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 From Chuks Collins,  Awka  or..face battery of law suits, community threatens President General, Nnebedum May 31,2024 The Isiagu Community in Awka South Council of Anambra State has issued a 7-day ultimatum to one Prof Patrick Emeka Nwabueze, a retired professor of Theatre/Film Studies and native of Awka, the Anambra state capital, within which publish a retraction and also tender an apology over his recent media publication which cast the community and its leadership in bad light as fraudsters and land sharks. Addressing select journalists yesterday at the Isiagu Community's central square called Ogbo Obodobo, at a press briefing, called at the instance of the Isiagu Community Union in conjunction with her Lands Committee headed by Hon Sunday Ozumba; and the President General, Hon Udochukwu Nnebedum insisted the community leadership knows nothing about the land question as it's never their mandate. Describing the issue "as  purely a private land transaction between...

From Chuks Collins, Awka May 29,2024 .... Free JAMB CBT Training for SS2/SS3  The Chidoka family, under the Nneka Chidoka Outreach Program (NCOP), an NGO has announced payment of the first term 2024/2025 school fees for five hundred and thirty(530) students at St. Andrews Primary and Secondary School. Also included in the free will education largesse is a free Joint Admission and Matriculation Board Computer-based Test(JAMB CBT) training for all the Senior Secondary school students (SS2 and SS3)in Obosi, Idemili North Council of Anambra State. This initiative according to Chief Osita Chidoka, who spoke on behalf of the family, during the first memorial thanksgiving service of their late matriarch, Deaconess Victoria Nneka Chidoka, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, Obosi on Sunday. The Family, he added has also expanded the Nneka Chidoka Outreach Program's  (NCOP) ongoing cancer screening and awareness campaign in Enugu and Anambra States to other states across the country's six ...

From Chuks Collins, Awka      ---popular educationist, and Pro-chancellor of Burundi's Olivia University Paul Chukwuma tells youths ,  May 28, 2024 The Anambra-born pro-Chancellor of Olivia University, Bujumbura, the Burundian capital, Dr Paul Chukwuma has charged Nigerian youths to imbibe good morals and positive acts so as to distinguish themselves wherever they go in life. The Pro-Chancellor who is also the immediate past National Auditor of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) pointed out that being imbued with shining morals and attitude stands one out anywhere you go. Hence attracts the youth to the right opportunities and people, always. Dr Chukwuma who stated this in his 2024 Children's Day celebration message to the Nigerian youths copy of which was made available to journalists in Awka, Anambra State also appealed to them to adopt industry and hardworking as a way of life.  Because children are very good emulators, Dr Chukwuma urged all adults, par...

  Since assuming office as the Coordinator of the Anambra State coordinator of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Mrs. Stella Ijeoma Ubah has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to community services. Her achievements in the past year are a testament to her dedication and passion for improving the lives of others. Under her leadership, the Anambra State Women/National Special Unit Committee, PCRC, has made significant contributions to the Anambra State Police Command and supported various national programs. These achievements were crowned by a triple event held on May 24, 2024, which marked the PCRC's 40th Anniversary celebration, the commissioning of a toilet complex for Police Children School CPS Onitsha, and the one-year anniversary of the Anambra Women/National Special Unit Committee .The event was further graced by the release of five detainees by the Area Commander and DPO CPS ONITSHA respectfully. The DPO CSP RABIU GARBA praised the effort of the PCR...

 From Chuks Collins, Awka  *may sponsor fresh law against arbitrary carpet crossings "insists never again would APGA be "political incubator" May 24,2024 The All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA)has frowned at what it described as arbitrary and unjustifiable jumping of political ship by politicians at all levels in the country. Expressing his deep dissatisfaction over the conduct during an exclusive interview in Awka yesterday, the National Chairman of the party, Chief (Barr)Sly Ezeokenwa noted that the malaise has made his party, particularly look like a mere political breeding ground, an incubator for politicians in various parts of the country. Ezeokenwa while fielding questions in an exclusive interview asserted that APGA has won elections in virtuallyall  parts of the country.  But sadly, they end up jumping ship into another political party the moment they were sworn in.  He said, "APGA has won elections in Imo, Taraba, Nassarawa, Benue, Abia, etc but most...

From Chuks Collins, Awka May 20, 20 24 rescues APC with 351 State, Zonal, Wards offices insists on making APC very visible everywhere henceforth continues grassroots, consultation meetings  This is certainly an interesting period for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, as one of its pillars and the immediate past National Auditor, Dr Paul Chukwuma has vowed to elevate the party far and above any other political party in Anambra State and the South East geopolitical zone. Besides organizing of regular seminars and interractive meetings at all levels of party leadership, he's revealed his commitment to giving the APC an overwhelming support base, financial backing, unrivalled motivation and confidence amidst political parties. All these, the former National Auditor noted was to ensure that no other party Anambra State would stand before APC's victory in the fast approaching 2025 governorship election. In a well-attended Wards consultative meeting with party'...

  The National Health Act of 2014 mandates healthcare coverage for all residents in Nigeria, Similarly, the Enugu State Health Law of 2017 made healthcare coverage mandatory for residents of Enugu State. In an exclusive interview with select journalists, the Managing Director of Well health Network Ltd, an Enugu State owned and operated national HMO, accredited by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Chief Emmanuel Obi, shared his views on the roadmap to a successful Universal Health Coverage program in the State. Chief Obi was very upbeat about the key points to successful Universal health coverage: low health insurance premium of N300 per month for zero to 17 years and N500 per month for 18 years and above, to make the programme affordable for the rural and urban poor; one HMO/TPA (third party administrators) per the senatorial zones of Enugu East, Enugu North and Enugu West; Membership registration per health groups of maximum 45,000 enrollees;  Premiums  pa...

  The National Health Act of 2014 mandates healthcare coverage for all residents in Nigeria, and by extension, the law mandates healthcare coverage for all residents of Enugu State. Similarly, the Enugu State Health Law of 2017 made healthcare coverage mandatory for residents of Enugu State. In an exclusive interview with select journalists, the Managing Director of Well health Network Ltd, Chief Emmanuel Obi, an Enugu State-owned and operated national HMO, shared his views on the roadmap to a successful Universal Health Coverage program in the State.  Chief Emmanuel was very upbeat about the success of the scheme especially with the low Premium which is very much affordable,the deployment of Health Maintenance Organization in each Senatorial zone will invariably give the scheme the needed push to reach the nooks and crannies of the State and the fact that there will be transparency in the accounting for the Premium that will go straight to the the government nominated account...

  From Chuks Collins, Awka May 18,2024 The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Ugochukwu Achebe, the Agbogidi, has appointed a celebrated Nigerian diplomat, a finance professional -Ojinnaka Azikiwe into the cabinet of the popular commercial city. Azikiwe, from the Nigeria's late former President and Owelle Osowanya Nnamdi Azikiwe lineage of Inosi Onira kindred hails from the Ogbeabo Quarters. According to a statement from the palace and signed by Mr Osita Anionwu, Ike Akatakwuani/Chief of Staff to Obi of Onitsha, and made available to journalists disclosed the diplomat has "wide experience in the public sector". That he's currently the Director of Budget; Treasury, in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission. Also appointed into the Obi's cabinet was Onwa Akpom of Omozele kindred in Umuezearoli quarters. Akpom, the palace statement added, was before now an Attorney-at-law based in the United States of America. Details of their formal inve...

From Chuks Collins, Awka May 16,2024 describes Tinubu's economic policies as anti-people, IMF impose More knocks have continued to trail the recently announced cybersecurity tax by the Federal government as proposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, on certain bank transactions. Though the policy has now been suspended on the orders of President Bola Tinubu, the massive bitter reactions that were visited on the new policy by Nigerians from various sectors and backgrounds proved that the pangs of the economic policy of the incumbent administration has dealt heavy blow on citizens. Reacting against the newly muted cyber security tax today in Awka at a news conference, an industrialist and investment expert, Prince Chukwukadibia Moneke Jonathan described the idea as one anti-people policy too many. According to him, "I am vehemently opposed to the proposed cyber security tax policy of the Federal government. "I have never seen or heard are the office of National Security Advis...

 … A Visionary Leader's Journey to Improving Lives and Communities In the realm of healthcare and public service, few individuals have made a lasting impact like Chief Emmanuel Obi.This distinguished Nigerian and Enugu State indigene has dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, leaving an indelible mark on his community and beyond. A pioneer in universal health Coverage through insurance health coverage in Enugu State, Chief Emmanuel Obi has revolutionized healthcare in Enugu State as the Managing Director and CEO of Well Health Network Limited, the first National health Maintenance Organization (HMO)Owned and Operated by Enugu indigines.Well health was incorporated by CAC in November 2008 and Continues to grow with offices in the six Geo Political zones in Nigeria.His leadership has ensured that countless individuals have access to quality healthcare, a testament to his unwavering commitment to the well-being of others. His professional achievements are a testament to ...

  The Peaceland University Enugu which was Licensed barely one year ago has become the toast of Parents and Students who are desirous of acquiring Qualitative Education that will guarantee Job opportunities in these difficult times globally.The Vice Chancellor of the University Rev Prof Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu tuesday spoke to a Select Senior Journalists in their School Board room through   Mr Ihemegbunem Okafor, Head, Public Relations Department of the University, Professor Ilechukwu said "a person equipped with education can achieve self-realization, develop national consciousness, promote unity and strive for social, economic, political, scientific, cultural and technical progress." . Professor Ilechukwu said, today  "Education is the only thing that can help facilitate the elimination of ignorance, illiteracy, disease, unemployment and poverty among the people." "It is only a good university that can perform these functions and much more. This is why we are...

The Peaceland University Enugu which was Licensed barely one year ago has become the toast of Parents and Students who are desirous of acquiring Qualitative Education that will guarantee Job opportunities in these difficult times globally.The Vice Chancellor of the University Rev Prof Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu tuesday spoke to a Select Senior Journalists in their School Board room through   Mr Ihemegbunem Okafor, Head, Public Relations Department of the University, Professor Ilechukwu said "a person equipped with education can achieve self-realization, develop national consciousness, promote unity and strive for social, economic, political, scientific, cultural and technical progress." Professor Ilechukwu said, today  "Education is the only thing that can help facilitate the elimination of ignorance, illiteracy, disease, unemployment and poverty among the people." "It is only a good university that can perform these functions and much more. This is why we are foc...

By Martins Chiedozie Ugwu (PCRC Youth Coordinator, Enugu State) As the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) marks its 40th anniversary, it is fitting to acknowledge the transformative leadership of its founder, Etim Iyang, and its current National Chairman, Alhaji Mogaji Ibraheem Olaniyan. Under Alhaji Olaniyan's visionary guidance, the PCRC has evolved into a formidable force, fostering harmonious police-community relations and promoting public safety and awareness. Alhaji Olaniyan's exceptional leadership has been instrumental in shaping the PCRC into what it is today. His unwavering dedication, strategic thinking, and inclusive approach have enabled the organization to: - Bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community - Foster trust and understanding through effective communication - Promote community policing and collaborative problem-solving - Empower citizens through education and awareness programs - Support police reform and capacity building initiative...

  From Chuks Collins, Awka May 4,2024 as Ejidike sends out mass mobilization teams to 21 Councils, 326 Wards *targets Gov seat The State chairman and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state have visibly come all out to capture the Agu-Awka governorship seat of the state come next year's off season gubernatorial poll in the state.  The chairman, Chief Basil Ejidike has consequently sent out crack mass mobilization and canvassing teams to each of the three Senatorial  zones of North, South and Central reawaken the spirits of members.  Addressing the Idemili North Council executives and some stakeholders at Umuoji this afternoon, the State Vice Chairman (Central), Chief Augustine Muomife disclosed that the visits were to ginger up members and reignite their full commitment and zeal ahead the coming 2025 governorship in the state.   He disclosed that "it's proper to put our house in order before the governorship aspirants begin to tour t...

By Martins Chiedozie Ugwu (Secretary General, African Thinkers Union) Happy birthday to a truly remarkable King and a shining example of kindness and compassion! On this special day, I want to express my deepest gratitude and admiration for all that you do for your community and humanity in general. Your selflessness, wisdom, and generosity inspire us all to be better versions of ourselves. Your dedication to the well-being of all is unwavering, and your door is always open to those in need. Your leadership is not just a blessing to your community but humanity at large, and I can say with boldness that we are fortunate to have you.  Igwee, as you celebrate another year of life, I pray that God grants you continued good health, wisdom, and strength to continue your noble work. May your reign continue to be a beacon of hope and prosperity for our people. Thank you again for being an exceptional king and a true servant of the people. Happy birthday, Your Majesty! Sincerely, Martins Ch...