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Group, Alpha Palm City synergize to return Anambra to top global oil palm producer

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Nov 28,2025 .. as exco is inaugurated  .. unveil "one Family, 20 palms" promo The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN)has this weekend kicked off journey to restore Anambra State, nay South East to the top of global palm produce value chain.  The vision which was a synergy by Alpha Palm City estate Development Ltd, a private sector driven company and the NPPAN.  The company, an agro-real estate development outfit acquires estates, plants fast growing and high yielding palm nursery/ seedlings, nurture same and sell to agro investors.  Consequently, the Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof Foster Ihejiofor disclosed that Gov Chukwuma Soludo is positively disposed to investing in the sector for maximum returns.  He noted that his visit to Malaysia in 2022 revealed that palm tree was officially turned into a national economic plant. It was such that no one touches it without government approval. He there...

Heartfelt congrats to Prof. Augustine Akubue from Dr. John Nwokeabia!

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... As National Vice Chairman, South East Zone (SEZ), Labour Party, My Dearest Professor Akubue, Please accept my warmest and most sincere congratulations on your well-deserved appointment as the National Vice Chairman, South East Zone, of our great party, the Labour Party (LP). I was delighted to receive your communication confirming your official integration into the National Working Committee (NWC) and National Executive Council (NEC). As someone who has had the privilege of knowing you closely and working alongside you, I am confident that your deep commitment to progressive ideals, coupled with your vast administrative and intellectual capacity, makes you the ideal choice for this critical leadership role. The South East Zone and indeed the entire party will benefit immensely from your experience and guidance. I particularly appreciate the thoughtful and inspiring tone of your message, especially your acknowledgment of the great challenge ahead and the need to honour the enduring ...

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE PASSAGE OF DISTINGUISHED SENATOR OKAY EZEA

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From: Dr. John Nwokeabia To the Distinguished Family of Senator Okay Ezea. It is with profound shock, overwhelming sadness, and a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences on the untimely passing of your beloved husband, father, and our esteemed leader, Senator Okay Ezea. The news has left a void not just in your family, but in the political landscape of Enugu State and the entire nation. For me, this loss is deeply personal, as Senator Okay was more than just a political ally; he was a true buddy—a trusted friend and brother whose counsel I valued immensely We stood side-by-side through the trenches of the 2023 general election in Enugu State, where I had the privilege of serving as the Deputy Governorship candidate. It was during this demanding period that our bond was forged even tighter, rooted in a shared vision for our people. Senator Okay Ezea was a man of exceptional character and principle. He was a strong pillar in Enugu politics and a courageous voice for his people. ...

Amankanu Speaks With One Voice: A Final Warning To The Merchants of Crises And Their Sponsors

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 Authority and the general public should be aware that the same group responsible for Agbe's murder, whose body has lain in the mortuary for more than five years now, is again attempting to unleash further violence and killing on the people of Amankanu. History will never forget In the unfolding theatre of absurdity currently playing out in Amankanu Ohofia Oduma, a handful of sponsored puppets have once again taken to the streets, dancing shamelessly to the drumbeats of their paymasters, individuals desperate to derail the peace, unity, and progress our community has struggled for nearly a decade to restore. But let it be known today, loud and clear: Amankanu Youths will NEVER fold their arms and watch a few selfish men desecrate our land in pursuit of their personal and hevil ambitions. A VERY CLEAR MESSAGE TO THE SPONSORS OF CRISIS The entire people of Amankanu are fully aware of those fueling this chaos. Your names are known. Your intentions are known. Your desperation is known....

Amankanu Speaks With One Voice: A Final Warning To The Merchants of Crises And Their Sponsors

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"Authority and the general public should be aware that the same group responsible for Agbe's murder, whose body has lain in the mortuary for more than five years now, is again attempting to unleash further violence and killing on the people of Amankanu. History will never forget"  In the unfolding theatre of absurdity currently playing out in Amankanu Ohofia Oduma, a handful of sponsored puppets have once again taken to the streets, dancing shamelessly to the drumbeats of their paymasters, individuals desperate to derail the peace, unity, and progress our community has struggled for nearly a decade to restore. But let it be known today, loud and clear: Amankanu Youths will NEVER fold their arms and watch a few selfish men desecrate our land in pursuit of their personal and evil ambitions. A VERY CLEAR MESSAGE TO THE SPONSORS OF CRISIS The entire people of Amankanu are fully aware of those fueling this chaos. Your names are known. Your intentions are known. Your desperatio...

Paid Puppets Dance to the Tune of Desperation as Amankanu Ohofia's Progress is Threatened

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The latest pitiful display of protest in Amankanu Ohofia Autonomous Community is not dissent; it is a desperate, calculated maneuver by the entrenched Enemies of Progress attempting to derail a decade-long wait for legitimate community development. We are witnessing a Symphony of Subversion, where a handful of financially compromised puppets are being forced to dance to the discordant tune of their sponsors' avarice and desperation. Let us examine the concrete, undeniable facts: the supreme law governing this transition is the gazetted constitution of Amankanu Ohofia Autonomous Community, officially sanctioned by the Enugu State Government. The newly constituted Caretaker Committee, acting with unimpeachable integrity, is meticulously following this legal, non-negotiable process to finally elect a Traditional Ruler of Amankanu after close to a decade. The sponsors of this sham, a desperate cabal led by Simon Okeke Ude, a man whose position in the seventh village in the line of succ...

Paid Puppets Dance to the Tune of Desperation as Amankanu Ohofia's Progress is Threatened

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  The latest pitiful display of protest in Amankanu Ohofia Autonomous Community is not dissent; it is a desperate, calculated maneuver by the entrenched Enemies of Progress attempting to derail a decade-long wait for legitimate community development. We are witnessing a Symphony of Subversion, where a handful of financially compromised puppets are being forced to dance to the discordant tune of their sponsors' avarice and desperation. Let us examine the concrete, undeniable facts: the supreme law governing this transition is the gazetted constitution of Amankanu Ohofia Autonomous Community, officially sanctioned by the Enugu State Government. The newly constituted Caretaker Committee, acting with unimpeachable integrity, is meticulously following this legal, non-negotiable process to finally elect a Traditional Ruler of Amankanu after close to a decade. The sponsors of this sham, a desperate cabal led by Simon Okeke Ude, a man whose position in the seventh village in the line of su...

The People's Clarion Call: Dr. John Nwokeabia Urged to Lead Enugu in 2027

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The memory of the Labour Party’s stunning near-victory in the 2023 Enugu gubernatorial election remains fresh, and the focus is now squarely on the man considered the silent architect of that political earthquake: Dr. John Nwokeabia, the former deputy governorship candidate. His formidable influence and aura of unwavering competence that "intimidating quality" of quiet authorityare now fueling a massive, cross-sectoral movement urgently calling for him to contest the 2027 Governorship race. The most recent vocal contingent is the Forum for Christian Elders in Enugu State, whose formidable structure cut across hundreds of churches in the state.  They see him as the moral anchor needed to rescue the state. However, the clarion call extends far beyond the faith community, now including a robust coalition of aggrieved and hopeful groups:   The Enugu Progressive Traders Union (EPTU), representing thousands of small-to-medium business owners, has issued a public appeal, citing his ...

Soludo in landslide victory

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  By Chuks Collins,Awka Nov 9,2025 as INEC declares Anambra governorship election results  *APC in 2nd position  The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has officially declared Prof Charles Soludo winner of the Anambra State Governorship election conducted yesterday, Nov 8,2025. Soludo, according to Prof. Edoba Omoregie, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State who served as Returning Officer for the election declared the incumbent governor  winner, thereby giving him mandate for a second term, of another four years. The result was announced early this morning, Sunday. The Returning Officer, while declaring the results noted that Prof Soludo polled a total of 422,664 votes to be re-elected for second term, while the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nicholas Ukachukwu  came second with 99,445 of total votes cast. “The election was contested and a winner emerged, the candidate with the highest number of votes cast, and percentag...

Electoral misconduct: Soludo, APGA team storm out of Stakeholders meeting

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From Dozie Chidiebere Onitsha  Nov 4, 2025 There was a mild drama at the just concluded Stakeholders meeting organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) when the representatives of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) stormed out in anger. The governor, Prof Charles Soludo had stayed away because it was alleged that their marabouts had indicated the party has lost the poll even before Nov 8,2025. Other members of their party were reported to be sharing money in somewhere called "White House". Moreso the INEC chairman, the Police boss and others punctured all the APGA rigging plans with their statements while addressing the gathering. Most of the new INEC guidelines and directives, especially the one that made vote buyers and sellers guilty of malpractice, hence liable to 7years imprisonment. It also charged every citizen to go after such inducers. That one will get 40% of any such money recovered.  Some other points raised gave them goosebumps and ...

Amupitan charges Anambra stakeholders to keep to rules

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By Chuks Collins, Awka  Nov 4, 2025 *INEC trains, deploys 24000 adhoc staff  *5718 polling units  *With 6879 BVAS machines That National chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan has charged all political parties, Governorship candidates and members to stick to the rules guiding the Saturday, Nov 8, 2025 election. The chairman dropped the appeal in Awka this afternoon, Tuesday, Nov 4,2025 at the stakeholders meeting organized by the commission. Coming on the heels of the signing of the election's peace accord 24hours earlier,  Prof Amupitan who is having his first taste of election as the chairman reiterated that INEC was fully ready for the coming Nov 8 election on Anambra. Giving a detailed rundown of their preparations, the chairman disclosed that mock election was successfully carried out in 12 polling units from 6 Councils. That it was used to test and sharpen their operational readiness. The Inspector General of P...

Anambra guber Peace Accord, IGP sues for peace

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Nov 3,2026  ... urges candidates to embrace peace before, during and after polll  All the candidates and their political parties involved in the coming Sat Nov 8, 2025 Anambra State Governorship election have signed peace accord for peace and decorum, before, during or after the weekend poll. The Inspector General of Police(IGP) Egbetokun Kayode who was on Awka this afternoon to supervise the signing, on the auspices of the National Peace Committee noted that it was in a bid to ensure a very peaceful, credible, and violence-free governorship election in the State. The brief but colourful event, took place at the International Conference Centre Awka, the state capital. It was witnessed and organized by the NPC. It brought together political leaders, security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), civil society organizations, and traditional rulers. The IGP who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police i...

APC rattles Soludo, APGA with earthshaking Rally In Anambra

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka Nov 1st,2025  .. issues 196hour deadline to vacate  What could be described as the most astonishing crowd of very enthusiastic supporters, friends, well-wishers and associates of the All Progressives Congress party at the weekend converged on the popular commercial city of Onitsha for the APC National Governorship campaign rally in honor and support of the candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu. The teeming crowd of above one million supporters, the Leader of APC, Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu told the world at the mega rally held at the All Saints Anglican Cathedral field that the party remain united, resolute and united in their spirited efforts to deliver the candidate. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been given a 196 hours ultimatum within which to vacate the Anambra government house. Tinubu told the Anambra members and supporters that the party will never abandon nor left to walk alone. President Tinubu who was represented by P...

How Council chairman, thugs attack APC rally, vandalizing canopies, chairs

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  By Chuks Collins, Awka  Oct 31,2025  Police boss demands LG chairman's public apology, or ... Ukachukwu sues for peace ... Headmistress persecuted More facts have emerged on the suspension of a primary school Head at  Community Primary School, Umunze, Orumba South Council of Anambra State. She was accused by the Anambra State Government through the Commissioner of of Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh of allowing political program on her school premises, before closing hours. Journalists who visited the scene ran into the Orumba South Council chairman, Shedrack Azubike leading a group of heavily armed security men and boys who ransacked the area attacking any adult in sight. They pulled down the canopies, plastic tables and chairs being set up by those engaged to get the arena ready for an event for later in the evening. Spirited efforts to explain to him that the event was slated for a 4pm rally made no difference, as he was visibly determined to make a statement in...