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Unable to reverse it, former PDP governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has accepted the sole nomination of Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (Sam Daddy) for the post of National Secretary in the party's October 30/31 national convention. The former lawmaker also lambasted overzealous supporters for writing against the nomination describing them as "fifth columnists". In a statement, 5 days after the nomination, media aide Chibuike Onyeukwu said Ihedioha had come to accept the decision taken by party stakeholders in the zone and had reached out to Sam Daddy to be carried along. But supporters are not to blame. Ihedioha fell mute soon after Sam Daddy's emergence prompting his loyalists in the state chapter to issue all manner of disclaimers and counter narratives vowing that Ihedioha would upturn the decision. Ahead of the PDP's convention, the crucial post of national secretary was zoned to the South East and subsequently ceded to Imo State. Ihedioha, sources say, had...

  …..URGES ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITIZE IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE FIRE OUTBREAK PREVENTIVE POLICIES AND MEASURES. Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has sympathized with victims of the Sunday inferno that destroyed goods worth millions of Naira. The Senator made the statement through his official Facebook handle some minutes ago, while asking the state government to ensure that preventive policies are in place to forestall or curtail the damage such further disaster portends. He his words he said "I am deeply saddened by the news of the fire outbreak that engulfed Nkwo Ogbe, Ihiala yesterday being Sunday, October 17, 2021, resulting in the loss of many investments and properties." "This is a very unfortunate and regrettable incident that has left numerous businesses in unquantifiable ruins, coming especially at a time Anambra is still struggling to recover from recent security challenges beclouding the State." "As I commiserate with victims of this fir...

  The Governorship Candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), has sympathised with the good people of Ihiala over the unfortunate fire that gutted the Nkwo Ogbe market in Ihiala on Sunday afternoon. Dr. Nwankwo in his consoling message said he was deeply shocked by the unfortunate fire incident that led to the loss of goods, market stalls and buildings worth millions of Naira. He, however expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost. He promised to reach out to the victims to ascertain the true extent losses incurred as well as explore ways to alleviate their sufferings and prevent future occurrence. He commended effort of the gallant youths who came as first responders to help contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further. Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo however expressed disappointment on the efficiency of our State Fire Service noting that they still lack adequate personnel and resources to respond to fire emergencies across the state in real ...

Popular preacher and founder of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church Worldwide, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele has predicted that Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has the brightest chance of winning the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election slated for November 6, 2021. Speaking on Ubah’s chances in his latest predictions on the hotly contested election, Primate Ayodele, who is reputed for making prophecies that have hit the mark previously, said that “victory is surrounding him.” Warning the billionaire oil magnate to avoid being rigged out “technically,” Primate Ayodele urged Ubah to avoid any missteps in order to “take victory.” He stated that Ubah, whose rags-to-riches story is regarded as the best reflection of the ‘Nigerian Dream,’ “has what it takes to emerge victorious”, adding that “victory is close to him.” Primate Ayodele had in his latest prophecies dismissed the chances of both the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and All Progressives Congress (APC), saying: “...

The Imo State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, on Saturday swore in the newly-elected executives of the party in Owerri, the state capital. The newly-elected Chairman of the party in the state, Hon MacDonald Ebere, who was the Environmental Transformation Commission, ENTRACO, General Manager, was sworn in alongside other members of the state executives by Bar. COC Akolisa. Akolisa, the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, administered the oath of office on the new executives at the Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri. Speaking in Owerri shortly after the inauguration of state party executives, Governor Hope Uzodinma promised to give the party executives needed support. The governor, who described APC as the party to beat in Imo State, charged the party faithful to go out and reconcile all manners of people for APC. According to him, “I will give you all the required support. I thank members of the party and urge the newly executives not to betray the conference and trust...

All keen observers never saw this coming, even political pundits were taken unawares, but the fact remain, that if the press release by Ali Odefa, the National Vice Chairman, PDP, Southeast Zone, is anything to go by, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu popularly known as Sam Daddy, has set the stage for a successful take over of the party structure, not just in the State, but eventually, in the Southeast and beyond. That press release had in it, a note of gloating, as it says the emergence of Sam Daddy was a display of maturity! As an unabashed Saraki ally, and a notable Wike camper, it goes without saying that Sam Daddy has got all the aces he needs to not only get his pound of flesh from the Mbutu born, supreme court sacked politician, but also to see to it that dead things stay dead! We live in a short memory country, but it is still fresh in many a mind, that within the 7 months' misadventure of Ihedioha in Imo State, he tried his best to, literally, set fire on all sectors of the state, simu...

The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has advocated for the creation of Special Fund to compensate the South East for the loses they sustained during the Nigerian Civil War that left the region in complete penury in its aftermath.  The Governor among other recommendations stated this during the flag-off of the South East zonal hearing on the review of the current Revenue Allocation Formula organized by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, in Owerri on Wednesday.  The Governor said the essence of the demand is predicated on the fact that the civil war resulted in losses of millions of lives where women and children lost their breadwinners and if for the reasons of Boko Haram there is the North East Development Commission, and for the sake of oil there is the Niger Delta Development Commission, then there is every reason to create a special fund for the South East Development Commission to bring succour to the zone that was devastated and left in penury af...

The Honorable Minister of State Education has presided over the 27th Convocation Ceremony of the Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Imo State. While applauding the staff and management of the school, he implored them to put in more effort in ensuring that they produce quality graduates who can impact positively on the Nigeria's education sector. Hon. Nwajiuba also conferred honorary degrees on well deserving individuals. The recipients included Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Bishop J.V ( Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Diocese), Capt. Emmanuel Iheanacho (Ex Interior Minister), Arc. Chike Okafor (Member representing Okigwe South Federal Constituency) amongst others.

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has renamed the popular Heroes Square Stadium in the heart of Owerri, the Imo State capital, after the late Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu, the first Military Administrator of the Old Imo State. Governor Uzodimma disclosed this at a brief ceremony to receive the body of the Late Admiral Kanu on Wednesday at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, as part of activities to mark his Lying-in- State and Commendation Service at the Imo State Government House. According to Governor Uzodimma the Late Military Administrator of Imo State from 1976 to 1977 brought in a lot of developmental projects to the State, including the engagement of Town Planners for the development of the State. “As we eulogize him for his outstanding performance as the Military Governor of Imo State, by an Executive Order, the Heroes Square is now renamed Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu's Square”. Uzodimma Stated. Credits: #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

His Excellency the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has flagged off the Economic Revitalization Support Program of the United Nations Development (UNDP) in Imo State. The Program which is a post COVID-19 pandemic support for communities affected by the economic hardship it created, would see Imo community economy boosted with the injection of the donation from the world body. Speaking at the event, His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma expressed appreciation on behalf of Imolites while seeking more intervention to help tackle the unemployment rate in the state. In his submission, the Governor enumerated the potentials within the state and appealed for further assistance from the world body and her partners, in boosting economic growth and stability of the state. His Excellency affirmed his strict supervision to ensure total compliance, in the course of implementation, to the program as designed. Credits: #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

Anambra State is blessed with Human and Material Resources. Since the creation of the State, we have heard Governors who have governed the State. The only two best so far who have distinguished themselves in governance of the State are Senator Dr. Chris Ngige and Mr. Peter Obi. The sole reason for their wonderful performances and prudent management of resources is very simple. They were homegrown. They lived with us, eat our food, travel on our roads and understand our Predicaments. In fact, they have the local sense needed to place Anambra State where it rightly belonged. Today, Ndi Anambra can see the difference between Dr. Chirs Ngige, Mr. Peter Obi and Governor Willie Obiano. It is very obvious an "Importee" cannot do much because he does not understand the terrain. As November 6 Anambra Gubernatorial poll approaches, Dr. Wilson Chidozie Nwankwo is stepping forward with a practical home-grown solution to the challenges bedeviling the State. It is an understatement to say ...