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The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has reiterated its stance on political campaign regulations ahead of the November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election. At a press briefing held at the agency’s headquarters in Awka, the agency restated the mandatory ₦50 million campaign permit fee and emphasized its commitment to enforcing compliance among all political parties. Addressing the press, the Managing Director/CEO of ANSAA, Mr. Odili Tony Ujubuonu, reviewed the Out-of-Home Promotions and Visual Campaign Guidelines earlier issued in June and provided an update on party compliance and infractions. According to ANSAA, five of the sixteen registered political parties have fully complied with the stipulated campaign guidelines and have obtained valid permits to advertise using billboards, banners, branded vehicles, and other outdoor media: Young Progressives Party (YPP) – June 24, African Democratic Congress (ADC) – June 26, Labour Party (LP) – June 27, Action Al...

Popular social media activist and commentator, Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has arrived in Anambra State, sparking conversation and controversy as he addressed the growing insecurity in the region. His visit comes in the wake of the tragic and brutal killing of Onyekachi Martin Onyekere, popularly known as Fishmagnet, the son of the APGA Woman Leader in Anambra. Speaking in a video that has since gone viral, VeryDarkMan condemned what he described as the "unwanton and senseless killing" of innocent citizens in the state. He specifically referenced the death of Fishmagnet, who was reportedly gunned down under suspicious circumstances that have shocked the community and drawn widespread condemnation. “This is not just about one man; this is about the state of Anambra and the lives that continue to be lost needlessly. How can a young man, the son of a respected party leader, be killed in cold blood with no answers? Where is the security? Where i...

Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra South Senatorial District bye-election, has lent his voice to the ongoing call for justice following the tragic killing of Onyekere Onyekachi, popularly known as Fishmagnet. Speaking during a candlelight rally held in honour of the late entrepreneur, by Martins Vincent Otse otherwise known as VeryDarkMan, Prince Okoli-Egbo expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a vibrant and promising young man. He commended the presence of social media activist Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, who travelled to Anambra to show solidarity with the grieving community. “Though I may not agree with everything VeryDarkMan stands for, I commend his courage and commitment to justice in this instance,” Prince Okoli-Egbo stated. Addressing journalists at the event, the YPP senatorial hopeful raised concerns about the current state of insecurity in Anambra. While acknowledging the ef...

AWKA – The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, MNIPS, PhD, has issued a stern warning to social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, over actions and statements deemed potentially capable of inciting unrest or disturbing public peace in the state. The warning comes in the wake of viral online posts and discussions related to the recent death of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, Managing Director of Fish Magnet outlet. The Police Command emphasized that the deceased’s family has formally distanced themselves from any candlelight procession or public memorial gathering being planned in his name, urging the public to respect their wish to mourn privately and allow investigations to proceed unhindered. CP Orutugu reiterated that Anambra remains one of the most peaceful states in the region, a status sustained through the collaborative efforts of the Police, other security agencies, and local stakeholders. He made it clear that...

Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the Anambra South Senatorial bye-election, has reaffirmed his commitment to the growth and advancement of educational institutions in Anambra,  with emphasis on schools in Anambra South Senatorial District, as he graced the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected National Executive of the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association on Thursday, 31st July 2025. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the event held at the Alumni National Secretariat within the Polytechnic, Prince Okoli-Egbo described Federal Polytechnic Oko as “a major educational landmark in Orumba and a pride of Anambra South.” He praised the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, for her visionary leadership, especially her dedication to repositioning the image and credibility of the institution. “Dr. Awuzie’s call for peace and unity within the Alumni ranks is timely and worthy of every stakeholder’s full support,” he said. ...

......Abure’s Chairmanship Tussle Tied to Party’s Omission, Nzeribe’s Camp Vows to Fight On Political uncertainty has gripped Anambra South Senatorial District as the Labour Party (LP) was conspicuously excluded from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list of political parties participating in the August 16 bye-election. The development has sent shockwaves through the campaign of Rt. Hon. Chuma Nzeribe, LP’s candidate in the rerun, and cast a shadow over the party’s ability to maintain its rising momentum in the region. Analysts and insiders have attributed the exclusion to unresolved leadership battles within the party, most notably the fallout from the April 4 Supreme Court ruling that nullified the chairmanship of Julius Abure. The apex court’s decision, which stripped Abure of all legal authority, has triggered a legitimacy crisis within LP’s national structure—leading to questions about the legality of nominations, primaries, and decisions mad...

From RAYMOND OZOJI  The Executive Chairman of Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Mrs. Iyom Amaka Obi, who recently obtained her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the prestigious Highstone Global University in Texas, United States of America, is being hunted by a certain cabal in Umuru village Ebenesi Nnobi community.  This cabal has sworn to make Idemili-South ungovernable because Amaka Obi wasn't their preferred choice for local government chairman and to add to their pains and chagrin, she refused to serve their selfish interests as well as run the local government council under their whims and caprices.  The latest negative propaganda against Amaka Obi by this Nnobi cabal is the contracting of social media writers to discredit her PhD degree on the grounds that the qualification is fake and that Highstone Global University Texas doesn't exist let alone accredited to confer such honours.  But further ...

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...