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Gender-Based Violence, Discrimination Fuel Poor Health Outcomes in Anambra – Advocacy Team Gender-based violence, stigma and discrimination are significantly worsening health outcomes for people affected by HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria in Anambra State, the State Advocacy Team (SAT) of the HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (HTM) Networks has said. The advocacy group raised the alarm during a visit to the Anambra State office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), where it called for stronger collaboration to tackle human rights violations that continue to deny vulnerable persons equitable access to quality healthcare. The visit, held under the Global Fund-supported Integrated Community-Led Monitoring (i-CLM) Project, focused on forging partnerships to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV), stigma, discrimination and other rights abuses identified through community monitoring across the state. Leading the delegation, the Anambra State Coordinator of the Tubercu...

Don sets to redefine Nigeria's SME devt at UNIZIK 127th inaugural lecture From Seun Miracle  A university lecturer, Professor Chinedu Onyeizugbe is set to unveil a practical and research-driven framework for strengthening Nigeria's entrepreneurial ecosystem through an improved model of the Igbo Apprenticeship Scheme. Onyeizugbe, Professor of Management in the Department of Business Administration will be unveiling the framework at the 127th Inaugural Lecture of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026. In his lecture, titled: "Navigating the Labyrinth of SME Development in Nigeria: Unveiling an Improved Model of the Igbo Apprenticeship Scheme as a Mitigant," Onyeizugbe is expected to present years of rigorous research into one of Africa's most successful indigenous entrepreneurial systems and propose an improved model capable of strengthening SME development, reducing business failures and accelerating sustainable econo...

Rotary Club Nnewi Urban installs 10th Club President  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  The Rotary club of Nnewi Urban has on Saturday installed of the 10th club President, Rotarian Obiora Aghazu in a colourful ceremony at Nnewi Hotels and Events Center. Rotarian Aghazu takes over from Rtn. Chigozie Nnoruka. Speaking at the occasion, the out gone club President, pointed out that Rotary Club encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular to encourage and foster and development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service. Rtn Nnoruka at the occasion also presented the four objectives of Rotary Club as well as the eight code of conduct for members of the club. He thanked all the members of the club in Nnewi Urban for their support and cooperation all through his tenure. The newly installed 10th President of Nnewi Urban, Rtn Aghazu said that he accepted the privilege of leading the club for the 2026, 2027 Rotary Year with a...

Anambra Prophet to Tinubu: deregistration of NDC is an Invitation to revolution From Seun Miracle  The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu, on Sunday said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s attempt to stifle opposition political parties is an open invitation to revolution. Prophet Uzukwu described the latest move to deregister the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a party duly recognised and registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as an attempt to make President Tinubu the sole candidate in the 2027 presidential election. The cleric noted that it is unfortunate that the incumbent president, who has always claimed to be fighting for democracy, has become anti-democratic. “The move to deregister the NDC is a panic move. Tinubu knows that Nigerians will no longer tolerate electoral malpractices, and that is why he is trying to stifle the NDC so that Mr. Peter Obi will not be on the ballot,” he said. “Presid...

APWEN targets potential female engineers in Anambra schools' quiz competition  From Seun Miracle  Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Awka Chapter has organized a STEM quiz competition for SS2 female students in government Secondary Schools in Anambra state. The competition, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra state and titled, "Who Wants to Be an Engineer?" attracted three selected schools in Awka South local government area of the state who were quizzed on Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Basic Engineering Knowledge. Community Secondary School, Amansea emerged the winner with 14 points, while Nneoma Community Secondary School, Nibo and Community Secondary school, Mbaukwu came second and third positions with 13 and 12 points respectively. Announcing the results, the quiz master, Engr Victor Mbachu disclosed cash prizes of N80,000 for the first position sponsored by Prof. Louis Orakwe; N50,000 second position ...

Govt Pledges Support For WINET's Anti-GBV Campaign In Abia  From Seun Miracle  The Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs has pledged its support for the Women Information Network (WINET)'s campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), reaffirming its commitment to initiatives aimed at protecting and empowering women and girls across the state. The commitment was made when WINET paid an advocacy visit to the ministry as part of the implementation of its project, "Strengthening Women Rights Organizations for Gender-Based Violence Prevention." Receiving the WINET delegation, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Dr Maureen Ijeoma Aghukwa, commended the organisation for its efforts towards addressing Gender-Based Violence and promoting the rights and welfare of women. Dr Aghukwa assured the delegation that the ministry remains open to collaborations with organisations whose programmes align with the state's vision of improving the socio-economic wellbeing of ...

Anambra Best Mayor: Ibekwe's Award Reflecting Transformational Leadership Legacy in Anaocha Chinedum Treasure  The recent emergence of the Mayor of Anaocha Local Government Area, Comrade Romanus Ibekwe, as Anambra State's Best Performing Mayor in Primary Healthcare Delivery has further highlighted what many stakeholders describe as a remarkable record of grassroots development and transformational leadership across Anaocha. Comrade Ibekwe received the prestigious award and a cash prize of ₦3 million during the Anambra Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge held at the Lighthouse, Awka, after Anaocha emerged as the number one local government area in primary healthcare performance among the 21 local government councils in the state. While the award specifically recognizes excellence in healthcare delivery, many observers believe it is also a reflection of the mayor's impactful interventions across virtually every sector of development in Anaocha since assuming o...

Enugu Commissioner Commends WINET, CSOs for Advancing Fight Against Gender-Based Violence From Seun Miracle  The Enugu State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, has commended the Women Information Network (WINET) and other civil society organisations (CSOs) for their commitment and sacrifices in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. Enih gave the commendation on Monday when the WINET team and its Women Rights Organisation partners paid her an advocacy visit in Enugu as part of the implementation of the "Strengthening Women Rights Organizations for Gender-Based Violence Prevention" project. The commissioner praised the organisations for sustaining advocacy against GBV despite challenges associated with inadequate funding, limited resources and time constraints. She noted that the efforts of WINET and other CSOs have contributed significantly to raising awareness on Gender-Based Violence and encour...

Agripreneur tasks youths on tree planting, fruit processing for wealth creation From Isaac Ojo An agripreneur, Chima Christian, has urged Nigerian youths and students to embrace tree planting, fruit processing and agribusiness as viable pathways to wealth creation, food security and sustainable development. Christian, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Teva Foods, made the call on Wednesday at the flag-off of the 2026 Tree Planting Campaign organised to commemorate the 2026 International Cooperative Day at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka. The event was organised by the Centre for Agripreneurship and Cooperative Research/Practice (CACORP), NAU, in collaboration with Teva Foods, Jos, Plateau State, with the theme, “Planting Trees for Posterity, Climate Action and Prosperity.” According to him, Nigeria currently has about 10.9 billion trees, many of which were not deliberately planted, stressing that countries that intentionally plant and nurture trees derive enor...

House of Reps 2027: Ogbaru Youths, Women Endorse Hon. Awogu From Seun Miracle  The aspiration of Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, PhD, to represent the people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly received a major boost yesterday as youths and women endorsed his candidacy. Youths from major political parties, who gathered at Umu-daike Village, Atani, Ogbaru LGA, said it was time to chart a new course for the area. They resolved that the APC standard bearer for the January 16, 2027 National Assembly election, Hon. Awogu, remains the reliable voice they can trust. “Sir Arinzechukwu Awogu, PhD, is our choice candidate for the upcoming general election because he is eminently qualified for the job, loved by people at the grassroots, and very accessible,” the youths declared. “The youths have resolved to put political party affiliation aside for now and ensure that the APC flag bearer emerges victorious. We know him. He has the capacity to brin...

NOA, UNIZIK explore areas of collaboration  From Seun Miracle  National Orientation Agency (NOA), Anambra State Directorate and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka have explored grounds to strengthen their network on value re-orientation programmes in the university in particular and Anambra State in general. This was brought to bear on Tuesday by the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka , Prof. Ugbochukwu Bond Stanley Ayaehie while receiving in an audience the State Director, National Orientation Agency (NOA ) Barr Ifeoma Chijioke..  The Vice Chancellor, who thanked the NOA State Director, for the visit approved  programmes on Value re-orientation for the agency, saying that the University shares similar value with NOA on nation building.  He also granted NOA opportunity to air some of their programmes on Unizik Radio, adding that they will not hesitate to invite the agency to talk to the students during their routine orientation programme...

Agbodike Assures Ihiala Youths Of Over 500 Federal Jobs  By Raymond Ozoji, Awka  The member representing Ihiala federal constituency of Anambra State at the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paschal Arinzechukwu Agbodike PhD and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the January 16, 2027 national assembly elections, has hinted that he would empower not less than 500 youths of Ihiala Local Government Area with federal jobs in his second term.  Agbodike who gave the hint at the APGA regional headquarters Awka shortly after receiving his certificate of return, said his second term at the national assembly would be 60% human capital development and 40% physical infrastructure such that youths of Ihiala federal constituency would be given priority attention, adding that at the end of his tenure no Ihiala youth would be jobless.  He explained that the aim of his emphasis on youths was to empower them with jobs from federal government agencies and...

Nonye Soludo Celebrates Progress In Anambra Primary Healthcare Sector From Seun Miracle  Nonye Soludo Celebrates Progress in Anambra Primary Healthcare Sector  The Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has described the state's Primary Healthcare (PHC) Leadership Challenge Award as a powerful affirmation of the collective commitment of government, development partners and communities to building a responsive, accountable and people-centred healthcare system. Mrs. Soludo spoke during the award ceremony for the PHC Leadership Challenge Fund for Local Government Areas in Anambra State, where outstanding local government chairmen, healthcare personnel, facilities and managers were recognised for excellence in primary healthcare delivery. She said the initiative had become an important platform for promoting excellence, innovation and leadership at the grassroots level, while encouraging healthy competition among healthcare providers. According to her, ...

Africa’s young people paying price for debt crisis, says AHF From Seun Miracle  The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has called on African leaders to break what it described as the cycle of debt injustice, warning that rising debt obligations are depriving millions of children and young people of access to quality healthcare, education and economic opportunities. The organisation made the call on Monday to mark the 2026 Day of the African Child, urging governments and global financial institutions to reform the international debt system and channel more resources toward youth development. AHF said Africa, home to the world’s youngest population, risks undermining its future if governments continue to spend substantial portions of their budgets servicing debt instead of investing in the wellbeing and potential of young people. According to the organisation, critical sectors such as healthcare, education and social protection are suffering from inadequate funding ...

iPOB blasts Gov Soludo for attacking Mr Peter Obi over demand for release of MNK  From Seun Miracle  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed anger over Gov Charles Soludo vicious attack on Mr. Peter Obi for demanding the immediate and unconditional release of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.  The Spokesperson, Media and Publicity Secretary for iPOB, Comrade Emma Powerful in a press statement made available to journalists on Monday described Gov Soludo's action as a tragic betrayal, a painful display of naked hypocrisy and desperate political prostitution. "Let it be known to the world that  on Friday, May 13, 2022 the same Gov Soludo made a high-profile visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the DSS facility in Abuja. He sat with our leader, shook his hands, looked into his eyes, and publicly demanded his release.  "He went as far as offering to stand as surety for Kanu. As recently as March 2025, Soludo’s own Commissioner for Information, Mr. Law Me...

APC Crisis Deepens in Anambra as Chairman, Treasurer fights dirty  From Seun Miracle  There seems to be no end in sight for the crisis ravaging the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the internal feud has escalated into a fierce public battle. Barring an immediate intervention by the national leadership of the APC, the ongoing duel between the State Chairman, Senator Emma Anosike, and the State Treasurer, Hon. Arinze Awogu, threatens to tear the opposition party in Anambra State to shreds. In a scathing petition addressed to the national leadership of the party, Hon. Awogu accused Senator Anosike of squandering over one billion Naira in party funds. Awogu, who was the APC standard-bearer for the Ogbaru Federal Constituency, claimed that the misappropriated funds included money raised during a fundraiser in Abuja, which yielded over N100 million. Detailing the alleged financial misconduct, Awogu stated:  "During the Awka fundraiser...

June 12 Legacy at Risk Without Electoral Integrity, ACSONet Tells FG, INEC From Seun Miracle  The Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONet) has warned that the enduring legacy of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election could be undermined if urgent steps are not taken to restore public confidence in Nigeria's electoral process. In a Democracy Day statement issued on Friday, the Chairman of ACSONet, Prince Chris Azor, said the lessons of June 12 remain relevant more than three decades later, stressing that the sanctity of the people's mandate must remain the cornerstone of Nigeria's democratic journey. According to the group, the significance of June 12 lies in its demonstration that Nigerians can rise above ethnic, religious and regional divisions when allowed to freely choose their leaders. "June 12 stands as a reminder that democracy was not gifted to Nigerians. It was earned through sacrifice, courage and collective resistance against the suppress...

Anglican Church Calls for Urgent Action on Insecurity, Corruption  From Seun Miracle  The Diocese of Aguata, Anglican Communion, has called on the Federal Government to urgently address Nigeria's worsening security challenges, which it noted is threatening peaceful coexistence across the country. The call formed part of a seven-point communiqué issued at the end of the Third Session of the Seventh Synod of the Diocese, held at Saint Andrew's Parish, Ezira, in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The communiqué, jointly signed by the President of the Synod and Bishop of Aguata Diocese, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ezeofor, and the Clerical Synod Secretary, Rev. Canon Uzochukwu Muojekwu, expressed concern over what it described as the deepening state of insecurity in the nation. According to the church leaders, urgent and practical measures must be taken to stem the tide of violence and restore confidence in the country's security architecture. The Synod also c...

We Won't Tolerate Any Form Of Disrespect Against Igwe Nnewi -- Anambra Lawmaker  By Raymond Ozoji, Awka  Honourable Onyekachukwu Augustine Ike PhD, the lawmaker representing Nnewi-North state constituency has stated that the people of Nnewi will not tolerate any of desecration and disrespect to the traditional ruler of Nnewi ancient kingdom, His Royal Highness Igwe Kenneth Orizu.  Ike who spoke to this journalist about the alleged disenfranchisement of Nnewi-Ichi community to produce the next chairman of Nnewi-North Local Government Area, said personally he has zero tolerance to any form disrespect to Igwe Nnewi, adding that wherever the traditional ruler stands on any issue is where the community stands.  The lawmaker explained that it was a taboo for Nzukora-Nnewi, the community town union to have written a counter letter to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo concerning what community produces the next chairman of the council area, when the traditional ru...

Igwe Orizu's position on Nnewi North LGA polls Is sacrosanct, group insists From Seun Miracle  Nnewi Solution Team has insisted that the position of HRH Igwe Dr. K.O.N. Orizu III on the Nnewi North Local Government Area election is sacrosanct. Speaking at a well-attended meeting on Sunday, the Convener of the group, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, said there is no going back on securing justice for Nnewichi Community, whose turn it is to produce the next LGA chairman. The President of Gabros Group noted that the commitment shown by members who defied a heavy downpour to attend the meeting demonstrated their passion for the betterment of the industrial town rather than any personal interest. Chief Chukwuma stated that Nnewi Solution Team is not out to fight anyone, stressing that its members are well-meaning individuals who desire only the best for Anaedo. The convener further disclosed that he had discussed the issue of the LGA polls and other matters with Governor Charles Solu...

Uchenna Nwoye Has No Character -- Ifitedunu Indigenes  RAYMOND OZOJI reports  Indigenes of Ifitedunu community in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State has advised the general public to beware of one Uchenna Nwoye Oragwuncha and avoid any form of dealings with him because he has no character and that his stock-in-trade is to tarnish people's images and rubbish their reputations for selfish reasons.  Some of the indigenes who spoke to this journalist exclusively in response to what the said Uchenna Nwoye Oragwuncha published in the online news media about twelve persons to be arraigned in court on the 19th of this month, maintained that the former President-General is someone who speaks from both sides of his mouth and can not be trusted.  High Chief Sir Francis Chukwudebe, member of the Knight of Saint Molumba (KSM) and one of the twelve persons Uchenna Nwoye Oragwuncha dragged to court, told this journalist that Oragwuncha was banished from th...