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Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation clears N.2m medical bill incured by member's son  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation has offset two hundred thousand Naira hospital bills incured by a member's son, Master Chibuike Okoye. Master Okoye got his waist dislocated why playing football which resulted into further complications where he was first hospitalized before he was transferred to Maria Rose Orthopedic Specialist hospital Nnewi. Chibuike a student of Standard international Secondary School Ichi in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State got injured since November 2025. The issue was brought to the attention of the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Omepuruchukwu Charity Foundation,  Chief Nicholas Echezona Nsoedo by the mother of the ailing student, Mrs Oge Okoye. Chief Nsoedo (Omepuruchukwu Anedo) being a man with heart of Gold moved into action immediately by giving two hundred thousand Naira (#200,000) to the Mrs Okoye to pay the hospital ...

Closure of Onitsha Main Market: Non indigenes urged to be law abiding  From Isaac Ojo  Association of Non Indigenes Welfare in Anambra State(ANISA/ANIAS), has urged non indigenes in Anambra State to remain law abiding while the government is working round the clock to resolve the issue of Onitsha Main Market closure amicably. The President General (PG) of ANISA/ANIAS, Chief Great Ikechukwu Ugwuoke JP (Dike Chinagbaluogu) made this call in a press release made available to journalists in Awka on Wednesday. The statement reads, "Association of Non indigenes in Anambra State by this press release urge our members to remain Law Abiding as the administration of Gov Charles Chukwuma Soludo, see the reason to look into the five years negative effects of 'sit at home' on Mondays ordered by the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. "We call on all non-indigenes residing in Anambra State as traders, professionals, and civil servants to r...

Gov Soludo gets applaud from non indigenes in Nnewi From Seun Miracle  Non indigenes in Nnewi North LGA and environs have applauded the Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo over his security initiatives and landmark infrastructural development of the State. The Special Adviser to Nnewi North Mayor on Non Indigenes Affairs, Chief Chinedu Igwe made the commendation in a chat with journalists. Chief Chinedu Igwe who is also the President of Imo General Assembly(IGA) in Nnewi noted that Gov Soludo's overwhelming victory in the last Anambra State governorship is a reflection of his acceptance by the people of Anambra based on his five star performance. He said that number one great achievement for Gov Soludo is improved security across the State, which according to him enabled people to return home enmass during the yuletide and new year celebrations.  Chief Igwe pointed out that all other achievements recorded by the administration of the day, hing on conducive ...

Alaigbo Scientist identifies reforms in culture, education, agric as key to advancement By Toby Chuks As the people Nigerians continue to face teething challenges including corruption embedded in poor management of human and natural resources, poverty, unemployment and worst of all crime like kidnapping, terrorism and banditry, a scientist and technology consultant based in the United States of America Chief Engr Kizito Okechukwu Ayogu (Ebubedike of Ezike Oba) has identified cultural reforms as well as reforms in  Education and Agriculture sectors as the key to finding lasting solution to the myriad of challenges facing development in Nigeria and Igboland in particular Speaking to Divine Illumination Tv in his country home of Aji, Enugu Ezike during a memorial service organised in honor of his late father Chief Josephat Alijah Ayogu, the American based scientist who is the Founder/CEO Monodome Logistics LLC said that people of Igbo extraction in particular to retrace th...

Enugu 2027: Panic in APC camp over plot to adopt Peter Obi as ADC Presidential Candidate BY TOBY  CHUKS Fear of uncertainty has gripped the All Progressives Congress (APC) faithful in Enugu State ahead of the 2027 general elections following the plan to adopt Peter Obi as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming poll. It was gathered that since the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour joined the ADC, the political atmosphere of Enugu State has heightened most particularly in Enugu East Senatorial District also known as Nkanu. Reports had it that the reason for the 2027 momentum in Nkanu land is consequent upon the fact that it remains the turn of the zone to occupy the Lion Building office of the Executive Governor of the State for more four years - from 2027 - 2031. It was learnt that the ADC momentum has sparked uncertainty for the incumbent Governor, Dr Peter Mba's second term interes...

Moghalu resigns membership of Labour Party  From Isaac Ojo  The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu has formally resigned his membership of the party. The former Managing Director(MD) of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) conveyed his decision in a letter dated January 26, 2026, which he personally signed and submitted to the Chairman of the Labour Party in his Uruagu Ward in Nnewi. Chief Moghalu expressed profound appreciation to the Labour Party at the ward, state, and national levels for providing him the platform to contest the November 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. He acknowledged the support and cooperation he received from party leaders and members throughout the campaign period.

Breaking News: IPOB's Sit-At-Home: Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market *army, police take over immediately  By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 26,2026 The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the immediate closure of the popular Onitsha Main Market. The move, according to government sources was to enforce compliance with the governor's earlier directive against the controversial Mondays sit-at-home order/closure of the market on the order and threats of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra(IPOB) Prof Soludo ordered the immediate shutdown/sealing of the Onitsha main market for one week in the first instance. He also threatened to seal the market indefinitely if the need arises The governor's action follows repeated disregard to his directive against Sit-At-Home order by IPOB on Mondays for some years now. Market associations leaderships in the various markets in the state had appeared to listened more to the faceless non-state actors instead of Soludo ...

Family, friends bid Ozo Godfrey Udemezue final farewell amidst pomp By Ngozi Omah, Awka Jan 25,2026 The extended family of Ozo Godfrey Udemezue of Enugwu-agidi in Njikoka Council of Anambra State has was laid him to rest in his Etiti village countryhome. The burial ceremony which drew his relations, acquaintances, business associates, friends and wellwishers from all over the country and beyond was described as a grande, as they all gathered to celebrate his life and times. As a member of the revered Ozo title holder and Christian leader. Ozo Godfrey reportedly lived an exemplary christian life, exhibiting remarkable Christian values until her passing.  He was an extraordinary father who instilled positive values in his children and community, leaving a lasting legacy.  Tributes poured in, highlighting his kindness, caring nature, and generosity to all, which inspired many. Ozo Godfrey Udemezue built a solid foundation for his children, enabling them achieve grea...

2027: Anambra APC e-registration kicks off *targets 400,000 new members to strengthen membership base By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 24,2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC)in Anambra State has kickstarted it's e-registration of old and new members. The excersize which holds in the 21 Councils of the state simultaneously was aimed at boosting the membership base of the party ahead the next general election in 2027. The party in a well attended Stakeholders meeting held in Awka this afternoon noted that the project was aimed at attracting no fewer than about targeting to register four hundred thousand new members into the party. This, according to the Director General of the South East Governors' Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife, would boost the membership strength and withstand any electoral tide in all future elections. The ambitious number, she added would ensure the party becomes politically inviolable. Ekwunife who convened Stakeholders meeting, charged the  326 wa...

Jubilation as Fidelity bank hands over N25m admin block to Anambra school Chinedum Treasure  Fidelity Bank PLC on Thursday handed over renovated administrative block worth over N25 million to Community Secondary School, Enugwuabo Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State Speaking during the commissioning of the block together with two other projects in the school, Commissioner of Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh said the school was earlier placed on emergency list following its deplorable condition during her last visit. She thanked the bank for its intervention which she described as demonstration of true meaning of Cooperate Social Responsibility of touching lives. She also revealed that the school would be upgraded to smart school having been captured among the next set of schools for upgrade. Appreciating other stakeholders who contributed to the uplift of the school, the Commissioner assured government's continued support, just as she promised dona...

Gunmen invade Lilu again, steal Dogs, Xmas rice gifts, fowls, goats       -Villagers raise alarm  By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 20,2026 As the numerical strength of the insurgents that have been unleashing terror on Lilu community in Ihiala Council of Anambra State in the past five years reportedly dwindles steadily, and hunger and other challenges beat them badly, they have resorted to stealing food stuffs including dogs, yam, fowls and goats. They also moved from house to house and carted away bags of rice and other palliative donated to the ravaged community by the Chief Executive of Air Peace airline, Chief Allen Onyema who hails from a neighboring community, Mbosi. The hoodlums, according to local and security sources were reported to have literally become hysterical since the Youths took over control of the security, peace, representation of Lilu last year. The insurgents, our investigations revealed, also bitterly blamed the renewed and enr...

Igbo group knocks Uzodinma, Umahi, OUK endorsements for Tinubu's reelection bid  *demands accountability, equitable appointments, resources spread By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 18,2026 The Igbos under the aegis of Igbo Community Association (ICA) have lambasted Gov Hope Uzodinma, Sen Orji Uzor Kalu and the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi endorsement of President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid, calling it a "fake endorsement" and vowing not to support the President. President and leader of the association, Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, this weekend at an event in Abuja, said, "President Tinubu has not done enough to deserve such an myopic, self serving and narrow minded endorsements" Ellis-Ezenekwe pointed out that "the Igbos in Nigeria feel  marginalized and excluded from the nation's economic and political mainstream. Such that many argue that Tinubu's administration has perpetuated this unfortunately and negative trend, making the wi...

Philanthropist wants church Hall named after late parents  Chinedum Treasure  A philanthropist, Dr. Anthony Ikenna Obele has appealed to Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor to immortalize his late parents by naming the hall he built in St. Andrew's Anglican church, Ezinifite after them  Obele made the appeal during the memorial service of his late parents at St. Andrew's Church, presided by the Bishop with a host of priests of both the Anglican and Catholic Churches in attendance. He paid tribute to the Bishop for approving that the Obele family built a Hall in the church, pleading it bore his late parents names as lasting memorial for them. The Bishop, in his homily described the remembrance of a good person as a blessing while that of a bad person is a curse. According to him, Jesus Christ is concerned about both the dead and the living as the dead reminds the living that one day, they too would die. The prelate urged everyone to live ...

Lilu monarch in tears over extensive carnage *Sets 90 days target for normalcy to return  *Urges all hands to be on deck By Chuks Collins, Awka. Jan 16,2026 The traditional ruler of the Lilu community in Ihiala Council of Anambra State, His Majesty Igwe Barrister Godson Onyediri broke down in tears yesterday while recounting human and material losses he and his community have suffered in past five years due to insurgency. He however gave the youths a pat on the back and encouraged them that Lilu is already on path of recovery. Onyediri whose palace and home were completely razed down in the early stage of the carnage visited on Lilu and other neighbouring communities bordering Anambra State in the Southern Senatorial zone with the Orlu zone of Imo State. Despite the widespread damage in virtually every part of the community, the monarch gave youths of his community a warm pat on the back. According to him, ''the youths knowing full well that we have no other home ot...

The church did not abadon Ubah, Nnewi Catholic Church insists  From Theo James  The Nnewi Catholic Diocese on Thursday said it has not in any way abandoned or neglected Sen Ifeanyi Ubah. The Publicity Chairman of the Dedication Committee for Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral, Nnewi, Anambra State, Rev Fr Hyginus Aghulor made this clarification yesterday. Rev Fr Aghulor who was reacting to a viral video made by Sir James Louis Okoye who alleged that the deceased senator was not mention at all during the dedication of the cathedral on Wednesday, said that claim is a blatant lie. The Publicity Chairman for the cathedral dedication committee, said that the church appreciated the immense contributions of Sen Dr Ifeanyi Ubah and others towards the building of a beautiful edifice for worship of God. "The church has for months composed prayers for the dedication of the cathedral, revered our benefactors, raised those who have passed on before the Lord amongst whom are Ifean...

2027 Senatorial Election: The best replacement for Sen Ubah is Chief Onukwo, Anambra prophet declares  From Seun Miracle  The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu yesterday declared that the best replacement for Late Sen Ifeanyi Ubah in Senate, is Chief Ebuka Onukwo. Prophet Uzukwu said as a matter of fact he has critically examined the persons who are jostling for Anambra South senatorial position and that the best person who can effectively fit Into the giant sized shoes left behind by the deceased senator is the Ihembosi sweet merchant. He said that his position should not be taken for disrespect for other aspirants but added quickly that in the 2027 Anambra South senatorial election, a round peg should be allowed to fill a round hole  "The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Seahorse Lubricants, Chief Ebuka Onukwo has been using his personal resources to positively impact Anambra people a...

Anambra community protests illegal monarch's election, demands Soludo's intervention  Chinedum Treasure  Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State has protested government alleged plans to conduct Igweship election (Eze Ndiowu) against the constitution of the town on Monday, January 12, 2026. The people also protested women exclusion from the election, use of secret ballot voting which contravened the constitution of the community. Speaking to newsmen on Sunday, former President General of Ndiowu Development Union, Chief Chike Emenike urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to urgently intervene to avoid break down of law and order ahead of the planned election. He called for extension of the date of the election said to be contested between Barr Ogochukwu Nwankwo, Mr Onyeka Nwafor, Onyeka Kanu, Mr Obuneme Okeke and Chief Chibuzor Okeke to convenient date. He said, "The Monday, January 12, 2026 scheduled day for the election fixed by the Mi...

Nise community agog as Enekwechis bag Ozo, Iyom titles  From Isaac Ojo  Ngodo Village in Nise, Awka South LGA of Anambra State recently became a beehive of activities as the Chairman of Anambra Patroits for Soludo(APS) Chief Damian Ejiamatu Enekwechi and his wife, Lady Ifeoma Enekwechi was inducted into Ozo and Iyom institutions respectively. Chief Enekwechi was inducted into the ancient Ozo-Owulu of Nise Aniyi Kingdom, as well as taking of title Ozo Ejiamatu N’Anyi while his Lady Ifeoma Enekwechi was also inducted into the prestigious Iyom (Out-Odu) Society as Iyom Ugwumsinachi. The Chairman of Ozo Nise, Ichie Emeka Aghasili (Onwa Nise) who was speaking at the occasion described Ozo institution as one of the highest traditional institutions in Igbo land, reserved strictly for men of proven integrity, good character and legitimate means of livelihood.  He explained that Ozo title holders are custodians of truth and justice in the community, often called upon t...

Foundation lifts over 300 widows in Anambra community  Chinedum Treasure  Founder Chi Brown International Foundation, Ugosimba Chioma Brown Okafor has encouraged widows to always rely on God for their needs in hard times saying that human beings can fail anyone who puts their trust in them. Okafor gave the advise at Awkaetiti, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State during her 2026 Widow's Outreach where her foundation distributed food items, clothes and gifts worth millions of naira to over 300 widows. According to her, the outreach began about 9 years ago following vision God gave through His word. She said, "I'm following the vision God gave me, I got the ministration thrice while reading the Bible. James 1 vs 27 says: pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is to visit the fartherless and Widows in their afflictions. "When you give to the widows, you are lending unto God. This is the heartbeat of God and I am very happy and pri...

Anambra community hails monarch for conferring chieftaincy title on hotelier Chinedum Treasure  People of Oba community, Idemili South Local Government area, Anambra state, have lauded their traditional ruler, Igwe Engr. Augustine Emelobe, for conferring Chieftaincy title of, "Ichie Okokwu 1", of Oba, on their illustrious son, Nze Onwupenata Godwin Ifeanyi', (Ogbata Onua Oba). They described the honour as well deserved stating that the beneficiary has played a major role in the rapid infrastructural development of the community. Expressing satisfaction during the celebration of the Chieftaincy title at the Onwupenata compound in Uruokokwu Umuogali village, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Juliemon Global Resources Real Estate Ltd, Dr. Ejike Madunagu, disclosed that the beneficiary, Onwupenata, is his good friend. "He is my good friend, we were all given Chieftaincy title same date and time by the traditional ruler, Igwe Emelobe. With this honour done to ...

Ambassador vows to lead Anambra youth into knowledge-driven era Chinedum Treasure  Chairman of Umuezeanya Youth Association, Ambassador Olisemeka Obeche has pledged to lead youths in the village and community into a new era of knowledge-driven, intellectual and human capacity development.  Obeche who made the pledge in his maiden address after the swearing-in and handover ceremony expressed appreciation for the trust placed in him. He presented a visionary roadmap aimed at fostering collective growth and empowerment within the community. He extended sincere gratitude to the outgoing executive committee, led by Chief Engr. Samuel Udefi, for their exceptional service and dedication.  "The strong foundation established by the previous administration would serve as a launching pad for future initiatives, underscoring the vital role of community involvement," he added. The newly elected Chairman highlighted the necessity of adapting to an evolving global landscape,...

43 students bag UNIZIK Alumni scholarship awards Chinedum Treasure  Forty-three students have been presented with scholarship awards worth of N100,000 by Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (NAUAA). The awards, covering tuition fee are renewable as long as the recipients meet the criteria each session till graduation. The event held at the Chisco Institute was the NAUAA maiden scholarship award ceremony in fulfilment of the vision collectively unveiled by the association on June 13, 2025. Speaking at the scholarship award ceremony, Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh said the scholarship award to deserving students was an opportunity to impact on the revolution of the society. She charged the recipients to be useful to the society and regard themselves as debtors, who must someday, replicate the event. "We came back home to inform you that you that being a beneficiary of this day, you have become a debtor who must one day pay your debt. "We...

FRSC records increase in arrests, convictions, installs 21 solar-powered lights in Anambra  By Praise Chinecherem Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra state has recorded increase in arrests and Conviction System bookings in the state. Sector Commander CC Bridget Asekhauno disclosed this while hosting Assistant Corps Marshal (Operations) Hyginus Omeje who was in her office on a courtesy visit. The visit was part of Omeje's Operation Zero initiative and monitoring efforts, aimed at aligning with the FRSC's Strategic Goals for 2026. Asekhauno highlighted other achievements of the Command to include installation of 21 solar-powered street lights and repair of operational vehicles. She however requested support for personnel transfer and posting, as well as the provision of an official operational vehicle. Responding, ACM Omeje said the essence of the visit was to build officer capacity, reinforce FRSC's humanitarian duties, and align with the 2026 strategic g...