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From Mary Obi, Anambra  The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has commended the courage, compassion, and selfless service of humanitarian workers and volunteers of the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the global International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement for their continued support to vulnerable communities during crises. Dr. Soludo gave the commendation in a statement issued on Friday, to mark this year’s World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, where she praised the unwavering sacrifices of Red Cross personnel in disaster response, healthcare delivery, emergency interventions, and humanitarian support services across the world. “Today, we celebrate the courage, compassion, and selfless service of the men and women of the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the global International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, whose unwavering sacrifice continues to bring hope to humanity in times of crisis,” she said. She described compassion as a powerful too...

The people have spoken. Igbo Etiti East is tired of recycled promises and leaders who disappear after the votes are counted. The cry is for someone who understands the pain, hears the concerns, and has the capacity to turn hope into results. That voice is Dr. Clinton Ide Okwudili. Not just a candidate. A commitment .  Dr. Clinton isn’t in this for title or power. His journey has always been about service — lifting communities, creating opportunities, and standing with the people when it matters most. He brings compassion, a clear vision, and the intellectual strength to attract real development to Igbo Etiti East. Leadership that includes everyone . This is about representation without exclusion. A leader who sees responsibility as sacrifice, not privilege. Someone who will carry the burden of the many, not just the interests of the few. The hour is now. This is the moment for every son and daughter of Igbo Etiti East to look beyond sentiment and choose progress. To unite behind a ...

House of Representatives aspirant for the Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, has appealed to his supporters and party members to refrain from negative political attacks and divisive media engagements against fellow aspirants within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a statement issued on Friday, the aspirant said his attention had been drawn to online publications and reports concerning a co-aspirant and respected members of the party, stressing that his political philosophy remains rooted in party supremacy, internal democracy, mutual respect, and issue-based campaigns. Lotanna maintained that aspirants seeking elective positions should be assessed on the basis of competence, vision, character, and capacity to serve, rather than through campaigns capable of creating unnecessary tension within the party. He expressed appreciation to his supporters and well-wishers across the constituency for their continued loyalty and ...

From Echezona Okafor, Nnewi As 2027 general elections near, the bid by the House of Representatives member representing Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, to recontest for second tenure, has been rejected by youths of the area on the ground of non-performance. In a communique issued on Thursday after an emergency extra ordinary meeting held in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state, youths of the federal constituency, under the aegis of "Concerned Anambra Youths," insisted that the incumbent lawmaker has nothing to show for his representation after almost three years in the House of Representatives. Part of the communique reads, "As the 2027 general elections near, we, the youths of Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, under the aegis of Concerned Anambra Youths, after critically examining the performance of the incumbent lawmaker representing the federal constituency, Hon. P...

The Nigeria Democratic Congress is putting the final touches on security and logistics arrangements as delegates prepare to converge in Abuja City for this weekend’s National Convention. The move comes after the party’s leadership said it learned valuable lessons from the disruption at the Enugu State congress, where swift action by party officials prevented a breakdown of order. Enugu Incident Shapes Convention Strategy During the Enugu State congress, a group of hoodlums tried to derail the process. The State Chairman, Engr Ibuchukwu Obetta, and his executive team at both state and LGA levels refused to back down. They mounted a strong defense that allowed the congress to proceed without compromising party procedure. According to party insiders, Engr Obetta’s track record as a seasoned politician is now playing a key role in rebuilding the NDC’s structure in Enugu. His experience and political acumen are expected to drive the party’s push to capture power in the state in ...

By Echezona Okafor NNEWI, ANAMBRA A long-running inheritance dispute within the Ojukwu family of Mbanagu, Otolo in Nnewi has escalated into violence, following the killing of a key witness and rising allegations of intimidation, conflicting testimonies, and institutional lapses. Mr. Joseph Nnadozie Ojukwu, a Kano-based businessman, has raised alarm over threats to his life after the fatal shooting of Mr. Aaron Ojukwu on February 8, 2026. The deceased was reportedly killed shortly after testifying in an ongoing court case over disputed family land. Providing a deeply personal account, Joseph traced the roots of the crisis back to his youth. According to him, “My grandfather that gave Ani Obi the land on the 1st of September 2001 did so because I was assisting him with work at home, as I was in my 20s at the time.” He explained that tensions escalated shortly after he completed the German floor of his house, as family conflicts intensified, particularly involving his uncle an...

From Mary Obi  Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved the reappointment of key agency heads in Anambra State, retaining Mr. Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata as Managing Director of the Anambra State Information and Communication Technology Agency. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday in Awka by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime. It confirmed that Mr. Emeka Okonkwo (Konti) will continue as Managing Director of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency, while Mr. Osita Onuko remains at the helm of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority.  According to the statement, the reappointments are aimed at sustaining momentum and strengthening performance across the agencies following the governor’s first term. Agbata, a technology entrepreneur and ecosystem builder, has overseen efforts to expand digital infrastructure and promote innovation-led growth in the state. His tenure at ASICTA has focused on advancing the digital economy ...

  In a move that political analysts are already calling “The Nsukka Declaration,” Enugu North Senatorial District indigenes in the diaspora on Saturday fused their voice with the home front to declare the entire zone for Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah ahead of 2027. The landmark endorsement mega rally, convened by stakeholders from Enugu North senatorial district had in attendance those in Diaspora led by Apostle Mike Ugwu who is the leader of the Diaspora from the zone. The message was unanimous and unmistakable: Enugu North is off the table for negotiation in 2027.   Doctrine of Performance Over Politics   “We are not party men. We are performance men,” Apostle Ugwu declared to a roaring crowd. “And the performance metrics in Enugu North are undeniable.” He cited some achievements of the Peter Mbah led administration in the zone and concluded by saying it is “irrefutable evidence” compelling the diaspora’s alignment. The political symbolism was heightened by...

From Mary Obi  The Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Pius Chukwuma Okoye, has intensified his push for a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, courting the support of Anambra Patriots (APS), a prominent civic group known for its emphasis on accountability and good governance. Okoye made his case on Sunday during an interactive session with members of APS at the group’s national secretariat in Awka, where he presented his record in office and outlined his plans for Awka North and South Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The lawmaker, who represents Awka South II Constituency and is serving his second term, said his ambition was driven by a desire to scale up development initiatives beyond his current constituency to cover Awka North and Awka South federal areas. Highlighting his legislative and constituency achievements, Okoye cited his sponsorship of key bills, including the Anambra Youth Dev...

By Echezona Okafor An Anambra widow, Mrs. Hope Ulasi, who was recently evicted from her matrimonial home, has sent a distress call to the Anambra State Government over threats to her safety and well-being. Mrs. Ulasi, wife of the late Pa Joseph Ulasi, who died on December 18, 2000, and was buried on May 15, 2005, accused one of her husband’s sons, Mr. Azuka Ulasi, of relying on what she described as a “fraudulent and non-existent will” to secure a court judgment and evict her from the family home. Speaking to our correspondent on Sunday, April 19, in Nnewi, Anambra State, she maintained that her husband never made a will during his lifetime. “My husband did not write any will. We all know this as a family. Even his children can confirm it. So where did this will suddenly come from?” she queried. She explained that her late husband had consistently maintained that he would not formally partition his property among his children, but instead allow each child to build on any av...