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The Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described as unacceptable the decision by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to fix a fresh examination for those affected by what it called errors in the recently released results. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, had on Wednesday admitted that errors led to the low score of candidates in the five South-East states and Lagos State.  The Board then said arrangement had commenced to reschedule the exam for the affected candidates. But, in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said the arrangement was totally unacceptable.  Okwu said it was a disservice for JAMB to subject the candidates to “another round of mental torture, stress and risk” for not fault of theirs.  “We want to state unequivocally that our people will not accept any fresh exa...

.....Calls on Gov Soludo to call Hon Echezona Anazodo and Cohorts to order The Anambra Market Stakeholders, led by Mr. Oliver Nwachukwu, have condemned in strong terms the extortion and harassment of traders in Agboedo United Market, F Line Nnewi, by Hon. Echezona Anazodo, the local government chairman of Nnewi North LGA.  According to a petition to governor Charles Soludo, cited by this medium, dated 9th May 2025, Mr. Nwachukwu, the state chairman of Anambra Market Stakeholders said that the chairman has been collecting illegal levies from traders, to the tune of ₦20,000, which is not only unlawful but also detrimental to the livelihood of the traders in the market. Mr. Nwachukwu however expressed concern that the actions of the local government chairman and his cohorts are undermining Governor Chukwuma Soludo's efforts to develop Anambra state and generate revenue. He stressed that the governor's good reputation is being spoiled by the chairman's actions, whic...

As Anambra South Senatorial zone looks to the future, one name stands out among the rest: Chief Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo. With his sights set on the APGA flag bearer nomination for the forthcoming bye-election, Dr. Onunkwo is poised to bring a breath of fresh air to the senatorial seat. A Leader with Vision Dr. Onunkwo's track record speaks for itself. As a seasoned leader, he has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the needs and challenges facing the people of Anambra South. His vision for the zone is built on the principles of inclusivity, economic empowerment, and social justice. Empowering the Youth One of Dr. Onunkwo's key focus areas is empowering the youth. He believes that by providing access to education, skills training, and economic opportunities, the youth can be equipped to drive the zone's development. His initiatives would aim to bridge the gap between the youth and the economy, ensuring that they are well-positioned to contribute to the zo...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra Sector Commander, Joyce Nnennaya Alexander, has received prestigious awards and recognition for her outstanding contributions to traffic management and humanitarian efforts in the country.  Commander Alexander was on May 10th 2025 honored by the Ultimate Business Women and Farmers Association of Nigeria (UBWFAN) for the FRSC's tireless commitment to safeguarding lives on Anambra State's roads and supporting community-based safety initiatives. On the same day, she received another award at the World Red Cross Day celebration, themed "On the Side of Humanity," held at the Nigerian Red Cross branch office in Amawbia. The event highlighted the organization's dedication to alleviating human suffering and promoting dignity. In a statement made available to this medium through the sector public education officer, RC Margaret B. Onabe stressed that the FRSC Anambra Sector Command remains committed to promoting road safety and s...