: Ihiala Youths Reject Imposition, Resolved For Home Based Lawyer Ahead the 2023 House of Representatives election, youths of Ihiala federal constituency in Anambra State have said never again to any form of imposition. A spokesperson for the youths, Mazi Joel Ikechukwu in an interaction with journalists in Okija said that the youths are prepared and resolute now than ever to take their destiny into their own hands.  Mazi Ikechukwu pointed out that experience has taught them bitter lessons of how imposed candidates normally become irresponsible and lords unto themselves immediately after manipulation of the election process to their advantage. "We are not going to allow any godfather with overbloated ego and over estimation of himself to impose any candidate on us in the February 2023 general elections, especially the House of Representatives election. "We have seen what other constituents in other towns and council areas are enjoyin...

PDP Presidential Primary Did Not Produce The Result I Expected, Chima Christian Declares CHIMA CHRISTIAN is a member of the opposition People's Democratic Party. He ran for the office of the State Publicity Secretary of the Anambra State chapter of the party. In this interview with journalists, the public policy analyst sat to discuss the just-concluded primaries, defections, separatist movements and insecurity in the southeast. The interview is excerpted below. Q: Can you provide us with some insights into some of the developments at the PDP that led to the exit of some members like Peter Obi? Political participation is a voluntary one. And people have different reasons for joining or leaving political platforms. This is especially more so in Nigeria where there are no clear ideological markers of identity that separate party A from party Z. Q: As an upcoming leader in the party, what's your personal assessment of the processes that produced Atiku Abubakar as the p...

By Princess Anukwu PVC Registration: Dr Obiogbolu Applauds Ndi-Anambra The Special Adviser to Anambra state governor on Political Matters, Dr Alex Obiogbolu has applauded the people of the state for their massive response towards getting their Pamanent Voters Cards (PVCs). The SA to Prof Charles Soludo noted that the positive response of Ndi-Anambra toward getting their PVCs is a manifestation of political maturity. He said that with the development, it would be difficult for unscrupulous politicians to manipulate the process for their personal aggrandizement. The development according to him is a good omen for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates for different political offices in the 2023 general elections who are expected to cash in on the massive votes. "APGA is more than a political party, it is a movement of the people, with the large number of people seeking to get their PVCs, then one can say with all sense of responsibility that the movement o...

By Princess Anukwu Anambra Ex Commissoner Harps On Justice, Equity  The former Anambra State Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Hon Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo (Akukwu Nnewi), has called on Nigerians to embrace justice and equity. Hon Nsoedo made this call during a special birthday get together organized by his friend for friends and family which held at Bukaa Hut, near Igwe's palace Nnewi. The former Commissioner noted that the nation's search for peace and equilibrium will continue to be an illusion except Nigerians especially the political leaders vigorously pursue justice and equity. He said as a matter of fact that a whole lot of tension associated with real and perceived marginalization would become a thing of the past when every section of the nation is given a sense of belonging. “Equity implies rewarding competency and merit when tapping talents for public sector employments. The federal character principles ought not dominate every lucrative common interest...

By Princess Anukwu YPP House Of Reps Candidate Drags PDP To Court The Young Progressives Party(YPP) candidate for Ihiala federal constituency in the 2023 general elections, Barr. Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam (Nwadiuto), has dragged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Hon Ifeanyi Chudy Momah to Federal High Court, Awka over the conduct of PDP primary for House of Representatives aspirants. The Anambra based legal luminary said two Senior Advocates of Nigeria and four other lawyers will represent him in the suit numbered SUIT NO: FHC/AWK/CS/ 81 /2022. The prayers sought by Barr Maduakolam are for the court to nullify the exercise and declare that the PDP can not produce a candidate from what he called a shambolic primaries. He noted that he was a leading aspirant for the House of Representatives under the PDP in the Primaries slated for 27th May 2022 since the party cleared him to contest for the House of Reps but pointed out that on the day slated for the PDP Primaries, ...

By Princess Anukwu Ozigbo Campaign DG Bags Appointment From Gov Soludo The campaign Director General(DG) for Mr Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the last Anambra State governorship election, Dr Alex Obiogbolu has bagged appointment from Gov Charles Soludo. The former campaign DG who was also a former governorship candidate announced his resignation from PDP moment after the November 16 Anambra State governorship election and joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Gov Soludo appointment the former PDP campaign DG as Special Adviser on Political Matters. The governor also appointed Mr Tony Ujubuonu as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer for the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency.  Mr Ujubuonu to replace late Mr Joe Anatune, the erstwhile appointee to the seat who died just eleven days after he was appointed.   The governor also made ten other key appointments, including that of the former Speaker of ...

By Princess Anukwu Journey To Reclaim Ihiala Federal Constituency Is No Retreat, No Surrender, Barr Maduakolam Declares The Young Progressives Party (YPP) House of Representatives candidate for Ihiala federal constituency, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam says the journey to reclaim Ihiala LGA is no retreat and no surrender. Barr Maduakolam stated this during an interactive session with a youth support group in the council area. The Azia based lawyer appreciated the youths who according to him are in the forefront of ensuring that operation CLEAN Ihiala becomes a reality noting that he recognize all their efforts and that the uncommon gesture humbles him and spur him on. "Here is an assurance: we have gone too far that to turn back from this struggle becomes impossible. Our obligation to the future generation is hinged and starts from our resolve to CLEAN Ihiala.  How else do we do this if not ensuring a purposeful representation at the House of Representatives?...

By Princess Anukwu House Of Reps Hopeful Opposes New CBN Directive On Risk Burden The House of Representatives hopeful for Ihiala federal constituency in Anambra State, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has opposed the new Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN)'s directive that transfer risk of transaction from the banks to customers. The Anambra State based human rights lawyer and House of Reps aspirant on the platform of Young Progressives Party(YPP) said that it is irresponsible on the part of CBN to shield banks from taking responsibility for discharging their duties to customers. Barr Maduakolam said that the new directive signed by CBN' Director of Payment System Management Department, Musa Jimoh is in direct opposite of what is obtained in forward looking climes where banks takes responsibility for the protections of their customers. "How can you impose cashless policy in one breathe and encourage banks not to ensure that e-channels are safe. One would expect tha...

By Princess Anukwu Bitcoin Boss Vs EFCC: Cleric Charges Youths To Remain Upright, Confident  An Abuja-based cleric and General Superintendent of Renewal of Grace Ministry International, Pastor Yohanna Paul has charged Nigerian youths to imbibe uprightness as a way of life in whatever vocation they choose. Pastor Paul who dropped the wise counsel in Awka Friday afternoon in a lecture titled, "Crypto Currency, Youths and the emerging cashless world" noted that living a sincere and  confident lifestyle leaves one without any fear or apprehension in life whatsoever.  The gathering  which was put together by members of The Emerging Markets Association of Nigeria(TEMAN)  urged youths to get busy with their brains and hands, especially now the economy of Nigeria was comatose. The cleric commended friends of the famous Awka-based Crypto currency czar, Messrs Linus Williams Odinaka Ifejika,  popularly known as B-Lord for standing up for his right and eng...

By Princess Anukwu Traders Want INEC Voters Registration Centers In Markets Businessmen and traders in Anambra State markets have expressed the need for Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) voters registration centers to be cited in the markets. A spokesperson for the concerned traders, Hon Chinedu Igwe, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Suzuki Don International Business Ltd, said that the traders are finding it difficult to get registered at Local Goverment Area Secretariat because of the large turnout of prospective persons wishing to get registered. Hon Igwe who is also the President of Imo General Assembly (IGA) noted that the traders who squeeze out their precious time to get registered always get disappointed after spending the whole day at LGA Secretariat and are not called up before the close of business of the day. "I wish to use this medium to call on the relevant authorities to please take the voters registration more closer to the market...

By Princess Anukwu HoR Elections: Barr Maduakolam Picks YPP Ticket For Ihiala Federal Constituency The former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives aspirant for Ihiala federal constituency, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam has emerged the Young Progressives Party (YPP) standard bearer. Barr. Maduakolam a determined, trained and passionate aspirant said he decided to move to YPP when it became obvious that certain forces have hijacked the process in his former party. He appreciated the senator representing Anambra South in the red chamber of the National Assembly, Sen Ifeanyi Ubah, stakesholders and other leaders of YPP who demonstrated faith in him which led to his emergence as the flag bearer. "The CLEAN Ihiala project is still very much on course, the sole purpose of running in this election is to positively impact my constituency through legislative engagement." Barr Maduakolam noted. The Anambra based lawyer appealed to his supporters not t...