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Vigilante operatives arrest suspect over murder of 23 yr old ex-girlfriend in Anambra  From Seun Miracle  Vigilante operatives attached to Uga community in Aguata LGA of Anambra State have arrested a male suspect, Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of 23-year-old Mmesoma Umeorini. The suspect in a confession claimed that he strangled the victim with her own clothes in his room, after which he put her in a bag and take the victim to a bush. Ofoeke who is from Ebonyi State during interrogation allegedly confessed to killing the victim following the breakdown of their relationship.  The suspect led Vigilante operatives to the location where the remains of the deceased were discovered and recovered. Meanwhile, the Vigilante operatives have handed over the case to the police authorities for comprehensive investigation and prosecution. Commenting on the development, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama(CP) said he has directed ...

NDC Reps candidate for Idemili Federal Constituency gets stakeholders' endorsement  By Chuks Collins  The Federal House of Representatives candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), for Idemili Federal constituency, Engr Eric Anyamene, has been endorsed by Idemili Stakeholders. Accompanied by his campaign directorsband followers, Anyamene was received on arrival by the political arrowhead of the Constituency, Chief Maurice Ebo(Chinyelugo Ogidi) who led the mammoth crowd to host him. His visit was marked with a great turn out of stakeholders, especially those from other failing political parties, who ran into NDC succour. The large crowd, signified great support for Engr Anyamene, and NDC and were introduced to him personally who hosted the candidate and his entourage. Ebo indicated that because of the death of other political parties in Idemili area he has moved in to revive the good people of Ogidi massively into NDC. Engr Anyamene who was visibly impress...

THE GATHERING STORM OVER ALA-IGBO: THE NYSC KIDNAP MYSTERY, FULANI TERROR SUSPECTS AND THE DANGERS LURKING IN OUR FORESTS I do not intend to dabble in the raging controversy surrounding the circumstances of the rescue of the abducted NYSC corps members in Imo State, particularly as their parents and security agencies continue to trade words over the alleged payment of ransom, which the police insist was not paid. Both sides have maintained their respective positions, and this controversy may not end anytime soon. My intervention, therefore, is not to adjudicate on that dispute, but to draw attention to the more disturbing security implications of this incident. First, we must thank Almighty God for sparing the lives of these young graduates, whose only offence was travelling across the country to undertake their mandatory one-year national service. The NYSC scheme was primarily designed to promote national integration by exposing young Nigerians to different cultures, ethni...

2027: Masses oriented projects stands Dozie Nwankwo out *as community leaders back his Senatorial aspiration  By Chuks Collins, Awka. Oct 22, 2026. The Anambra Central Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State in the fast coming 2027 general election, Chief Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo has been warmly commended for his commitment and focus on projects and programs with mass appeal and relevance. Nwankwo, who's targeted programs that elevates, motivates and inspires better life, self sustenance and productive skills had while hosting a cross section of his constituents today at his campaign headquarters in Enugwu-ukwu lifted their spirits further, informed them that "the best is on the way!" He urged the cheering crowd of supporters to vote massively for him, for APGA in the coming January 16,2027 Senatorial poll to give him the needed platform to lift every family/household, every youth/adult and employable citizens of the ...

Anambra Deploys Ward-Level Health Informants To Check Ebola From Seun Miracle The Anambra State Government says it has deployed trained health informants across the state’s 21 local government areas as part of measures to strengthen disease surveillance and prevent the spread of Ebola  The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this while outlining the state’s preparedness measures amid concerns over a reported Ebola case in Abuja. Obidike said the initiative involved deploying 10 trained health informants per ward, with support from the World Health Organisation, to improve early detection, community-level reporting and response to suspected cases. He said the state had also strengthened health screening and travel-history checks at relevant entry points, while working with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO, UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières to enhance preparedness. The commissioner maintained that Anambra had no confirmed ...

CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE IN NIGERIA: WHEN TERRORISM IS SANITISED, MASSACRES ARE REBRANDED, AND NATIONAL TRAGEDY IS REDUCED TO “FARMERS–HERDERS CLASHES. There is something profoundly disturbing about a nation that gradually becomes accustomed to the very atrocities that ought to provoke its collective conscience.  Across several parts of Nigeria, the persistent menace of armed jihadist groups operating under the guise of herdsmen, alongside kidnappers and other jihadist extremists, has evolved into a grave national security crisis. The occupation of forested territories by armed jihadist bandits, their repeated assaults on rural settlements, and their capacity to strike with devastating impunity raise fundamental questions about the effectiveness of our security architecture and the willingness of the Nigerian state to confront this menace with the urgency it deserves. My gravest concern, however, is not merely the persistence of these atrocities, but the troubling language th...

WHAT HAVE THE PEOPLE OF OKIGWE DONE TO DESERVE THIS AGONY? ALA-IGBO WEEPS AS THE GRAVEYARD OF BROTHERHOOD EXPANDS AND THE CRIES OF THE INNOCENT GO UNHEARD! When a people grow accustomed to the shedding of innocent blood, the greatest danger is no longer the cruelty of the killers, but the deafening silence of those who can speak and the applause of those who ought to condemn them. In my usual early-morning routine of reviewing trending news across conventional media platforms and the various WhatsApp groups to which I belong, I had intended to examine the unfolding debacle surrounding Archbishop Ibezim who is currently on administrative leave, in today’s edition of Monday Musings. However, I stumbled upon a heart-wrenching report so devastating, so disturbing, and so utterly sacrilegious that I could not, in good conscience, ignore it. The community of Umuonyeneri and Umuobiara, in Okigwe, Imo State, are bleeding as I write. Two of their illustrious sons have reportedly bee...

NBA Women Forum Takes Cancer Awareness Campaign to Onitsha Streets From Seun Miracle  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Anambra State Branch, Women Forum, has called on Nigerians to embrace regular cancer screening and seek prompt medical attention for unusual bodily changes to improve treatment outcomes and save lives. The call was made during a cancer awareness walk organised by the forum in Onitsha as part of activities marking Cancer Awareness Month in October. The lawyers walked from the NBA House through the DMGS area, Ekene Junction and Awka Road, stopping at strategic locations to sensitise market women, motorists and other members of the public on cancer types, warning signs and preventive measures. Speaking after the exercise, the Chairman of the NBA Onitsha Branch,  Christopher Onwuzulike, commended the President of the Bar for initiating the sensitisation programme, describing it as a significant step towards promoting a culture of preventive healthca...

Idemili Federal Constituency 2027: APC candidate assures on Youth, Women Dev, Education By Chuks Collins, Awka. Oct 18,2026 The Idemili Federal Constituency of Anambra State has been assured of key Federal Government attention when Dr Kingsley Ezekwelu wins the forthcoming Jan 16,2027 poll. The cheering promise was give at the continuation of his "thank you" tour of the seventeen communities within the Federal constituency at Obosi. Ezekwelu who is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Idemili North and South Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election while unveiling his ambitious youth development blueprint, that includes skills acquisition, educational support and empowerment, women revolving support and healthcare provision for people across the constituency said the topics have been engaging his thoughts. Ezekwelu had earlier made similar commitments at the Nkwo-Agbaja Civic center, Abatete the disclosure during his thank-you engagements tou...

UNIZIK Summit Seeks Stronger Digital Safeguards for Children From Seun Miracle  The 2026 National Child Rights Summit has called for stronger legal and institutional safeguards to protect children from digital exploitation, privacy violations and other emerging threats associated with artificial intelligence and modern technologies. The summit, held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, also highlighted the need to improve school security, protect vulnerable children and ensure that those displaced by insecurity can safely return to their communities. Participants at the summit, themed “Harnessing Digital Technologies for Child Protection and Empowerment in Developing Countries: Opportunities and Challenges,” stressed the importance of collective action by government, educational institutions, parents, security agencies and traditional institutions to safeguard children's rights. Delivering the keynote address, the Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Dioces...

NBA Women Forum Uses Awka Walk to Promote Cancer Prevention, Early Detection From Seun Miracle  The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Women Forum, Anambra State Chapter, has called for greater public awareness of cancer and increased attention to early detection, regular medical checks and healthy living. The forum made the call during a health awareness walk in Awka, which brought members of the legal community together to sensitise the public to cancer risks and the importance of taking preventive healthcare seriously. The Branch Facilitator of the NBA Women Forum, Awka Branch, Obianuju Nwakpadolu, said the campaign was intended to encourage people to seek medical checks early rather than wait until they developed symptoms. “This is our cancer awareness month—it’s all over the nation. And part of our activity at NBA Women Forum is to let us know the importance of getting ourselves checked early. Like they always say, early detection leads to early treatment,” she said. N...

The Monster You Create For Political Power Today May Become The Terrorists Who Hunts You And Your Generations Tomorrow -Barr Ejiofor  A Human Rights Lawyer and a Commentator on National Issues, Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor has warned the political class that the terrorists they created to assume office may become their nemesis in the future. Barr Ejiofor said that his observation should be a sobering lesson from Nigeria’s security history :When Politicians arm violence for electoral advantage , they may unleash forces they can neither control nor contain. The Legal Luminary said, "As Nigeria inches towards the 2027 general elections, the disturbing rhetoric of political violence, threats against voters, and the mobilisation of armed thugs in pursuit of electoral victory demand urgent national reflection. "Those who sacrifice the peace of a nation on the altar of personal ambition must be reminded that the consequences of political recklessness rarely respect the boundarie...

World Food Day: Imo Farmer Warns Against Neglect of Farmers Amid Food Security Concerns From Seun Miracle  A farmer in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State, Pastor Nathan Ugochukwu, has warned that inadequate support for farmers could undermine Nigeria’s efforts to achieve food security. Ugochukwu, who leads Great Oru East Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society, made the observation in an interview with Radio Nigeria to mark World Food Day, urging governments at all levels to make farmers’ welfare and productivity a priority. He said many farmers were finding it increasingly difficult to sustain their agricultural activities, making regular government intervention necessary to strengthen food production and prevent further deterioration in the country’s food security situation. According to him, although governments have introduced some initiatives to support the agricultural sector, the interventions remain insufficient to address the growing challenges confro...

SWOFON Seeks Technology, Training to Scale Up Women Farmers’ Innovations The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has called for increased investment in agricultural technologies, digital literacy, practical training and extension services to help smallholder women farmers expand their innovations and improve productivity. The organisation stressed that women farmers required more than ingenuity and traditional knowledge to transform their ideas into sustainable ventures, urging governments, development partners and other agricultural stakeholders to provide the institutional support needed to strengthen their capacity. In a message to mark World Food Day, SWOFON highlighted the resourcefulness of women farmers who are converting maize cobs, often discarded as agricultural waste, into charcoal to generate additional income and improve their livelihoods. It noted that the initiative demonstrated how agricultural by-products could be turned into economic...

2027, Idemili's best moment    -Dr KK Ezekwelu, APC Reps candidate  *meets Oba, Abacha electorates  By Chuks Collins, Awka. Barrister Kingsley  Ezekwelu (KK) the popular multi-talented House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has visited the Oba community, Idemili South Council and Abacha community in Idemili North Council of Anambra State to formally thank them simultaneously for their immense voting support during the party's primary election that gave him victory as candidate of APC. KK, a humble spirited young man was warmly received the communities on arrival. At Oba where he was received by a community leader and strong APC chieftain -Ibeabuchi Ukadike assisted by Edwin Ogbobe, Ezekwelu was presented with needs and challenges confronting them. These included good road network, erosion menace, erosion control measures, unemployment. They lamented being neglected and abandoned in the past. Abacha community where h...

Threat to Lives: Congress Calls for Review of Udogachi Security Outfit  From Seun James  The Igbo Adagbe Youth Congress has called on the Anambra State Governor’s Special Adviser on Homeland Security, Mr. Ken Emeakayi, to urgently review the operations of the Udogachi security team in Anambra East Local Government Area. The call was contained in a press statement signed by the President of the Igbo Adagbe Youth Congress, Comrade Bede Tochukwu Ekwenze. The Congress also urged Emeakayi to consider a reshuffle or replacement of personnel where necessary, following reports of alleged misconduct by members of the security outfit. The statement reads:  "The Congress has received disturbing reports alleging illegal collection of money from residents and threats to people's lives amid the ongoing crisis. We urge the relevant authorities to investigate these reports urgently, impartially, and thoroughly, and take appropriate action if any misconduct is established. "We...

AVOIDABLE DEATH, INESCAPABLE QUESTIONS—CAN ENUGU HALT THE DESCENT INTO POLITICAL VIOLENCE BEFORE 2027? Must the blood of Christopher Nworie be the price of Political tolerance in Enugu?  Now that the death of one of the victims of last weekend’s political violence in Enugu State - Nworie Christopher, a native of Affa in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, has been officially confirmed in Ala-Igbo, can Governor Peter Mbah take the bull by the horns before this avoidable tragedy becomes a foretaste of greater calamities? As we continue to sound the alarm over the dangerous trend emerging from the political activities preparatory to the 2027 general elections, we have consistently emphasised, in unequivocal terms, that no election or political office is worth the life of a single Nigerian. It is even more disturbing that this political intolerance and violence are rearing their ugly heads in Ala-Igbo, this time in Enugu, the headquarters of the old Eastern Region of ...

Nnewi High School Emerges Best in Anambra Debate Competition From Ifeoma Ejiofor Nnewi High School, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has emerged the overall winner of the Anambra State Schools Debate Competition. The school clinched the championship title, winning a giant trophy and a cash prize of ₦100,000 at the competition, which was held at the ASUBEB Hall in Awka. In another remarkable achievement, Okeke Prince Chukwuemeka, a student of the school, emerged the overall best speaker of the tournament. Nnewi High School secured its place at the state competition after emerging as the zonal winner among schools in the Nnewi zone. The competition was sponsored by the Worldwide Organisation of Woman Africa, a United States-based non-governmental organisation, as part of its Annual Debate Championship. On its way to the championship title, Nnewi High School defeated Catholic Girls Secondary School, Ozubulu; Community Secondary School, Oraifit...

HIV: AHF-Nigeria Seeks Targeted Interventions for Adolescent Girls, Young Women AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has called for targeted interventions to protect adolescent girls and young women from HIV, citing persistent gender inequalities, poverty and limited access to health services as factors contributing to their vulnerability. The organisation made the call in Abuja on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, as part of activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child. AHF-Nigeria noted that despite advances in the global response to HIV/AIDS, adolescent girls and young women continued to bear a disproportionate burden of the epidemic, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. It stressed that improving access to HIV information and healthcare must go hand in hand with efforts to address the social and economic conditions that prevent girls from making informed decisions about their lives. According to the organisation, poverty and patriarchal practices can limit gir...

APC Reps candidate: Stakeholders, Youths, Women pledge total support for Dr KK Ezekwelu By Chuks Collins, Awka. Oct 11,2016 The Federal House of Representatives candidate for Idemili Federal Constituency, Barrister Kingsley Ezekwelu (PhD), has been assured of a hundred percent voting support by the electorates in Nnobi, Akwu-ukwu, Awka-etiti and Nnokwa communities of Idemili South Council area of Anambra State. The heartwarming promise was dropped at the weekend when Dr Ezekwelu visited these communities in continuation of his 'thank you' tour to the All Progressives Congress (APC) members for their support during the primary election that saw him sweep the votes to emerge candidate of the party. At Nnokwa, just as it was in Nnobi, Awka-etiti, and Akwu-ukwu they pledged to mobilise voters across their villages, groups, churches, markets and social circles so as to ensure that the APC candidate emerge victorious at the coming January election. Describing the youthfu...

Anambra Central Senatorial poll: Youth, community revolution for Onyendozi  By Chuks Collins, Awka  Oct 12, 2026 The current 2027 political dispensation is poised to usher in a new and formidable era of youthful leadership. It would bring in refined sound argument that would open the eyes of all constituents to always go for the most vibrant, and gallant candidates. This wonderful move was expected to force every part of the nation to select her best articulate minds and materials. This idea was unveiled Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Enugwu-ukwu during an interactive session by University lecturers drawn from the seven Councils constituting the Central Senatorial Constituency, with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Hon Dozie Nwankwo (Onyendozi). Nwankwo who was classified as a top ranking National Assembly(NASS) member won the Anambra Central senatorial ticket of APGA by a popular vote margin urged all electorates to work harmoniously as a team to...

IGBO LIVES UNDER THREAT: THE ALARMING RISE OF ETHNIC HATRED, BLOODSHED AND THE MURDER OF AN ENTIRE IGBO FAMILY IN OYO STATE JUSTICE FOR THE FAMILY OF SIX BRUTALLY MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD! In my recent interventions, I have consistently sounded the alarm over the frightening prospect of the 2027 general elections degenerating into violence, bloodshed and unrestrained hate speech if these dangerous tendencies are not urgently monitored and nipped in the bud. Sadly, some have chosen to dismiss these warnings, pretending that there is no cause for alarm. Never in recent history has Nigeria appeared so dangerously fractured along political lines, with Igbos increasingly becoming targets of hostility, particularly in parts of the South-West. What is most disturbing is the deliberate attempt to cloak grievous acts of hostility against Igbos in political rhetoric, thereby providing perpetrators with a convenient shield against accountability. A few weeks ago, I read an article attri...