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Anambra Moves to Strengthen TB Response Through Community-Led Monitoring From Seun Miracle  Anambra State is stepping up efforts to strengthen its tuberculosis (TB) response through the adoption of Community-Led Monitoring (CLM), a strategy aimed at improving service delivery, enhancing accountability and ensuring that health interventions are driven by evidence from communities. The renewed commitment emerged during an advocacy visit by the AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (ATM) Network to the Anambra State Programme Manager of the Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (TBLSCP), Dr. Ugochukwu Chukwulobelu, at the State Ministry of Health in Awka. The visit, supported under the Global Fund-funded Integrated Community-Led Monitoring Project, focused on strengthening collaboration between government and civil society to improve access to quality TB services across the state. Leading the delegation, the State Coordinator of the TB Network and Chair of the ...

AHF Leads Call for Global Debt Reforms to Ease Africa's Development Crisis From Seun Miracle  The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has intensified calls for reforms to the global financial system, urging international creditors to ease Africa's debt burden to enable governments to invest more in healthcare, education and other critical development priorities. The call was made on Tuesday during the Freedom from Debt campaign held in Sarkin Noma community, Lokoja, Kogi State, where community leaders, civil society representatives and other stakeholders rallied support for fairer debt policies for developing countries. Speaking at the event, stakeholders argued that Africa's growing sovereign debt burden continues to divert scarce public resources from essential services, leaving millions without adequate access to healthcare, education, water supply and social protection. They called on international creditors to automatically suspend debt repayments for ...

NAPTIP Executes Federal High Court Order, Seals Two Anambra Buildings in Underage Trafficking Trial From Seun Miracle  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has executed an order of the Federal High Court, Awka, by sealing two properties in Anambra State allegedly connected to the sexual exploitation of underage girls. The Anambra State Command of the agency said the enforcement followed an interim attachment order granted by the Federal High Court, Awka Judicial Division, authorising the temporary seizure of the properties pending the conclusion of a criminal trial. NAPTIP said the buildings were sealed on July 20, 2026, as part of efforts to preserve assets believed to have been used in the commission of alleged human trafficking-related offences. The agency traced the development to an operation conducted on March 2, 2026, during which a suspect was arrested and several female victims aged between 15 and 20 years were rescued. Acc...

Catholic Bishops raise concern over the the State of the Nation  From Seun Miracle  The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria have raised serious concern over the state of the Nation. The concern was contained in a n address delivered during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa on Wednesday by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, led by its President, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso made available to journalists. The Catholic Bishops' Conference issued a direct warning against the narrowing of political opposition and the creeping fear of a single-party dominant state. The CBCN expressed deep concern over the constriction of political pluralism and growing public cynicism toward the electoral process, reminding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of his personal history as an active opposition figure who risked much during the struggle against military dictatorship. Archbishop Ndagoso conveyed widespread public anxiety that a one-party state is being quietly anticipa...

Jubilation as 2 Nigerian students secure top-10 global rankings at world's toughest mathematics Olympiad From Seun Miracle  Nigeria has once again demonstrated its growing strength in international academic excellence as two outstanding young mathematicians secured Top-10 global rankings at the 2026 Singapore International Mathematics Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC), one of the world's most prestigious and rigorous mathematics competitions. Nigerian Director, Singapore International Mathematics Contests Centre (SIMCC), Mrs. Josiah Mercy said the competition, held in Singapore from 17–21 July 2026, brought together 2,285 of the world's brightest students from 40 countries, representing 1,113 schools, to compete in advanced mathematical problem-solving and critical thinking challenges. She said Nigeria's remarkable performance was led by Agu Chijindu Chukwuka of Grundtvig International Secondary School, Oba, Anambra State, who delivered an exceptional performance b...

Philips State Index: LP candidate hails Otti, says Abia setting standard in S'east From Seun Miracle  The Labour Party (LP) Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Ven. Tochukwu Sagacious Ikezue, has congratulated Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and the people of the state over Abia's impressive performance in the latest Philips Consulting State Performance Index. Speaking in Awka, Ikezue described the state's rise in the performance ranking as a product of purposeful leadership, fiscal discipline, infrastructure renewal and a strong commitment to improving the welfare of citizens. According to him, Abia's achievement serves as a beacon of hope for the South-East, demonstrating that effective leadership can transform governance, enhance transparency and improve service delivery across the region. The senatorial candidate said the recognition also validates the party's people-oriented approach to governance, noting that the devel...

Rotary embarks on maternal, child health outreach at NAUTH From Seun Miracle  The Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis has successfully carried out its first major humanitarian project with comprehensive Maternal and Child Health Programme at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Neni, Anambra State. The outreach, under the leadership of its 25th President, Rtn. Ezuma Smart Chinedu was organized in partnership with Rotary Clubs and Rotaract Clubs across the state in commemoration of Rotary International's Maternal and Child Health Week. Pregnant women and nursing mothers received health education, professional counselling, essential medications and maternal care items, while hospital equipment was donated to the healthcare facility to enhance service delivery. Speaking after the outreach, President of the Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, Rtn. Ezuma Smart Chinedu said the outreach was organised to improve health and wellbeing of mothers and children thr...

2026 Climate Bootcamp: GRENCHI celebrates students' climate innovations, gains of previous sessions From Seun Miracle  The Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative (GRENCHI) has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing a new generation of climate champions through the fourth edition of its Climate Bootcamp: Green Schools Exhibition, where students from secondary schools across Anambra State showcased innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The exhibition featured student-led projects on hydroponics, vertical farming, solar energy applications and water conservation technologies, reflecting months of practical training aimed at equipping young people with the skills to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Speaking at the event, GRENCHI Programme Associate, Princewill Okoye, said the bootcamp had evolved over the past four years from an environmental awareness campaign into a practical learning programme that empowers students to ...

Bishop worried over rising idolatry among christian youths amidst church proliferation From Seun Miracle  The Anglican Bishop of Aguata Diocese Rt Rev Samuel Ezeofor has decried the high rate of idolatry among the youths despite increase in the number of churches in the society. The bishop stated this while declaring open the maiden Aguata Diocesan lecture series' with the theme Culture, Tradition and the Gospel at the cathedral church of Saint John Ekwulobia. Ezeofor blamed parents and ministers of God for the high rate of idolatry among the youths, calling on priests to rise to the occasion. "Aguata Diocese decided to take the lead in organizing lecture series' on Culture, Tradition and Gospel because there is need to enlighten the youths more on the difference between culture, tradition and the gospel," he said. Describing culture as people's identity, the Bishop who doubles as National Chairman, Evengelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFA...

FRSC arrest 21 in Anambra for 61 traffic offences  From Seun Miracle  The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) RS 5.3 Anambra Sector Command has arrested twenty-two persons for sixty one various traffic offences in the state. Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret Onabe who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said the offenders were arrested during a Zonal Special Intervention Patrol tagged "Fushin Kada" Mobile Court Exercise. She said the exercise carried out along the Awka–Onitsha expressway on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 was in compliance with the directives of the Road Safety National Headquarters (RSHQ). According to her, out of the 22 offenders prosecuted, 21 were convicted, while 1 offender was discharged by the court, presided over by Her Worship Maria Anyabolu. Onabe listed offences recorded during the exercise to include Seatbelt Use Violation (6), Overloading (7), Drivers Licence Violation (4), Failure to install speed Limiting Device (12), Assaul...

Businessman seeks court protection over alleged harassment, demands ₦1bn Damages From Seun Miracle  An Nnewi-based businessman, Mr. Ejike Mbamalu, proprietor of Nnewi Auto Spare Parts, has approached the Federal High Court, Court 2, sitting in Awka, seeking protection over what he described as repeated harassment and alleged infringement of his fundamental rights. In the suit, Mr. Mbamalu listed Mr. Chikwado Ejimbe as the first respondent, also known as Chinovas. alongside Mr. Ernest Mgbonye, Mr. Ignatius Izuchukwu Okwudoro, Police Inspector Anselm Igbarago, Sgt. Gabriel Unagy, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force. Counsel to the applicant, T.S Arugbuonye of T.S Arugbuonye & Associates, stated in a seven-point application that his client's constitutional rights had been repeatedly violated. According to the application, Mr. Mbamalu had allegedly been arrested on several occasions following complaints ...

Imo Moves to Establish Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force as NAPTIP Battles Rising Baby Factory Cases From Seun Miracle  The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has intensified efforts to establish an Imo State Task Force on Human Trafficking as part of measures to curb the growing menace of baby factories and other forms of human trafficking in the state. The Imo State Commander of NAPTIP, Mr. Toochukwu Ezejiegu, disclosed this in an interview, saying discussions with the state government have reached an advanced stage and are expected to strengthen the fight against trafficking through coordinated action. According to him, the proposed task force will bring together relevant government ministries, security agencies and other stakeholders to improve prevention, enforcement and victim protection. Ezejiegu revealed that the Imo State Commissioner for Justice has agreed to co-chair the task force alongside NAPTIP, a move he described as a...

'You Have Not Done Enough to Justify Re-election,' Anambra Prophet Tells Tinubu From Seun Miracle  The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not done enough to deserve a second term in office. Speaking with journalists at his church office on Tuesday, Prophet Uzukwu criticised the Tinubu administration, alleging that it has been characterised by poor electricity supply, insecurity and inadequate infrastructure. He also claimed that many companies and industries had shut down during the current administration, resulting in increased unemployment, particularly among young people. The cleric, popularly known as the Anambra Prophet, said he found it surprising that the President was seeking re-election despite what he described as the country's worsening socio-economic conditions. "One way to know a man who truly fears God is by ho...

Girls in Diplomacy Institute confers permanent founding membership on Falconscare CEO Uzoamaka Ike From Seun Miracle  The Girls in Diplomacy (GID) Institute has conferred Permanent Founding Membership of its Vanguard Fellowship – Executive Professional Track, Inaugural Cohort 2026 on the Chief Executive Director of Falconscare Initiative for Women with Disabilities Empowerment, Ms. Uzoamaka Ike, following her successful completion of the prestigious global leadership programme. The institute said the fellowship brought together accomplished women leaders from across the world for an intensive executive programme focused on diplomacy, multilateral negotiations, institutional leadership and policy development. As part of the fellowship, Ike joined other participants in co-authoring the inaugural Executive Policy Memorandum, which will be submitted to a relevant multilateral institution as the cohort's contribution to global policy discussions. The institute noted that the...

2027: Group Urges Electorate, Media To Embrace Responsible Digital Citizenship From Seun Miracle  Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI) has called on Nigerians, particularly the electorate, social media handlers, bloggers, content creators and online influencers to embrace responsible digital citizenship by adopting the #CheckBeforeYouPost and #FactCheck campaigns ahead of 2027 general elections. Executive Director, Nonso Orakwe who gave the advice while addressing group of youths in Awka, Anambra State emphasized that misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech remain serious threats to Nigeria's democracy, electoral integrity, national unity and peaceful coexistence. He warned that deliberate or careless spread of false and misleading information can influence public opinion, fuel political tensions, incite violence and erode public trust in democratic institutions. Orakwe urged Nigerians to fact-check every piece of information before postin...

MAN Chairman Hails Soludo On Appointment Of Ojukwu Varsity VC, Omenugha From Seun Miracle  Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), South East Anambra, Enugu and States Branch, Lady Dr. Ada Chukwudozie has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for appointing Prof Kate Omenugha as substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbaram, Anambra State. Chukwudozie made the commendation at a special thanksgiving mass in honour of Omenugha's appointment and celebration of her husband, Dr. Michael Omenugha on his 70th birthday at Saint Paul's Catholic Church, Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of the State. While felicitating with Dr Omenugha on his birthday, the MAN boss who doubled as the Chairman of Keystone Bank and close friend to the family showered blessing upon the celebrants, praying that celebration would not seize in their home. In a homily, Catholic Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Most Rev Jonas Benson Okoye, who presided...

NMA elects new exco, vows to uphold professional excellence From Seun Miracle  Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State Branch has elected new executive to pilot affairs of the organization. The election held during the 2026 Annual General Meeting, Scientific Conference of the body, saw Dr. Ndubuisi Edwin Arua as Chairman of the body while Prof. Osita Umeononihu was elected as Vice Chairman. Dr. Golibe Christian Ikpeze was elected as Secretary, Dr. Uzoma Chidi Okereke emerged as Financial Secretary, while Dr. Augustine Chinagorom Anugoh and Dr. Faith Kenechi Nnaji were elected as Welfare Officer and Assistant Secretary respectively. Speaking on behalf of the newly elected Executive Committee, the chairman, Ndubuisi Arua thanked members for the confidence reposed in them to serve. He pledged their readiness to build on their predecessors' achievements while pursuing initiatives that would strengthen the association, promote members' welfare, uphold profession...

APGA National Assembly candidate offsets medical bills of sickle cell child in Anambra   From Seun Miracle  Candidate for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha (DNA) Federal Constituency, Chief Barr. Prince Chukwudi Oli under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has offset the medical bills for Sochima, a child living with sickle cell disorder. The APGA House of Representatives candidate actually picked the hospital bills incured by Sochima at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka.  The intervention followed emotional appeal by the Director of the Sickle Cell Orphanage and Underprivileged Home, Agulu, Mrs. Aisha Edwards Maduagwu. Maduagwu disclosed that the young boy was battling severe respiratory complications, persistent cough and breathing difficulties, regretting that repeated appeals for assistance had yielded little or no response. For several years, Oli popularly known as Oba Ezeafia ...

Bizman unveils funeral outfit in Anambra  From Seun Miracle  Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra state was agog on Tuesday during the official opening of an ultra modern funeral services outfit as well as birthday celebration of Chinedu Emmanuel, a distinguished businessman in the state. The outfit named, Royal Funeral Plaza is located along Enugu-Onitsha old road, with focus on honoring lives and celebrating legacies.  Speaking during the dedication of the storey building facility, Vicar of St Peter's church, Abagana and Venerable of the archdeaconry, Ven Solomon Chidoka described the double barrel achievements as worth celebrating. He appreciated God for the blessings of life, health and wealth upon the celebrant, praying for God's continued increase and enlargement of his business. He said, "We're here to dedicate this business outfit, a building set apart for display of casket to be used for burials. It's through God's g...

Okpaleke pledges church partnership with Anambra Pilgrims Office From Seun Miracle  Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, His Eminence Cardinal, Peter Ebere Okpaleke has assured Anambra State Christian Pilgrims Office of the Church's readiness to partner with the state government in promoting pilgrimage, encouraging moral discipline among intending pilgrims and supporting initiatives capable of fostering peace, unity and responsible citizenship. Okpaleke who gave the assurance while receiving Hon. Odira Ezeh and his delegation, described the visit as a commendable initiative and the first of its kind by the Anambra State Christian Pilgrims Office.  He praised the SSA, whom he described as a former seminarian, for his commitment to strengthening pilgrimage administration through strategic engagement with the Church. The Cardinal acknowledged the efforts of the Anambra State Government in supporting pilgrimage activities and pledged the Catholic Church's full coop...

5 firms bag NYSC Outstanding Corps Employers' Awards in Anambra  From Seun Miracle  National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Anambra State has presented Outstanding Corps Employers' Awards to five organisations and individuals for demonstrating exceptional commitments to welfare and development of corps members. The awards were presented on Tuesday in Awka during the 2026 NYSC/Corps Employers' Workshop themed, "Fine-tuning Stakeholders' Collaboration to Enhance Corps Members' Welfare and Workplace Experience," jointly organised by NYSC South East Area Office I, Enugu and the NYSC Anambra State Secretariat.  Among the awardees were Martin Ezeorji, Chairman, Marston De-Rock Ltd who received the Most Supportive Partner Award, while HRM Igwe Sir Benneth Emeka (Oke-Ebo II of Umueri), Chairman of Chiben Beverages Ltd honoured as the Most Outstanding Corps Employer. Other recipients were Obinna Onuigbo, Proprietor of Premier Secondary School, Ogbunka; P...

2027 Presidential Election: Tinubu Has Perfected Rigging Plans, Anambra Prophet Alleges   From Seun Miracle  The Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu, on Wednesday alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has perfected plans to rig the 2027 presidential election. Speaking with journalists, Prophet Uzukwu claimed that the incumbent president has manipulated all apparatus of governance for that purpose. He expressed concern that President Tinubu would enlist some former South Eastern governors and other willing Igbo figures to carry out the plot. "Tinubu believes that after he has rigged the election, the only option left for dissatisfied candidates is to go to an election petition tribunal set up by him for himself. It is common knowledge that the incumbent president already has the judiciary under his control," he said. "President Tinubu does not need anybody's vote to win. He has so...

Gully Erosion biggest threat to Anambra communities  *set to get global attention, with Onyendozi in the Senate  By Chuks Collins, Awka  July 14, 2016 The menace of gully erosion ravaging Anambra State, especially the Central Senatorial district would soon be tamed. This indication was given by the Anambra Central Senatorial candidate, Hon Dozie Nwankwo while fielding questions from reporters at his Senatorial Constituency office, Enugwu-ukwu, Njikoka Council of Anambra State this afternoon, Tuesday. Nwankwo who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the district disclosed that he was working hard to set up an international network to mobilize technical and financial support for the task. He noted that gully erosion has been wrecking havoc in most Councils of the State.  The senatorial hopeful who was flanked by top members of his campaign team expressed optimism that his global network on erosion control, education, healthcare...