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Anambra Guber Poll - IPC, CEMESO engage journalists on Enhanced Reportage, inclusiveness and stakeholder's accountability   From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka As November 8th, marked for Anambra governorship election draws near, the International Press Centre (IPC) and the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), with support from the European Union, have held a two-day forum on "Enhanced Reportage, Inclusivity, and Accountability of Stakeholders for journalists in the state.  The training which took place at the BON Hotel, Awka, recently, was aimed to promote professionalism and unbiased reporting among media practitioners in Anambra State ahead of the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election, was attended by various stakeholders, including the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer; SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Head of Media Organisations, Reporters and Association of Photographers (AOP), Anambra State Chapter, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps; Edwin Okadigbo, and Director...

Omalima Layout, Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka Boils: Government Officials Fingered in Shocking Land Theft Scandal . By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Tension is currently high in Omalima Layout, Oze Nkwelle-Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, following a shocking case of alleged land theft involving individuals purportedly linked to government officials. According to eyewitnesses and affected property owners, a group of men who identified themselves as representatives from the Office of the Special Adviser (SA) to the Governor on security under the AVM Department in the Anambra State Government reportedly invaded plots of land belonging to several legitimate owners and tenants in the area. The men, alleged to include Hon. Chiejina Obieze, Sunday Ogazi, Izuu (popularly known as “One Man 30”), Chukwuma Okpolaezeukwu, and Ben Chiobi of the AVM Department, claimed to be acting on government orders. Their arrival sparked outrage as residents accused them of trespassing and intimidation ...

  Nonye Soludo leads over 10,000 Anambra Women on fitness walk BY NKIRU NWAGBO. Dr Nonye Soludo the wife of Anambra State governor , has led over 10,000 women on a walk in Awka to promote physical fitness. Dr. Soludo also urged residents who have not yet joined the initiative to adopt simple wellness  habits, such as walking, stretching, and eating healthy meals, as practical steps toward improving their overall health. The walk which was , organized by the governor's wife organization ,Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, was unique  as it brought together all the healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Advocates and Ambassadors from the 21 local government areas of the State as well as some government officials. The Walk commenced from from Arroma junction  to Awka Township stadium where the women had about an hour workout . In an interview with journalists Dr Nonye Soludo commended the people for embracing the weekly exercise and healthy Living lifestyle. Dr Soludo said the...

  Mbah's  Defection To APC ; Nothing To Fear About Says APGA Nat Pub Sec  Nkiru Nwagbo,Awka. National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Mazi Ejimofor Opara has described fears that Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra may be next after the defection of Enugu Governor Peter Mbah to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is inordinate , noting that there is nothing to fear about. Opara who spoke with reporters in Awka on Thursday insisted that the fall of the People's Democratic Party PDP in the South East doesn't translate to APGA losing its strong hold in Anambra state. "It didn't come as a surprise that the PDP in the South East met this fate going by the internal wranglings in the party from top to bottom" "For us in  APGA this is a movement that has produced three Governors consecutively and would produce more Governors in the near future and in Anambra state the only party that has continued to hold swear is APGA and no othe...

  EBU Lauds Onuorah's People Oriented Leadership. By NKIRU NWAGBO,  Enugu Agidi Brotherly Union (EBU)  has lauded the people oriented   leadership of Hon. Ebuka Onuorah, the President-General of the Enugwu-Agidi in Njikoka Local government area of Anambra State. In what could be seen as counter reaction of a defamatory open letter sent to the Commissioner for local government, Chieftancy and Community Affairs  Chief Tony Collins Nwabunwanne  by Prince (Dr.) Chinedu Ikeanyi. Ive Dimna  (Amaku) a stakeholder of (EBU)described Onuorah's leadership as transformative force that has brought massive development to the people of Enugwu Agidi. Recall that Ikeanyi’s letter to the commissioner has alleged that Onuorah's leadership has been marred with crisis and mismanagement. But according to Dinma "The administration has delivered major infrastructural projects, including the construction and rehabilitation of the Enugwu-Agidi Junction to Ugwu-Ogwu Road, a...

  Labour Party Members in Otuocha Ward Collapse Structure, Backs Sir Paul Chukwuma From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka As the November gubernatorial polls draws nearer, the Otuocha Ward, Umueri Ward 1 and Umueri Ward 2 chapters of the Labour Party of Anambra East on Monday, collapsed into the YPP for the forthcoming Governorship Election in the state in support of Sir Paul Chukwuma Governorship Ambition. Led by its Labour Party Ward Chairmen of the three wards and State Financial Secretary of Labour Party in the state, Hon Chibuzo Chyboz, the Labour Party Ward Executives in the three wards of Anambra East underscored the need for all Sons and daughters of Umueri and Omambala to support the Governorship bid of Sir Paul Chukwuma (Onwa Umueri).  Speaking while handing over the party structure to the YPP Governorship Candidate and the three ward Chairmen described Sir Paul Chukwuma as a true Son of the soil, a great son of Omambala and most qualified and educated who is in a better ...

  WOW Africa Celebrates 2025 Day of the Girl, Hosts Annual Schools Debate By Ify Aronu-Okafor  The Worldwide Organisation for Women (WOW) Africa has commemorated the 2025 International Day of the Girl with its Annual Schools Debate, calling for more decisive actions from stakeholders to secure a purposeful and empowering future for Nigerian girls. The historic event, held at the ASUBEB Hall in Awka, the Anambra State capital, brought together students from sixteen secondary schools, women and girls’ rights advocates, and members of the WOW Africa team from across the country. In her address, Chief (Mrs.) Carol Ugochukwu, Founder/ CEO of WOW Africa, identified gender-based violence and gender inequality as persistent challenges confronting young girls. She urged them to pursue quality education and skills acquisition as tools for empowerment and resilience.  "Having walked in your shoes many years ago, I understand the complexities and obstacles that come with being a youn...

  Largest Non-Indigenes in Anambra, Ebonyi Solution Marshals, Endorse Soludo for 2nd term From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka As the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election approaches, the Ebonyi State indigenes residing in Anambra, under the umbrella of Ebonyi Solution Marshalls, have thrown their full weight behind the re-election bid of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo. The group, recognized as the largest non-indigenous community in Anambra State, made the declaration during a grand solidarity rally held at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, on Monday, October 13, 2025. The event also featured transporters under the banner of Transport Sector Solidarity Rally for Governor Soludo, who likewise endorsed the governor for a second term. Speaking at the rally, President General of Ebonyi Solution Marshalls, Chief Chukwuma Otubelu, popularly known as Akusinaobi Chukwu and CEO of Herd Foam, Hero Foam, and Chuks Foam, revealed that over 50,000 Ebonyi indigenes residing across th...

  Exit of An Evangelist; Rev Uma Ukpai, Bows out at 80 By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka An International Evangelist and President of Evangelistic Association, Rev. Uma Ukpai is dead, his family has confirmed. According to a statement signed by the family and titled “Glorious Transition,” Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. The family described him as “a faithful soldier of the cross” who dedicated over six decades of his life to fiery evangelism, dynamic teaching of the Word, and prophetic demonstrations of the power of God. The statement added that his ministry impacted millions of lives and transformed destinies both within Nigeria and around the world. The statement reads: “Glorious Transition With hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate the triumphant homegoing of Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed on to glory on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A faithful soldier of the cross has been called to rest. Dedicating over six decades of his life t...