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The governorship candidate of Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the November 6 election in Anambra State, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has restated his confidence in the credibility of the poll come November 6th 2021. He said Anambra was too sophisticated for anybody to attempt to rig it, saying he had the mechanisms to announce the results before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ubah who spoke in Nnewi on Monday in reaction to a widespread fear that a certain political party had concluded plans to rig the poll, said a lot of factors had indicated that the election would be credible. He said, “I have my own situation room, and I have over 80,000 canvassers in the state. We have as much as 500 canvassers in some wards, we have just a little over 5,000 polling stations in the state. “We will have people in all of them, and let me tell you, once the election is over, we would have collated all the results and known the outcome, even before INEC announces the result.” The lawm...

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has congratulated the publisher of Eastern Lead Express, Mr. Declan Anaele, on his election as the new Chairman of Imo Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA), weekend. Anaele emerged winner in an election where he was a sole candidate, getting endorsed by 14 of his members in a voice vote. His closest rivalry and publisher of Frontline Express newspaper, Mrs. Shirley Munonye, reportedly dropped out of the contest in subtle way by failing to return her completed form. In congratulating Anaele, Governor Uzodimma said his emergence was an indication of his popular choice by his colleagues and urged him to use the position to forge a common front for the association in the interest of the good people of Imo State. Governor Uzodimma said government will always partner with individuals and groups who are out to serve the people with sincerity of purpose, noting that, "in Imo there is so much work to do and all hands must be on desk." He reminded...

..... Asks Ndigbo to stop the destruction of South East economy Chief Olisa Metu, the former Publicity Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the South East Cacus in the National Assembly for their proactiveness in seeking for a lasting solution to the issues between the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).  Chief Olisa Metu made this assertion yesterday while addressing PDP Party faithful in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state. He said that it's heart warming that the cacus of Legislators from the South East has taken the bull by the horn by calling for lasting solutions to the problems of the South East and believes that very soon, the issues between the federal government and IPOB will be resolved.  He used the occasion to call for calm in the South East and pleaded on Ndigbo to avoid destroying the economy of the south East by incessant sit at home which has inversely affected the livelihood of people from the south East. " In the South Ea...

Ndi Anambra, let's take a look into his vast experience in business, financial and human resource management, philanthropic nature, his charitable, undented and impeccable leadership standards. An exemplified leader, with sincerity of purpose, truthful and faithful to the course entrusted on him to pursue. A man who has distinguished himself in the private sector, stands tall and firm even in the midst of the storm. With a strong shoulder to bear the burdens of his people, egalitarian in approach, committed to the wellbeing of his people over himself. His selfless style of leadership is second to none, "A true man of the people" Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), CEO Wichtech Group is a man fully committed to people and what he believes in, a stable personality, and one driven by his passion to alleviate the downtrodden and make life more meaningful, little wonder they call him EBUBECHUKWU UZO (God first in everything). Humility personified, decent, astute and a standard ro...

CP Tony Olofu has resumed as the 31st Anambra CP, replacing CP Christopher Owolabi who has been redpoyded to another police Command. In his address yesterday to the press, he said " It is my pleasure to address you today 16th September, 2021, as the 31st Commissioner of Police, Anambra State. "I give thanks to the Almighty God for his favour and mercies and the Inspector General of Police, *IGP Alkali Baba Usman, psc (+), fdc, NPM,* for finding me worthy to serve as the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Police Command at this critical moment of our nation’s history." He said that upon his assumption of duty within the last few days, he has been briefed on a number of security challenges the state is facing at the moment, which include armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, dispute over land; kingship tussles, boundary issues, farmers/herders clashes, public disturbances, attack on unsuspecting members of the public, security personnel, government infrastructures and sun...

Senator Uche Ekwunife, the Chairperson of the Anambra Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Campaign Council, has described the forthcoming guber election as a "must-win" for the party, urging party members to unite and work as a family to ensure victory for the party's candidate, Valentine Ozigbo.  Ekwunife made the call on Saturday, September 11, 2021, when she hosted a stakeholder's meeting of top-ranking party leaders at the Senator Uche Ekwunife Center, Awka.  Senator Ekwunife, who is the lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial Zone at the Nigerian Senate, charged party faithful to intensify effort to win the elections in their various polling booths and wards. "Let us have it at the back of our minds that the November 6 governorship election is a must-win for the PDP. We have about 2 million prospective voters in Anambra. How many voters can you win for the PDP? If you win your ward, and I win mine, PDP has already won. Let us go home with th...

His Majesty Igwe Dr Robert C Eze (Okofia Vi) Igwe Ukpo and Clan head of Dunukofia Ancient Kingdom has played host to the 14th Corps Commander, Federal Road safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command who came on a courtesy call to visit his Majesty-the King, to inform him of his recent posting to Anambra State Command as the 14th Corps Commander. Igwe Dr Robert Eze received the Corps Commander in Company of members of the Igwe In-council led by Ichie Emma Ogbuka Deputy leader of Cabinet Business, members of the Ukpo Improvement Union led by the Assistant Secretary General Evang. Chief Ikechukwu Okafor and members of the Ojiani Council, Ukpo led by it's Chairman- Prince Justus Eze.  The 14th Corps Commander, Federal Road safety Anambra State Sector Command- CC Adeoye A. Irelewuyi came in company of Assistant Corps Commander Egwuokike I Ikeh, Deputy Route Commander Kingsley C. Iloduba, Deputy Route Commander Margaret B Onabe, Assistant Route Commander Pearl I Isika among other officer...

His Excellency, the Proactive and people's Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has resolved and given a lasting solution as the week long siege on supply of Petroleum Products across the State and the entire South East has been called off, alleviating the sufferings of Ndi Imo. Arising from the interaction and dialogue with the representatives of the Petroleum Tanker Driver's Association, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma set up a committee with the union leaders as members have finally resolved the issues. According to the Governor, "my administration would partner with any agency or union that is ready to support our programs and policies for the interest and benefit of Imolites. Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Chief Billy Harry, stated that Governor Uzodimma is their brother, friend and dependable partner who has already given a solution to the issue" and that their relationship with him is cordial. #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, a pro-democracy and environmental rights group has keenly monitored for five weeks now the Mondays "sit-at-home" order issued by the leadership of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB in the entire Southeast region as a protest measure against the unlawful "interception" and deportation of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently detained at DSS facility pending court trial.   It is necessary at this time to point out that the problem is rooted in the earliest crises that rocked the nation barely seven years after independence leading to civil war in 1967. The politics of 1967-70 has sadly remained unaddressed as of yet and still forms part of the Southeast marginalisation question, as FENRAD understands it. This marginalisation, made worse by successive governments since the end of the war in January 1970, is itself the reinforcing factor responsible for secessionist bids in the ...

WE SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT TO DO ALL IT CAN TO RESTORE SANITY The Global Association of Concerned Imo Youths (GACIY) urges the Independent Petroleum Marketers to stop the exploitation of Imo people by their members occasioned by artficial scarcity which has led to hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in the State in the last two weeks. As a group we view this development as gross wickedness and insensitivity on the part of oil marketers who are selling the false narrative of fighting the Government when they are actually enriching themselves by criminally selling above the stipulated price of fuel as announced by the Federal Government. One would ask, how does one fight the Government by unleashing hardship on the people and enriching oneself by hoarding fuel?  It is shameful that a group that approached a court seeking favourable justice will turn the table to unleash wickedness and evil to the people simply because the State Government opted to appeal the judgement o...

The President's visit to Imo has been trending online, some for the news and some for the wrong reasons best known to them. The SA on Media to President Muhammad Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina in a press statement released yesterday has clarified some of these issues.  He said "We have observed that President Buhari’s concluding remarks at the meeting with South East Leaders during his one day visit to Imo State is being deliberately contorted and twisted out of context."   The purveyors of disinformation want Nigerians to believe that the President bluntly told Governor Uzodinma, ‘‘I’ll be careful with your future invitations.’’    They have adduced different meanings to the phrase, contrary to the context wherein the President spoke during his successful dialogue with leaders of thought from Igbo land.   When he arrived at the banquet hall of Imo State Government House for his last assignment in Owerri, the President was welcomed by over 50 leaders from the South Ea...