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NOA tasks Nigerians on patriotism From Seun Miracle The Anambra State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mr.Edozie Ajaegbu on Tuesday advised Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of patriotism and social responsibility. Mr Ajaegbu who identified constant in payment of their taxes, rates and other government approved levies said Nigeria can only be great if Nigerians imbibe patriotic principles.  He handed down the advise when he led some high raking officers of the agency on familiarization tour to Awka South LGA. The NOA boss who  stated that even though the agency is federal para-ministry, it was meant to serve all the tiers of government. He maintained that NOA has what he described as Community Orientation and Mobilization Officers (COMOS) in the seven hundred and seventy- four LGAs of the country. Mr Ajaegbu pined that the law establishing the Agency provides for funding of NOA by the three tiers of government in the country with a view to serving the nati...

NSITF sensitizes employers, employees on impact of climate change From Isaac Ojo The Nnewi office of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) on Tuesday held a sensitisation rally on the impact of climate change on occupational safety and health. The event was in commemoration of World Day For Safety and Health at Work 2024. NSITF with the mandate of providing social security services to Nigerians took her campaigns to the major streets of the industrial town of Nnewi and selected industries, companies and departmental stores. The Assistant General Manager(AGM) and Nnewi branch manager of NSITF, Mrs Okereke Ifeyinwa Onyinye during an interactive session with journalists said that the event is celebrated all over the world. She said that they set out to sensitize employers about their staff in relation to health challenges seen in work place especially with climatic change which has necessitated change in approach to dressing and water intake. The A...

Commemdations As Anambra CP Retires, Honoured With State Citizenship.   From Isaac Ojo                                   Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Soludo has appreciated the enormous and meritorious feat of the out-going State Commissioner of Police,  Aderemi Adeoye in dislodging kidnappers and other criminal elements from eight LGAS of the state on assumption of office.   Gov Soludo who spoke through his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, at Ekwueme Square, Awka during Saturday's pull-out of the Commissioner of Police noted that Adeoye assumed office at the time the state government was battling insecurity of unknown gunmen who are fighting law-abiding citizens across the dtate especially in the said embattled  Council Areas. He obsrved that the criminal elements constitute les than 2% of the entire populace of the state, adding that ...

Police Arrest 16 Cultists In Anambra, Declare 21 Others Wanted From Isaac Ojo  Anambra State Police Command has arrested sixteen cultists and declared twenty one others wanted. The police exploit was contained in a press statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP). "In a decisive move to end the resurgent cult-related killings in Awka, Capital City of Anambra State, the Police Command has tracked down and arrested no fewer than 16 notorious cultists involved in the mayhem. "22 others who are now on the run have been declared wanted by the State Police Command. "The arrested  cultists who were nabbed  during series of intelligence-led manhunt have been detained on the orders  of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aderemi Adeoye,"the PPRO said. Meanwhile,  the CP has vowed that cultists responsible for the spate of killings after the State Capital had enjoyed tranquillity for unbroken 6 months period ...

Anambra 2025: SUHDA Declares No Vacancy At Govt House From Isaac Ojo The reelection bid of Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo received a boost on Thursday as Soludo Unity and Human Development Advocacy (SUHDA) said there's 'no vacancy' at Governnent House, at Agu-Awka, saying he has outperformed all his predecessors in just two years in office. Director-General of SUHDA, Prince Victor Udeh-Ubaka said the group which is grass-roots-oriented  with presence in 21 Local Council Areas of the State was formed to drum support for the re-election of Soludo in 2025. This according to him became imperative after the group's survey showed convincing flashes of unprecedented, unique and all-round developmental performances of the governor in all sectors in just two years in office.               Ude-Ubaka observed that Gov Soludo has taken altruistic public service a  notch higher in his present job.   Prin...

Govt has restored security in Ihiala, lawmaker insists From Seun Miracle  The Anambra State Government under the Leadership of Gov Charles Soludo, has restored water tight security and absolute peace in the communities across Ihiala LGA of the state. This assertion was made by the member representing Ihiala constituency II in the Anambra State House of Assembly Awka, Hon Golden Ilo.  The Lawmaker, who spoke extensively on the two phases of insecurity in the society to include real and psychological phases, argued that even if the insecurity in the area had been clearly tackled in the real phase aspect of it, that the psychological phase is yet to be addressed in the area.  He said that the insecurity issue in the state is not a media matter because is doing very well in the area of security and the people are happy. The lawmaker, who debunked  the rumour that the people of Ihiala were celebrating their Christmas, New Year, Easter, burial rites, marriage a...

It's embarrassing Nigeria is importing education says Chidoka Chidoka Calls on Southeast Nigeria to Manufacture and Export Education ....It is embarrassing Nigeria is importing education Mr Osita Chidoka, Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, has called on Nigerian educational institutions, particularly southeast educators, to reverse the growing ugly trend of importing education that is fast gaining acceptance amongst Nigerians of all classes. Speaking at the Southeast Educators Conference at the Nike Lake Resort Hotel on Thursday, 18 April, Chidoka delivered a compelling keynote titled "Let Us Build and Export Education: A Vision for Southeast Nigeria."  Mr Chidoka urged educators to reverse the trend where Nigerians predominantly seek education abroad. With over 71,753 Nigerians studying overseas, of which about 11,000 are in African schools and only one international student opting for Nigeria,  Mr Chidoka emphasised that Southeast Nigeria, with i...

Land Tussle: Nnewi community leader alleges threat to life From Seun Miracle The former President General (PG) of Obiofia, Nnewichi-Nnewi, Chief Mike Ibe Okonkwo said that he escaped being assassinated recently over a land matter that has been settled long time ago when his father was alive. Chief Ibe Okonkwo who spoke with journalists from hiding alleged that on April 9th, 2024, his properties running into hundred million Naira was maliciously destroyed by Christian Eme Echendu and Uchenna Echendu and some other persons. "I have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abuja over the matter, the need to do this has become imperative because my assailants appear to have the police authorities in Anambra State at their beck and call. "My father actually sued members of Echendu family including Christian and Uchenna in a Suit No: HN/212/95 in the case Christopher Ibe Okonkwo Vrs Muoghalu Ofokaja Echendu & Others. "Judgement was delivered in favour of my father ...

Use your position for betterment of all, Prelate urges Poly Rector  From Seun Miracle The Catholic Bishop of Ekwulobia Diocese in Anambra state, His Eminence, Peter Cardinal Okpaleke has called on the Acting Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Uche Onyegbu to use his position for the good and betterment of all. Cardinal Okpaleke handed the advice at Our Lady of Assumption Parish, Ogidi, during the thanksgiving mass in honour of the Acting Rector, Dr Onyegbu and his family for God's goodness and upliftment. Okpaleke in his homily urged Dr. Onyegbu to keep watch over all the flock which God gave him to oversee at the institution adding that such exalted position comes with big responsibilities. "Today, God has given you the responsibility to shepherd the staff and students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko. It is now your duty to mentor them and lead them to the path of Godliness. "God has reason for elevating us to certain positions, and now t...

Address High Cost Of Living, Anambra Based Prophet Tells President Tinubu From Seun Miracle The Spiritual Head, Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, Anambra State, Prophet Iyke Uzukwu has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to as a matter of national urgency address the issue of cost of living in the country. Prophet Uzukwu who was speaking with journalists in Nnewi noted that the issue of high cost of living among the citizens is highly connected to high cost of pump price of petroleum products. He expressed worry that months after the president said that certain Nigeria owned refineries will be working yet no success has been recorded in that direction. "Dear President, you promised that some of our refineries will commence operations by December 2023 and others in early 2024 but till the end of March, none has started functioning. "And you have not told Nigerians why they are not working and we should now expect them to start functioning," he said. Prophet Uz...

TOAN Gets New Chairman In Anambra From Seun Miracle The deputy chairman, Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria(TOAN), Comrade Michael Onyekwelu, has assumed the seat of acting chairman of the  association in Anambra State, following the resignation of the immediate past chairman, Barrister  Sylvester Obiorah. The new chairman was unveiled during a meeting organized by the leadership of the association for the branch chairmen which held in Awka South LGA Secretariat. The acting chairman, Comrade Onyekwelu revealed that his ascension to the seat of the chairman of the association in Anambra State was consequent upon the resignation of the former Chairman of the association, Barrister Sylvester Obiorah as contained in the constitution of the union. He promised that his leadership would run a transparent administration where the members of the association would be able to hold their leaders accountable in all situations.   The chairman, who noted that the affairs...

You cannot cause violence in Nigeria, Anambra based prophet tells El-rufai From Isaac Ojo The Spiritual Head, Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, Anambra State, Prophet Iyke Uzukwu has warned the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai against making statements that can cause violence in the country. Prophet Uzukwu who was speaking with journalists on Tuesday said that he had two different revelations which indicated that Mallam El-rufai and his cronies are planning to cause bloodshed in Nigeria. He said as a matter of fact that certain individuals who have been milking the nation but got disconnected in President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's government are planning to fight back. "El-rufai mustn't be part of every government, he should go to the school he said he was going and stop making inciting statements. Kaduna State was a peaceful place until he became the governor. "Terrorists are now in Kaduna, El-rufai should tell Nigerians who brought them, no m...

Athena Announces Free-of-Charge Nationwide Mock CBT Initiative From Seun Miracle The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, in partnership with Educare, an education technology company, has announced the launch of a comprehensive nationwide mock Computer-Based Test (CBT) initiative for JAMB 2024 aspirants.  The announcement was contained in a press statement signed by Osita Chidoka, Founder and Chancellor Thomas Chidoka Centre and Alex Onyia Founder and CEO, Educare. The statement reads,"Building on the successful collaboration that saw the deployment of the CBT test for SS 3 students in the Ogidi division of Anambra State at the Thomas Chidoka Centre for Human Development in Obosi, this new initiative aims to significantly extend its reach and impact. "Objective and Scope The initiative aims to bridge the preparation gap for JAMB candidates, reaching at least 1 million students nationwide from March 28th to April 15th. It seeks to offer complimentary mock asses...

ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT  POSITION ON THE ISSUE OF SEVERANCE ALLOWANCE OF APPOINTEES OF PAST ADMINISTRATION Our attention has been drawn to a communique alledgedly issued in the name of Former Political Appointees of Anambra State wherein all manners of frivolous allegations were made against the State Government. It is important to put in proper perspective the true situation as regards Owelle Onyeka Mbaso and the issue of severance allowance of former appointees of the immediate past administration. Following a request from Chief Ben Obi (Igwe APGA) to Mr. Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR, Mr Governor held a meeting with some former Political appointees of the Governor Willie Obiano administration who were demanding for the payment of their severance allowances which ought to have been paid by the outgone administration and were not paid. At the meeting, after some remarks from some of the attendees on the matter, Mr. Governor intimated the gathering of the ...

Govt sets to find lasting solution to community's kingship tussle in Anambra From Isaac Ojo In an attempt to find a lasting solution to the protracted kingship tussle in Azia community in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State, the government has called a peace meeting which held on Thursday at SSG Hall, Government House, Awka. The principal persons in the two factions involved in the struggle were hosted in a fact finding meeting, where the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon Tony Collins Nwabunwanne represented the governor. The commissioner took timen to listen to the past and present President Generals(PGs) of the community, title Chiefs and Elders as they they said what they know about crises. Two contestants to the throne, Prof Titus Eze and Chief Felix Ifeanyimuo were locked in the struggle over who becomes the monarch, when suddenly, Prof Eze died. Ifeanyimuo has since then been tasking the state government to issue him a Certificate of Recogniti...