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........COMMISSIONS  ULTRA MODERN PLAZA SHOPPING COMPLEX BUILT BY PLAZA OWNERS ASSOCIATION (PLOWASS) IN LAGOS. On Wednesday being; August 10, 2022,  Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah at the Lagos International Tradefair market commissioned the new ultra modern shopping plaza complex built by Plaza Owners Association (PLOWASS) in Lagos State.  Addressing the guests including the leadership and traders of various markets unions, Industry heads, Bank Executives and other Government officials, he restated his unwavering commitment towards supporting  indigenous businesses through the instrumentality of the legislature. Senator Ubah however noted that Ndi Igbo and Anambra people in particular are by nature, traders and economic giants. "We dominate trade/commerce in Nigeria as a whole and contribute up to 60% input in the Nigerian GDP through trade and commerce. It is therefore my avowed determination to continually support the growth of indigenous businesses while promoting their welfar

In keeping with its continuous safety awareness program, the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) subjected its workforce to a Fire Drill, as part of its way of inculcating safety consciousness and firefighting techniques among its employees. The exercise, which is held periodically, took place at the company’s corporate headquarters in Enugu, Thursday, and was organized by the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department, in conjunction with the Enugu State Fire Service. At the session, there were teachings on fire prevention tips, classes of fire and the various firefighting equipment, with practical demonstration on how they are used. The Head of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), EEDC, Engr. Dr. Francis Iwu reiterated the company’s commitment to safety and charged every staff of the organization to always be safety conscious and vigilant about happenings around them, both at home and at the workplace.   He further advised them to always converge at the Muster P

By Igbo Chigozie  It's worthy to note that In the ancient world of the Bible, cities had walls surrounding them, which provided protection from enemies and hooligans from penetrating into their domains.  When the wall was breached, the city was vulnerable to destruction; the only way to secure it was for people to risk their lives, by literally standing in the gap on the wall and fighting the enemy. The narration above best describes Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, the senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, who in the last three years has stood in the Gap for Ndi Anambra South Senatorial District. He has so far in the Senate protected the people from the hawks who have since 1999 coverted the position of the Senate as theirs  while the people languished in abject want  and lack of proactive legislation for the overall good of the people.  In his bid to change the narrative of old in the zone , Senator Ubah has quietly done a yeomans job despite his refusal to blow

Following the recovery of Imo Standard Shoes Industry from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Comr. Simon Ebegbulem has taken possession of the company on behalf of the State Government from the RHODS Security Consultant.  Speaking after the signing of the official documents, the Commissioner stated that the ceremony marks another landmark achievement of the 3R Administration. He stated that the recovery of the shoe industry will boost job creation and industrial base of the State.  He lauded his Excellency Dist. Sen Hope Uzodimma for courageously paying off the debts and his determination to ensure that the shoe industry comes back on board. The CEO of RHODS Security Consultant, Commodore Ogechi Osuagwu (RTD.) stated that the company, a security arm of AMCON, has over the period, secured the premises, and following the recovery of the Industry by Imo State Go

Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR has congratulated the Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator (Dr.) Chris Nwabueze Ngige, as he clocks seventy years (70) on planet earth. Governor Soludo in a birthday message commended Dr. Chris Ngige, describing him as an accomplished politician, an erstwhile Governor of Anambra State, Senator and now Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  These are commendable achievements as an  illustrious son of the State. Therefore, on this auspicious occasion of your  70th birthday, on behalf of my family, the government and people of Anambra State, I heartily congratulate you and wish you many more years of service to your fatherland  Happy birthday Onwa!

By Christian Aburime  Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR and his counterpart Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State were both present to honour Archbishop Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim on his diamond Jubilee birthday anniversary at the Cathedral Church of Saint Faith, Awka, Anambra State  His Grace, Most Reverend Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, the Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese celebrated his 60th birthday, three years of Archiepiscopacy, twelve years episcopacy, twenty eight years of progressive marriage union and thirty eight years of service in the Lord's vineyard The event was presided by His Grace, the Most Reverend Henry C. Ndukuba, Archbishop Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria (Anglican Communion), assisted by other Archbishops and Bishops across the nation  In his homily, Most Reverend Ndukuba told the congregation to hold-on to God.  He assured that God will arise and the enemy will be defeated. &q

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has extended his warm felicitations to the Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, the Most Rev'd Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim, PhD, on his 60th birthday celebration. Governor Soludo joins millions of Ndi Anambra and well-wishers to acknowledge God's blessings on His Grace life as he marks three years of Archiepiscopacy, twelve years episcopacy, twenty years of marriage and thirty eight years of service in God's vineyard. "I commend the exemplary leadership you have provided over the years as an Anglican Prelate and your pious devotion to the service of the Lord." "Anambra State, Nigeria and indeed, the global community are proud of the exceptional commitment, passionate and visionary leadership you have provided in diligently piloting the affairs of the Church and selfless service to humanity over the years." "On behalf of my family, the government and

  By Collins Ughalaa KSC  If Government must fight insecurity to a standstill in Imo, all hands must be on deck. We must play our different roles because security is everyone's business. If we look the other way, or give covert support to non-state actors because our opponent is in power, we may be riding on the back of the tiger. This is why we get worried when people who should know better begin to say things that are unbecoming, by making incendiary comments, glamorizing acts of terror or pummelling government each time there is operational pushback against non-state actors. Journalists have a lot to do in this regard.  A good example of what a journalist should not do in time of insurgency is the kind of article written on Thursday, August 4, 2022, by the State Correspondent of ThisDay newspaper, Amby Uneze. Captioned "The unmasking of the unknown gunmen", Uneze made claims that distort recent history. He gave himself out as someone acting a script, by calling for the

The news making rounds on the sacking of a community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, by the personnel of the Nigerian Army, has been refuted in a press release by the security agency.  The Army authority dismissed the publication as lacking in merit, having been economical with the truth on the operation. It was further described as an artwork of those opposed to peace and tranquility in the State as the story did not reflect the true situation. According to the authority, in continuation of the security onslaught against criminal elements in Imo State, who have dominated a region of the State, the Nigeria Army embarked on an operation yesterday at the identified camps of these hoodlums in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The joint operation yielded positive results with the Nigerian Army dislodging the hoodlums and razed down their camps. Various arms and ammunition were also recovered including their operational vehicles as well as some members of the gang. Recall

  Okere Andrew, MA I have read another mischievous, piqued and maudlin online publication credited to Uche Onyeagocha over his ridiculous and derisory call for the immediate resignation of Gov. Hope Uzodimma which repletes with exaggerations that did not ring true. It is not surprising and unbeknown to me that the PDP lynchpin will result to this self-seeking attention especially as it concerns insecurity in the state since it has become obvious that his party the PDP are covertly sponsoring the insecurity in Imo State while overtly sympathetic to them each time the state government clamps down on them after terrorising communities in the state. It is clear to Uche Onyeagocha that his actions of March 9, 2019 governorship election at the collation center where he rushed to INEC table, grabbed the results sheets and tore it into shreds and was arrested, detained and prosecuted for it as well as the same man PDP used in staging a violent protest against the judgement of the Supreme Court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday projected a voter population of about 95 million for the 2023 General Election in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this at an election security management training in Abuja by the Nigeria Police Force for the police and other security personnel ahead of the 2023 General Election. The figure, Yakubu said was 20 million higher than the combined voter population of the 14 other West African countries in the subregion He said that the election preparations, deployment and implementation constituted the most extensive mobilisation that could happen in a country, whether in peacetime or wartime. “In Nigeria, it involves the recruitment and training of staff and managing the logistics for their deployment to 176,846 polling units spread across 8,809 electoral wards, 774 local areas and 37 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). “It also involves a projected voter population of abou