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Anambra 2025: It's Ukachukwu for true Light of the Nation! By Chuks Collins, Awka  Aug 31, 2025 The Anambra State Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the fast approaching November 8, 2025 election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, (Ikukuoma) has vowed to take the state and her citizens to the long expected promise land Addressing journalists at an enlarged interactive session at the weekend in Awka, Ukachukwu disclosed that his main desire was to lift the State from the present atmosphere of uncertainty and despair to a surefooted secure, peaceful and prosperous environment. He noted with sadness that despite all the high hopes and great expectations what the people had lived with in the last four years was a brutish life of barefaced insecurity, leadership/governmental insincerity, disappointment and failure.  More so,  multiple layers of armed brigands under various guises christened ASTA, Aka-odo, tax masters, etc have continued to plagu...

Ichida, another Anambra Community endorses Ukachukwu  #insists he's our kith Ukachukwu pledges agric grant to each farmer and farming community  #vows to eliminate insecurity in first 3months  #to boost economy with massive job creation   By Chuks Collins, Awka Aug 31"2025 More communities have continued to come out of their shells, shaking off morbid fears of official harassment, intimidation and abandonment by the incumbent "non performing Prof Chukwuma Soludo administration to speak their mind openly.  Else, how could a community without any single road project, appointment or government facility or presence delude itself that the governor was doing well.,,,,.., Ichida community in Anaocha Council of Anambra State at the weekend and it's New Yam festival and their annual International Delegates Conference became the one hundred sixty -one community to endorse Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful for t...

Court Order; LP guber candidate, Dr Moghalu says it's a joke taken too far  From Isaac Ojo  The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the November 8, Anambra State guber polls has dismissed with a wave of the hand the court order which allegedly restraining him from parading himself as LP candidate. Dr Moghalu who was speaking in Ozubulu on Sunday said that the misrepresentation of the court order was the handiwork of mischief makers who are afraid of his growing popularity and acceptability in the state. The LP guber candidate said he wouldn't have glorify the mischief makers with a response but had to do so because of the sensitivity and unnecessary tension caused in the state and beyond by the so called order. "The persons behind this smokescreen should leave me alone, they should rather meet me at the polling center on November 8 when my popularity would be translated to election victory. "That report is a joke is a joke of the highest order, it...

2025: APC candidate, Prince Ukachukwu launches campaign media team, promises to make Anambra work again From Isaac Ojo  The All Progressives Congress (APC) standard bearer in the November 8, Anambra State governorship election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma) has vowed to make the State work again. Ikukuoma made this vow during the inauguration of his campaign media team at Radison Hotels, Awka over the weekend. He pointed out that the incumbent governor, Prof Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has not fulfilled any of the many promises made to the good people of Anambra three years ago. The APC standard bearer noted that there is so much pressure in Anambra State occasioned by the cluelessness on the part of the incumbent governor who has proven to be unperturbed about the difficulties the people are facing. Ikukuoma said that rather than assuaging and ameliorating the sufferings of Ndi-Anambra, Gov Soludo is indeed adding salt to their i...

Again Life Beer boosts Afiaolu Nnewi festival  From Isaac Ojo  The annual Afiaolu Nnewi festival has once again received a booster from Life Beer which boldly spiced the 2025 edition with Innovations. The closing ceremony of action packed, Life Beer empowered occasion held at the popular Nkwo Nnewi Triangle which can be described as the center of the industrial town. The Afiolu Nnewi which actually commenced on Wednesday and came to a glorious climax on Saturday saw Life Continental Lager Beer, celebrating resilience, ambition, and the unstoppable drive of Ndigbo. Some of innovations introduced into the annual yam festival made the 2025 Afiaolu Nnewi an unforgettable experience for the teeming populace who witnessed the four day occasion. Declaring the closing ceremony open, HRH, Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu 111 represented by Crowned Prince Obianefo Orizu thanked God for a very successful festival. He thanked God for the bumper harvest experienced by farmers in the 2025 ...

Anambra prophet raises concern over plot to remove BAT at all costs  From Isaac Ojo  Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu has raised the alarm over the plans to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office at all costs. Prophet Uzukwu who delivering a sermon on Sunday during the Anointing Service of Church On The Rock Evangelical Outreach, Otolo-Nnewi, Anambra State. He appealed to President Tinubu to beef up security in the Aso Rock sit of power and around himself to avoid had I known noting that very soon, the nation would be rocked by bomb blasts again. "Someone should tell BAT, there will be a coup d'etat very soon, the aim of the coup would be to end the reign of President Ahmed Tinubu. Prophet Uzukwu fingered the the Westerns countries for being behind the woes of African countries as they want to perpetually keep the third world nations down. "Why is Ajaokuta Steel company is not working inspite of the huge financial investment on it, thank God for the reawakenin...

Igboland: Hope, expectations as key stakeholders beckon God in a Solemn Assembly  *End to kidnaping, ritual killings, release of Nnamdi kanu as top targets By Theo Rays  "Come unto me all ye that are burdened and heavy laden and I will give you rest" so assures Our Lord Jesus Christ in Matt 11:28. It is in the light of this Biblical verse that key stakeholders in Anambra State converged at Onitsha for a one day program tagged "Igbo WorldWide Solemn Assembly For Anambra State" to seek the attention of God over the current situation of things in Igboland.  The Solemn Assembly which was organized by Heavenly Mandate Global Mission, the Paramountcy of Ndigbo & Their Deliverance in collaboration with other groups and stakeholders led by Archbishop Mayor Dr Mike Chukwudum actually raised hope and expectations with end to kidnaping, ritual killings and release of Nnamdi Kanu as top of the targets just as notable Church leaders, traditional rulers, captains ...

UNIZIK elevates road safety, logistics training with Chisco Institute Chinedum Treasure  Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka has inaugurated the Board of the Chisco Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The milestone event also saw the official flag-off of a proficiency training programme for the institution’s drivers. Speaking at the ceremony, Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umobi, announced a new career progression pathway for university drivers. “With the new training programme and the knowledge to be acquired, university drivers can now rise beyond Grade Level 11 to Level 13,” she declared. Arinze-Umobi commended Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, founder of Chisco Group, for his generosity and vision, describing the development as “historic” and pledging that the university would maximize the opportunities provided by the institute. Director of the Institute, Tochukwu Onyeyili, described the inauguration as a major leap forward for both the univers...

Youths, marginalized groups should stop viewing elections as violent, corrupt - SIDEC  Chinedum Treasure  Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) has identified voter apathy and low turnout of voters as major obstacles to emergence of credible leadership in Nigeria. Executive Director, Ugochi Ehiahuruike disclosed this in Awka, Anambra state at the launch of Inclusive Mobilization for Participation, Advocacy, and Civic Transformation (IMPACT) Project in Anambra and Imo States to boost civic participation and inclusive governance. Project IMPACT is implemented by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in partnership with SIDEC, with funding from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). She attributed the voter apathy and low turnout challenges to wrong perception of election by youth and marginalized groups as violent, corrupt or irrelevant. "Low turnout remains a major obstacle. Anambra’s 2021 governorship election recorded only 10% vote...

Anambra-East And West Constituents Blast Representatives Over Devastating Condition Of Nneyi-Umueri-Anam Road  RAYMOND OZOJI reports Anambra-East and West constituents have blasted their representatives at the state and federal legislatures over the very devastating and deplorable conditions of the Nneyi-Umueri-Anam road in the area.  When this journalist investigated Nneyi-Umueri-Anam road on Tuesday 26th August this year, he gathered from locals in the constituency that the road which they described as very strategic and connected the home of the House of Representatives member representing Anambra-East and West in the current 10th National Assembly, has been abandoned for over 5 years resulting to its very deteriorating state.  Investigations revealed that Nneyi-Umueri-Anam road is now a nightmare with very gigantic potholes and bad portions from the beginning to the end of the road thereby making it practically impossible for small vehicles to navigate it ...

Anambra Approaches Development Horizontally, Progressively At 34....Commissioner For Culture And Tourism From Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  The journey surrounding the creation of the new Anambra State in 1991,has been described as a good one,though tortuous because of the people's high hopes behind creation of the state. Baring his mind on the journey so far yesterday, during press interview in his office at Jerome Udoji Secretariat,Awka, as the State celebrates her 34 years anniversary,the Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism,Comrade Don Onyenji,said that he was out of the team that came down from Enugu to Awka, Anambra State, as a serving public servant then. Recalling that he was working in Anambra State Broadcasting Service at the 96.1fm and chanel 50 Tv then,the Commissioner, explained that they came down in the new state and started it with  a lot of expectations. "I wouldn't say we met all of them because if wishes were horses,ev...

Nnewi community leader celebrates birthday, new yam in style, feats indigents  From Isaac Ojo  The former President General (PG) of Obiofia in Nnewi-ichi Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, Chief Michael Ibe Okonkwo over the weekend celebrated his birthday, enthronement as Obi of his kindred and new yam amidst glistse and glamour. Chief Ibeokonkwo (IfeutoAnaedo) who is also the Obi Umudala Ogbuji in Obiofia actually threw open his gate as family, friends and associates trooped in, in their good numbers to celebrate with him. In a unique style, Chief Ibeokonkwo also used the occasion to feast the less privileged persons in the society in his country home at Umuezize in Obiofia, Nnewi-ichi. The occasion commenced very early in the morning as Obi Nnewi-ichi, Chief George Onyekaba (Obidiugwu) in company of other tilted Chiefs performed the traditional age long cutting of the new yam. Ifeuto Anaedo while speaking with journalists noted that he has been celebratin...

Life Beer embraces Igbo culture, boldly elevates Afiaolu Nnewi  From Isaac Ojo  Life Continental Lager Beer, the beer that celebrates resilience, ambition, and the unstoppable drive of the Igbo people, is proudly embracing the rich cultural spirit of Nnewi by offering strong backing to the 2025 Afiaolu festival. Joy Egolum, Corporate Affairs Manager, (East) Nigerian Breweries Plc made the assertion during a courtesy call on Igwe Nnewi, HRH, Igwe Dr KON Orizu, at his palace on Saturday. Egolum said that the visit was in recognition of the importance of the upcoming Afiolu Nnewi, at which Life Beer would feature, very prominently. She noted that Life Continental Lager Beer as a brand has severally committed to traditional festivals, propagation of the Igbo culture and basically raising awareness of all the beauties of the cultures in the Eastern part of Nigeria, specifically in Nnewi. “Afiaolu is something we have always featured, but this year we are doing something...

ATM Network canvasses Community-Led Monitoring, Stronger Health Systems in Nigeria Chinedum Treasure  The ATM (AIDS/HIV, TB and Malaria) Network has called on stakeholders to buy into operational modalities of the National Community Led Monitoring (CLM) Plan and Community System Strengthening (CSS) Frameworks for ATM response in Nigeria and other diseases of public health importance. State Coordinator, ATM Network, Ify Unachukwu made the call in Awka, Anambra state at a 2-day Stepdown Meeting for the Operation Modalities of the National CLM Plan. She said the modalities would not only serve as platform to strengthen coordination, improve implementation fidelity, but ensure Community-Led interventions’ long-term sustainability and impact nationwide. She said, “Over the years, the ATM CSO networks in Nigeria have made efforts towards the finalization of the draft CSS framework and the development of the CLM framework. “This framework provides clear guidelines, operational...

Anambra lawmaker celebrates birthday with Anambra widows, empowers over 500 Chinedum Treasure  Member representing Awka North and South Constituency in the National Assembly, Prof Lilian Orogbu on Friday celebrated her birthday with no fewer than 500 widows under her constituency. The women, drawn from across her constituency, were empowered with cash donations as start-up capital for their choiced businesses. Speaking during the empowerment in Awka, Orogbu said the widows' support tagged "Ego Afia" was part of her commitment to bettering the lives of people in her constituency. She described the widows as Jesus' wives, pledging more dividends in the years ahead. She listed her achievements in less than two years of leadership to include construction and renovation of roads, schools, town halls, Police station, boreholes, transformers, street lights, among other projects scattered across the constituency. While assuring that her Non-governmental organisati...

Ikukuoma Campaign Organization condemns assault of NYSC female member in Anambra  From Seun Miracle  Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu Campaign Organization has condemned the physical and verbal assault of NYSC members by operatives of the Udo Ga Achi in Oba in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State. The condemnation was contained in a press statement signed by Dr Kingsley Ezekwelu, Chief of Staff to Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the APC Governorship flag bearer. The statement reads, "We at Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu Ikukuoma Wind of Glory Campaign Organization wish to join men and women of goodwill to condemn the physical and verbal assault of NYSC members by operatives of the Udo Ga Achi. "The viral trending video indicated that the heavily armed operatives not only beat them up, inflicted multiple injuries on them under gunpoint, they also naked one particular female Corp member with the threat to rape. "Subjecting the NYSC members most of who are coming into Anambra Stat...

COOU's VC selection, a test of law, integrity, institutional honour says Prof Osegbue From Seun Miracle  Prof Chike Osegbue has described the recent selection of the acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) as a test of Law, integrity and institutional honour. Prof Osegbue who came first in the interview conducted for applicants to all intending Vice Chancellors expressed worry that the Visitor, Gov Charles Soludo had beyond all expectations and the relevant statute considered the person who came fifth for the job. Her name wasn't even in the top three recommended by the University's Council and validly constituted Selection Committee  The five top contenders ranked by merit according to him are; Prof Chike Osegbue 83%, Prof Leonard Onuba 81%, Prof Chukwudi Onyeaghana Okani 78%, Prof Nnama Umenweke 75% and Prof Kate Omenugha 73%. He noted that under normal circumstances, the first three candidates should be recommended to the Visit...

LG System In Anambra Has Become Cash And Carry Organization....Barr. Ezeaka Awka: Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  It has been observed that the Local Government System in Anambra State has become a cash and carry organization without well defined administrative purposes. The Chairman, Anambra State Local Government Service Commission, Awka, Barr. Vincent Ezeaka, made the observation yesterday, while declaring open a two day lecture and training series organized by the leadership of the commission for all directors in the unified Local Government System of Anambra State, held at the Local Government Staff Pension Board, Awka.  Barr. Ezeaka, who said that he was well pleased with the qualities of professors sourced for the lecture by the organizers of the event, lamented that people do not want the local government areas to implement policies that are already on the ground, rather they resort to what he described as sumlop.  According to him, whoever becomes the major ...

CCD demands full Implementation of Disability Act to protect rights of PWDs in Anambra Chinedum Treasure  The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), in collaboration with the Ford Foundation have called for full Implementation of disability Act to protect rights of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)in Anambra. Mr David Anyaele, Executive Director of CCD and Chairman, Abia State Disability Commission, made the call at a three-day workshop in Awka. The workshop had the theme - 'Ending Barriers Against Niger-Deltans with Disabilities'. The workshop was aimed at advancing the rights and participation of PWDs in governance and development, particularly in oil-producing states and communities. Anyaele emphasised the urgent need for greater inclusion and awareness around the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018. "On Jan. 23, 2019, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed into law the Discrimination Against Persons with Disa...