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Amaka Obi And The Cabal From Nnobi  RAYMOND OZOJI reports  The Executive Chairman of Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Mrs. Iyom Amaka Obi, who recently obtained her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the prestigious Highstone Global University in Texas, United States of America, is being hunted by a certain cabal in Umuru village Ebenesi Nnobi community.  This cabal has sworn to make Idemili-South ungovernable because Amaka Obi wasn't their preferred choice for local government chairman and to add to their pains and chagrin, she refused to serve their selfish interests as well as run the local government council under their whims and caprices.  The latest negative propaganda against Amaka Obi by this Nnobi cabal is the contracting of social media writers to discredit her PhD degree on the grounds that the qualification is fake and that Highstone Global University Texas doesn't exist let alone accredite...

2025 Guber: Philanthropist mobilizes Anambra community for Soludo's re-election  Chinedum Treasure  A High Chief of the Nri ancient kingdom, Anaocha local government area, Barr. Chukwudi Oli( Oba Ezeafia Na Nri) has commenced intensive mobilization of indigenes and other residents of the kingdom to endorse Governor Chukwuma Soludo's re-election bid. Oba Ezeafia, a great philanthropist in Nri kingdom is incidentally one of the principal lawyers to the state billionaire oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze who had already thrown his weight behind Soludo's re-election. Apparently, following the footsteps of Arthur Eze, Oba Ezeafia told newsmen that he has concluded arrangements for a grand reception of Soludo in Nri kingdom and for the people to publicly declare their support for his re-election. Deputy governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Uche Ekwunife hails from Nri community.  Some political observers told our reporter that the turnout o...

Jubilation in Anambra market as LG boss commissions 350m road Chinedum Treasure  It was jubilation galore at the Electrical Dealers International Market, Obosi, in Idemili North Council Area of Anambra state following official commissioning of new 350 Meters Access Road by the Executive Chairman of Idemili North LGA, Chief Stanley Nkwoka.  The Road tagged 'Electrical Dealers Obosi By-pass' was initiated and completed by the traders under the leadership of Amb Chike Onunkwo. Commissioning the project, Chairman of Council Area, Chief Stanley Nkwoka described the Electrical Dealers as partners in progress with the State government, describing the initiative as a major boost for the Local Government. He however warned that double taxation and all forms of intimidation were prohibited in any market in the Council Area, in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo's policy. "Coming to commission a legacy project like this one is a plus to us in the APGA led ...

Odoh, in a volte face, blames  'village people' for his woes. It all began when Federal University Gasau, in unprecedented effrontery, denied promoting Mr Benard Odoh to the rank of Professor and claimed to have no records of Mr Odoh among its staff.  Mr Odoh was consequently not only sacked as the 7th Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka on account of that fraud, but the Council that appointed him was also sacked,  apparently for want of due diligence. After his sack, Mr Odoh, in an interview with Mr Abati of Arise TV, blamed his woes on what he called 'mischief makers' who undermine his people as inferior. For Mr Odoh, some people were playing ethnic cards, and his removal was tied to prejudice against his Ebonyi State origins.  In his words, 'some people feel that I am not qualified because I come from Ebonyi State'.  Many people, including Mr Ruben Abati, did not believe Mr Odoh. They insisted that many people from Ebonyi State have ...

2025: I am coming to fix Anambra, APC guber candidate, Prince Ukachukwu declares  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu said he would fix Anambra State if he emerged victorious uat the polls. Prince Ukachukwu popularly called Ikukuoma made this assertion during a post thank you tour press briefing in Awka. He pointed out that his tour of the twenty one council areas has availed him to see first hand the collosal failure of the incumbent APGA administration led by Prof Charles Soludo. Ikukuoma revealed that his entrance into the governance is a child of circumstances occasioned by the untimely death of Sen Ifeanyi Ubah who he already promised to support all the way. He recalled that Anambra State has always been a shining light which attracted all and sundry from far and near to her light but added quickly that the light is completely quenched under the watch of th...

Legal provisions, reform commitment key to non-custodial measures implementation - Parole Board  Chinedum Treasure  Parole board of Nigeria has identified legal provisions, continuous capacity building, collaboration and commitment to reform as critical to effective implementation of non-custodial measures.  National Chairman of the board, Hon Justice Galadima (Rtd) stated this on Wednesday in Awka at the opening of Anambra state Parole Board Members training under the Advancing implementation of non-custodial solutions (AI-NCS) Project. The training was organized by Prisoners Rehabilitation and Welfare Action (PRAWA) in partnership with Nigerian Correctional Service and Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, with funding support of Rule of Law and Anti-corruption (RoLAC), Programme II. Galadima underscored importance of continued training of the parole members, particularly in Anambra state and other parts of the country with overcrowded facil...

Be resilient amidst life challenges - UNIZIK VC charges High School graduands Chinedum Treasure  Acting Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, Prof Carol Arinze-Umeobi has advised graduating students of UNIZIK High School not to rely on certificates only for their future. Arinze-Umeobi who gave the advice on Tuesday at the class of 2025 graduation ceremony of the school held at the University auditorium urged the graduands to empower themselves with practical skills. The Acting VC, represented by HoD, Educational Management and Policy, Prof Patience Egboka said, "Be morally upright. Know what is right and do it. Let your conduct, both online and offline, reflect good values. "Be resilient, life comes with challenges. Stay strong, focused and determined. Don't give in to depression or hopelessness. "Take care of yourself. Mind what you eat, where you go and how you spend your time. Above all, build a personal relationship with God...

Anambra Governorship Election : Ukachukwu Pledges Automatic Appointments, Better Welfare  To APC Stakeholders, Former Political Appointees Awka:Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  The  All Progressives Congress (APC )flag bearer in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Prince Dr.Nicholas Ukachukwu, has pledged automatic appointment and fat salary to over 4000 stakeholders of the party and the former  political appointees in the state who will deliver their polling units during the election.  Prince Ukachukwu,who made the pledge during the town hall meeting organized by the leadership of the party in Awka for over 4000 APC stakeholders and  former political appointees in the state, used the opportunity  to welcome the participants into the  Iyom and Ikukuoma campaign team in Anambra State.  The APC flag bearer, who started his speech with songs of praise,assured that his government will make a  change in the state if ele...

Anambra Guber: Ukpor community standsstill for APC governorship candidate, Prince Ukachukwu  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  The sleepy town of Ukpor in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State literarily stood still for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu on Sunday as he took his thank you tour to his own council area. The venue for program was Central School field, Ukpor, which played host to a very massive crowd of people who trooped in from all the communities in Nnewi South LGA. Speaking at the occasion, the the APC chairman for Nnewi South LGA, Hon. Chidi Orjika said it is a very big honour for the council area to produce the APC governorship candidate. Hon Orjika noted that the APC candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu popularly called Ikukuoma is an household name who has positively impacted on a whole lot of people in Anambra State and beyond. He.appealed to entire people of Nnewi South LGA to go all out and work tirelessly to...

BONFA tournament: We're committed to raising leaders through football, others - Bishop Nwokolo  Chinedum Treasure  Bishop on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo has reiterated the Diocese's preparedness in raising leaders in education, politics, entertainment, football and other spheres of human endeavors. The Bishop gave the assurance at the first phase of the Bishop Owen Nwokolo Soccer Tournament, 2025 held on Saturday at the Cathedral Sports Complex, Onitsha, Anambra State. He said training people, especially the youths in various areas of life has become necessary to ensure they dominated their environment for Christ. Commending the boys for what he described as their "very wonderful and encouraging performance", the Prelate explained why he established the Bishop Owen Nwokolo Football Academy (BONFA) and its accompanying tournaments. "The Bishop Owen Nwokolo Football Academy (BONFA) was founded to help our youth to develop their skills, especial...

2025: Moghalu restates commitment to youths  From Seun Miracle  The Labour Party(LP) governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu has restated his commitment to youth empowerment, grassroots development, and inclusive governance. The LP guber candidate made this assertion while playing host to Uruagu-Nnewi youths over the weekend. The meeting, which witnessed a large turnout of enthusiastic youths, was held in an atmosphere of open dialogue and mutual respect at Obi Uruagu-Nnewi palace. Dr. Moghalu maintained that his ambition to lead Anambra is driven not by personal interest, but by a shared desire to build a better state anchored on transparency, opportunity, and equity. He assured the youths that their welfare remains a core part of his agenda. He highlighted the role of his foundation in equipping young people across the state with vocational training and tools to become self-reliant, adding that his commitment to youth-led initiatives is longstanding and unwave...

Anambra Guber: Naira rain as Ikukuoma support group celebrates 6th year anniversary From Isaac Ojo It was indeed a Naira rain as the leading support group for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 8, Anambra State governorship election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, SOFIG on Saturday celebrated sixth year anniversary. Individuals and groups who will not want their names in print splashed hundreds of millions Naira in support of SOFIG. The anniversary of the group, Sustainace Of Faith In Governance (SOFIG) which held at Women Development Center, Awka, attracted the All Progressives Congress bigwigs, captains of industries and business moguls from far and near. In his speech at the occasion, the National President of SOFIG, Dr Kingsley Ezekwelu(Esq) said that the group was formed to restore faith in governance which he said must be anchored on responsibility and responsiveness on the part of duty bearers. He said that the group has the ambition to be a le...

Rise above apathy, unite as powerful democratic force, ADC guber candidate tells youths  From Seun Miracle  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in the November 8, Anambra State guber polls, Mr John Chuma Nwosu has appealed to youths to rise above political apathy. The guber candidate made this appeal in his presentation at the Maiden International Conference in Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka. Mr. Nwosu made a passionate appeal to Nigerian youths, urging them to rise above apathy and division, and instead unite as a powerful democratic force.  He emphasized the importance of leveraging their numerical strength to influence the political landscape and install credible, visionary, and people-centered leaders who are committed to true transformational change. The landmark event, brought together leaders of thought, policymakers, legal luminaries, scholars, and youth influencers across the country, provided a fertile ground for cri...

Police bust child trafficking syndicate in Nnewi, rescue 11 children  From Seun Miracle  Police operatives in Anambra State command have smashed a child trafficking syndicate and rescued eleven children. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command revealed this in a press statement. He said that the Anambra State command worked in alliance with the Adamawa State command to get the job done. Ikenga said, "The Police operatives attached to the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department, complemented the efforts of the officers of Adamawa State Police Command on investigation activities to record a breakthrough in busting an interstate child stealing/abduction and trafficking syndicate.  "The intelligence-driven operation led to the arrest of one female suspect, Uche Okoye aged 43 years, and the rescue of eleven children, (five boys and six girls), ranging in age from 3 to 6 years, in Uruagu, Nnewi, Anambra State.  "The suspect is believe...

Anambra police command gives orientation to vigilante operatives on human rights, security protocols  From Seun Miracle  The Anambra State Police Command has embarked on training and orientation programme for vigilante operatives across the State is progressing steadily. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in a press statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He said that the programme is strategically focused on human rights education, adherence to the rule of law, and standard operational procedures in security practice. "This capacity-building initiative is in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,(IGP) to deepen community policing, promote inter-agency synergy, and enhance professionalism among security actors from the grassroots. "The training features resource persons drawn from senior and experienced Police Officers within the Command, sister security...

NCoS committed to modern approach to corrections, rehabilitation - CC Awesome Ekene  Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has restated its commitment to modernizing its approach to corrections and rehabilitation. Controller of Corrections Anambra State Command Ike Anslem stated this on Thursday in Awka at a the two-day training themed, "Strengthening the capacity of Correctional Officers on Advancing the Implementation of Non-Custodial Measures" He said the training was targeted at equipping Correctional Officers with knowledge and skills to effectively implement non-custodial measures while following the existing legal and procedural frameworks. He said, "The training is also to enhance understanding of best practices and international standards in non-custodial services, and foster culture of rehabilitation and restorative justice within our institution. "This supports the Nigerian Correctional Service's mandate to promote rehabilitation and reinte...

Nov 8 Election: Soludo Deserves More Than Votes Of Ndi-Anambra... Commissioner For Power Awka:Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  The Anambra State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources,Engr.Julius Chukwuemeka,says Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's second term bid, deserved more than Ndi- Anambra's votes during the proposed November eight governorship election in the state because of his unprecedented achievements in various sectors of the state economy within three years and some months in office.  The Commissioner, made the remark yesterday in his office in Awka,while playing hosting to the former People's Democratic Party, (PDP) Candidate,during the 2023 general elections in state for the Federal House of Representatives Abuja, in Anambra East and West federal constituency,Hon.Maxwell Iwunor, who paid him a courtesy visit as part of activities marking his recent official decamp from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ...

APC Nomination: Nicholas Ukachukwu floors Val Ozigbo in court  From Seun Miracle A Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State on Wednesday dismissed a case brought against the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu over his nomination as the governorship candidate in the November 8 polls. The Court said that the Supreme Court in previous decided cases had stressed that the decision of membership of political parties was a prerogative of each particular party, noting that no one else or court has any jurisdiction to choose for any party who the members are. Reacting to the verdict, the counsel for APC, Messrs Shedrak Ayo, said it was a sounds, commendable, and well researched judgement which was a clear interpretation of the law. "Because when you look at the complaint of the plaintiff (Chief Valentine 0zigbo), you will discover that it fall short of the clear provisions of Sec 285,(14a...

Anambra approves September 13, 2025 for election of next Igwe Ogbunike  Chinedum Treasure  Anambra State Government has approved Saturday, September 13, 2025 as official date for Igwe Ogbunike Election, signaling a significant step forward in restoring traditional leadership to the historic Ogbunike community. This decision followed Ogbunike Stakeholders Meeting held July 22, 2025, with Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne.  During the meeting, consensus was reached and approval granted for the long-anticipated election to be held at Ogbunike Town Hall by 10:00 am. In accordance with Section 6(2) of the Igwe Ogbunike Constitution of 1978, voting will be open to all indigenes aged 18 years and above, regardless of gender or kindred.  This inclusive approach reflects the community's commitment to transparency, unity and democratic tradition in the selection of its next monarch. President General...

Ubah's replacement: Onyekaonwu secures AA Senatorial ticket, pledges true representation  Chinedum Treasure  Hon. Chijioke Onyekaonwu has emerged as candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the August 16, 2025 Anambra South Senatorial District by-election. The peaceful and transparent primary election was conducted by the party’s primary electoral committee and closely monitored by officials from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Onyekaonwu’s emergence as sole candidate was a unanimous decision, an affirmation of his leadership qualities and his dedication to upholding the party’s manifesto. Party delegates had described Onyekaonwu as principled politician committed to providing genuine parliamentary representation, free from personal or economic encumbrances. In his acceptance speech, Onyekaonwu emphasized his role as a servant of the people rather than a wealthy figure driven by private interests. “I remain the only candidate who will provide tru...

Female student kidnaps self, demands N10m to finance boyfriend's business From Seun Miracle  Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested two suspects involved in a self-orchestrated kidnap incident designed to extort money from the victim’s own family.  The suspects are twenty eight year Chinecherem Okonkwo and thirty year Chinecherem Aronu. The Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) for the command, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP) revealed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday. He said, "Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) acting on an intelligence-led investigation of a disturbing report of alleged abduction of Chinecherem Nwaokoye, a female student of Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), stormed a lodge located at UNIZIK Temp Site, Awka, where the victim was found alive and in the company of her male accomplice.  "According to the report, Chinecherem had earlier contacted her family on Tuesday, 8th July 2...

Anambra 2025: LP candidate, Dr Moghalu assures on single term, people-first governance  From Seun Miracle  The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Dr George Moghalu has assured that he would service only for singling term. He also pledged to run a people-first governance, noting that whatever that cannot be done in four years can not be done in eight years. The LP governorship candidate gave the assurance during his meeting with members of the Omambala Union, in Umueri, Anambra North. The union represents six agriculturally rich LGAs in the region. The engagement according to him, was part of his continued consultations across the State. Dr Moghalu at the occasion shared personal connections to the region, citing his chieftaincy title from Omasi and expressing a desire for partnership. “I am here to tell you not just that I’m running but that I want to run with you. Omambala is home,” he said. The LP guber candidate st...

I will end insecurity in Anambra in 4 months of my administration, ADC guber candidate, John Nwosu declares  From Isaac Ojo The governorship candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) Mr John Nwosu has expressed his determination to end insecurity in Anambra State in just four months into his administration. Mr Nwosu stated this in an address he presented to the Knights of the Anglican Church, Diocese of Nnewi. The ADC standard bearer said he would deploy  High Tech security infrastructure to achieve the feat. "I will strengthen our school curriculum  by funding STEM education that will make our Children globally competitive; My administration shall make 100% efforts to give Nnewi 24 hours non stop electricity . We shall upgrade our markets and deploy e- commerce infrastructures to our traders and manufacturers "I will streamline existing tax regime and put an immediate end to the use of Touts and  Thugs for revenue collection. We will  intr...

Anambra South: Race to get Sen Ubah's replacement heats up  From Seun Miracle  Race to get Sen Ifeanyi Ubah's replacement at the red chamber of the National Assembly got heated up over the weekend as political parties produced their standard bearers. Barr Donald Chidi Amangbo emerged the candidate for African Democratic Congress (ADC) through an affirmative vote generally accepted by the delegates. In his acceptance speech, he said, "We shall storm Anambra South senatorial district and we all know that representation is about the people and as a Senator I wish to assure you that the entire Anambra South district would gain bountifully from my representation. The All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket was clinched by the former Anambra governorship aspirant, Hon Azuka Okwuosa. Okwuosa, a renowned politician and former local Government chairman, commissioner and Secretary-General of the South-East Development Initiative, defeated Barr Obinna Uzor to emerge victor...