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COMRADE EKERE RE-ELECTED BY NUP DELEGATES.

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 The Chairman Enugu State Union Of Pensioners Comrade EKERE Ikechukwu was yesterday at Gold Value Hotels Enugu Venue of the Enugu Pensioners delegates conference RE-ELECTED for the Second tenure unopposed with Members of his cabinet in a  Very Convivial atmosphere that had in attendance the National President of the Union Comrade Godwin Abumisi his Deputy National President, Enugu head of service Dr Godwin Anigbo mni,SSG,Prof Chidiebere Onyia who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in his office Dr Mrs Agbo, Comrade Onu Abdulahi the Deputy Chairman South East, Comrade Blessing Ngozika National Trustee South East and a host of other Dignitaries.  In his Welcome address at the event Comrade EKERE went back  memory lane and recalled that when they came on board in February 2022 they Paid a Courtesy call on then Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and enumerated their request that included Payment of Pension arrears, gratuity, harmonization both  for local government a...

Tinubu's Renewed Hope Ambassadors berths in Anambra propagate FG policies, achievements, and Objectives

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By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 28,2026    -- Ezenwa charges ambassadors Anambra State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA)  for President Tinubu's 2027 re- election drive, Chief Okey Ezenwa has charged the Zonal and Local Government Area Ambassadors in Anambra to propagate the policies, achievements and objectives of the President Ahmed Tinubu's administration. Chief Ezenwa gave the charge Wednesday afternoon in Awka while inaugurating the Zonal and Local Government Area coordinators of RHA in the State. He described the coordinators as distinguished men and women entrusted with the crucial responsibilities of advancing the policies, achievements, and objectives of Mr President, alongside the All Progressives Congress,APC) manifesto.  He said the occasion transcends mere ceremonial gathering; as it was a call to action, empowering them  to engage directly with members of every household in Anambra State. Chief Ezenwa extended  the gratitude o...

Market closure crisis: Soludo schedules dialogue with traders

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 28, 2026 Following two days of confusion and crisis between the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo and traders in the various markets in the state, particularly the Onitsha Main Market he has scheduled an emergency meeting with the Stakeholders. In a letter dated January 27,2026 with ref MCI/SPAD/MKT/V.1/177 from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and signed by Chief Evarist UBA who is the Special Adviser (Trade and Markets), invited all Chairmen and Secretaries of Markets, Zonal Chairmen/Secretaries and all Line Chairmen and Secretaries of all the markets in the state. The meeting was scheduled to hold at the International Convention Center in Awka tomorrow at 11am. The letter read in part, ".. Notice is hereby given to Market Executives in the state including Zonal Chairmen and Secretaries, Line Chairmen and Secretaries to a crucial meeting with Mr Governor, Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo on matters of urgent importance..." The messag...

IPOB frowns at Soludo's deployment of soldiers, bullets in Onitsha market

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By Chuks Collins, Awka Jan 27,2026  .. describes the move as reckless, deliberate ploy to forment insecurity, sabotage peaceful Biafra struggle  The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has condemned Gov Chukwuma Soludo's deployment of heavily armed security operatives to the Onitsha Main Market. In a Press Statement Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 signed by Emma Powerful, the Spokesperson for IPOB, the group "strongly condemns the barbaric and unwarranted actions of Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, who has unleashed unruly military and police formations on innocent traders and protesters in Onitsha. "In a blatant violation of human rights and unleashing of democratic principles, these forces have opened live fire on peaceful demonstrators exercising their right to protest against the governor's draconian sit-at-home enforcement orders. "This tragic incident is a stark reminder of how Nigerian authorities often initiate cycles of violence onl...

Nando and envirous ago as they laid enger udezue to rest @ 69

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By OMAH NGOZI,Awka The Udezue family, friends, and well-wishers gathered on January 24, 2026, to bid farewell to Engr. Isaac Udezue, a devoted father, engineer, and humanitarian, who passed away at 69. A man of unity, Engr. Udezue left an indelible mark on his family and community. His journey began at Central Primary School, Nando (1973), followed by Aguleri High School (now Junior Memorial High School). He earned a Bachelors in Civil Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His career spanned notable firms like ENSSCON and Ozono Nigeria Limited, where he excelled as a consulting civil and structural engineer. A true Christian, he redefined faith through kindness, trust in God, and selfless service, winning countless souls. His legacy includes mentoring young engineers, balancing profession and family, and inspiring through sports, music, and dance. He leaves behind a proud family, led by Chief Udezue Ejike of Abubeuno Nando. A life of emulation, his impact resonates here a...

Family, friends bid Ozo Godfrey Udemezue final farewell amidst pomp

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  By Ngozi Omah, Awka Jan 25,2026 The extended family of Ozo Godfrey Udemezue of Enugwu-agidi in Njikoka Council of Anambra State has was laid him to rest in his Etiti village countryhome. The burial ceremony which drew his relations, acquaintances, business associates, friends and wellwishers from all over the country and beyond was described as a grande, as they all gathered to celebrate his life and times. As a member of the revered Ozo title holder and Christian leader. Ozo Godfrey reportedly lived an exemplary christian life, exhibiting remarkable Christian values until her passing.  He was an extraordinary  father who instilled positive values in his children and community, leaving a lasting legacy.  Tributes poured in, highlighting his kindness, caring nature, and generosity to all, which inspired many. Ozo Godfrey  Udemezue built a solid foundation for his children, enabling them achieve great heights in life.  His remarkable impact extended beyond ...

Breaking News: IPOB's Sit-At-Home: Soludo Shuts Down Onitsha Main Market

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 26,20 26 ... Amy, police take over immediately  The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the immediate closure of the popular Onitsha Main Market. The move, according to government sources was to enforce compliance with the governor's earlier directive against the controversial Mondays sit-at-home order/closure of the market on the order and threats of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra(IPOB) Prof Soludo ordered the immediate shutdown/sealing of the Onitsha main market for one week in the first instance. He also threatened to seal the market indefinitely if the need arises The governor's action follows repeated disregard to his directive against Sit-At-Home order by IPOB on Mondays for some years now. Market associations leaderships in the various markets in the state had appeared to listened more to the faceless non-state actors instead of Soludo who had cautioned them stop the Sit-At-Home order or face the consequences. The...

2027: Anambra APC e-registration kicks off *targets 400,000 new members to strengthen membership base

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By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 24,2026 The All Progressives Congress (APC)in Anambra State has kickstarted it's e-registration of old and new members.  The excersize which holds in the 21 Councils of the state simultaneously was aimed at boosting the membership base of the party ahead the next general election in 2027. The party in a well attended Stakeholders meeting held in Awka this afternoon was aimed at attracting no fewer than about targeting to register four hundred thousand new members into the party. This, according to the Director General of the South East Governors' Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife, would boost the membership strength and withstand any electoral tide in all future elections. The ambitious number, she added would ensure the party becomes politically inviolable. Ekwunife who convened Stakeholders meeting, charged the  326 ward Chairmen and their executive members to mobilize and adequately sensitize members so as to ganner enough support for all the can...

Gunmen invade Lilu again, steal Dogs, Xmas rice gifts, fowls, goats

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       - By Chuks Collins, Awka  Jan 20,2026 Villagers raise alarm  As the numerical strength of the insurgents that have been unleashing terror on Lilu community in Ihiala Council of Anambra State in the past five years reportedly dwindles steadily, and hunger and other challenges beat them badly, they have resorted to stealing food stuffs including dogs, yam, fowls and goats. They also moved from house to house and carted away bags of rice and other palliative donated to the ravaged community by the Chief Executive of Air Peace airline, Chief Allen Onyema who hails from a neighboring community, Mbosi. The hoodlums, according to local and security sources were reported to have literally become hysterical since the Youths took over control of the security, peace, representation of Lilu last year. The insurgents, our investigations revealed, also bitterly blamed the renewed and enriched Conversation about their nefarious activities in the area by the well-at...

ADC OJIRVER ZONE C UGWUOBA READY FOR COMMISSIONING.

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 Activities regarding the entrance of Okwute Ndi Igbo His Excellency Peter Obi into the ADC Party have taken a new dimension as Stakeholders in Various Wards  in Enugu State have concluded arrangements to ensure that the 2023 landslide victory that was recorded by the Labour Party under the able leadership of Peter Obi in Enugu State repeats itself during the the coming election in 2027.  One Such ward is the Ugwuoba ward under the able leadership of  Chief Nnaedozie  kelly Obiora(ONWA) have concluded arrangements for the Commissioning of the OJIRVER  Zone C Secretariat Ugwuoba  this coming weekend.  In an interview with reporters in his high Profile office at Las Vegas hotel Ojirver, Chief Nnaedozie noted that having followed His Excellency Peter Obi in the last election and the attendant results and Enugu West ADC under the leadership of His Excellency Dr John Okechukwu Nwokeabia the Ugwuoba Stakeholders after several meetings decided to go ahea...