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Ikemba Front calls for strengthening, reengineering of APC in Anambra From Ifeoma Ejiofor  The flagship political support structure of the All Progressives Congress(APC), in Anambra State, Ikemba Front, has said that it would abide by whatever decisions taken by the governorship candidate of the party, in the just concluded Anambra State governorship election. The group said her position is in reference to whether the irregularities that marred the election are to be challenged in court by Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu. The National Coordinator of IKEMBA FRONT, Sir Arinzechukwu Awogu, disclosed this yesterday. The Anambra off-cycle governorship election was held on 8 November in the South-east state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the winner of the poll. INEC announced that Prof. Chukwuma Soludo polled 422,664 votes, followed by the All Progressives ...

Stop destroying opposition political parties, Anambra prophet tells Tinubu  From Seun Miracle  The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach Nnewi, in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu has called on President Ahmed Tinubu to concentrate on giving good governance to Nigerians rather than expending energies on destruction of opposition. Prophet Uzukwu made this call on Sunday in his church office. He said it's apparently clear that the regime of the day is having hands in the destruction of opposition political parties just because of 2027 general elections. Prophet Uzukwu however warned that without a strong opposition, the government of the day will not be able to deliver on it's election promises since it's only the people in opposition that can easily detect faults. "The more other political parties are being destroyed, the more the impetus to form a mega political opposition which may have the capacity to swallow up the government ...

PRESS STATEMENT  Athena Centre Appointed to NGREN Board as Federal Government Deepens Data-Driven Governance The Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN)/Tertiary Education Research Applications and Services (TERAS).  NgREN -Nigeria’s national research and education backbone - provides high-speed connectivity, shared digital services, and collaboration infrastructure for universities and research institutions, while TERAS powers the digital applications that support research, data exchange, and digital learning across the tertiary system. The new NgREN/TERAS Board was inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, at the Nigeria National EdTech Strategy Mid-Term Co-Creation Workshop, hosted with support from Mastercard Foundation and the World Bank Group. The Board includes...

OUK group hails Kalu, IGP over response to insecurity  By Toby Chuks  A political pressure group known as Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Grassroots Movement of Nigeria for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed their Principal and former Governor of Abia State Senator Orji Uzor Kalu along with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetoku for over what they described as "tangible response" from Kalu and IGP Egbetoku following security related issues in Nigeria in recent days.  The group in a press briefing through their Convener and National leader Alhaji Muritala Mohammed alias ten ten at their office in Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) commended their Principal Senator Kalu who is the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District in National Assembly for taking a bold step without fear or contradiction to reveal that the teething challenges posed by insecurity in Nigeria is political and that politicians are behind terrorism, banditry and kidnaping ...

Group mourns the exit of popular Islamic leader Sheikh Bauchi By Toby Chuks Popular political presure group known as Orji Uzor Kalu (OUK) Grassroots Movement of Nigeria for President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has joined other well meaning Nigerians and the Islamic community to mourn the exit of popular Islamic leader Sheikh Usman Dahiru Bauchi who died Thursday at the age of 101.    The OUK group in a Statement signed by the Convener and national leader Alhaji Muritala Mohammed alias ten ten and Secretary General Dr Ejike Nwangwu and made available to journalists, the group received the news of the death of the Islamic cleric and leader of Tijjaniyya Muslim Brotherhood with shock, sadness and sense of lamentation. According to the group as contained in the Statement Sheikh Bauchi's loss at this point in time when his centugenarian wisdom and knowledge is needed most is a huge loss not only to his family, teeming followers but also to the nation and Islamic community worldw...

Group, Alpha Palm City synergize to return Anambra to top global oil palm producer *as exco is inaugurated  *unveil "one Family, 20 palms" promo By Chuks Collins, Awka  Nov 28,2025 The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN)has this weekend kicked off journey to restore Anambra State, nay South East to the top of global palm produce value chain.  The vision which was a synergy by Alpha Palm City estate Development Ltd, a private sector driven company and the NPPAN.  The company, an agro-real estate development outfit acquires estates, plants fast growing and high yielding palm nursery/ seedlings, nurture same and sell to agro investors.  Consequently, the Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof Foster Ihejiofor disclosed that Gov Chukwuma Soludo is positively disposed to investing in the sector for maximum returns.  He noted that his visit to Malaysia in 2022 revealed that palm tree was officially turned into a national eco...

Soludo won't slow developmental strides in second term - APGA chieftain  Chinedum Treasure  A chieftain of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from Anambra North Senatorial Zone, ‎Chief Primus Odili has dismissed reports alleging that Governor Chukwuma Soludo would slow his developmental strides after securing a second term.  Odili, on the contrary insisted that the Soludo-led administration is more committed than ever to making Anambra the most livable and preferred destination for investors. ‎ ‎Speaking to reporters, Odili said Anambra is poised for an unprecedented phase of growth.  He stated that based on the government's achievements in its first term and the projects launched just before re-election, the state will transform into a vast construction zone, birthing new mega-cities across every region. ‎ ‎“I have no doubt that the next four years will be a period of consolidating the foundation laid in the first term. Governor Soludo leads with a c...

Anambra issues license to power firm for electricity distribution Chinedum Treasure  Anambra State government has issued an interim license to the First Power Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FPEDC) as electricity distributor in the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman, Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASERC), Prof. Frank Okafor said the transfer of power was to ensure steady power supply in every part of the state. According to him, Gov Chukwuma Soludo-led administration is committed to making the state a choice destination by way of making power less of a luxury in the state. While disclosing that the temporary license would last for one year, Okafor said the commission was optimistic of improved power supply. He promised to ensure thorough oversight over the activities of the company to ensure targets were met. “Today, history is made in our dear Anambra State. A journey to adequately regulate the energy sector, in particular, the Electr...

DR. NNAMDI AZIKIWE’S VERSION OF WHAT TRANSPIRED BETWEEN HIM AND OJUKWU DURING THE BIAFRA WAR “Yes. I played a prominent role in Biafra for the unity of the country in order to restore peace and bring about unity of the country. That’s the role I played. I advised Ojukwu. I said well look, you have declared secession. What we should do is to get the elder statesmen and women of the nation to reconcile you and Gowon. I said by declaring secession, you get so many people who do not believe you to remain there. You see all of us were interned. As we were interned then, we couldn’t express our own views as we see it because, he made Decree Number 5 which vested absolute powers in himself and if you were against his views, it then constituted an act of subversion and the penalty was death by shooting. Well, it was a war-time measure and that is understandable. So, I advised him. I said go to the conference table and iron out your differences. Allow elder statesmen and elder state...

Enugwu-Agidi Gets Interim PG, Suspends Ebuka Onuorah From Obiorah Anthony Ugwonwa  Following the suspension of the immediate past President-General of Enugwu-Agidi Community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mr. Ebuka Onuorah by the Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union (EBU), Nigeria on 20th November, 2025 because of his unbearable gross misconducts, his Vice, Ozo Kenechukwu Darlington Okoye, has ascended the exalted seat as the interim President-General of the Community.  On assumption of office yesterday at the EBU Secretariat, the new Interim President- General, Ozo Okoye, found out that the secretariat"s gate was under lock and key by the alleged tugs expected to have been hired by the embatling Ebuka Onuorah with a view to disrupting the first inaugural meeting of the interim President-General, Ozo Okoye, and his team, scheduled to hold at the secretariat.  Following the development, Ozo Okoye ,who conducted his maiden press conference at the EBU...

Nawfia community congratulates Soludo on election victory, pledges more support By Praise Chinecherem  People of Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State have congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory in the recent gubernatorial election in the state. Traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Daniel Obelle and President General, Nawfia People's Union, in a statement also congratulated the Governor on the Certificate of Return given to him and his Deputy, Dr Onyeka Ibezim. They expressed joy that Nawfia community was part of the electorate that fully gave Soludo the second term victory by voting massively for the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). The statement read; "On behalf of the good people of Nawfia, HRH Igwe Ogochukwu Daniel Obelle, the PG Chief Daniel Ebele Okoye and the entire leadership of Nawfia extend our profound felicitations to Mr. Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo over his well-deserved reelection. "The length ...

SEAMATA condemns FHC judgement on MNK  From Miracle Seun  The South East Amalgamated Markets Traders Association (SEAMATA), the apex union of traders across the five South-East states has condemned the judgement of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which on November 20 sentenced Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment. In a statement by its President General, Chief Emeka Emechebe, issued after its general meeting made available to journalists, the association described the verdict as a “rude shock,” insisting it amounted to a miscarriage of justice. SEAMATA recalled that the Court of Appeal, Abuja, had on October 13, 2022, discharged and acquitted Kanu of terrorism charges. Despite that ruling, the IPOB leader remained in detention until last week’s conviction. The traders expressed concern that the sentence was based on a law they noted had been repealed years earlier, describing the development as “a travesty of justice.” Th...

2026 BUDGET SPEECH BY GOVERNOR CHUKWUMA CHARLES SOLUDO (CFR) *Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues* *Being A Speech at the Presentation of the Draft Anambra State Budget Proposals for 2026 to the Anambra State House of Assembly; Awka: 25th November 2025* Protocol Mr. Speaker and Honorable Members, it gives me immense pleasure to appear before this Honorable House once again to perform one of our sacred constitutional responsibilities: the presentation of the draft 2026 Budget Proposals for your kind consideration. Let me begin by expressing my profound gratitude to Ndi Anambra for the renewed mandate given to my Deputy Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim and I, in the just-concluded Governorship Election. With an unprecedented voter turn-out and historic 73% vote for us, you spoke very loudly and emphatically that the Solution must continue. We do not take this historic vote of confidence for granted. We also appreciate the pivotal role played by a majority of members of this House i...

Prioritize investments in medical staff recruitment, dilapidated facilities' rehabilitation - Group tells govt  Chinedum Treasure  Anambra State chapter of the African Civil Society Organisations in Malaria, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has called on government agencies at all levels to prioritise investments in staff recruitment, consistent supply of medical commodities and rehabilitation of dilapidated facilities. Executive Director, Malaria Eradication and Safe Health Initiative under the Community-Led Monitoring (MESHI), Prof. Dennis Aribodor made the call at a news conference in Awka on Monday. The news conference was on Global Fund Malaria Community-led Monitoring implemented by MESHI in Anambra and supervised by ACOMIN. Speaking on the theme, “From Shortages to Solutions: Addressing Staff Shortage, Commodities Stock-Out and Infrastructure Gaps in Community Health", Aribodor noted that many health facilities in Nigerian communities remain under severe ...

NUJ, Anambra Council Communique  A Communiqué issued by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, after the November 2025 Congress held at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, Awka on Thursday, 6th November, 2025. The Congress, presided over by the Chairman, NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, deliberated on several matters of importance to the Union and to the State. Following extensive discussions, Congress resolved as follows: 1. Appreciation For Enhanced Connectivity At NUJ Secretariat Congress expresses profound appreciation to the Government of Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, for providing free high-speed fibre Internet access at the Godwin Ezeemo International Press Centre, facilitated through the Anambra State ICT Agency under the leadership of its MD/CEO, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata (CFA). 2. Impact of the Internet Deployment Congress notes with satisfaction the successful installation and activation of the...