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  ' You Can Be President Or Governors In Nigeria', Ozo Jeff Tells Recipients of Scholarship Scheme  By John Okafor, Awka  Popular philanthropist and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Shield Security Company Ltd, Ozo Jeff Nweke has told recipients of his annual Scholarship Scheme that they can reach the zenith of their ambition if they be of good behaviour by facing their studies. Ozo Jeff stated this on Tuesday in Awka Anambra state when he admitted four new students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University intok the Ozo Jeff scholarship scheme, through the university. While handing over the scholarship funds of N1million and N1.5 million to each of recipients for first quarter of the year to enable them procure necessary things for their education, he charged them to eschew cultism and other evil groups that cut human ambition short. Ozo Jeff told the beneficiaries namely: Ngama Hope Chidera (English language and Literary studies); Okonkwo John- (Statistics); Alieze Samson- (Education...

  Police Arrest Woman, Daughter For Alleged Plot To Sell Two Children In Anambra By John Okafor, Awka  Police in Anambra State have arrested a 38 year old mother of eleven children and a young girl aged 17 years for plotting to sell two children in the state. Mrs. Chinyere Chukwu and her daughter Miss Joy Chukwu were nabbed by officials of the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare for attempting to sell two of her grandsons. Investigations revealed that Miss Joy Chukwu, who is the mother of the boys, had allegedly agreed to give out her two children to a prospective buyer at the rate of N1.8million. Chukwu was arrested after the commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hon Ify Obinabo posed as a buyer for the children. The Commissioner was said to have hint  abiutbthe secret plot and willingness by Mrs Chukwu to sell off the teo unsuspecting young boys . Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the media assistant to the commissioner disclosed this on Wednesds...

  Group Warns Gov Soludo To Stop Aides From Attacking LP Lawmaker By John Okafor, Awka  A political and pressure group, Anambra Progressive and Good Governance Association has tasked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) led government under  the state Governor  Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to call his aides to order over persistent attacks on Prof. Lilian Orogbu, the Labour Party House of Representatives lawmaker.  The group in a statement signed by its president, Ifeanyi Nweke, said some of Soludo’s aides have been attacking Orogbu, who represents Awka North/ South in the House of Representatives, for daring to condemn the destruction of traders’ wares in Awka the state capital recently. Members of the body said the attacks have caused distractions for the lawmaker and may affect her in the discharge of her legislative functions in the lower chambers of the National Assembly. They said,  “We have observed the coordinated media attacks by APGA members again...

  UBWFAN Awards  CP , LG Commissioner  For Community Peace / Security . By Okey Maduforo Awka . The duo of Anambra state Police Commissioner Mr Aderemi Adeoye and the Commissioner for Local government , Chieftaincy and Town Union Affairs Chief Tony Collins Nwabunwanne were yesterday honoured by the Ultimate  Business Women And Farmers Association of Nigeria (UBWFAN) for maintaining peace , and security in the 177 Communities in the area. Presenting the Award of Excellence to the two Commissioners the National President of the Association Hon Nkiru Nwagbo explained that since the inception of the Police Commissioner Aderemi Adeoye the fight against insecurity has been successful adding that the last Christmas and New Year seasons witnessed a crime free celebration. Nwagbo also noted that the lingering conflicts in most Communities in Anambra state have been resolved by the Commissioner for Local government Chieftaincy and Town Union Affairs Chief Tony Collins Nwabunwa...

  Iwuoba Leads 5,ooo PDP,APGA,LP Members To APC in Anambra .  By Charles Onyekamuo Former Chairman of Labour Party and a Chieftain of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) in Anambra State, Chief Basil Iwuoba on Thursday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC)in the state, saying that he was enticed by the party's progrssive ideology and President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's committment to the even development of the nation. Iwuoba defected to the party along with over 5,ooo political associates from the rival PDP,APGA and L P in a ceremony at his Otuocha ward 2,in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. He said that their joining the party which he describe as the largest ruling party in Nigeria was for the interest of the people of Anambra East and the state in general. Although he acknowledged being one of the founding members of PDP in the state, but that he decided with his associates to leave the party and pitch tent with the APC because it is more balance, stab...

  Igwe Iweka Debunks Removal Of Obi  Onitsha By Soludo . From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The traditional ruler of Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Igwe Chidubem Iweka has stated that the recent news going online that the Chairman, Anambra Traditional Rulers Council HRH Igwe Afred Achebe (Obi of Onitsha) was removed by the Anambra State Governor, Prof Charles Soludo is fake, malicious and misleading.  Igwe Iweka who spoke in an exclusive interview with our Correspondent on Monday, 23rd Jan 2024 noted that no such decisions where reached as he was present throughout the meeting. He however warned those peddling such rumour to desist from as it may result to unintended consequences. According to Igwe Obosi "No such thing happened in our meeting with the Governor today and I was there till the end". "All negative activity, from stealing to malicious rumor mongering have their repercussions, so let's all be careful and positively guided".

  Orogbu Dismisses Cash Rumour on FG's Rice Palliative. By Nkiru Nwagbo. Awka. Member representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, Prof Lilian Orogbu, has dismissed  rumours making the rounds that National Assembly lawmakers were given cash by the Federal Government to procure Christmas rice for their constituents as palliatives. In a statement signed  by her media team,described such rumours as false and malicious allegations against the federal lawmakers. Promising equitable distribution of the federal government’s palliatives, Orogbu said, she had procured and delivered 2,570 bags of rice to the 34 wards in the constituency. According to the statement , “We are writing to you with regard to the distribution of the rice palliatives for our constituency. These palliatives were allocated by the federal government through the National Assembly Contractor to ease the hardship caused by the removal of fuel subsidy and other national challenges. "We are happy to an...

Bonny Okonkwo Arrested For Criminal Defamation--Police . By Nkiru Nwagbo Awka  The Anambra State Command has debunked the insinuations that one activist, Bonny Okonkwo, of Oraifite , in the Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra is currently in detention at the instigation of a business mogul, Sir Emeka Offor. In a statement signed  by the  Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),  DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, noted that the pubic should disregard such propaganda, insisting  that the said Bonny Okonkwo is on legal detention for criminal defamation. According to the Police Spokes person "Anambra State  Police  Command wishes to advise the reading public to disregard the misinformation being peddled in the Press by the Counsel to one Bonny Okonkwo, a criminal suspect who was arrested and detained  for Criminal Defamation. "A citizen against whom a crime is committed has the right to complain to appropriate authorities and the Police is mandated by the Con...

  Mitigate Climate Change By Planting Trees, Experts  tell Anambra Famers By Nkiru Nwagbo. Environmental experts have recommended intentional tree planting as one of the major ways to mitigate climate change in Nigeria.  They stated this  in Ebenebe, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra state when a non-governmental organization, Green Environment and Climate Change Initiative, ( GECCI )took the campaign for Building Climate Resilience in agrarian communities to those in the rural Communities of the  state. Our correspondent reports that the event which was organized in partnership with the Forestry and Wildlife Department,  Anambra state Ministry of Environment  was supported by the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance, ( NCJA), and the  Nigeria Conservation Foundation , (NCF).  Climate change is one of the prevailing environmental problems in the world that has gained universal discussion in recent time because of its multiple effects. T...

  Orogbu Frowns at Demolition of Shops By Anambra Govt. Prof  Lilian  Oby Orogbu BY NKIRU NWAGBO. AWKA. The Member Representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, Prof. Oby Lilian Orogbu, has frowned at the demolition and burning of traders’ goods in Awka, Anambra State by the state government. In a state signed by herself, Orogbu who described the government’s action as barbaric expressed dismay and disappointment over " Soludo's brutality against petty traders". According to the statement" Ụmụnne’m Ndị Awka North and South Federal Constituency,I am writing with profound dismay and utter disappointment to condemn the distressing events that occurred in Awka Capital Territory on Monday, when the Anambra State government, under the directive of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), led by Mr. Ossy Onuko, demolished and burned the wares and properties of petty traders in the state. "This is a barbaric and w...

  Peaceful Christmas and New Year Celebrations: Ifeanyi Ubah Has Done Noble For Ndi Anambra As Big Brother (HD CCTV Cameras) Stood Watch In Many Towns By Kamen Chuks Ogbonna  The Yuletide celebration in Anambra was one of the most peaceful events in recent times, especially since insurgency came to the southeast and Anambra State in particular. Except for the arson attack on the Palace of the traditional ruler of Isekke community and the killing of two policemen at Aguata (the Governor's LGA), Anambra witnessed relative peace this yuletide, along with the mass return that was witnessed all over Anambra State.  This development came as a result of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah's outstanding efforts (despite being a legislator) in driving a security architecture that was able to instil confidence in the people of Anambra State. This security architecture played a pivotal role in barring criminals and criminal elements from operating, especially in areas that have been seen by securi...

  Anambra Police neutralise armed robber in Ihiala, foil robbery attempt . NKIRU NWAGBO Anambra State Police Command  have gun down a suspected armed robber, during an attempt to rob a motorists. In a press statement signed release by the Anambra  Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the robbery attempt was foiled, also arms were recovered from the gang. According to the statement “Police Special Crack Squad deployed to Ihiala by Anambra State Commissioner of Police weeks before Christmas has foiled an armed robbery operation and neutralised one of the hoodlums. "The Crack Squad which works  with the local vigilante had restored calm in the ancient city making it possible for Ihiala sons and daughters who trooped in from the Diaspora and elsewhere to enjoy the  festive season. "The encounter with the gunmen occurred in the night of 12 January, 2024 as they attempted to rob a middle-aged man of his vehicle at Ubiahuikwem, Ihiala. ...

  Insecurity: UBWFAN seek for partnership with security agencies to curb menace  From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka A non governmental organzation under the auspices of 'The ultimate Business Women & farmers Association of Nigeria' (UBWFAN) has called for partnership with security agencies to help curb the menace of Insecurity in the country.  According to UBWFAN, women are pivotal in the developmental processes both at home and in the society, thus the need for security agencies to also structure program that will assist women in the fight against crime. The group made this known during the National Convention 2024, with the Theme: Role of Women in Security & Development Process, held at the King David Hotel, Awka on 13th Jan, 2024. In an address presented by the National President, Hon Mrs Nkiru Nwagbo, she explained that insecurity have caused a big damage in the society, thus, the need for UBWFAN to wade in and contribute towards the security development proces...

  Anambra Police Arrest 32 Suspects  , Recover 11 Vehicles . Nkiru Nwagbo. A total of thirty two Suspected kidnappers, Armed Robbers and Cultists were arrested during the Christmas and New Year seasons in Anambra state. Similarly fifty two arms ammunition and fire arms were also recovered by the Police Command within that season while the Command was rewarded with  the sum of N5 million for it's superlative roles in restoring law and order in Ozubulu Community of Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state. Recall that the command had during manhunt for the gunmen that attacked the convoy of Chief Chris Uba were two policemen lost their lives bursted the hide out of the suspects at Ogboli in Orumba North local government area and recovered four locally made bombs and two pump action guns while two of the gang members were neutralized in the process. According to the Anambra state Police Commissioner Mr Aderemi Adeoye who spoke to reporters in Awka on Monday the comman...

  Recruitment of constables; Police announce 8th - 29th Jan for Physical/credential screening exercise  ...candidates to check application status on the recruitment portal, and print slip From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The Anambra State Police Command invites indigenes of Anambra State, who applied for the 2023/2024 recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force as general duty or specialist constable, respectively to a Physical/Credential screening exercise which begins from 8th - 29th January 2024 by 0700hrs daily at the Police Command headquarters, Amawabia, Awka. Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka Dsp Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this to journalists on Saturday 6th, January, 2024. According to the statement, "Consequently, candidates are to check their application status on the recruitment portal, www.policerecruitment.gov.ng, and print out their invitation slip. They are also advised to be at the screening venue in their clean white T-shirts an...

  Ezeife: Personal Encounters By C. Don Adinuba   Chukwuemeka Pius Ezeife, Anambra State governor from January 1992 to November 1993 who died last month at 86, hauled himself up by the bootstraps and became an embodiment of progress. He took to apprentice trading on leaving primary school owing to a paucity of funds. Yet, before anyone knew it, he had obtained a doctorate in economics from Harvard, becoming a lecturer at Makerere University in Uganda. At the end of the Nigerian Civil War in 1970, he rejoined the federal civil service, retiring as a permanent secretary. He then dived straight into business and left a footprint in no time. He also rose rapidly in politics, as became the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governor after a series of gruesome fights. His life was marked by grit, resilience, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.   No sooner he emerged governor than I was requested to join his Information Advisory Committee headed by Pita Ejiof...

  Tropical Gate Foundation congratulates Aguata marathon winner, Franklin Oyeike From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development has congratulated Mr Franklin Oyeike the second winner at the "2024 Aguata Marathon" organized by the Aguata Local government area, Anambra State. Chief Executive Officer of Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, Apostle Dr Nnamdi Mbaigbo disclosed the facilitation to News Men on Tuesday 4th, 2024. According to the founder, "Congratulations to Mr. Franklin for his outstanding achievement of securing the 2nd position in the marathon organized by the Aguata local government area on 2nd January 2024".  "As the founder of Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development, a non-profit organization, it is truly commendable to see one of our scholarship candidates excel in such a prestigious event".  "Mr. Franklin's achievement reflects not only his personal dedication and pe...