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  An address of Hope and  Commitment to Ndi Anambra- By Ọzọ Jephat Ezechukwu Nweke, Governorship candidate of Action Alliance, AA, Anambra state. By Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka "The good people of Anambra state, this time is now, not later. This is our time for real change that we crave for. The time for a complete turnaround. I am talking to you today not as a politician with empty promises because I am not a politician, I am not a liar. I have no time for nonsense because I always call a spade, a spade". "I am not a guy man like them, I am a Nigger. There is no place for nonsense in me. If we move, we go straight to action. Therefore, this is the first time in Anambra state in the history of Anambra politics that we are having a candidate, every sense of it all, with all he has in him, representing the common man, the streets and hustlers; I am the candidate". "All those pains, the sufferings and hopelessness because of how they run the state and the system, I want to...

  4 Sentenced to 7years Imprisonment for Vandalizing EEDC Property   From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka At the High Court of Ebonyi State of Nigeria in the Afikpo Judicial Division holden at Afikpo, Hon. Justice Nicholas E. Nwode sentenced Ikechukwu Esseh, Ikedinachi Uche, Ukpai Godwin, and Uchenna Kalu to seven years imprisonment following a three-count charge of conspiracy, vandalism, and stealing. The convicts were arrested on 28th November 2023, for attacking a 7.5MVA Injection Substation belonging to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), located at Education Board Road, Afikpo, in Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. This development was made known on Wednesday in Enugu by the Group Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh. According to Ezeh, the presiding Judge, after carefully reviewing all evidence presented before him and considering the high incidence of vandalism and stealing of electrical installations in Afikpo, sentenced...

Okwuosa Storms Ukpor, Donates N2m To Nnewi South APC   In a vibrant show of solidarity and party strength, Sir Azuka Okwuosa (Chinyelugo), the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Candidate for Anambra South in the upcoming August 16th bye-election, joined the APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Owelle Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), and his running mate, Senator Uche Ekwunife, PhD (Iyom), at the grand finale of their statewide Thank You Tour held in Ukpor, Nnewi South. Arriving with a powerful contingent of his campaign team and enthusiastic supporters, Okwuosa urged the people of Nnewi South and beyond to rally behind the APC, emphasizing that the party's victory in both the senatorial and gubernatorial elections is “non-negotiable.” Speaking to the cheering crowd, Okwuosa passionately stated, “The wind of Ikukuoma will blow stronger when I emerge as your senator and Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu becomes your governor. Insecurity will become history in Anambra State.” He fur...

  Endorsement of Soludo a A Yahoo Yahoo Venture Says APC From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The zonal publicity secretary of the Anambra Central APC, Igboeli Arinze has described the recent endorsement by Anambra Central Stakeholders of Governor Chukwuma Soludo as an effort laden with falsehood and similar to political yahoo yahoo.  He wondered what Soludo had done for the zone that would warrant any politician or person worthy of being called a son of the zone to endorse four years of nothing but “sugar candy land” projects with no immediate or future benefit to the average Anambrarian. He wondered how  such failed politicians thought they could  pull the wool over the eyes of the people and arrive at such endorsement.  He said “ We speak the minds of those in our zone, I speak as a true son of the zone at home with our people and in touch with it's pulse from which I can categorically assert that what transpired yesterday in the name of endorsing the outgoing g...

  Five dead, 5 injured in a fatal road crash along Nnewi-Okigwe by Amichi road By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka  A fatal road traffic crash occurred along the Nnewi-Okigwe road by Amichi, resulting in the loss of lives. Reports indicate that the crash claimed five lives: two adult males, one male child, and two female children. Five other individuals sustained injuries. In total, ten people (4 male adults, 1 female adult, 3 male children, and 2 female children) were involved in the incident, which took place on Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 21:39 hrs. Sector Public Education Officer of the FRSC Anambra State Command, Margaret B Onabe, in a statement made available to newsmen on 26th July, 2025 said "Preliminary investigations suggest that the crash was caused by brake failure. The truck, traveling at high speed, failed brake and collided with other vehicles and pedestrians. The vehicles involved included a Mercedes-Benz truck with registration number NNE 893 ZG, a Hon...

  Shock as Super Falcons win 10th WAFCON title in a 3-2 Comeback against Morocco   From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka It was sn amazing feat for all football lovers as Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons became the champions of the WAFCON after a come back 2-3 win against Morocco on Saturday night. The Falcons found themselves trailing early in the match, as Morocco struck twice in the first half. Ghizlane Chebbak opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by a second goal from Sanaâ Mssoudy in the 24th minute, giving the hosts a comfortable lead going into halftime. However, the second half saw a remarkable turnaround from the Super Falcons, who came out with renewed determination and intensity. Esther Okoronkwo sparked the comeback by converting a penalty in the 64th minute. Seven minutes later, Folashade Florence Ijamilusi leveled the scoreline with a well-taken goal in the 71st minute. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Jennifer Ec...

  Apostle Dr. Nnamdi Mbaigbo to Deliver Key Note Address at Upcoming Business and Men’s Fellowship Event By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The renowned preacher and business mentor, Apostle Dr. Nnamdi Mbaigbo, is set to headline a power-packed weekend of spiritual and business-focused sessions scheduled for Saturday, July 19th, and Sunday, July 20th, 2025. This is coming from the Salvation Men’s Fellowship Anambra west Division tagged 2025 Men’s Fellowship Congress with the Theme: "A Man in the Midst of Men" with the event set to kick off on Saturday, July 19th, with a Business Seminar from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, where Apostle Mbaigbo will speak on the theme: “Financial Management for Business Stability and Advancement.” This session aims to equip entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring professionals with essential financial strategies to navigate today’s complex economic environment. Later that same day, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Apostle Mbaigbo will anchor a panel discussion ...

  Confusion over number of deaths as Gunmen, JTF exchange fire In Ekwulobia  NKIRU NWAGBO,AWKA. There is growing confusion over the number of deaths and casualties in Ekwulobia Aguata local government area of Anambra state following the exchange of gun fire between gunmen and the Joint Task Force on Security this Wednesday morning. Gunmen had stormed the Ekwulobia flyover at around 8.30 am shooting indiscriminately which led to the scampering by residents of the area . While the gun welding men continued operations at the flyover a detachment of the  security Joint Task Force comprising the police, army and the Agunechemba Security Squad took on them which lasted for about an hour. It was gathered that four persons were  killed which includes gunmen and members of the public while a sienna car belong to the vigilante groups was burnt and Aguata Police station was also attacked . But the Police Command dismissed the killing of four persons contending that two unsuspec...

 BIRTHDAY CHEER TO CHRISTIAN ABURIME: A  SECRETARY PAR EXCELLENCE   By Dennis Onifade   In the fast-paced, high-stakes sphere of government communication, few roles are as demanding as that of a governor’s Press Secretary. The position requires sharp intellect, untiring agility, and the savvy to maintain a delicate balance between media relations, strategic messaging, and personal integrity. For the past three years, Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has not only risen to the occasion but has excelled in it with remarkable finesse.   Since assuming office, Aburime has been a steady, resonant voice amplifying the vision and achievements of the dynamic Soludo administration. His role goes beyond issuing press statements; he ensures that the governor’s policies, projects, and progressive trajectories remain consistently in the public eye. In these days where information moves at ligh...