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Stakeholders Chart New Path to Safer Motherhood, Stronger Primary Healthcare in Anambra From Seun Miracle  Stakeholders in Anambra State have called for greater investment in primary healthcare, stronger community participation and improved accountability to enhance maternal and child healthcare across the state. The call came during a town hall meeting organised under the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK 2) programme, implemented by Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC), Nnewi, in partnership with the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), Civil Rights Concern (CRC) and the Community Empowerment Network (COMEN), with support from the International Budget Partnership (IBP). Welcoming participants, the Director of JDPC Nnewi, Rev. Fr. Benedict Okolo, said the meeting was designed to give communities an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges confronting Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and identify practical solut...

LG Polls: Ifeanyi Chinweze Has No Rival In Anambra-East -- Metchie  By Raymond Ozoji, Awka  The immediate past President-General of Umueri General Assembly in Anambra-East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Amb. Dr. John Metchie, has declared that the incumbent council chairman of Anambra-East Hon. Ifeanyi Chinweze has no rival and no competitor in the Saturday August 29th Anambra State Local Government Elections.  Metchie who made this declarative statement during an exclusive interview with this journalist, made it abundantly clear that Ifeanyi Chinweze deserved to continue in office as the local government chairman for him to consolidate on the massive transformations he is spearheading in Anambra-East council area.  Metchie maintained that there is absolutely no need to change or replace a performing chairman as he believes that the results of Mayor Chinweze's administration are there for even the blind to see especially the chairman's peace miss...

2027 Presidential Election: Anambra Prophet Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot Against Peter Obi, Warns Igbo Politicians  By Seun Miracle  Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Spiritual Head of Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, Prophet Ikechukwu Uzukwu, on Wednesday raised the alarm over an alleged plot to "get rid of" Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. Prophet Uzukwu, who addressed journalists after the weekly program at his church in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, urged Obi and his handlers to strengthen security around the candidate. The cleric said the "powers that be" are afraid of Obi’s growing momentum and popularity among Nigerians, irrespective of tribe and religion. He also claimed that a proposed Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, allegedly put together by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has disrupted political calculations. Uzukwu appealed to Igbo political leaders not to sacrifice Obi for what he described as t...

Rep. Uzokwe Gives Account of Stewardship in Office  From Seun Miracle  The member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, on Tuesday briefed journalists on some of his achievements. Hon. Uzokwe recalled that he sponsored three bills shortly after fatal accidents rocked Nnewi, Ozubulu, and Amichi. He said one of the bills proposes that truck drivers undergo random drug tests every six months to help curb carnage on Nigerian roads. “Another initiative is that I brought the National Automotive Initiative to Nnewi in partnership with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing. I discovered that many manual jobs which Nigerians, and my constituents in particular, can handle with proper training are currently being done by Chinese and other foreign nationals,” he said. “By the time this bill becomes operational, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing is expected to earn up to one billion naira annually from t...

Nnewi Community Leader Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary From Seun Miracle  It was a gathering of dignitaries from Nnewi and beyond as the Obi of Obiofia, Nnewichi-Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, Chief Apostle Chukwunonye Onyejuluwa, and his wife, Lolo Evangelist Joy Onyejuluwa, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a thanksgiving service. The ceremony, held at St. Joseph’s Anglican Church, Obiofia Nnewichi-Nnewi, was officiated by the Bishop of Nnewi Anglican Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi. In his sermon, Bishop Obi expressed concern over the rising rate of marital breakdowns. He noted that many failed marriages can be traced to the adoption of foreign cultures, especially Western lifestyles. He, however, said with satisfaction that Jewish marriages tend to endure because they follow biblical principles on marriage. The Bishop emphasized that marriage was instituted by God to succeed, and that any deviation from God’s p...

Church Leaders, Educators, Others Mourn Exit Of Rev'd Ogwu  From Seun Miracle  undreds of mourners, church leaders, educators, and community members gathered in the quiet farming village of Obi Obeti, Akoku Kingdom, to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Christopher Ukomeh Ogwu, who was laid to rest at the age of 86. The funeral service for the retired educator, minister, and community leader transformed from a solemn farewell into a vibrant celebration of purpose, faith, and public service.  Community members from across Ukwuani Local Government Area joined family and dignitaries to honor a man whose influence spanned decades as both a classroom teacher and a pioneer church planter. Delivering the funeral sermon titled "Live Before You Die," Reverend Chuck Obiazikwo of the Christ Chosen Church of God urged attendees to consider their spiritual legacy and live intentional lives grounded in service to God and humanity. "Live before you di...

From Rubber Tapper to Gospel Pioneer: The Triumph and Faith of Rev. Christopher Ogwu By Seun Miracle  Hundreds of mourners, church leaders, educators, and community members gathered in the quiet farming village of Obi Obeti, Akoku Kingdom, to celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Christopher Ukomeh Ogwu, who was laid to rest at the age of 86. The funeral service for the retired educator, minister, and community leader transformed from a solemn farewell into a vibrant celebration of purpose, faith, and public service. Community members from across Ukwuani Local Government Area joined family and dignitaries to honor a man whose influence spanned decades as both a classroom teacher and a pioneer church planter. Delivering the funeral sermon titled "Live Before You Die," Reverend Chuck Obiazikwo of the Christ Chosen Church of God urged attendees to consider their spiritual legacy and live intentional lives grounded in service to God and humanity. "Live before...

Nnewi Community Leader Advocates Strengthening of Igbo Culture and Traditions By Seun Miracle  Chief Mike Ibe Okonkwo, Onyechimereze, former President-General of Odida, Nnewichi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, has called for the strengthening of Igbo culture, values, and traditions. Chief Okonkwo, who is also the Obi of Umudala-Ogbuji, Umuezikee in Nnewichi, Nnewi, made the call on Saturday during his New Yam Festival at his ancestral home. He said the rise in societal ills today is largely attributable to the decline in the celebration of Igbo culture.  The businessman, who is also the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ifeutor Water Bottling Company, noted with concern that the observance of Igbo culture and traditions is waning. He said the decline can be reversed through the celebration of the New Yam Festival, age-grade activities, masquerade displays, and other cultural practices for which the Igbo are known both locally and internationa...

DeCODE leads coalition to end menstrual stigma, improve girls' school health From Seun Miracle  Key stakeholders across Anambra State have united to support the adoption and domestication of Nigeria’s National Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) Policy, framing the move as an urgent priority to safeguard the health, dignity, and educational continuity of adolescent girls. The collective resolution was secured during a high-level stakeholders' workshop organized by the Development Centre for Orientation, Discovery and Empowerment (DeCODE) under its flagship Menstrual Ease for Girls (ME4Girls) Project, with financial backing from Rise Up Together. The strategic gathering brought together crucial actors from the Ministries of Education, Health, and Women Affairs and Social Welfare, alongside leadership from the Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), local education authorities, international development partners, civil society organizations, profes...

FULL TEXT OF PRESS CONFERENCE BY MR PETER OBI, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE OF THE NIGERIA DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS MARKING THE FORMAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS  *Dear Compatriots,*   Members of the Press, Distinguished ladies and gentlemen Wednesday, 19 August 2026, marked the official start of the campaign period for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. There is no doubt that this is a defining moment for our democracy. This moment gives Nigerians the opportunity to assess the records, ideas, and plans of those seeking their mandate to lead their country at a time of grave uncertainty in our rapidly changing world. I consider myself quite privileged to be one of those seeking your mandate to deal with these challenges facing our country. I enter this contest with one firm conviction: Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work. Nigeria faces several serious challenges. Some of them are indeed of existential ...

Abduction: Anambra South NDC senatorial candidate celebrates release of Chairman Jezco Group  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, Chairman and CEO of Seahorse Lubricant Industries Limited and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Anambra South, has visited Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, Chairman of Jezco Group, to celebrate his safe return after ten days in captivity. Chief Onunkwo said that his visit to Chief Ezeokafor’s country home in Ekwulobia is a personal gesture of support, given his long-standing relationship with the Jezco boss in both business and family life. The Anambra South NDC senatorial candidate and his delegation was received by the Jezco Group chairman and his family at socialite Jowizaza.  He said the attack on Chief Ezeokafor was an attack on the entire Anambra business community noting that a man who has employed thousands and built companies and fuel stations in different parts of the country is a treasure to Ndi-Anambra. Th...

Ogbaru HoR Election: Sir Awogu is the candidate we can trust, Youth Leader declares  From Seun Miracle  Ahead the 2027 Ogbaru House of Representatives election, a youth leader in the constituency, Mr Ikenna Ejima on Thursday described the All Progressives Congress (APC) camdidate, Hon Sir Awogu as the candidate who can be trusted. Mr Ejima said emphatically that Hon Awogu's antecedents speak volumes about his passionate commitment to the growth and development of Ogbaru federal constituency. "Every election presents an opportunity for the people to choose the kind of leadership they desire. For the people of Ogbaru Federal Constituency, the aspiration is clear: a representative who is accessible, accountable, and genuinely committed to the progress of the constituency.  "Sir. Awogu PhD. represents a vision of leadership anchored on trust, service, and development. His _Campaign_ is built on the belief that effective representation should amplify the voices of ...

H.E. Senator Dave Umahi  The Great Leader Of South East Episode 2 By Engr. Paul Obulum (Nweze) The measure of a great leader is not the number of idle touts raised all over the places by an individual to attack people with opposing views but the number of lives positively impacted by actions of a person. These actions are exercised irrespective of religious, ethnic and or political affiliation.  A great leader is not a conditional philanthropist, who gives aids and adjust to extremism because he wants to contest for a position in an election.  Gov. Dave Umahi over the years has consistently transformed many lives in Ebonyi State and beyond, interestingly, he has been doing this without publicity and media showings.  In response to his dedication to party politics and his unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability, H.E. Senator Dave Umahi was appointed acting chairman of People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State in 2007 to help in stabi...

B³ Summit: Southeast entrepreneurs challenged to turn digital presence into business growth Entrepreneurs and professionals from across the Southeast have been challenged to move beyond consuming digital content and harness online platforms to promote their businesses, products and services to wider markets. The charge was made by the convener of the Business, Balance and Beyond (B³) Summit, Dr. Ella Chioma Ezeadilieje, popularly known as Veronica’s Daughter, at the maiden Southeast edition of the summit held in Awka, Anambra State. The event, held at the Anabel Event Centre along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, attracted thousands of participants from Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Imo and Ebonyi states. Themed “Beyond the Bank: Redefining Wealth, Worth and Well-being,” the summit focused on business growth, health, personal development, relationships and financial well-being. Ezeadilieje said the Southeast had no shortage of quality products and entrepreneurial talent but needed to ...

*Nollywood, Business, Health Icons Converge in Awka for B³ Summit* From Seun Miracle  Nollywood actress and humanitarian Rechael Okonkwo, popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, billionaire mechanic and entrepreneur, Engr. Chidomere Ndubuisi, and health advocate Dr. Kelechi Okoro are among prominent personalities billed to headline the Business, Balance and Beyond (B³) Summit holding in Awka, Anambra State, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The summit, themed “Beyond the Bank: Redefining Wealth, Worth and Well-being,” will hold at the Anabel Event Centre, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. The free one-day event is expected to bring together entrepreneurs, civil servants, professionals and members of the public for conversations on wealth creation, personal value, health and purposeful living. The Anambra edition marks the first major expansion of the B³ Summit beyond Rivers State, where the platform was launched in Port ...

Vote Buyers Recover Election Expenses Through Bad Governance - Don From Seun Miracle  A Professor of Public Administration, Jude Okafor, has warned that vote buying is undermining Nigeria’s democracy by creating a transactional relationship between politicians and voters, with elected officials often seeking to recover the money spent securing electoral victories. Okafor, the immediate past Head of the Department of Political Science at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, said the practice was one of the major factors weakening accountability and encouraging poor governance in the country. Speaking on the relationship between leadership and followership, he said politicians who spend huge amounts of money to win elections could be tempted to view public office as an investment from which they must recoup their expenditure. According to him, this creates a dangerous cycle in which elections become less about competence, integrity and public service and more about financial ...

Awlaw Community Yearns for Politics of Development, calls out Sen Ngwu  From Seun Miracle  The people of Awlaw community in Oji River LGA of Enugu State say they can no longer cope with the dilapidated state of two secondary schools and a health centre that have remained in ruins for years. Under the umbrella of the Awlaw Strategic Community Development Initiative, (ASCODI) community leaders expressed concern over the uninhabitable condition of Awlaw High School, Community Secondary School Awlaw, and the Awlaw Health Centre and Maternity, which they said have been taken over by rodents and other dangerous animals. The Coordinator of the Initiative, Mr. Imah Felix, who is also the Founder of Center For Strategic Leadership and Youth Orientation (CENSTLEYO) alongside Mr. Agusi Levi, Mr. Okafor Chukwumah, and Ichie Uche Christopher, Hon Donatus Maduka led journalists on an inspection tour of the schools and health centre to assess the level of ...