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  NIgeria Cannot Development By Ethnic Or Religious Colorations  Says Soludo  NKIRU NWAGBO  Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra state has stated that NIgeria as a country cannot develope through ethnic or religious colorations rather through the values and capacities that it's citizenry brings to the table. Soludo who made this remark at the interdenominational service marking the end of his first term in office at the International Conference Center ICC Awka in Anambra state. According to him ;  "We cannot develop this nation or Anambra state by seeing each other by the way we worship but by the values  we  bring to the state or country"  "In my administration what I want is the capacity to deliver and to work irrespective of your denomination or your state of origin or your tribe and you can see that we have an Accountant General from Abia state and countless appointees when are not from Anambra state" "Even the employment of over 1,800 teachers ...

  WRAP Project: CosPAL And ElectHer Sign MOU To Launch Project . BY NKIRU NWAGBO. The Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CosPAL) and ElectHer have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch the Women's Representation in African Parliaments(WRAP) project. In a statement signed by Joy Agashua the program manager stated that the is strategic continental initiative which according to her is designed to advance women's leadership and institutionalize gender responsive governance across African Legislatures. According to the Program manager " The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening inclusive parliamentary leadership across the continent. " By leveraging CosPAL 's  convening capacity among African parliamentary leaders and  ElectHer 's technical expertise in gender responsive governance, and institutional reform, WRAP will provide a structured, data-driven and sustainable framework to enhance women...

Sen Anosike Emerges Anambra APC Chairman  Nkiru Nwagbo . The former Senator ,  Anambra North District Chief Emmanuel Obiajulu Anosike was on Tuesday elected the Chairman of Anambra state chapter of the All Progressives Congress ( APC). Anosike who emerged through a consensus  also has as his Vice Chairman Chief J.C Okeke while Chief Obi Okpala emerged as the Secretary of the party . Declaring the outcome of the state Congress  , the Chairman Anambra Congress Committee and Returning Officer of the election Real Admiral William Kayode (rtd ) explained that in line with Article 20 and 14 of the Constitution of the APC which stipulates the use of consensus in the election of it's officers, Sen Emma Anosike and other elected members of his Executive Committee are duly elected . "I Real Admiral William Kayode as the Chairman of the Congress Committee and Returning Officer for Anambra state chapter of the APC here by affirm that the Congress was free , fair and credible and...

  RULAAC: * OPEN LETTER TO THE IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND*  March 1, 2026  *Save Our Students and Young People from Police Predatory Practices*  The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre Rulaac (RULAAC) writes with deep concern over renewed reports of harassment, arbitrary arrests, and extortion of students and young people in Imo State, particularly around the vicinity of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri. Last Friday, while attending a burial in Mbaise, our Executive Director later visited a relaxation spot within the Nekede Polytechnic axis. What should have been a calm evening quickly turned into chaos as young boys and girls ran helter-skelter following the arrival of police officers reportedly conducting what has now become a “routine” operation - targeting students for arrest and search. Students who spoke with us described a disturbing pattern: random stop-and-search operations; intrusive searches of handbags belonging to female students; unlawful ins...

  Oke-Ite; Akwa - Okuko Sentenced To 11 Months Imprisonment, Shrine To Be Destroyed. NKIRU NWAGBO   The Anambra High Court sitting at Awka this friday sentenced Mr Chigozie Nwangwu aka (Akwa- Okuko Tiwalu Aku ) to eleven months improvement. Recall that about thirteen months ago , Nwangwu was arrested on the account of alleged operation of Oke- Ite Ritual practices and misleading the public about money making . Out of the ten count charges against him , the presiding Judge;  Hon Justice Jude Obiora struck out six count charges while it upheld four of the charges . The Court further waved the total of six years imprisonment and option of N60 Million Optional Fine which should have ran concurrently. The presiding Judge had also stated the earlier motion for pleabargain which the Court admitted in evidence which prompted the Court to reduce the earlier six years imprisonment to two years. According to Justice Jude Obiora however, the convict had been in an awaiting trail...

  RULAAC Urges IGP To Release Alleged  Awkuzu Extrajudicial Killings Report NKIRU NWAGBO. The Rule of law and Accountability Advocacy Center (RULAAC) has urges the office of Inspector General of Police  Tunji Disu to publicly disclose the investigation report on Rapid Response Squad/ Anti -Kidnapping Unit , Awkuzu Anambra State 2023 and related allegations. It would be recalled that the special investigation  Panel was constituted in February 2023 to examine the allegations against officers of the said unit . In a statement signed by the Executive Director RULAAC Okechukwu Nwanguma, said despite sustained public interest and repeated inquiries by civil society organizations the report has not been published. The Executive Director RULAAC said that , on 17th February 2023 the then Inspector General of Police  established panel under the IGP Monitoring and Mentoring Unit to investigate the allegations to include  extrajudicial killings, high handedness, Organ...

  Young, Grassroots Candidates Shake Up Anambra Local Polls NKIRU NWAGBO  Anambra State is heating up for local government elections under Governor Chukwuma Soludo's APGA government.  Two fresh faces have stepped forward, showing a new wave of young, community-focused leaders. Nze Odera Ezenwafor, a culture champion running for chairman in Idemili South LGA, and Nnonyelu Christian Chinaza, a top entrepreneur eyeing Ayamelum LGA, both fly APGA colours.  They mix Igbo roots, fresh ideas, and support for Soludo's reforms, tackling issues like fair zoning, culture protection, and job creation. Ezenwafor launched his bid at a ward meeting in Idemili South, speaking with humility about answering a "call to serve," not chasing power. He quoted American mayor Mitch Landrieu and Nigeria's Obasanjo to push for zoning rotation – a big talk point in Anambra's divided politics.  His plan, "Empowerment – Consolidation – Entertainment & Cultural Revival," focus...

Anambra Markets , Banks , Schools open on monday  as zero attacks recorded   NKIRU NWAGBO, AWKA 02/02/26 After more than five years , Anambra state has finally put an end to the Monday sit at home order by the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) as markets , schools and banks were opened . Recall that IPOB had insisted that the sit at home order must be obeyed despite the order by Governor Charles Soludo that normal activities must hold warning that institutions that failed to comply to this directive would face the wrath of the law . Soludo had last Monday shut down the Onitsha main market on the account of the traders not opening for business.  The markets,  especially the Onitsha main market were  open as well as the banks and schools as against the apprehension that the separatists group would unleash mayhem on defaulters. At the Onitsha main market all the shops were open while security operatives which is a combine team of the eight Service Commanders made ...

  Gov Soludo Meets With Markets and Line Leaders, Vows To Rejig Market Security  NKIRU NWAGBO  In a move to restore the economic pulse of Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has declared that all markets and shops across the state must remain open every working day, including Mondays. The Governor made this mandate during an intensive interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The meeting held in Awka, was sparked by the recent closure of the Onitsha Main Market and a growing long stay over the Monday sit-at-home syndrome that has crippled commence in the Southeast for years. Addressing the traders of Onitsha Main Market specifically, Governor Soludo presented a "renovate or rebuild" ultimatum. He offered two paths forward: leveling the existing structures to build a completely new, world-class trading hub, or undergoing a massive modernization project. Regardless of the choice, the Governor emphasized that the era of Monday closures is ove...