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Anambra state born journalist and media consultant, Comrade Uchenna Ezeadigwe has extended warm and heartfelt felicitations to Apostle Dr. Nnamdi Mbaigbo, Chairman of the Tropical Gate Foundation for Sustainable Development Global, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. In his goodwill message dated on 11th Day of February 2026, Comrade Ezeadigwe while celebrating a day of birth for Apostle Dr. Mbaigbo, described him as a visionary leader, an advocate of sustainable development, and a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management. He commended his unwavering commitment to humanitarian service, peace building, and community empowerment, noting that his work through the Tropical Gate Foundation continues to inspire hope and create meaningful impact across communities. The News Echo Senior Correspondent, Comrade Ezeadigwe further acknowledged Dr. Mbaigbo’s remarkable contributions as a respected professional bearing the presti...

The Imo State Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Chika Emedo, has held a strategic meeting with youth leaders from Owerri Zone aimed at strengthening grassroots mobilisation and internal coordination within the party. The meeting, which took place at the party’s State Secretariat in New Owerri, brought together zonal, local government and ward youth leaders from across the nine local government areas in Owerri Zone. Addressing participants, Hon. Emedo commended the youth leaders for their commitment to party growth and grassroots engagement. He described young people as a vital force in building a strong and stable political structure, stressing the importance of unity, discipline and effective communication. The state youth leader urged leaders at all levels to intensify engagement within their wards and local governments, noting that vibrant grassroots structures remain central to increasing political participation and strengthening party visibili...

The Senate has approved a proposal permitting the electronic transmission of election results from polling units, marking a significant shift in Nigeria’s electoral process. The decision followed a motion moved by the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Monguno, who sought to rescind the chamber’s earlier rejection of real-time electronic transmission of results. Last Wednesday, the Senate had retained provisions of the Electoral Act, 2023, which effectively restricted the electronic transmission of polling unit results. With the adoption of the new proposal, the Senate passed an amended Clause 60(3), allowing the presiding officer at each polling unit to electronically transmit election results after Form EC8A has been duly completed and signed. Under the approved amendment, electronic transmission of results is permitted where the technology is available and functional. However, in cases where electronic transmission fails or is not feasible, the duly completed and signed...

The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Professor Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaechie, as part of efforts to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation in the higher education sector. Dr. Awuzie was accompanied by senior members of the Polytechnic’s management team, including the Deputy Rector (Administration), Dr. Ferguson Ezeokafor; the Polytechnic Librarian, Dr. Nwabu Ezemba; the Director of Academic Planning, Dr. Kenneth Ezekwe; the Director of ICT, Dr. Amobi Chiamogu; and the Director of TETFund Projects, Dr. Helen Nnabuenyi. During the visit, the Rector congratulated Professor Anyaechie on his appointment and formally welcomed him to Anambra State, which she described as a state known for its hospitality and strong support for education. She expressed confidence in the Vice-Chancellor’s vision for Nnamdi Azikiwe University and his ability to further reposit...

No fewer than two persons lost their lives on Sunday following a fatal road traffic crash along the Ihiala–Onitsha Road, directly opposite the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) office in Ihiala, Anambra State. The incident, which occurred at about 9:30 a.m., involved a commercial tanker and a motorcycle, both reportedly without registration numbers at the time of the crash. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the tanker was travelling at high speed before the driver lost control and rammed into a road barricade. The impact triggered an explosion, leading to a fire outbreak that also affected a motorcycle trailing the tanker. The driver of the tanker and his conductor died at the scene, while the motorcycle rider sustained injuries and was promptly rescued. The injured victim was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, for medical treatment. A total of three adult males were involved in the crash, with preliminary investigations by the FRSC attributing the probable caus...