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From Mary Obi  Adaora Soludo, daughter of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has relaunched the Gloria Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on women empowerment, with the award of scholarships to 10 indigent female university students. The foundation, originally launched in 2018, is dedicated to empowering women and nurturing future leaders through education and social support initiatives. Established in memory of the late Mrs. Gloria Uzomaka Ezenwanne, an educator, disciplinarian and social advocate, the foundation’s scholarship programme forms part of its Education Support Scheme, which provides full tuition assistance to students from low-income backgrounds. Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Adaora Soludo said the initiative was aimed at reminding young girls that they deserve support, encouragement and opportunities to succeed. According to her, personal experiences had taught her that many young people only ne...

From Mary Obi  Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has defended controversial burial reforms in southeastern Nigeria’s Anambra State and announced a crackdown on what he described as fraudulent religious leaders exploiting vulnerable residents. Speaking at the annual Knights Day celebration of the Catholic Diocese of Awka held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Soludo said leadership requires “the courage to implement change,” urging both public officials and Christian faithful to choose “the right path over the easy one.” The event featured a Pontifical Mass presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Paulinus Ezeokafor. Soludo praised the Catholic Church for promoting what he called the “common good” and commended the diocese for taking a firm stance against social vices. A key focus of the governor’s remarks was the implementation of Anambra’s Burial Law, a reform introduced to curb lavish funeral spending and reduce the economic burden on families. According to ...

Fresh reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan may contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have triggered nationwide political reactions, as major stakeholders debate the implications of his possible return to active politics. The development is already reshaping conversations around the 2027 presidency, opposition unity, zoning, and the chances of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu securing re-election. Jonathan Reportedly Chooses PDP for 2027 Presidential Ambition Sources close to the former president disclosed that Jonathan is considering the PDP as the preferred political platform for his alleged 2027 presidential ambition after what insiders described as “extensive consultations and strategic calculations.” According to sources, the former president believes the PDP offers a more viable structure for a possible return to power amid worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and rising poverty across Nigeria. The reports h...

By Chigozie Igbo Jr As political realignments begin ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders across Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo are increasingly engaging in conversations around equity, political balance, and strategic representation within the Nnewi Federal Constituency. At the center of this growing debate is a compelling argument that the 2027 House of Representatives seat should naturally return to Nnewi North, not merely as a matter of sentiment, but as a deliberate political calculation capable of preserving fairness, and improving electoral chances for any serious political platform seeking victory. The conversation has become more significant considering the current political realities within the constituency. The present Senator representing the zone under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is from Nnewi South and is expected to complete the tenure of the late Ifeanyi Ubah through 2027. At the same time, strong political i...