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A renowned cleric, Chief Apostle Fidel Chimezie, has disclosed what God told her about new Nigeria, and what are required to actualize the new nation. In a media chat to commemorate 65th anniversary of Nigeria's independent on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Chief Apostle Chimezie, who is the founder of the Nigeria Ministers Project, and Apostolic Discipleship Project, said that God showed her a vision of a new Nigeria, and a pattern to dislodge principalities and negative altars holding the country down. "When God called me, he said he has chosen me for a new Nigeria. He called the work a project. It is not a ministry; it is not a church. It is a project. My primary assignment is to gather ministers, principally apostles and prophets, to intercede and pray for a new Nigeria, and do all manner of works that will enable a new Nigeria to manifest. This call took place in 2007, after so many years of being born again.  "I was called in the order of apostolic work, pr...

Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, Chief Primus Odili, has called on Anambra people to continue to support the government of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state. Chief Odili, a senatorial aspirant in Anambra North senatorial district in the 2023 general election, made the plea while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council at the Godwin Ezeemo Secretariat, Awka, on Thursday, October 2, during the monthly Congress of the union. He urged media practitioners to be fair in their critiques and reportage of the activities of the APGA-led government in the state. "Anambra is in election season," he said. "Journalists should pay attention to what they put out there as news reports, especially on matters concerning the activities and achievements of the Anambra State government. We should ensure that what we present to the public is factual and reflects the reality on the ground...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a serious road traffic crash that occurred on Friday, October 3, 2025, along the Awka–Onitsha Expressway near Igbariam Junction. According to the Command, the accident, which happened at about 9:50 a.m., involved a wine-colored Mack tipper truck and a red HOWO tanker with registration number KWR133YQ. Four persons were involved in the crash. One male adult sustained bruises and was immediately rushed to Chira Hospital, Awkzu, for medical attention. No deaths were recorded. Preliminary investigations by the FRSC revealed that the crash was caused by the Mack tipper driver who lost control of the vehicle. Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, who confirmed the incident, wished the injured victim a quick recovery. She also advised motorists to drive cautiously and obey traffic regulations to avoid preventable accidents. “We urge all road users to remain vigilant and coo...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nnewi North, Anambra State, has inaugurated its Campaign Council for the forthcoming election, with Hon. Sam Atuchukwu (Sambros) appointed as Coordinator of the Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and Senator Uche Ekwunife Campaign Council in Nnewi North.  Speaking at the inauguration, Hon. Ikedife pledged his total commitment to ensuring victory for the party’s candidates, promising that the successes previously recorded for Senator Ifeanyi Ubah would be replicated in Nnewi. “On behalf of Nnewi North APC and our support groups, I assure you that we will deliver victory. We are fully committed to this project. With Nnewi North being one of the most densely populated areas in Anambra South, APC will secure majority votes here,” Ikedife declared. He also thanked Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu for facilitating his appointment as Director-General, describing it as a recognition of Nnewi’s strategic importance. Ikedife further announced the inclusion...

The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Abia State University, Uturu, Dr. Chidi Mba, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma, Chairman of Innoson Motors Manufacturing Company, on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary. Dr Mba who also the president general of Uturu Development Association of Nigeria (UDAN),in a goodwill message personally released on Thursday and made available to journalists, Dr. Mba joined family, friends, and associates in celebrating the distinguished son of Nnewi, Igboland, and Nigeria. Describing Chief Chukwuma as a national asset and one of Nigeria’s most innovative entrepreneurs, Dr. Mba praised his remarkable contributions to the country’s industrial and economic landscape. “Chief Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma has distinguished himself as one of Nigeria’s greatest entrepreneurs, who, starting from humble beginnings, has placed the nation prominently on the international stage,” Mba ...

By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Abuja, Nigeria — The Interim National President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr. Ademola Adesokan, on Monday led a delegation of the association on a thank-you courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Distinguished Senator John Owan Enoh, in Abuja. Mr. Adesokan, in his remarks, congratulated the Minister on his recent appointment and expressed the association’s appreciation for the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export sector. He noted that cashew remains a vital agricultural commodity with vast potential to boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and empower farming communities across the country. “We are here not only to felicitate with you on my new role but also to reaffirm NCAN’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry in advancing policies that will enhance cashew value-chain development,”  Mr. Adesokan stated. “The Nigerian ...

The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that the state recorded fourteen cases of political assassinations between 2022 and 2024. The allegation, credited to one Mr. Salaudeen Hashim in a report by Punch Newspapers, was described by the Command as “false, misleading, and unfounded.” In a statement issued yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the publication was a product of the writer’s imagination and does not reflect the true security situation in Anambra State. “Ordinarily, the Command would not have responded to such baseless allegations. However, for the sake of public confidence, relative peace, and the safety currently being enjoyed not only in Anambra but across the South-East region, it has become necessary to set the record straight,” the statement read. The police explained that while there have been security incidents in the state, none of them qualified as political assassinations. Instead, the incident...

President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has said that the country is moving in the right direction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms beginning to yield positive results. He also appealed to Nigerians to endure the pains of the reforms for just a little while longer “in the interest of our children and future generations”. Akpabio made the appeal in a congratulatory message personally signed by him to commemorate the country's 65th Independence Anniversary. The Senate President's statement reads in full: "My dear resilient and wonderful people of this great nation, I wish to heartily congratulate you for witnessing Nigeria's 65th Independence Anniversary celebration. At 65, we are matured and should be working for the unity of the nation and prosperity of our people. "We salute your resilience, patience and endurance in the last two years. We deeply appreciate your support and understanding. "In line with the theme of t...

The attention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Imo State Chapter, has been drawn to a fraudulent announcement circulating under the title “Imo ADC Youth Summit, Coming Up on 26th October 2025: Brochure Subscriptions.” According to the false notice, the event is purportedly billed to hold at Amaechi Hall, Rockview Hotel, Owerri, on Sunday, 26th October 2025, with supposed keynote speakers including Uche Njoku, Ph.D and Amb. Sleek Ukoha. The impostors, led by one Justine Ambrose (claiming to be Committee Secretary), also went as far as publishing outrageous brochure subscription fees, ranging from ₦500,000 for full inside front cover page adverts to ₦100,000 for half-page inside adverts. Shockingly, the fraudulent memo provides Access Bank Account Number 0050146533, in the name of Nobleiyke Edoziem, and telephone contacts 08065272120 and 08035412761, urging unsuspecting members of the public to pay into it. The African Democratic Congress, Imo State Chapter, wishes t...

By Ukpa Ewa  Stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Umudioka Ward Three, Awka South Local Government Area, have declared massive support for the re-election of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. The declaration was made during an endorsement rally and inauguration of the ward polling unit campaign council held at Umudioka Town Hall. In his address, Deputy Governor Dr. Ibezim expressed gratitude to the people and leaders of the ward for their solidarity. He reminded them of Awka South prominent role in Anambra politics, recalling that APGA had produced former governors Mr. Peter Obi and Chief Willie Obiano, both of whom served eight years each. He urged the people to sustain the tradition by ensuring Governor Soludo’s return, noting that the governor had fulfilled his promises by providing roads, hospitals, and infrastructure in Awka as the...