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....Says Initiative Aims to Boost Self-Reliance and Reduce Youth Unemployment In its bid to promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance among Nigerian youths, over 500 students of the Federal Polytechnic Oko have received free entrepreneurship books courtesy of the Federal Government’s YOUWIN programme. The distribution exercise, which took place on campus, is part of the broader YOUWIN initiative under the Federal Ministry of Finance. The programme is designed to engage students in selected tertiary institutions across Nigeria on key aspects of entrepreneurship, with the ultimate aim of tackling youth unemployment by encouraging self-employment. The books distributed focus on practical guides to planning, starting, and growing successful businesses. During the event, YOUWIN facilitator, Ms. Joy Onyekachi, addressed the students on the importance of skill acquisition and entrepreneurship, noting that traditional white-collar jobs are increasingly scarce and cannot accommodat...

— Vows to Uphold Staff Welfare and Foster Industrial Harmony The Rector of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has appealed to members of the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) and other staff unions in the institution to support her administration through constructive engagement rather than actions that could destabilize the campus. Dr. Awuzie made the call on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during a courtesy visit by members of SSAUTHRIAI, Federal Polytechnic Oko branch, to her office. Addressing the delegation, the Rector reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to the welfare and protection of all staff and students, stating that the institution under her leadership has zero tolerance for victimisation. "This administration is union-friendly. We don’t need industrial action when issues can be resolved through dialogue. If there are matters requiring management's att...

From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Zonal Publicity Secretary Anambra APC Central Mr Arinze Igboeli Haa disclosed that flickering flames of hundreds of candles illuminated more than just the darkness in Awka on Monday evening. As social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), led a solemn procession through the Anambra State capital, each flame seemed to burn with the collective anger and frustration of a people abandoned by their government's promise of protection. Despite police warnings against what they termed "inciting statements," VDM pressed ahead with the candlelight march for Ifesinachi Onyekere, the 35-year-old businessman known as "Fish Magnet," whose life was brutally cut short by kidnappers who killed him even after collecting ransom from his family. The story of Fish Magnet reads like a nightmare that has become all too familiar in Anambra State. On a Saturday night that should have ended in the comfort of his h...

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...