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The leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Anambra State Council, Tuesday, October 9, revalidated the inauguration of an arm of the union "National Link Chapel", in Nnewi, Anambra State. The Chairman and Secretary of NUJ in the state, Emmanuel Ifesinachi and Emmanuel Udeagha, respectively, led the leadership of the union to the inauguration. While performing the ceremony for the revalidation of the Chapel, the NUJ chairman, Comrade Emma Ifesinachi, commended the founder of the newspaper, Hon. Tempest Chinyelude Udeze Mike, for keeping the outfit afloat since 1994. He urged members to be good representatives of the chapel; and to practice according to the rules and ethics of journalism. Members of the Chapel include Tempest Udeze, Chairman; Chigozie Igbo, Vice Chairman; Amaka Obiefuna, Secretary; Mokwugwo Solomon, Assistant Secretary; Ngozi Asonibe, Treasurer; Echezona Okafor, Financial Secretary;  and Sir Nweke Nweke, Auditor. Other members include U

Helping Hands International concept Ltd, a global opportunity established for its inherent passion for human capacity development, has given out  3 SUVs in its program, which was held at Anaedo Hall,over the weekend. The foundation was set up as a way of expressing gratitude to God through devoted service to humanity, and turning fears of sorrow to tears of joy. In her keynote address, the state coordinator of Helping hands international, Lady Joy Amaka Ogbuawa, said the foundation was set up for human capacity building, enshrined in the philosophy that nothing is greater than humanitarian service which, if properly applied will promote peaceful and harmonious human co-existence. She further stated that "not only do we empower your life, we work with you and through you to help and empower others" Our contributions, no matter how small might be what the next door neighbor needs to move to the next level. No matter how poor you think you are, you are rich enough to giv

Less than twenty hours after Senator Hope Uzodinma representing Imo East (Orlu Zone) in the upper chamber called for removal of the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Galadinchi, the Nigeria Police has asked him to step down for CP Ali Ganja, for the time being. Nigerian Notch, reliably gathered that the call for Galadinchi to step aside was to allow the new CP to take over activities especially as regards the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. According to our source, CP Galadinchi was not asked to leave the state but to step down for the conduct of the primary election which has caused series of issues in the state,with the sitting governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha of APC and the coalition forces at struggling to gain the soul of the party in the state.

Hon Azuka Okwuosa a front line APC Aspirant contesting for Senate, under Anambra South Senatorial zone, today held a town hall meeting with the people of APC Nnewi North in a bid to intimate them, about his mission and vision to represent the senatorial zone if given the mandate by APC. Hon Azuka Okwuosa in his opening remarks said, it is high time, the people of Anambra South Senatorial Zone took the bull by horn, in charting a new course for the development of the people and the zone in general. He lamented that the incumbent,who he said has been in government, for nearly 16 years has not done much to alleviate the sufferings of his people, while in the executive for 8 years with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and as a legislature at the red chambers for nearly eight years. He stressed that if given the mandate by APC, he will right the wrongs the zone has experienced in the past, through apt and proper legislation that will bring development nearer to the people. He said he will pus

    Azia Community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anmabra state, last week celebrated its 2018 New Yam Festival (Iriji Azia). The event which was a long week event, climaxed with the commissioning of Azia Civic Center, by the governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano, built by Azia Town Union under the leadership of its President General, Ichie Kenneth Maduakor. In his welcome address, the President General of Azia Town Union, Ichie Kenneth Maduakor, thanked the governor of Anambra State, who was ably represented by the Deputy Governor, Prof Nkem Okeke, for finding time to be with the people of Azia, in this year Iriji festival. He said it is a thing of joy, that the Civic Center, which has lingered over the years, was completed this year. He commended the efforts of Azia Indigenes, who made it possible for the dream of completing their civic center to become a reality. He went further to thank, Bar Allen Onyema (Chairman Airpeace) who he said was instru