Metuh Marks 60TH Birthday with Massive Charity Outreach Across Nnewi

Former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh, has marked his 60th birthday with an extensive humanitarian outreach across Nnewi, Anambra State, donating cash, essential supplies, assistive devices, and infrastructure to some of the most vulnerable groups in his community.

The philanthropic tour began early in the day with a visit to the Home for Elderly Priests in Nnewi, at Ndimgbu, Otolo Nnewi where Chief Metuh presented a ₦2 million cash donation along with assorted food items to support the upkeep and welfare of the aged clergy.

From his country home, Metuh proceeded with his entourage to the palace of the Nnewi Monarch, His Royal Highness Igwe Dr. K.O.N. Orizu III, where he paid homage as part of his traditional birthday rituals.

At the Nnewi Correctional Centre, Metuh made one of the day’s most impactful gestures, where he donated food items, relief materials, and cash to inmates, assuring them that his visit was aimed at restoring hope. In an unprecedented pledge, the philanthropist promised to sponsor five inmates through university education upon their release.

He also assured the facility that he would pay the fines of selected inmates to secure their freedom.

He as well funded the drilling of a borehole to provide clean water for the centre. Continuing his charity rounds, Metuh,popularly known as Akajiugo Nnewi visited the Diocesan Church (DCC) in Nnewi, where he extended support to persons living with disabilities. He donated wheelchairs and other assistive materials aimed at improving their mobility and quality of life. He furthermore gifted the centre the sum of 2.5m naira and relief materials to assist them.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...