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  Soldiers kill IPOB operatives in Anambra forest, recover arms, animations . Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka Operatives of the Nigerian Army have allegedly dislodged operatives of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the military arm of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). It was gathered that the operation was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies, and was able to dislodge a notorious stronghold of the proscribed group in a forest in Lilu community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Lilu is a border town between Imo and Anambra States, which is said to be used as an operational base of the outlawed group. In a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu stated that the operations, which was conducted in the early hours of Monday 17 January 2022, led to the neutralization of  some gunmen in a fire fight that ensued. He said: “After dislodging the dissidents from their fortress, the dogged troops recovered 10 Pu

  Profs Nwozor, Nwanmuo, Others Elected as Reps of COOU Senate in Governing Council. Nkiru Nwagbo. Senate of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University under the Chairmanship of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Greg C. Nwakoby, in its 121st Sitting, on the 13th of January, 2022, elected its Representatives to the Governing Council of the University. The election, which was keenly contested produced the following as Senate’s Representative to the 6th Council of the University. They are: 1. Prof. Nwozor, K.K 2. Prof. Obi, Emeka Anthony 3. Prof. Nwamuo Angela 4. Prof. Chukwueloka, C.C. 5. Dr. Nweke, Ansellem. This is happening barely a week after the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Dr. Willie Obiano, appointed and inaugurated the Chairman and other External members of the University’s Governing Council. Speaking on behalf of the elected members, Prof. Nwozor, K.K and Prof.Nwamuo Angela, both thanked the Vice Chancellor of the University in particular and all the COOU Senators in general, for findin

  Oluchi and Onyeka tie nuptial knots By Ifeanyi Ndukwe  They say love is a beautiful thing, so it happened as Oluchi Udeh from Anambra state said yes to the Delta state born, Onyeka Oluka. The wedding which took place at St Vincent Catholic Church, Ogidi was attended by dignitaries from both couple's families and friends who graced the occasion.  The groom, Onyeka Oluka expressed his joy as he shared his journey to matrimony,  "We met in a special way and progressed as friends. She is an epitome of beauty, intelligence plus a heavy dose of humility. I made a decision to spend my life with her and I appreciate God for giving such a precious gift as her to me.   "Our journey started with a step. Like a dream, it became clearer day by day though not without obstacles. From the beginning, we knew we were made in heaven for each other with common destiny.  So we kept on pushing our dreams to reality; and conquering  the obstacles and challenges on our paths, ' he said.  T

  Culture and style resonants at Enugwu Ukwu Igu Aro 2022 By ifeanyi Ndukwe    It was all style, glitz and glamour as the famous town of Enugwu Ukwu celebrated its annual New year festival popularly called, Igu Aro last weekend.   The festival is an age long tradition of the 18 villages that make up the town. Igu Aro is regarded as the beginning of their new year calendar and marks a moment of recognition and accolades to appreciate the contributions of illustrious sons and daughters who have etch their name in the good books of the people in supporting and promoting capital and socio cultural projects in the community.  In his opening remarks, the traditional head of Enugwu Ukwu na Umunri, Igwe Sir Ralph Ekpeh thanked all who were present to grace the occasion while making reference to his brother and Igwe of Aguleri.  He prayed for long live and prosperity to all indigenes and guests and sought for continuous support from government and good spirited individuals to fund development p

  Soludo Names 80 Man Transition Committee.  NKIRU NWAGBO AWKA. Less than two months to his swearing in to office Anambra state governor elect Prof Charles Soludo yesterday announced an eighty man Transition Committee for a smooth hand over from Gov Wille Obiano . Among those that made the list include Prof Oby Ezekwesili as chairman, Pat Utomi , Osita Chidoka , Hon Charles Odedo , Hon Ben Nwankwo . Others include the Director General Valentine Ozigbo Campaign Organisation Dr Alex Obiogbolu who recently resigned as a member of the People's Democratic Party PDP, former National President of the Nigerian Bar Association NBA Olisa Agbakuba SAN , son of former Anambra state governor Mr Echezona Etiaba SAN. Others that made the list are leaders of over thirty members of the the Soludo Support Groups former members of the National Assembly, as well as the Speaker Anambra state House of Assembly Rt Hon Uche Nwafor . Meanwhile Isuiofia country home of Soludo has remained a bee hive with co

  Foundation Distributes food Items, Cash Gifts to Rural Dwellers in Anambra. By Nkiru Nwagbo. A non-profit organization,  Ezeakunne Foundation has distributed bags of rice, and cash gifts among others to women, men and Pupils from government and Christian primary schools in  Onneh community in Orumba South Anambra  Local Government Area of Anambra State. The founder of the foundation, Nze Vincent Nwankwo an illustrious son of Onneh community, said the gesture was an annual ritual from the foundation for the past twenty years as his contribution to the welfare of rural women and men  in the community. Ezeakunne Foundation Chief Nwankwo said has been yearly involved in the show of charity to widows and less privileged women of the Town, oldest men and women in the four villages in Onneh community. He said, the foundation decided to involve outstanding pupils in the two primary schools in the community to encourage them in education. "Those pupils that got first position in the last

  Gbajabiamila to visit Anambra for official commissioning of ICT centre, others  By Nkiru Nwagbo,Awka   Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, is expected to vists Anambra, for an official commissioning of Information/Communication Technology (ICT), Centre and other Constituency projects in the state. The ICT Centre is located at Enugu-Ukwu community in Njikoka Local Government Area of the State, build by the member representing Anoacha/Dunukofia/Njikoka Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Abuja, Honourable Dozie Fedinard  Nwankwo. Hon. Nwankwo, who disclosed this to Journalists, on Sunday, at his country home, Enugu-Ukwu, in the above Council Area, said the commissioning is slated for first week of March, 2022. He said the commissioning will also have in attendance, the state governor, Willie Obiano, the governor-elect, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Senator Victor Umeh, APGA National Chairman, Chief Victor Oye, members of the National Assembly from An

  Anambra APC Urges Ngige To Contest For President. NKIRU NWAGBO As the All Progressives Congress APC considers zoning it's Presidential ticket for Presidency to the South East , members of the party in Anambra state yesterday urged the Minister for Labour and Employment Sen Chris Ngige  to contest for the post of president in 2023. This was part of resolutions  made at Ngige's Country home Alor when he empowered members of the party executives at ward , local government and state levels . This resolution came as a result of the motion moved by a former member of the Anambra state House of Assembly for Orumba North local government area Bar Okonkwo Okom which was seconded by a member of the Federal Character Commission Rev Dr Uche Ibeabuchi . According to Okom , Sen Chris Ngige have served as a governor whose performance has remained green in the memory of Anambra people adding that he was able to show good governance,  prudence and accountability in public service. "He as