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CRIVIFON holds graduation ceremony, human rights awareness campaign  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  Crime Victims Foundation, Nigeria (CRIVIFON) on Saturday held her third graduation ceremony and human rights awareness campaign. The dua program held at Okpuno Uzodike Community Hall, Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State. The foundation reputable for her pivotal role in support for crime victims across the country is a national organization and Non Governmental Organization(NGO) known for charitable status working with Criminal Justice Agencies(CJA) across the world. CRIVIFON which is passionate about creating a lasting agency  for national development and care for the victims of crime, also work with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)and Civil Societies to provide support for those who become victims of crime. The Foundation well known for her advocacies for the victims as well as defending the rights of the victims graduated six individuals on Saturday. The graduands h...

Soludo to 1083 empowered women: justify trust reposed in you By Praise Chinecherem  Wife of Anambra state governor, Nonye Soludo has challenged empowered women of Dunukofia local government area of the state to justify the confidence reposed in them by the benefactors. A total of 1,083 petty traders drawn from various communities in the Council Area were empowered by the local government with support of two illustrious sons, Arthur Eze and Jim Nwabueze. Speaking on Saturday during the empowerment programme held at the local government headquarters, Mrs Soludo said the women were selected based on trust.  She described empowerment as critical to reducing hunger and poverty, urging other spirited individuals to key into programmes that would lift more people of the state. She commended the local government chairman for his efforts in uplifting the people of the area, just as she praised the wife for making their home peaceful and 'heaven on earth'. She sa...

Anambra, Book Foundation, NUJ, others celebrate Chukwuemeka Ike in grand style   By Chinedum Treasure  It was a gathering for reflection as who is who in Anambra State academic and royal class, assembled at the Professor Kenneth Dike Library Awka, to celebrate one of the literally giants of the international standing and a first class traditional ruler in the State, Eze Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, Ikelionwu xi of Ndikelionwu. The 2025 edition of the celebration of Eze Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike was the 5th after his demise. It was organized in collaboration between the Nigerian Book Foundation, Anambra State Ministry of Education, Association of Nigeria Authors and Anambra State Council of National Union of Journalist. In the celebration which featured performances from school children in Anambra State, speaker after speaker eulogized Eze Prof. Chukwuemeka Ike, Ikelionwu xi of Ndikelionwu, for his numerous contributions to the reshaping of the society through literally works...

Nov 8 poll: Anambra community vows 100% votes for Soludo Chinedum Treasure  Okpuno Community in Awka South local government area of Anambra state has declared its support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The community assured the governor of 100% votes in the upcoming November 8th governorship election. Speaking during the opening ceremony of their Youth Office, President General, Engr. Luke Egwuatu, commended the Governor for his good work in the State. He particularly highlighted the double-lane road construction project that benefited their community. He also praised the governor for his efforts in curbing insecurity in the state. The Youth President, Charles Obidimma, echoed the community’s support for Soludo, describing him as “youth-friendly. He also commended his administration’s empowerment initiatives, such as the 1Youth 2Skills programme. "Other gubernatorial candidates are wasting their time. Okpuno community electorate will overwhelmingly vote for Governor So...

Take responsibility for your development - legal practitioner tells Anambra boys A legal practitioner, Dr Akachukwu Maduakonam has challenged boys in the Anambra state to take responsibility for their own development. Maduakonam however said the boy child needed attention and support from parents, government and society to facilitate the development. The legal practitioner spoke during an event to commemorate the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child.  "The event, themed "Boys Today, Great Men Tomorrow", was organized by Anambra State Civil and Social Reformation Office (ANCISRO) in collaboration with E-KEEPAS ENTERPRISE. He said, "The boy child has to take responsibility for his own development and can't outsource self development, which requires all his attention, time and energy. "For the parents, there's need to change how we train them. The set of boys are different from what we had during our own time. "There's also need to ...

From Glitch to Glory: Nmesoma Nwokedi’s Remarkable JAMB Triumph Shines Spotlight on Queens Convent Chinedum Treasure  In a story that epitomizes resilience, determination, and the power of a nurturing educational environment, Obiora-Nwokedi Nmesoma, a brilliant student from Queens Convent Awka, has turned a setback into a spectacular comeback.  Initially scoring a disheartening 165 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) due to reported glitches in the JAMB system, Nmesoma refused to let this define her.  When given the opportunity to resit the exam, she soared to an outstanding score of 343, proving her academic prowess and showcasing the exceptional preparation provided by her school, Queens Convent Awka. Nmesoma’s journey began like that of many ambitious students across Nigeria, with dreams of excelling in the highly competitive UTME to secure a place in a top university. A star pupil known for her consistent academic excellence, Nmes...

Anambra 2025: Soludo has never won any election before, Ikukuoma declares  From Seun Miracle The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the November 8, Anambra State guber polls, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu on Saturday said that the incumbent governor, Prof Charles Soludo has never won any election before on his own. Ikukuoma stated this when he was treated to tumultuous reception at Chinua Achebe Airport, Unueri on his return from Abuja where he had gone to receive the party governorship flag from President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. The reception for Ikukuoma and his running mate, Sen Uche Ekwunife took place at Chinua Achebe Airport, Umueri in Anambra East LGA of the state. Speaking at the occasion, the Anambra State APC chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike noted that Gov Soludo and his APGA supporters were celebrating alliance a fake alliance with APC two weeks before President Tinubu gave the party flag to Prince Ukachukwu. He said as a matter of fact that the jo...

To Return Soludo Come Nov.8 Guber Election Is Our Top Priority -AKDF Awka: Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  The realization of the second term ambition of the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, is now a top priority of the Anambra Keke Drivers' Forum, AKDF, for the continuity of Soludo's good work in the state. The Coordinator of the AKDF, Mr Osita Obi, made this submission on Wednesday in Awka, while reacting to the purported inauguration of the Anambra Tricycle Riders' Association, ANTRA. Mr Obi, who advised the members of the ANTRA to operate within the ambit of the law, said, forming or joining a union is a right of any person, but does not matter much, instead the agenda or interest the union stands for. Obi noted, 'AKDF has come to stay, and other unions have every right to exist; but in whose interest? Are they working for the interest of the Keke drivers? 'Just on Monday, we unveiled sticker for Mr Governor; other unions want to come to the ma...

MAN boss bags honorary doctorate in Ojukwu Varsity, pledges legacy project Chinedum Treasure  Chairman, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) South East Chapter, Lady Ada Chukwudozie has scored Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) high in fostering academic excellence and societal development She expressed deep appreciation to the university, underscoring her commitment to using the recognition accorded her to expand the frontiers of human capital development Lady Chukwudozie stated this while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after conferment of a prestigious Doctor of Business Administration degree (Honoris Causa) by the institution at its convocation and 25th anniversary ceremonies While acknowledging exploits of the institution, she pledged to leave a legacy project in the institution in furtherance to her resolve to promoting innovation, skill acquisition and human resource. "I promise the university that i am going to leave a legacy project be...

Anambra Church Leaders Endorse Soludo's Performance RAYMOND OZOJI reports  Church leaders in Anambra State under the auspices of Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) have endorsed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's performance after touring some legacy projects of his administration. The church leaders who toured the new Government House, the new Solution Fun City Awka and other legacy projects of the present state government, lauded the efforts of the governor, saying that the evidences on ground showed that he is indeed performing.  Speaking shortly after tour of the projects, Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria Anambra state chapter and Bishop on the Niger Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwo kolo, said heads of churches and leaders of the Christian Council of Nigeria in Anambra State came to see the great exploits of the governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his government have done.  Nwokolo said they moved round some of the projects that have ...

MHD: Groups to establish hygiene, integrity clubs in Anambra schools Chinedum Treasure  A group of Non-governmental organisations have disclosed plans to establish hygiene and integrity clubs in secondary schools in Anambra state to address cases of mensural hygiene and moral values in schools. The groups stated this during the outreach in St Theresa High School and Progressive Secondary school, both in Umunya, Oyi local government area in commemoration of Menstruation Hygiene Day themed, "Together for a Period-Friendly World." The groups are Safenest Against Domestic violence and Drug Abuse, Creative Minds Center for Youth and Community Development, Care Trust Development Initiative and COMAREG health care foundation. Speaking during the outreach, Executive Director, Creative Minds Center for Youth and Community Development, Ugochi Freeman said the essence of the clubs is to ensure sustainability of hygiene culture and moral values being inculcated in the student...

Embrace VirtuesThat Will Make Your Future Great: Soludo To Anambra Boys Awka: Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  The Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has advised boys of the state to embrace the vitues of hard work, common sense, fear of God and integrity in order to making their future great. The Governor, handed down the advice today at a function to mark the 2025 International Day of the Boy Child organized by the Anambra State Civic and Social Reformation office,( ANCISRO), Government House Awka in collaboration with the E-Keep As Interprise.  The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Information and culture,Dr Law Me for,who doubled as the Chairman of the occasion, described the theme of the event",Boys Today,Great Men Tomorrow",as very apt. The Governor,who remarked that a boy today can be a great man tomorrow, challenged Anambra State boys to work out their salvation today, reminding them that they should not think that their futu...