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  Police in Anambra recovers three more bodies of boat mishap victims. NKIRU NWAGBO Marine Police of Anambra State Command has recovered bodies of the three remaining victims of the unfortunate boat accident involving a movie cast. In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga noted that two of the bodies were recovered on 11th April, 2024 while the last was washed in by the tide yesterday's morning . Ikenga said that all the bodies have been deposited in hospital mortuary in Asaba while the President of the Guild of Actors and Actresses has been notified of the recovery. Furthermore, he said although the accident happened within the jurisdiction of Anambra State Command, insisting that issues relating to release of bodies of the accident victims for a decent burial  are to be handled by Delta State Police Command. "The Commissioner of Police CP Aderemi Adeoye commiserate with family, friends and fans of the actors who ...

CP Adeoye Consoles Families of Boat Mishap and AGN By Nkiru Nwagbo. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of actors who lost their lives as a result of a Boat Accident which occured on the River Niger in the afternoon  of Wednesday,  10th April, 2024.  The boat, one of two that conveyed the crew to a film location in Anambra West LGA of Anambra  State, was returning to Asaba, where it took off from when the accident happened.  On being notified of the capsize, Anambra Command Marine Police deployed for rescue operations and successfully rescued six actors and one actress from the water.  Two others who were unconscious  were also pulled out with the aid of fishermen and conveyed to the Delta  State Command Marine Police Jetty where other members of the crew who travelled in the first boat were waiting and handed over to the President of the Actors Guild for conveyance...

  EID-EL-FITR:Anambra Speaker calls for religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence. By Nkiru Nwagbo. Awka . The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly,Rt.Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has enjoined Muslims to always promote values of universal justice, peace, mutual understanding and love in their religious obligations. In his Goodwill Message to Muslim Faithful in Nigeria on behalf of the State Legislature,Rt.Hon.Udeze noted that as Ramadan symbolizes holiness, dedication to worship and charity work, Muslims should stick to the essence of the Feast by exhibiting those virtues that will further unite the people and uplift the Nation at all times. The Speaker who called for tolerance among different religious bodies in the country,urged Muslims to strive to maintain peaceful coexistence and harmonious relationship with their Christian brothers in the interest of peace and progress of the country. He described Muslim faithful in Anambra State as being lucky to operate under Governor Chukwu...

  Anambra 2025: We Will Work Against You, Former Appointees To Soludo. Former Political Appointees of Anambra State, a conglomerate of all the political appointees who served under the former governor Willie Obiano from 2014 to 2022 , yesterday , threatened to abandon the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo and his All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to work for another political party in 2025 gubernatorial poll if he fails to pay their severance allowances within this month. The appointees, who included former commissioners, Special Advisers (SPAD), Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Special Assistants (SA) and Executive Assistants (EA), said the ultimatum became necessary since the governor was yet to respond positively to their requests which had even been made available to him personally and through different stakeholders. In a resolution by the appointees  at the end of a town-hall meeting held at Awka, the Anambra State capital, where several members took turn to expres...

  MAN Southeast urge FG to subsidize  cost of materials, dole out incentives  ...hails Soludo over 1b naira Mou with Smedan BY NKIRU NWAGBO Awka The Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria South East, and the group Executive Director, Dozzy Group of companies Lady Ada Chukwudozie has  urged the Tinubu's government to subsidize the cost of raw material for manufacturers, dole out incentives and offer solutions affecting their challenges. Lady Chukwugozie while making the appeal at the stakeholders’ engagement forum and the unveiling of the MANSA Export Trade Platform by AFREXIM Bank which took place at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) liaison office, in Anambra with its theme "Access to Finance & Cheaper Funding for SMEs in Nigeria and Organised by Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) equally hailed the Anambra State Governor Prof Charles Soludo for signing the Memorandum of Understanding with the Small and medium enterprises developme...

  Stop Destroying Police Image, Stakeholders To Human Right In Anambra. NKIRU NWAGBO. Stakeholders in Ukwulu community , Dunukofia local government area of Anambra State have  described the allegations of unethical practice leveled against the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, SPACAS, Obosi Sector, Anambra State Police Command by a human rights group  as malicious and  lacking in substance.  Ukwulu community said  the  article is   paid by some unscrupulous elements  to discredit and tarnish the image of  anti- cult in the state. They called on the public to disregard  the  malicious  outcry of the activists, published in one of the nation’s national dailies online.  The spokesperson of the stakeholders’ who preferred to remain anonymous for fear of being attacked said the raid on a family house in Ukwulu community, came through a confessional statement made by one of the suspects previously arrested who  lat...

  Fegge Landlords Association  Exco  Dissolved. Following Allegations Of Sit Tight Leadership. By Okey Maduforo Awka . Following the allegations by member of the Fegge landlords Association in Onitsha South local government area that the leadership of the body has refused to conduct fresh election at the expiration of it's tenure of office the Council has dissolved the executive of the body . In it's place the Onitsha South local government area authority had set up a seven man Caretaker Executive led by Okwudili Obinwanne to over see the affairs of the body for three months. Speaking shortly after the inauguration the Chairman of Onitsha South local government area Chief Emeka Joseph Orji said ;  "We got a petition from some members of the association which stated that the four year  tenure of the former executive has expired on March 19th 2024 and we informed the former executive about the petition and also gave it a copy of the petition "  "I also asked ...

   100 stakeholder to engage in dialogue on rebuilding trust in the electoral process -  IPC  From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka No fewer than one hundred multi stakeholders will on Monday engage in  dialogue on rebuilding trust in the electoral processes, Institutions and Elections in the country.  Our correspondent reports that the International Press Centre (IPC), based in Lagos, Nigeria, lead implementing partner of Component 4 (Support to Media) under the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase 2 (EUSDGN II) project, has scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, to host this event which will convene about 100 electoral stakeholders to address the critical theme following the success of the inaugural session held in Abuja, this subsequent edition of the media and civil society-driven forum aims to further stimulate meaningful discussions on how to reinforce commitments and approaches to multi-stakeholder collaboration for enhancing c...

  Ozigbo  underrates performance of  soludo's  two years in office. NKIRU NWAGBO, AWKA The Candidate of Labour Party in the last gubernatorial election in Anambra State Mr. Valentine Chineto Ozigbo, has stated that he will begin to visit various radio stations to discuss the assessment of Prof Charles Soludo two years in office for what he described as an underperformance. Ozigbo who spoke during a media chat with journalists yesterday ,  equally used the opportunity to announced his intention to run for the 2025 gubernatorial election in Anambra, aiming to restore hope to Ndi Anambra.  According to Ozigbo, "after two years I have to speak and hold Soludo accountable. From this week, I will begin to visit various radio stations to discuss Prof Soludo's two years in office. 2023 can't go unnoticed, we have to make way for our people to be know where we are going and what we hold deep for them. 'People are suffering, are we going to wait and see our struggles...

  Soludo congratulates  Umeoji on appointment as GMD  Zenith Bank Plc NKIRU NWAGBO, AWKA 22/03/24 The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma  Charles Soludo, has conveyed his warmest congratulations to Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, on her recent appointment as the first female Group Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc.    Governor Soludo in his congratulatory message expressed happiness that her elevation to this esteemed position not only marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career but also stands as a confirmation of her dogged commitment as a top executive in the banking industry  He noted that Dr. Umeoji’s appointment as the first female Group Managing Director of the bank reflects a remarkable advancement towards gender equality and inclusivity in the corporate world,  The governor reaffirmed the limitless potential and capabilities of female professionals in driving organisational success and societal progress.  According ...

  Government College Umuahia Old Boys Commends Abia Gov Otti  Over Recovery Of 89 Hectares Of Land From Land Grabbers . By Okey Maduforo Awka  The Awka chapter of Government College Umuahia Old Boys Association has commended Gov Alex Otti of Abia state over the recovery of 89 Hectares of land taken over by suspected land grabbers in the area. Recall that suspected land grabbers had in the past ten years took over hectares of land belonging to the College and past administrations in the state issued them with Certificate Of Occupancy as owners of the said land . According to the Acting Chairman of the Old Boys Association in Awka Anambra state, Hon Ogochukwu Egolum in a statement express happiness with the decisive actions of the governor adding that it is a show of equity and respect for the rule of law. "We the Old Boys Association of Government College Umuahia an institution established in 1929 by late Rev Robert Fishers wish the express our appreciation to the revocati...

  Soludo's achievements in two years are remarkable... Speaker . The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has commended Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo for his remarkable achievements in the state's economy across various sectors over the past two years. In a congratulatory message signed on behalf of the State Lawmakes, Speaker Udeze described Governor Soludo's tenure as eventful and highlighted his commitment to fiscal responsibility.   He noted that despite legislative approval for borrowing, Governor Soludo has prioritized the use of available funds, delivering tangible human capital and infrastructural development for Ndi Anambra (the people of Anambra). The Speaker commended Governor Soludo's focus on his "Five Transformational Theoretical Framework" which according to him are Sustainable environment and urban development , Public service reform, Revised justice and security architecture,Infrastructural and economic...

  Extend road construction to Ayamelum Lawmakers urge  Soludo. Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka. Anambra State House of Assembly, Friday, urged governor Chukwuma Soludo to extend the recently commissioned  Amansea, Ebenebe, Ugbenu, Ugbene, Awba ofemili road in Awka North Local Government Area (LGA) to Umerum in Ayamelum LGA. The Assembly disclosed this in a motion of urgent importance sponsored Hon Abuchi Udemezue, Hon Ebuka Igwe, Hon Noble Igwe, Hon Patrick Udoba, Hon Obi Nweke, Hon Jude Ngobili, Hon Jude Umennujiego, Hon Ikwunne Chimezie & others. According to the State lawmakers, extending the road to Umerum would make it a 15 minute drive to Awka the state capital from Ayamelum LGA as well as boost the State economy because the two Council Areas are among the food baskets of Nigeria. "Further aware of the economic potentials that will be realize by the state government, if Ayamelum LGA is connected to the state capital by Amansea/Awba Ofemili Road through Umerum as it will ease...

  654 Anambra Schools To Participate In Igbo Dance / Drama Competition. Nkiru Nwagbo.  A total of 654 Primary and Secondary Schools would be participating in the Igbo Dance and Drama Competition in Anambra state. Similarly Proprietors and stakeholders in the Educational and Entertainment sector have been charged to encourage the reading and studying of Igbo proverbs, norms and values among the up coming generation in order to protect the future of Igbo language and culture. According to Ms Ify Nweri the founder and sponsor of the Maiden Edition of Ifemeluigbo Dance and Drama Competition held at Enugwu Agidi Secondary School in Njikoka local government area of Anambra , the Maiden Edition is the flag off of the project which would be replicated in all the Primary and Secondary Schools in the area. She noted that early childhood development must include the teaching and encouraging of the children to take part in show casing the culture and traditions of their people in order to...

Soludo Receives Final Report From  Anambra Truth, Peace and Justice Commission . By Nkiru Nwagbo. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has received the final report of the Anambra Truth, Peace and Justice Commission, established by his government to investigate the remote and immediate causes of insecurity in the state and by extension, South East region. At the event held at Government House Awka, Governor Soludo commended the members and the Commission's chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, for his dedication and the "historic" nature of the report. The Governor highlighted the report's potential to serve as a national framework for addressing security challenges. Governor Soludo expressed concern about the impact of crime and violence on young people, calling their deaths a waste when their camps are invaded. He pledged swift action based on the Commission's recommendations, outlining plans to dissolve his cabinet into sub-committes in analyzing and imp...

  Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Ikemba Is Coming ; the hope inspiring mantra in Anambra says Hon Kamen  By Uchenna Ezeadigwe   Media and Publicity Secretary to Sen Dr Patrick Ubah representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Hon Kamen Chuks has state that there is this feeling of thrill and excitement emanating from the Ndi Anambra that has spread beyond political parties and beyond Anambra State, too. According to Hon Kamen "They now see hope at the end of the tunnel, with the heartwarming news of Ikemba's coming.A decision that they have all resolved to collectively make in 2025". "You will observe that lately, the Anambra state government driven by the fear of Ikemba's coming, now celebrates every little recognition from the APC-led federal government with so much joy and fanfare on social media that one begins to wonder whether this is not the same APC they branded evil and an anathema in the last election and even till date".  "The desperation in the ac...

  Anambra LP Assembly Members Task Tinubu,Soludo To Fight Hunger. Donates 6 Months Salary To Constituents. By Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka. Eight members of the Anambra state House of Assembly under the platform of the Labor Party have urged  President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Gov Charles  Soludo to to stop the execution of projects and channel funds for those projects  into fighting the hardship in the country. The lawmakers also resolved to donate their six months salary to fight hunger and health challenges of members of their Constituencies. Rising from the caucus meeting of the party the legislators in a communique singed by them and presented by the Caucus leader Hon Jude Ifeanyi Umennajiego representing Onitsha South 2 Constituency the lawmakers stated;  "We, the Labour Party House of Assembly members wish to lend our voice to the cry of our dear Leader, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi on the state of the Nation after our emergency caucus meeting sitting.  We, ther...

  Democractic Governance: journalists and the media can do better - IPC Executive Director From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Chief Executive Officer, International Press Centre, Mr Lanre Arogundade has stated that journalists and the media can do better in terms of reporting accurate and factual information about democratic governance and its electioneering processes in Nigeria. The media guru, made this assertion recently during the 2 day media workshop organised by the International Press Centre Lagos and support from the European Union held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Porthacourt, Rivers state. News Echo reports that the training with the theme "Credible Election and Democratic Governance: Media Capacity Building Series on Combating Informatiin Disorder" had forty selected journalists from Southsouth/Southeast Region undergo learning on use factchecking tools, Freedom Of Information Act, Gender roles and its language use amongst others. Speaking shortly after the training, Mr Ar...