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By Chigozie Igbo As the August 16th bye-election for Anambra South Senatorial District approaches, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, has unveiled a robust, stakeholder-driven legislative blueprint that promises to transform representation in the zone through inclusive governance and people-centered lawmaking. Speaking to supporters and community leaders across the seven local government areas of the district, Okoli-Egbo emphasized that his vision for the Senate is rooted in collaboration with all segments of society—from traditional institutions and religious leaders to youth, women, professionals, civil society, and the business community. “Representation is not about occupying a seat in Abuja; it’s about taking the voices, fears, hopes, and priorities of the people with you, every single day,” Prince Okoli-Egbo declared. The YPP candidate pledged to institutionalize quarterly constituency consultations with traditional rulers, town...

A Corps Member, Brown-Ofoeme Ebubechukwu Prosper (BY/24B/2451), has taken a bold step to restore dignity to public education in Bayelsa State by renovating four dilapidated classroom blocks at Community Primary School, Swali, in Yenagoa Local Government Area. The project, executed as part of his Personal Community Development Service (CDS), was driven by a heartbreaking encounter when he visited the school.  During a visit to the school, Brown Ebubechukwu witnessed pupils learning in flooded, roofless classrooms, drenched by rain and struggling to protect their books. The scene, marked by exposed ceilings, broken windows, and missing doors, left a lasting impact on him. Initially assigned to the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command, Brown Ebubechukwu had planned an anti-cultism campaign for his CDS project. However, the condition of the school changed the course of his service year. He immediately swung into action, consulting the school l...

In line with the vision of the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, of promoting skills development and attracting substantial Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), the polytechnic has set the stage for venturing into animal feed production for poultry and fish farming. Director, Skills Development Centre of the institution, Engr. Ogonna Nwokoye, revealed this at the institution during a one day National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) students sensitisation programme on National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) organised for representatives of Students Unions from NBTE accredited institutions in the Southeast. Over ten NBTE accredited tertiary institutions' students leaders attended the programme. Engr. Nwokoye, during his presentation, hinted that Federal Polytechnic, Oko, is equally moving into food processing such as yam, cassava, potatoes and corn flour as well as concrete production in interlocking tiles. "Th...

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliamentarians all over the world to stand in partnership, committed to peace, justice, and shared destiny. He stated this in his remarks at the ongoing 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU in collaboration with the United Nations, Geneva Switzerland  According to Akpabio, "As parliamentarians, let us commit to collaboration and the courageous pursuit of solutions that transcend borders and partisan divides. "I bring you greetings from the Senate and the resilient people of Nigeria. I come from a nation that has endured fire and risen from ashes. A nation that finds clarity in confusion and keeps sailing through storms and rough weather. "This conference—'A World in Turmoil: Multilateralism for Peace, Justice and Prosperity for All'—meets the moment. Across the globe, conflict drowns out the songs of peace. War consumes not only homes but...

....As Senator David Mark, Aregbesola Take Helm as Party Charts Fresh Direction ABUJA The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday convened its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, ushering in a new era of leadership with the swearing-in of former Senate President, Senator David Mark, as Interim National Chairman and ex-Osun State Governor, Ogbenu Rauf Aregbesola, as Interim National Secretary. In his inaugural address, Senator Mark emphasized the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and inclusivity. He pledged that 35% of leadership positions would be reserved for women and that youth under the age of 40 would play active roles in the party’s decision-making process. He also announced the constitution of a 50-member Policy Committee to review ADC’s manifesto and spearhead reform across key national sectors. Outgoing National Chairman, Hon. Ralph Nwosu, commended the ADC for its principled stance against political pressure and fin...

..Seeks Restoration of Traditional Rulers Functions To Nigerian Constitution  By Uzo Ugwunze  The Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Eze Iweka III of Obosi Ukwalla kingdom has proposed for the creation of three Local Government Area out of Obosi Community which is currently in Idemili North LGA , Anambra State saying that the vastness, population and development of the community qualifies it for multiple LGAs. Eze Iweka III made the call recently at the National Assembly, Abuja while presenting his proposal which contains a detailed documentation of the statistical representation of the population, infrastructure, revenue strength, strategic location, investment opportunities Obosi community possesses and the grassroot development and other benefits the creation of the LGAs will offer to Nigeria and her citizens. "My name is Igwe Chidubem Iweka,Eze Iweka III of Obosi kingdom in Anambra state. I am here to talk...

..To Commence Secondary School Program by September  By Uzo Ugwunze  All is now set to Commence Secondary School Program at Vinkate Int'l Schools Odume Layout Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The Award winning school also gave out scholarships to outstanding pupils, announced special offer of partly free registration to the first 50 pupils and students who will register with Vinkate Int'l Schools including free registration for Holiday Lessons. Speaking during the 2024/2025 Graduation and Awards Ceremony at No 37 Umuoji Street Odume Layout Obosi, the Proprietress of Vinkate Int'l Schools, Hon. Amb. Obi Iwuchukwu Chinwenma revealed that the Government Approved & Upgrade Schools which had been running Creche, Pre- Nursery, Nursery and Primary Schools over a decade will commence Secondary School Program in September 2025. "Today, we celebrate the achievements of our graduating classes. Our graduates have demonstrated...

......Insists, YPP has all it takes to win the August 16th Senatorial District Bye Election In a passionate and far-reaching interview on Blaze FM’s flagship political program Issues of the moment, frontline Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District, Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, has made a compelling case for his candidacy, promising to consolidate and expand on the legacy of his late political mentor, Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. Speaking during the live broadcast, Okoli-Egbo described himself as the “political son” of Senator Ubah and assured the people of Anambra South that, if elected in the upcoming August 16, 2025 bye-election, he would continue the impactful projects and people-centred representation that endeared the late senator to his constituents. “I am committed to following the principles that made Senator Ubah a strong force in Anambra. The same structures that won him elections in 2019 and 2023 are still in place. I w...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the prestigious national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all 24 players and 11 technical crew members of Nigeria’s Super Falcons following their historic victory at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). During a grand reception held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Tinubu also announced generous rewards of $100,000 (approximately N150 million) for each player and $50,000 (N75 million) for each member of the technical crew. In addition, every team member received a three-bedroom apartment as part of the government’s appreciation package. The President praised the team for their resilience and exceptional performance, particularly their dramatic comeback from a two-goal deficit to defeat Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses 3-2 in the final, securing Nigeria's 10th WAFCON title. The Super Falcons were warmly received at the Villa by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Chief of Staff to...

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 governor of Anambra remains fraudulent and is tanta...

The South East Zonal Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that two serving governors from the region are set to officially defect to the party in the coming weeks. Speaking to journalists in Owerri over the weekend, the ADC National Vice Chairman for the South East, Hon. Chilos Godsent, confirmed that consultations are ongoing and nearing completion. He noted that the expected defections are part of the party’s broader strategy to reposition itself as a formidable political force ahead of the 2027 general elections. “We are in advanced talks with two serving governors in the South East. Very soon, they will publicly declare for our great party. This move is in line with our resolve to deliver the South East to ADC in 2027,” Chilos stated. In addition to the governors, Godsent disclosed that several members of the National Assembly and state legislatures have expressed readiness to join the ADC. A federal lawmaker who spoke anonymously sa...