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  By Chima Christian Stars, it appears, are aligning for Lady Chidi Onyemelukwe, a frontline Anambra 2021 governorship aspirant under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), as she stands poised to secure the buy–in of her comrades ahead of the party's June 26 primary elections. Party faithful and indeed the general public conversant with the inner workings of the PDP in Anambra state are deeply worried that the party might again fracture or implode after its primary elections, as has been the bane of the party in the state. The inability of the party to manage its post–primary elections crisis has been pointed as the major contributor to the repeated failings of the party in Anambra gubernatorial elections. This danger is even more so with 16 aspirants jostling for the ticket of the party this time around. Of the 16, some are seen to be loyal and dedicated members of the party. Others are viewed differently. Some are even rumoured to be in consultations with other

~ CALLS FOR LASTING SOLUTION TO FEUD Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, has condemned the recent communal clashes between neighbouring towns of Omor and Anaku in  Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State. The clashes, believed to be over land disputes, between Omor and Anaku communities have lingered for several decades. According to a BBC Igbo report, corpses of victims of the clash have been discovered.  In a statement issued from his Udoka Estate campaign office on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Mr Ozigbo decried the violence between both communities, describing the development as "totally reprehensible" while suing for authorities to wade in and ensure lasting peace in the area.  Ozigbo, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) frontrunner ahead of the 2021 Anambra governorship election, also stressed the importance of peace to every society's progress and development.  "When I decided to run for office, I envisioned an Anambra that w

The frontline gubernatorial aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress( APC)  Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, today,  attended the Inauguration of the newly elected executives of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Anambra state chapter led by Venerable Joseph Nweke.  The Inauguration which took place at the Bishop Patterson Hall, All Saints Cathedral Church, Onitsha, witnessed the presence of several religious leaders cut across all Christian denominations from the South East, notable among them includes: Bishop Dr. Goddy Okafor, South East Zonal Chairman of CAN, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Nwokolo, Anglican Bishop on the Niger, Bishop O.C. Dominic, among others.  Speaking during the inauguration, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, thanked the religious leaders for always interceding for Anambra  and Nigeria, saying that their prayers have held this nation and averting many dangerous occurrences. He urged them not to relent as  their prayers are much more  needed in this trying juncture of o

The Dr Chidozie Nwankwo Campaign Organisation has responded to a viral video on social media castigating his person. In a press release made avaliable to Nigerian Notch has the notion that it was a scripted narrative to tarnish the image of Dr Chidozie Nwankwo. It reads thus "The attention of Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo Campaign Organization has been drawn to a carefully scripted but shamelessly choreographed campaign by some political desperados hiding behind the foolhardiness of some of their discredited foot soldiers to tarnish the image and vast goodwill earned by Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, over the years, across Anambra State and beyond." "The campaign of calumny and character assassination against Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo started with a video filled with outlandish fabrications and unprovoked insults wherein a lady who happens to be one of their hirelings was seen making very incredulous allegations against Dr. Chido claiming the frontline APC Governorship Aspirant has been going

As Imolites continue to react to the former governor Rochas Okorocha's recent frustration, induced misguided outburst on a national television, Channels TV to be precise, wherein he accused Governor Hope Uzodimma of being after him as well as envious of his political achievements, it became imperative to subject the said submissions of the Ogboko born senator to critical scrutiny as to find out whether or not his successor in office is actually after him for any personal political goal. Interestingly, the duo of Okorocha and his successor, Uzodimma, are not only from the same Imo West senatorial zone, but are senior stakeholders and members of the same political party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. As it is a norm in our present day political culture, former governor Okorocha,  to his opinion,   deserves all manner of executive protection from his fellow partyman to enable him enjoy the fruits of his labour with his family and cronies in peace, devoid any distractions. For Ok

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to review implementation of the policy making it compulsory for the National Identity Number (NIN) to be a prerequisite for the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) had previously insisted that NIN must be for the 2021 UTME. Based on that development, candidates have lamented the insistence of JAMB on the policy saying NIN requirement was adding to their registration hurdles as they were forced to go through extortion, long queues, and other unwholesome practices to obtain NIN to register for their examination.   The Senate in it's resolution therefore, asked the Ministry of Education, JAMB, and National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to review the policy by extending the UTME registration deadline and NIN requirement until there is a seamless and well-organised process for obtaining NIN by candidates. The senate also called on the Federal Ministry of Education and