Author: Kenechukwu Ofomah

The traditional ruler of Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Kris Onyekwuluje is dead. Onyekwuluje who died on Tuesday at age of 61, had reportedly suffered from cancer related illness. Confirming the monarch’s death, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne described his death as a huge loss. He sympathized with the people of Umunya over the incident, praying for his soul to find eternal rest in the Almighty. He noted that the royal father would be dearly missed. Also speaking, President general of the community, Chief Innocent Nwabueze, described the death as…

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No fewer than 400 occupants of residential buildings, market stores and plaza in Isuaniocha Community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, are currently facing threat of eviction, from the leadership of the community. This followed a one-month eviction notice handed to them by the Isuaniocha Development Union on the 22nd of December, 2023, which will expire on the 22nd of January, 2024. It was gathered that youths from the community had last week accosted the occupants of the properties, after their meeting, demanding that they vacate their homes and shops, which they were legal occupants, or face…

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Human Rights and Pro-democracy groups have asked the Federal Government of Nigeria to impose severe sanctions on the Global  Mobile Service (GSM) providers in the country for flouting guide line and regulations guiding their operations. The Human Rights,  Liberty Access and Peace Defenders’Foundation (HURIDE),  and Campaign for Democracy (CD) South East Zone  in a joint statement issued in Enugu, the Enugu State capital after their end of the year meeting, accused the GSM providers of encourging crime and criminalities in the country through their cut- throat competition and unbridled  quest for profit. The groups in the statement Signed  by Dede…

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Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo on Wednesday, resumed duties few days after the burial of his father, Late Pa Simeon, with the signing of the 2024 Appropriation Bill into Law. By this, the state government is now empowered to the implement its provisions in the 2024 fiscal year. Recall that Governor Soludo had on November 21, 2023, presented a budget proposal of N410, 132, 225, 272 for the 2024 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget titled “Changing Gears”, is 57.8% higher than that of the 2023 budget. It is focused on expediting efforts across the…

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The Igbos for Progressive and United Nationhood, IPAN on Wednesday, insisted that it is presently not in any form of conflict with the apex Igbo socio-cultural, the Ohaneze Ndigbo World wide. The National President of IPAN, Comrade Lawrence Onuzulike made the position clear in a chat with our correspondent at a cultural event in Awka. His comments were in response to claims by several quarters that both Igbo groups were working against each other over varying interests. The insinuations stemmed from divergent activities of previous leaderships of the Ohaneze Ndigbo and the disagreement with their approaches by many opinion leaders…

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In recognition of his outstanding contributions to social innovation, the Managing Director/ CEO, Anambra State ICT Agency, Mr Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has been honored with a distinguished award by the Pivot team. The award which was presented at the Agency’s office in Awka, underscores Mr. Agbata’s crucial role in harnessing technology for positive transformation in Southeast Nigeria. The Pivot team recently hosted an impactful conference in Awka, Southeast Nigeria, under the theme “From Challenges to Opportunities: Leveraging the Potentials in Southeast Nigeria Through Social Innovation.” The event, held at the ASUU Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on September…

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Christmas is not the same again for many Anambra and Imo Communities, as the usual mass return expected from people abroad did not happen due to obvious reasons. TNC Correspondent, who monitored the development in some communities including Enugwu-Agidi, Agulu, Nise, Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State, as well as Akokwa, Osina, Umuobom and Mgbidi in Imo State, reports that major roads where gridlock is usually experienced due to activities of travelers, were free. Even the first Niger Bridge, which is usally blocked during Christmas was very free, although many attributed the development to the construction of the Second Niger Bridge. However,…

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A broadcaster, Hillary Nosa Odia, working with Independent Television and Radio Edo State, has been murdered by unknown gunmen. On the 19th of December, 2023, the presenter had on a live program, known as ‘Rush Hour’ highlighted the rising insecurity in Edo State, with the increase in incidents of one-chance criminals, using mini-buses in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, during the Yuletide. He also hammered on the need for security operatives to wake up to the task of securing lives and property in the state, without knowing the appearance would be his last on the matter. He also…

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As part of her ways of extending love this Christmas, Anambra governor’s wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo, on Monday, paid an unscheduled visit to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi where she met with children and other patients taking treatments in different wards of the hospital. The visit, according to Mrs Soludo, was another way of reaching out to the needy, as part of her humanitarian works to humanity and God. At the hospital, the governor’s wife toured the children’s emergency ward, maternity ward and the intensive care unit where a veteran Nollywood star, Chief Amaechi Muonagor is currently receiving treatment. Mrs…

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A lady identified as Kenneth Joy Nwaoma, on Monday ran mad at New Berries Park, Enugu, after she was allegedly dropped off by suspected fraudsters known as ‘yahoo boys.’ The girl was able to mention that she lived at Mama Nagu’s house. She also said she hailed from Ezeagu but when asked where exactly, she retorted that those asking should find out. Narration from a trending video from a verified  Facebook platform, showed that the lady, who was dressed in skimpy jean skirt and red top, had gone bananas, immediately the boys dropped her from their GLK Mercedes Benz and…

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The Oba Global Initiative (OGI), an association of indigenes and stakeholders of Oba Community, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State over the weekend, called on the state government and all indigenes of the community to respect the constitution of the town, in electing new executives of Oba Patriotic Union (OPU). Oba community has been enmeshed in a town union crises, a development that had lingered for a while, brought about a lot of ills and resulted in all manner of backward movement for the community. However, in April, this year, the state government through the state Commissioner for…

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As Christians join their counterparts from across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas, Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Wing has called on Ndigbo to utilize the opportunity occassioned by the mass return of the people during the period to resolve conflicts and entrench peace among the peoples of the region. The Ohaneze Ndigbo Acting National Youth Leader, Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, who made the call in his Christmas message on Monday, felicitated with christians in Southeast, urging them to keep hope alive ahead of the New year, 2024. He stressed the need for Ndigbo to take advantage of the Christmas season to…

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As Christians the worldover celebrate Christmas, which is the birth of Jesus Christ, they have been urged to live out the true nature of Christ, which is love. The Anglican Bishop on the Niger, the Right Reverend Dr Owen Nwokolo made the call in a Christmas message, while speaking with journalists in Onitsha. Nwokolo said although Christmas has been celebrated for many years with many themes, the cardinal teachings of Jesus Christ still stands, which is love for God and love for one’s neighbors. According to him, Christians must know that Christ is the reason for the season and never…

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As nerves continue to fray over the recent Supreme Court verdict okaying the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ndigbo have been advised to be united to be able to get anything meaningful from the Federal Government. The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese on the Niger, the Right Reverend Owen Nwokolo gave the advice in a chat with newsmen at the Bishop’s Court, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha. Recall that the Supreme Court had on the 15th of December, quashed the Appeal Court ruling absolving Kanu of all terrorism charges, directing that his…

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A Non Governmental Organisation, United Business Women Association of Nigeria and Diaspora (UBWA) has described effective representation by politicians as one of the cardinal means of empowering the masses especially the women folk. The group challenged political office holders to justify the mandate given to them by providing democratic dividends to ameliorate the sufferings of the people. Rising from its End of Year Get Together and Palliatives Distribution in Onisha, Anambra State, President of the Association, Dr Nkiruka Duru advised politicians to shun selfish interests and concentrate on how to fulfill their campaign promises to effect positive socio economic changes…

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It was a brutal encounter as operatives of the Anambra State Anti-Touting Squad, known as SASA clashed with operators of commercial motorcycles popularly called Keke in Awka, Anambra State Capital, in the course of an enforcement drive. The clash which occurred at the UNIZIK junction to Okpuno route park, saw the destruction of the windscreen of about 11 keke napep as well as injuries to many operators and SASA operatives. It was gathered that trouble had started when the SASA operatives stormed the park to arrest suspected touts collecting all forms of monies from the Keke operators and the operators…

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The Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Sir Ifeatu Obi-Okoye has made it clear that Anambra citizens are comfortable with the transformation and massive development Governor Chukwuma Soludo is bringing, and do not need any distraction at this time. Obi-Okoye was reacting in a chat with newsmen on Thursday at the APGA State Headquarters, in response to the recent press conference granted by the State Chairman of the Labour party, Ugochukwu Emeh, where he said Governor Soludo will face nemesis for working against the presidential ambition of the candidate of the Labour party during the…

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The Anambra State Chapter of the Labour Party( LP) has threatened that the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, will have it hot from Anambra people when he seeks re-election in 2025, for working against the LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the 2023 general elections. The State Chairman of Labour Party, Chief Ugochukwu Emeh, gave the threat Wednesday at a press conference in Awka, the state’s capital. In the buildup to the 2023 general elections, Soludo had authored an epistle titled: ‘History beckons and I will not be silent (1), wherein he amongst other things dissuaded Ndigbo and others from voting for Peter Obi. He even went further…

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An unidentified motorcyclist was on Wednesday crushed to death by a tipper driver along Umunze-Ekwulobia road in Anambra State. The incident involved a Mercedes Benz tipper, a Mack Trailer and motorcycle with no registration number. An eye witness said the trailer rammed into the tipper and motorcycle and crashed following brake failure. He said the cyclist died instantly while the passengers in the truck were rescued unhurt. Confirming the crash, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Adeoye Irelewuyi said the deceased was taken to Ajalli General hospital, Ajalli by FRSC rescue team from RS5.37 Umunze Unit Command. He commiserated with…

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As workers in Anambra State join their contemporaries nationwide to celebrate the 2023 Civil Service Day, the Anambra State ICT Agency, led by Managing Director and CEO Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, has unveiled notable strides in the digitization of work processes, and the overall digital landscape in the state. The event, which was held at the Jerome Udorji Secretariat, Awka, provided a platform to recognize the dedication and resilience of civil servants, underscoring their pivotal role in advancing public service. Mr. Agbata, in a message to the state workforce, expressed gratitude to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his vision of establishing…

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The Anambra State Security Trust Fund on Tuesday, handed over 10 Units of security vehicles to the State Government, as part of efforts to intensify security operations by the State Vigilante Groups, AVGs, across the state. The vehicles were handed over by the Chairman of the Fund’s Board of Trustees, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, and were received on behalf of the state government by the State Commissioner for Homeland Affairs, Chief Chikodi Anara and the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Security Matters, Retired Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi. Recall that Governor Chukwuma Soludo had upon assumption of office, reinvigorated…

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Prof Nkemdili Nnonyelu of the Department of  Sociology and Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has blamed what he termed culture of sycophancy in universities in Nigeria on the imperialistic power and disposition of Vice Chancellors of the institutions. He is of the opinion that Vice Chancellors with such powers, who lack the virtues of humility and moderation, could destroy the system. Nonyelum, who is a Professor of Industrial Sociology and Industrial Relations, gave the view while delivering the 98th Inaugural lecture of the University with the theme, “From Classroom Teachers and Researchers, To Union Activists: The Predicament of Academics in…

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The Anambra State Police Command says it has operatives have arrested a couple trafficking a one-month-old Baby into Anambra State from Lagos. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, who made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday, said the couple confessed to buying the child for N30,000. According to Ikenga, the couple was arrested at Bridgehead Onitsha, while travelling into Anambra from Lagos, after a tip off by a fellow passenger. The press release said: “The interception was made at Bridgehead in Onitsha on 17th December, 2023. “The couple were travelling in a Luxury bus belonging to a popular transport company with the…

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It was all joy and jubilation for children in community homes and orphanages across Anambra State, as the wife of the State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo on Sunday, continued his tour of motherless babies and community homes in the state. Recall that the governor’s wife had earlier visited five out of 31 registered homes in the state and yesterday saw her visit three more, including Onitsha North Community Children’s Home, In-land Town, Onitsha South Motherless Babies Home, Odoakpu and Missionaries of Charity/ Gift of Mercy Community Children and Compassionate Home/ Orphanage, Fegge-Onitsha. During the visit, Mrs Soludo distributed various items…

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Professor Charity Ifeyinwa Emelie has emerged the first female Chairman of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in Anambra State. Prof Emelie’s emerged after the conduct of a flawless election over the weekend at the State Branch headquarters at Amawbia, following the exit of Prof Peter Katchy, who had chaired the branch for several years. The election started immediately after the screening of the candidates documents and oral interviews, after the delegates at the Annual General Meeting moved a motion for the dissolution of the Caretaker committee to give room for the election. 12 out of the 24 candidates for the…

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It was a rich display of the people’s culture, traditions and pageantry, over the weekend, as the traditional ruler of Omor kingdom in Ayamelum Council Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chris Oranu Chidume celebrated the 2023 Ofala festival of the community. The festival had started as is customary, with the arrival of warriors from the various villages comprising the community, at the palace of Eze Ana-Ukwu, Igulube Omor, where they were received by the monarch. It was well attended by sons and daughters of Omor Community, friends, well-wishers, and people from all walks of life, even expatriates, who converged on…

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This is certainly not the best of times for Christmas celebration for some landlords and residents of Omalima and Irunkwo, Phase One and Two Layout, as well as Trans Nkisi Fitness club drive of Trans-Nkisi GRA, Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This is as the state government enforcement team over the weekend, demolished several structures in the area. The land recovery and enforcement team accompanied by fully-armed security personnel stormed the area, with bulldozer, turning many buildings into rubble. It was gathered that the buildings were illegally built by individuals who encroached on the lands with neither…

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Today, 15th December, 2023 marks Day Two and the final day of the ongoing Computer-Based Tests, CBT examinations organized for applicants who turned in applications for the Anambra State Government Health Workers’ Recruitment Exercise 2023. The exercise, driven by the Anambra State Ministry of Health and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, with support from the State ICT Agency, kickstarted on Thursday, 14th December 2023, at the IDK center, Awka. Over 6,970 applications were received on the application portal, out of which only 500 personnel will be selected eventually. A breakdown of the applications received by the various positions applied…

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Nigerians must stay vigilant, resilient, and actively participate in the ongoing struggle to build a Nigeria where corruption finds no sanctuary, the National President of Igbos for Progressive and United Nationhood (IPAN), Chief Lawrence Rapuluchukwu Onuzulike says. Onuzulike gave the charge at a media chat in Awka on the theme: “Empowering Citizens; Uniting Against Corruption” as part of a weeklong activity to mark World Anti-Corruption Day. He mirrored the state of activism in Nigeria, shedding light on the pervasive impact of political actions that have left many citizens in impoverishment. He decried the current trend where politicians, in a to stifle dissent, resort…

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A former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife popularly known as Okwadike, is dead. According to a statement from the family signed by Chief Rob Ezeife, the former governor died in Abuja at about 6pm on Thursday after battling an undisclosed illness. Ezeife hails from Igbo-Ukwu in Aguata Council Area of the state. This is coming barely three weeks after the burial of his co-former governor of the state, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju on November 23rd. The statement from the family read thus; “On behalf of the Ezeife Dynasty of Igbo-Ukwu, I wish to announce the promotion to glory of our…

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