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  Ichie Sir Izuchukwu Nwabueze has received a Merit Award of " AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST" from the Postulants Students' Union Government of Institute of Theology, Paul University, Awka during the 2021 Presidential Address/ Charge of the President- Post. Ezeala Raphael Uche with the theme; " RESTORATION". The Award Conferrment came  in confirmation of an earlier letter of the Award delivered to me on September 24,2021 by a twelve man delegation of the Postulants of the Institute of Theology Paul University Awka. I was accompanied to receive the Award by Ichie Emma Ogbuka Deputy leader of Cabinet Business, Igwe In-council, Evang Chief Ikechukwu Okafor( Asst Secretary General of Ukpo Improvement Union and Secretary Ukpo Economic and Investment Board), Chief Francis Amanchukwu ( Special Adviser to the Igwe of Ukpo on Judicial Matters ) among others. The event which was Chaired by Chief Hon. Benson Anaje ( Ibide Nwa ka ibeya of Awka Kingdom ) with Dr. Godwin Maduka ( Oko

  ....Says Ndi Anambra are known to be peaceful Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, Anambra South Senator and Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in Anambra has called for calm as he has also frowned at recent killings of supposed unknown gunmen, which has become a daily occurance in various parts of Anambra State lately.  Speaking in a recent interview with the Igbo News Channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Senator Ubah lamented that many innocent souls have been lost within a short period, which does not represent the true interest of Ndi Anambra as a people. He however condoled with the families of those whose loved ones where killed by the gunmen at a time like this.  On the identity of the gunmen, the YPP Candidate said they can't   be Anambrains because Ndị Anambra are known for peace and that the state has always known peace especially during  elections and wondered what has brought about this scenario in A

  _Sympathises with the Children of Dora and Chike Akunyili _Cautions Against Further Dehumanisation of Igbos_ The Gubernatorial Candidate of PDP in the forthcoming Election Mr Valentine Chineto Ozigbo has condemed in strong terms the renewed spate of violence in the state. He made this assertion yesterday when a US delegation paid him a courtsey call in Awka Anambra state.  He stressed that In the past few days, Anambra have witnessed an alarming escalation of deadly violence in the state, as the state has lost an eminent son and several others in what appears to be a renewed violent campaign by bandits.  He said "Yesterday, a prominent Nigerian public servant, medical doctor, and a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lawrence Ezenwa, was killed in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra. He owned hospitals in Okija, Onitsha, and Okpanam in Delta State." Mr Valentine Ozigbo bemoaned the brutal murder of Dr Ezenwa, whom he said hailed from Abia State, as he w

By: Anthony Iwuoma As Nigeria marks it’s 61st anniversary as an independent country, the Senator, representing Imo North in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Sir Frank Ibezim, has congratulated Nigerians for the landmark. Speaking in a statement, Distinguished Senator Ibezim said Nigeria had witnessed 61 years of progress and looked forward to better years. “Dear Nigerians, brothers and sisters, today, we stand on the mark of a decades-old milestone to celebrate 61 years of progress, prosperity and passion,” he said. “While these have benefitted a considerable proportion of our people, a still greater number of us are oppressed by poverty, violent conflict and disease. Needless to say, we have much work to do.” Reflecting on the road the country has passed through, Ibezim expressed the desire that the efforts of Nigerians and their leaders would bear expected dividends. “Although I am inclined to congratulate you all on this significant national day, I instead reflect thought

-CALLS FOR UNITY AND TOLERANCE IN OUR POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFESTYLE The APC in Imo state has felicitated with Imo people and Nigerians on the 61st Independence anniversary of the country. In a press release made avaliable to newsmen in Owerri, the party said that "As a leading and governing political party in Imo State in particular and Nigeria in general, we take pride in our collective commitment to the Nigerian project through the celebration of this remarkable milestone in our journey to nationhood." They maintained that this celebration reminds us of the solemn sacrifice of our founding fathers, who laid the foundation of this great nation as well as the contributions of the gallant members of the Armed Forces, many of whom have paid the supreme price to keep our country safe and united. As we reflect on the journey so far.  The APC in Imo however states that they are pleased to appreciate Nigerians for upholding the sacred values that binds us together as one people

  The Yobe state Governor and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee received  11 law makers including five serving and four former House of Representatives members, as well as, two members of the Anambra State House of Assembly who defected from PDP and APGA to APC. Gov. Buni congratulated the new members saying, they made the right decision by joining the National Party and bringing their people to the national movement. "You have taken the right decision at the right time, you will enjoy all the rights and privileges of the party" Buni assured. The defectors eulogized Governor Buni for giving APC the required leadership and taking the party to greater heights. They promised to deliver their constituencies to the party in the forthcoming Anambra governorship election. The Speaker House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, deputy Senate President Omo Agege, the governors of Imo, Kogi, Kano, Jigawa and Kebbi states assisted the party chairman