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It was an atmosphere of celebration on Saturday, May 8, 2021 as the people of Akili Ozizor in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State trooped out in cheerful jubilation to mark the coronation and first Ofala of their new Igwe.  Valentine Ozigbo, the immediate past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, was one of the prominent guests at the coronation and maiden Ofala festival of His Royal Highness, Igwe Lawrence Ogugua Oduah (Igwe Ogidiga Oduah III) of Akili Ozizor. Igwe Ogidiga Oduah III is the son of Late Igwe Johnny Oduah (Igwe Ogidiga II of Akili Ozizor), and the younger brother to Senator Stella Oduah, the senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone. While speaking during the ceremony, Mr Ozigbo described the newly crowned Igwe as an icon and custodian of the prestigious Igbo tradition. Therefore, it did not come as a surprise when he decided to walk the path of his late father.  "The throne of Akili Ozizor Kingdom has witnessed a harmonious celebration today

- _Says all hands must be on deck to save Anambra._  The leading Gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming November 6, gubernatorial election Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, today, May 8, 2021, met with the ANAMBRA ELDERS FORUM at Onitsha to seek support for his candidacy as the APC primary approaches. Speaking during the interactive session, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo stated that it's time to get it right in Anambra state for the future of our children and everyone else in the state. " The time is fast running out to rescue our state Anambra and enthrone a God fearing and people oriented government in Anambra state. We must make use of this window of opportunity presented by the Anambra election scheduled to hold on November 6 to get our state back on the path of progress. Only a man who has the fear of God can have the mindset to create a just society where the rule of law, social justice and equity is guaranteed and once we get this, sanity will retur

The frontline gubernatorial aspirant for the November 6th Anambra election under the umbrella of APC, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, CEO/Chairman Wichtech Group has sent his birthday felicitation to Anambra State APC Chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a statement released through his media office on Saturday, May 8, 2021, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo described Chief Ejidike as an exceptional political figure whose approach and passion to achieve success for the party is remarkable. He noted that the leadership qualities of the APC State Chairman has immensely strengthened the internal democracy and made the party formidable in a bid to win the upcoming election. Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo further stated that Chief Ejidike is a reliable and committed party man whose contributions to the growth of the party is felt by all. Concluding, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo wished Chief Ejidike a happy birthday and prayed to God to grant him a long life on earth.

By Prince MacDonald Enwere.  As a Pentecostal, I hardly jump into discussions which are at the circumference of the Catholic Church or meddle into   Ecclesiastical matters.  Ecclesiastical issues follow divine directions.  In the Catholic denomination, decisions are usually in comformity with doctrinal  principles and liturgical dogma of Catholicism. The recent melodrama between the Presidency, Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese and the spiritual director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev Fr Camilius Anthony Ejikemeuwa Ebenezer Mbakaogu reminds me the proverbial story of  Mbe and Elephant. When animals wanted to get a new king to replace their late king, one early morning, Hen, their town crier announced that all animals should gather at their meeting point in the following morning. As early as 7am all animals have already gathered to elect their new King. On the spot, Lion was nominated as the chairman of the Ezeship selection committee. He called for nomination, Mbe nominated Elephant.

CP Adetokumbo Christopher Owolabi has resumed as the 30th commissioner of police in Anambra state after a slight shake up by the Force Headquarters. CP Owolabi was the former 2IC of the Anambra state police command and has worked in Anambra in the last three years, before he was posted out and returned to the command as the CP Anambra state police command. CP Adetokumbo Christopher Owolabi* was born 29th May, 1964 in London, United Kingdom; and hails from the small but renowned Ogiri-Magonog Community in Kogi State. He attended Ireti Primary School, Ikoyi, Lagos and proceeded to Mount Carmel College, Ilorin for his secondary school education. He obtained a bachelor of science (BSC) degree in Political science from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello university, Zaria in 1985 and masters degree in international police science from the university of Portsmouth, United Kingdom in 2004 He enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as Cadet Assistant superintendent of police (ASP)on 15th March, 1988. 

The governor of Imo state, Senator Hope Uzodinma has reinforced the security operations in Imo with the handing over of operational vehicles and security gadgets to security establishments in the state.  in a statement made available to newsmen and also published on his official facebook handle, the governor stated that "Today's event heralds the presentation of more vehicles and security gadgets to our Operation Search and Flush team. It is a bold statement on our iron-clad resolve to flush out criminals from our dear state. It is a signal to bandits, hoodlums and trigger-happy criminals that their time is up in Imo State".    He however stressed that the handing over of these security vehicles and gadgets has further underscored the fact that his government can never be intimidated by criminals and their sponsors,which also reaffirms his government's  commitment to the protection of lives and property of all citizens of the state including those on transit.   He rec

His Excellency the governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of a new Acting Vice Chancellor for  Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ogboko, Ideato South LGA of Imo State. He is Prof Ikechukwu Dozie. The appointment takes immediate effect.  In a press release made available to Nigerian Notch by the office of the Commissioner for Education Prof. Bernard Thompson O. Ikegwuoha, however stated thatt theformer Vice chancellor, Prof Tola Badejo , has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect. He said this is sequel to the former Vice Chancellor's unauthorised announcement, illegally suspending academic activities in the university for the 2020/2021 academic year.  The release however advised that all students and staff of the University are consequently advised to disregard the unauthorised announcement of the former Vice Chancellor and return to normal academic and administrative life without delay. Consqently, the release further stated that Imo st

  ~ PROMISES RAPID INDUSTRIALISATION OF STATE* Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) frontrunner for the Anambra governorship election, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, reiterated his belief that Anambra can be the most significant industrial hub in Africa if the state elects a visionary and transformation leader come November.  Mr Ozigbo made the assertion when he took a tour of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) factory in Nnewi, Anambra State. He purchased an IVM pick-up truck during the visit, demonstrating his belief in the Innoson and made-in-Nigeria products.  He declared that purchasing an Innoson vehicle shows that he "walks his talk" and "puts his money where his mouth is".  While speaking during the visit, Ozigbo hailed the Founder and CEO of the Innoson Group, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, as a pioneer who is taking steps to actualise the great possibilities in Nigeria and Africa.  According to the respected business leader, Chief Chukwuma exempli

  ~ EXTOLS CHROME GROUP CHAIR FOR HIS OUTSTANDING  GENEROSITY    The Distinguished Senator representing Anambra South and National Leader of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah stated this earlier on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, while attending the commissioning of an Ultramodern Hall donated to Rotary Club International by the founder & CEO of Chrome Group, Sir. Dr. Emeka Offor at the Rotary International District 9125 Center, Abuja. Senator Ubah hailed Sir Offor for his laudable efforts towards the advancement of the human race.  While making a brief remark at the event, Dr. Ubah noted that Sir. Dr. Emeka Offor's benevolence is nothing short of utter kindness and love for humanity.  Senator Ubah recalled that Sir Emeka Offor had in the past  made generous contributions of over $3.5 million (USD) to numerous Rotary Club programmes; donated medical equipment and books worth over $30 million (USD) to hospitals and academic institutions across Nigeria; and other

  ~ Redeploys CP Abutu Yaro to Imo Command, 5 other CPs affected The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered the posting of CP Abutu Yaro, fdc to Imo State as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the State. The posting of the new CP is in furtherance of efforts by the Police leadership towards strengthening security, tackling violent crimes and enhancing optimal coordination of policing operations within the State. CP Abutu Yaro, a fellow of the National Defence College and the immediate-past Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, is an operationally-minded Cop. By this new development, Abutu Yaro takes over from CP Nasiru Mohammed who has been redeployed to Western Port Authority, Lagos. In the same vein, Zamfara State Police Command now has a new Commissioner of Police. He is CP Hussaini Rabiu. Other Commissioners of Police affected by the new posting and redeployment are: CP John Amadi, mni who has been posted from We

The former Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Rommy Okoli (The Messanger) has joined the November 6 governorship race under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Chief Okoli's declaration of interest and message of hope was released by his Goodness Campaign Office, an Initiative for Peace and Development of Anambra State. "Beloved, remember that the naked need to be clothed and the afflicted need comfort. Think of the sick, the poor, the hungry, the motherless babies, orphans, widows, the less privileged and the hopeless. Show them love, mercy and do something good today for a better society." The former council boss said that his governorship aspiration is hinged on the premise above. He said that never again shall the cry of the poor be forsaken under his watch as the governor of Anambra State. Chief Okoli promised to wipe away the tears of Ndi Anambra who have suffered for so long. "I promise and pledge in th