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IGP urges collaboration towards prioritising school protection nationwide NKIRU NWAGBO,  Inspector-General of Police, IG Kayode Egbetokun urged collaboration among stakeholders towards prioritising security and protection of schools across the country. Egbetokun stated this yesterday at police force strategic stakeholders forum for security of schools in Anambra State and training of the schools protection squad (SPS) held in Awka. The theme for the forum is "strengthening security resilience and integration of host communities in the protection of education". According to him, the police have kick-started the process by establishing SPS and training of State coordinators and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) nationwide, and required collaborations of the host communities, including teachers, community leaders, parents, institutions and others. The IG, represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 13 Ukpo, Godwin Aghaulor, explained that it was parts of effort

  Christ may not have been baptised by Immersion  By Valentine Obienyem  Fr. Ambang Njume’s reflection today, based on Ephesians 4:1-6, centred on the unity of faith within the Christian community, emphasizing St. Paul’s call to “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” He expanded on the sacrament of baptism, outlining its significance and how it is administered according to the Catholic Church, the traditional custodian of Christian teachings as rooted in Scripture and apostolic tradition. He pointed out that for baptism to be valid, it must follow the Trinitarian formula—baptism “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Fr. Ambang also addressed the methods of baptism, explaining that the Catholic Church recognises different forms. Yes, in the Catholic Church, baptism can be by immersion, pouring (affusion), or sprinkling. Each is valid as long as they adhere to the Trinitarian formula. Baptism is one subject on which Christians have continued to disagree. Thus,

  Withdraw the bill on LG funds it's undemocratic, Lawmaker tells Soludo . NKIRU NWAGBO  The member representing Awka south 1 state constituency, Hon. Nigeria Henry Mbachu has asked the governor of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Soludo, to withdraw an executive Bill he sent to Anambra state house of Assembly for passage Expressing concerns about the bill, which requires newly "Selected" Local Government chairmen to contribute a portion of their funds to a consolidated account, Hon. Mbachu highlighted the potential negative impacts. This directive would restrict local governments from managing their allocations from the Federal government. Pinpointing that the bill could compromise Governor Soludo's integrity and have adverse effects on the democratic environment in Anambra State, Hon. Mbachu called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to monitor governors who are undermining progress in local government elections by compelling elected chairmen to divert funds to the state gov

  Soludo lauds Anambra Speaker calls him "politician of remarkable integrity" NKIRU NWAGBO AWKA The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has described, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Nkemakonam Udeze, the Speaker the Anambra State House of Assembly, as a distinguished parliamentarian and politician of remarkable integrity. In a statement signed by Mr   Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary to the Governor yesterday on the occasion of the Speaker's birthday noted that the Speakers Leadership of the house since 2023 has been exemplary.  According to the governor" the Speaker is a distinguished parliamentarian and politician of remarkable integrity, whose leadership of the House since 2023 has been exemplary, showcasing his steadfast dedication to legislative excellence and the progress of Anambra State"  "Therefore, the Governor celebrates not just the milestone of Speaker Udeze’s birthday, but also the positive impact of his service to Anambr

  Anambra LG polls most peaceful and credible.... Observers NKIRU NWAGBO As in Imo, Sokoto, Kwara where the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) swept the entire positions and Enugu where the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) cleared the entire slots, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has emerged victorious in the 28 September 2024 local government elections in Anambra State, securing all chairmanship and councillorship seats across the 21 local government areas. Announcing the results late Sunday at the headquarters of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission in Awka, the Commission’s Chairman, Genevieve Osakwe, confirmed APGA’s clean sweep. Osakwe declared that APGA candidates won all 21 chairmanship seats and councillorship positions in the state, noting that the results were declared at the ward level. She described the election as the “fairest,” emphasising that the commission meticulously collated and analysed the results to avoid errors. “The commission careful

Kidnapped Anambra Commissioner , Wife, regain freedom. NKIRU NWAGBO  AWKA  Anambra state Commissioner for Youth Development Hon Patrick Aghamba who was kidnapped alongside with the wife on Friday last week  has regained freedom after spending one day in the custody of their abductors. It would be recalled that the couple and their Aide  were attacked on their way to Abuja to attend the wedding reception of the first daughter to Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra state. Unfortunately the aide ABK Offiah was shot dead by the gunmen on that fateful day while the couple were taken away to an unknown destination. While  confirming this development the Press Secretary to Soludo , Mr Christian Aburime noted that no ransom was paid to secure their release insisting that it was achieved through divinely intervention.  Aburime also said that the couple were in a good state of health and have rejoined their family. He dismissed insinuations that the kidnap was politically motivated insisting that ther

  Why I unveiled foundation to empower the poor -Anyaegbunam   BY NKIRU NWAGBO A foundation, Godwin Anyaegbunam Foundation (GAF), has been unveiled in Anambra to empower the poor in the state  Speaking during the event that took place at the Most Holy Name of Mary Catholic church Abatete in Idemili North Council Area of the State,  the Founder of the foundation, Engr. Godwin Obiora Anyaegbunam,  said the essence of the foundation is about empowering the vulnerable people as a way of giving back to the society in praises to God Almighty for surviving a ghastly head-on-collusion accident involving his Lexus 470 jeep and a speedy luxury bus at Umunya axis of the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in August 14th, 2017. He said the foundation will serve as remembrance to what God has done in his life, for bringing him back to live after death.  He noted also that the foundation is not for a profit-making venture, it is basically to serve humanity free of charge irrespective of tribe, ethic, political

Soludo Says Nigerians Should Focus On Agric Rather Than Protesting. NKIRU NWAGBO. Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra state has blamed the cause of End bad governance protest on the Country's lost of focus in agriculture contending that NIgerians must go back to farm. He further explained that the reason why Anambra state did not participate in the ongoing Nation Wide protests is because the state believes in converting challenges to opportunities. Soludo who disclosed this during the launching of Farm To Feed Campaign  stated that the youths of the state have become resolute in taking their destinies in their hands by finding solutions rather than embarking on mass protest. "Some are protesting in some parts of the Nigeria but Anambra state is not protesting and I want to thank Anambra youths who have maintained peace and going about their businesses and all the markets in Anambra state are open " "The youths have resolved that they want to take their destinies in their o

  CELEBRATING THE RADIANCE AND COMPASSION OF ANAMBRA'S FIRST LADY, MRS. NONYE SOLUDO ON HER BIRTHDAY By CHRISTIAN ABURIME It is true that beside every great, successful leader as a man, there must be a great, supportive woman as a wife. Today, as family and friends join in joyous celebration of a remarkable woman whose heart, mind, and spirit shine brilliantly upon her husband and beyond, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the First Lady of Anambra State, we behold a paragon who epitomises grace, humility, and unwavering dedication to the well-being of others.  Mrs. Nonye Soludo’s life is one marked by simplicity and humility. Despite her own significant achievements and her esteemed position as the wife of our beloved Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, she remains grounded and approachable. Her endearing personality, devoid of airs or pretensions, is a tribute to her character and the genuine care she holds for the people of Anambra State. She embodies the virtues