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From Kenechukwu Onyekwuluje .‎‎ The National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) conducted ward primaries in Idemili North /South Local Government Area in Anambra State,as part of preparation for 2027 general elections.‎‎The primaries was conducted by eleven (11) man committee chaired by Engr Emeka okolo, the zonal chairman of Anambra North and member of the committee Barr Ojemade.‎Hon Ginichukwu Chukuma Williams pulled 5391 votes, defeating his rivals Nnamdi Ifebi scored  a total votes of votes, 1046 votes, Nnamdi Okoye 721votes.‎‎ During the the declaration of the results, Kingsely Ajunwa of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) department of (Election Party Monitoring) monitored the process and made sure that all stipulated guidelines of the Commission was duly observed during the process.‎‎‎Hon Ginichukwu Chukwuma Williams, who won across 20 wards across the local government area, thanked the good people of Id...

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has completed the deployment of its integrated billing and customer service platform, SuperEdge, as part of efforts to improve service delivery and enhance operational efficiency across its franchise area. The electricity distribution company said the platform is designed to strengthen prepaid vending, postpaid billing and collection processes, as well as Meter Data Management System (MDMS) operations. In a statement issued by Emeka Ezeh, Group Head, Corporate Communications, the company said the initiative aligns with its commitment to leveraging technology to provide seamless and customer-focused services. According to the company, customers of its subsidiary distribution firms — MainPower, TransPower, FirstPower, EastLand and NewEra — will also benefit from the enhanced features of the SuperEdge platform. EEDC explained that the new system enables customers to verify payment receipts through QR code scanning, generate rec...

From Mary Obi  The Anambra State Government has intensified its public health response to hypertension with the rollout of free blood pressure screening across public health facilities, while also unveiling new measures aimed at strengthening accountability in hospitals as health officials warn that the condition remains a leading cause of sudden death. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, said the initiative was part of activities to mark this year’s hypertension awareness campaign and address what he described as one of the most dangerous non-communicable diseases affecting residents due to late diagnosis and poor health-seeking behaviour. He said free blood pressure checks are currently being conducted in government-owned hospitals and primary healthcare centres, including the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka, and General Hospital Enugwukwu, adding that the programme is open to all residents regardless of background....

In the riveting theatre of Nigerian politics, few spectacles are as exciting as the chess match between an incumbent desperate to hold power and a challenger confident enough to rattle such a board. In Abia State, that match has been playing out for months, with Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, and Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party as the principal actors. The stakes have been enormous, the tension palpable, and the relief when it finally came unmistakable. Since Kalu's stature began its steady, undeniable ascent on the national political stage, the Otti administration has watched with growing unease. A Deputy Speaker who commands federal loyalty, controls patronage networks, has largely performed well within his constituency; and enjoys the goodwill of President Bola Tinubu is not a figure any state government can afford to dismiss. For the Labour Party hierarchy in Abia, Benjamin Kalu was not merely a political figure; he wa...

A deep political crisis has enveloped the candidature for Anambra APC Idemili North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra State following widespread allegations of electoral fraud, intimidation, and the deliberate non-conduct of party primaries in most wards across both local government areas ahead of the 2027 general elections. The development has sparked outrage among party faithful and aspirants who accuse key party operatives of brazenly subverting the will of members at the grassroots level. Leading the chorus of condemnation is Honourable Chimbudike Igboekwe, one of three aspirants who vied for the constituency's House of Representatives ticket. Igboekwe leveled serious allegations against one of the opponents and alleged winner, KK Ezekwelu, accusing him of seizing result sheets meant for wards within both local governments and retreating to a hotel in Awka, where he allegedly entered results that bore no relation to actual voting patterns recorded in the war...

In the political and economic conversations shaping the future of Anambra State, one name is increasingly gaining attention across Nnewi Federal Constituency, Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa. For many residents, his story represents more than business success. It is becoming a compelling argument for why proven entrepreneurs with grassroots impact should be entrusted with public office. From humble beginnings as an ordinary land agent to building a thriving multi-billion naira real estate empire, Amb. Ikebunwa has steadily transformed himself into one of the most talked-about young entrepreneurs and emerging political figures in South-East Nigeria. Now, with growing calls for a new generation of leaders who understand enterprise, job creation, and economic development, his desire to represent Nnewi Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives is generating widespread interest among youths, business owners, and grassroots supporters. Years ago, Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa started mo...

From Mary Obi  Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has called on Nigerians and the international community to embrace peace, unity, tolerance, and reconciliation as the world commemorates the International Day of Living Together in Peace. In a statement marking the observance, Mrs. Soludo described peace as a critical foundation for human progress, social stability, and harmonious coexistence, stressing that societies thrive better in unity than division. “Today, the world pauses to remember a truth as old as humanity itself: that we are stronger together than apart,” she said. The Anambra First Lady said peace extends beyond the absence of conflict, noting that it requires a conscious commitment to respecting human dignity, promoting compassion, and fostering understanding across cultural, religious, and political divides. She added that lasting peace begins at the grassroots level through acts of kindness, inclusion, and mutual respect within families, c...

Grassroots women’s groups across Enugu State got a major boost this week as WOYODEV hosted a one-day sensitization and capacity-building training for selected Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).   The training is part of WOYODEV’s Women’s Political Participation Project , a deliberate push to strengthen grassroots engagement and mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections. Setting the Stage for Change The session opened with WOYODEV’s Executive Director, Tosin Apiriola-Ajayi , who laid out the organization’s vision and mandate. She spoke plainly about why this work matters now: too many women are still locked out of governance and decision-making by structural and cultural barriers.   Her message was clear – if we want different outcomes in 2027, we have to start dismantling those barriers at the community level today. Breaking Down What Holds Women Back Participants didn’t hold back. Throughout the day, CBO representatives from differe...

In Nigeria’s turbulent political landscape where promises are often louder than performance, the story of Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa stands out as a rare testimony of vision, consistency, and transformational leadership born from little beginnings. It is a story that traces a remarkable link between the former presidential candidate of the Labour party and today the frontline presidential aspirant under the platform of Nigeria Democratic Congress, the NDC.   Peter Obi, and one of the rising political voices in Anambra State, Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa, a young entrepreneur, youth developer, and Federal House of Representatives hopeful for Nnewi Federal Constituency under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, is interesting to read, as it shows a semblance where destiny meet both great personalities.  For many political observers, the connection between Mr. Peter Obi and Amb Lotanna Ikebunwa is no coincidence. It is the unfolding of a destiny shaped by opportunity, prudence, ...

Popular nightlife entrepreneur and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has reportedly suffered a political setback in his bid to secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections. The celebrity businessman, who had publicly declared his intention to represent the Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State under the APC platform, was said to have lost out in the party’s internal selection process, according to reports. Cubana Chief Priest, popularly known for his influence in Nigeria’s entertainment and hospitality industry, had in recent weeks intensified consultations with party stakeholders and supporters across Imo State in pursuit of his political ambition. The socialite had earlier announced his aspiration through social media, where he stated that his desire to contest was driven by a commitment to contribute to the development of his constituency and empower young people. His entrance into par...