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Kanu's Conviction: Foundation decries impact, backs call for 'political solution' Chinedum Treasure  Ikenga Abiama Dynasty Foundation of Igboland, a foremost institution dedicated to the preservation of Igbo heritage, justice and welfare of Ndigbo has expressed concern over dire consequences of the life jail sentence handed down to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.  Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was convicted on seven counts of terrorism-related charges and sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice James Omotosho of Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday. Reacting to the widespread outrage that trailed the judgment, the foundation, in a statement signed by the foundation's chairperson, Amb. Dr. Uba Iwunwa, Queen Ugobeze noted that the verdict, if allowed to stand, have wider ramifications to Ndigbo and Nigeria in general.  The statement reads in part, "We stand in solidarity with the multitude of voices across Igboland and beyond who see this judgment...

JDPC Nnewi holds value reorientation program for secondary school students  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  Justice Development and Peace Caritas(JDPC) of Nnewi Catholic Diocese in collaboration with the JDPC Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, has carried out a reorientation intervention program for secondary school students. The intervention was implemented in three selected schools under JDPC Nnewi jurisdiction. The schools that benefitted from the reorientation program included; St. Augustine Secondary School, Mbosi, Queen of Angels Secondary School, Nnewichi, Nnewi, St. Patrick’s International Secondary School, Ichi. The programme was developed in response to the growing concerns about moral decline, indiscipline, peer pressure, and negative behavioral patterns among school-aged children.  The program was necessitated by rising cases of drug abuse, cultism, violence, disrespect to authority, and general ethical decay among students. The JDPC team led by the Director, R...

JDPC intensifies accountability, leadership, governance training for LGAs  From Ifeoma Ejiofor  Anambra Local Government Accountability Fellowship (ALGAF) an initiative of JDPC Nnewi Catholic Diocese has intensified her leadership and governance training workshop. The training workshop focused on taking the campaign to the Executive Chairmen of the six LGAs in Anambra State and their stakeholders. In his welcome remarks, the Director, JDPC Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Rev Fr. Benedict Chima Okolo emphasized the need for participants to concentrate on goals and objectives of the project. Rev Fr Okolo stated that the workshop which was the third phase was meant for the participants to internalize the aims of the project and then domesticate same for their council areas. The Director of Nnewi Catholic Diocese JDPC stressed the need for participants to educate their people at the grassroots to take charge of Local Government Accountability and Governance(ALGAF) He said doi...

FRSC to churches: incorporate road‑safety messages into sermons, programmes Chinedum Treasure  Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra state Command has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborating with community stakeholders to foster culture of safety on the roads. Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno gave the assurance during a visit to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Maryland, Amawbia as part of activities marking the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. Speaking during the visit, Bridget Asekhauno stressed the need to position churches as influential platforms for promoting positive values and behaviours.  She urged church leaders to incorporate road‑safety messages into their sermons and programmes. While warning against drunk driving, distracted driving, including mobile‑phone use, as well as reckless overtaking, the FRSC boss emphasized the vulnerability of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. She further highlighted key ro...

Land dispute: Police arrest 3 over violation of Boundary C'ttee order in Anambra community  Chinedum Treasure  At least three persons were allegedly arrested over alleged violation of the order of the Anambra State Boundary Committee on intruding on disputed land at Igbu Awkuzu village, Oyi local Government area of the state. The committee had warned that all parties involved in the disputed land should steer clear of the Nkpan land pending the settlement of the crisis by the Boundary Committee. In a letter dated August 12, 2025, signed by the Boundary Committee Secretary, Olisa Eloka Mba, copied to Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, and Director of Department of Security Service, DSS sent to chairmen of villages concerned, the committee had warned those concerned to abide by the order or be sanctioned. The Committee listed the villages laying claim to ownership of the Nkpan land to include, Igbu Awkuzu-Oyi council area, Igbuala Ifitedunu-Dunukofia council are...

Guber poll: Congratulating Soludo amounts to hypocrisy - AAC candidate  Chinedum Treasure  Governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the just concluded Anambra State governorship election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has expressed appreciation to 292 voters who voted for her at the poll. She also commended other supporters who encouraged her before, during, and after the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Governor Chukwuma Soludo winner of the election having polled 422,664 votes to defeat candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, who scored 99,445. Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Sir Paul Chukwuma garnered 37,753 to come third, while the AAC candidate secured 292 votes to defeat five other candidates. Speaking during a post-election press conference and “lunch time hangout with 292 voters”, Ifemeludike howeve...

Guber Polls: Join hands with Gov Soludo to move Anambra forward, group appeals to candidates of other political parties  From Miracle Adeyemo  The leadership of the Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State (ANISA/ANIAS) has appealed to the candidates of other political parties to join hands with Gov Charles Soludo to move the State forward. The President/Leader of the group, Chief Amb. Great Ugwuoke made this appeal in a press statement made available to journalists in Awka. Chief Amb Ugwuoke said it would be in the best interest of Ndi-Anambra and residents alike if all the candidates of other political parties in guber race accept the election results in good faith and join forces with Prof Soludo in his transformational leadership. The association of the non indigenes congratulated Gov Charles Soludo over his landslide election victory which cut across the twenty one LGAs of the State. The President and Leader of ANISA and ANIAS pointed out that the large t...