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SOS from AMANKANU - ODUMA AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY: An Open Letter to Gov. Mbah

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We, the CONCERNS CITIZENS OF ANINRI , humbly bring to your attention a pressing matter that threatens the very fabric of our community's tradition and governance structure. The Local Government Chairman of Aninri , Hon. Ugochukwu Nwanjoku , is recklessly attempting to subvert a gazetted constitution of the Amankanu Autonomous community in Oduma ,  and impose a traditional ruler in the community, disregarding the wishes of the people. This brazen attempt to hijack our tradition and constitution is an affront to our heritage and a clear breach of the principles of good governance and democracy that your administration has consistently upheld. The Chairman's actions are capable of igniting tension and crises in the local government, detrimental to the peace and stability that your administration has worked tirelessly to maintain. The Constitutional Framework Our community's constitution, gazetted in 2017/18, outlines a rotational leadership structure between Group A and G...

Anambra 2025:I t's Ukachukwu for true Light of the Nation

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By Chuks Collins, Awka  Aug 31, 2025 The Anambra State Governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the fast approaching November 8, 2025 election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, (Ikukuoma) has vowed to take the state and her citizens to the long expected promise land Addressing journalists at an enlarged interactive session at the weekend in Awka, Ukachukwu disclosed that his main desire was to lift the State from the present atmosphere of uncertainty and despair to a surefooted secure, peaceful and prosperous environment. He noted with sadness that despite all the high hopes and great expectations what the people had lived with in the last four years was a brutish life of barefaced insecurity, leadership/governmental insincerity, disappointment and failure.  More so, multiple layers of armed brigands under various guises christened ASTA, Aka-odo, tax masters, etc have continued to plague the people's sanity and peace. That it has been such that no one is sure t...

PDP travails: Stakeholders frown at fifth columnists

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Aug 30,2025 ... kick against demand to dissolve Anambra exco The critical stakeholders and party elders/surviving founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have urged the national headquarters at Wadata House to jettison any plans against the State chapter officers. The Elders Council led by the party's former Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Ben Obi , at the weekend met in Awka where they came up with the call. The party egg heads told journalists shortly after the meeting  warned that the party's National Working Committee (NWC) of any plan to dissolve Anambra executives of the party. Rising from the Awka meeting, which held at Senator Obi's countryhome, the party chiefs pointed out that there was no problem or disagreement within or against the elected executives of the party in the State, nor has there been any protest as to the election of the executives. In a communique issued at the end of the meeting sig...

PDP travails: Stakeholders frown at fifth columnists

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 By Chuks Collins, Awka  Aug 30,2025 .. kick against demand to dissolve Anambra exco The critical stakeholders and party elders/surviving founding fathers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have urged the national headquarters at Wadata House to jettison any plans against the State chapter officers. The Elders Council led by the party's former Vice Presidential candidate, Senator Ben Obi , at the weekend met in Awka where they came up with the call. The party egg heads told journalists shortly after the meeting  warned that the party's National Working Committee (NWC) of any plan to dissolve Anambra executives of the party. Rising from the Awka meeting, which held at Senator Obi's countryhome, the party chiefs pointed out that there was no problem or disagreement within or against the elected executives of the party in the State, nor has there been any protest as to the election of the executives. In a communique issued at the end of the meeting sign...

A New Era of Industrial Renaissance: Commending Governor Peter Mbah's Visionary Leadership

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By Chief Ekene Ekpete , Onodugo I of Ohaofia Ndumeze Kingdom , Oduma  To His Excellency, Governor of Peter Mbah, I am compelled to express my warmest commendation to you for the remarkable milestone achieved with the revival of Nigergas Company Limited . This feat is a testament to your administration's unwavering commitment to reviving state-owned assets and driving economic growth in Enugu State . The unveiling of the revamped Nigergas facility is not just a celebration of industrial rejuvenation but a beacon of hope for the future of our state. By creating over 100 direct jobs and an expected 5,000 indirect jobs , you are not only stimulating economic activity but also improving the livelihoods of countless families. Your leadership in implementing a full rehabilitation scheme and a management model that blends public ownership with private-sector performance discipline is truly commendable. The modernization of equipment and expansion of production capacity to meet healthca...

High Chief Ekene Ekpete Salute His Excellency Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on the Historic Launch of Presidential Hotel

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Today, I, Chief Ekene Ekpete, join the people of Enugu State and Nigeria at large to wholeheartedly commend His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for the successful and historic launch of the Presidential Hotel. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the economic development of our great state and a testament to the Governor's unwavering commitment to reviving and growing our economy. After decades of liquidation, the resurrection of the Presidential Hotel is a remarkable achievement that showcases the Governor's vision, leadership, and determination. This iconic hotel will undoubtedly become a hub for business, tourism, and hospitality, creating jobs and opportunities for our people. I congratulate His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on this outstanding achievement and urge all stakeholders to support and patronize this magnificent project. Together, we can build a brighter future for Enugu State and Nigeria. Thank you, and may God bless our great sta...

Odumegwu Ojukwu University VC appointment: Where Is Justice, Where Is Merit in Soludo’s “Light of the Nation?

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By Ekene Okoye The Anambra State government prides itself on being the “Light of the Nation”, a shining symbol of justice, fairness, and merit. Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the state’s chief advocate of reform, often stresses transparency and integrity as guiding principles of his administration. Yet, the recent appointment of Professor Kate Azuka Omenugha as the substantive Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) casts a long and troubling shadow over that claim. At the centre of the matter is a simple, searing question: How does a government that swears by justice and merit justify bypassing the top three constitutionally recommended candidates, only to hand the role to someone who came a distant fifth?  *A Flawed Beginning*  The story begins on 18 December 2024 with a botched Senate election under the supervision of then–Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Omenugha. That exercise, meant to produce three Senate representatives for the Joint Council/Se...

Ex-presidential aspirant, Onwusoanya lauds Chekwas Okorie's commitment to igbo agenda

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  Former presidential aspirant, Chief CBN Onwusoanya Ezendigbo has lauded the unwavering commitment of Chief Chekwas Okorie towards nation-building and deepening of current democratic process in Nigeria . This is coming as Okorie convened meeting of Igbo political leaders and elites to discuss the mobilization of people of Igbo nation for the 2027 elections and beyond.  In a statement made available to journalists on Saturday, Onwusoanya commended chekwas okorie for his genuine passion and steadfastness in projection of interest of the igbo nation as it concerns political leadership of the country.  He lauded the current efforts by the igbo leader in mobilizing people of the southeast for the 2027 elections and beyond regardless of of political party affiliation.  The ex- presidential aspirant sued for unity among ndigbo to enable the Igbo ethnic-nationality get it right in the coming election and remains relevance in the nation's scheme of things. Onwusoan...

Soludo accused of using Udo-ga-achi security to detain, beat journalists to prevent reports of widespread election fraud

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By Chuks Collins , Awka  Aug 18,2025 ... APC , Ukachukwu react arrest of opponents, journalists  The real results of weekend's senatorial and State Assembly results for Orsumenyi Ward 2 and other places have gradually started surfacing in the open for all to see. And Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, (aka Ikukuoma) -the APC Governorship candidate for the coming Nov 8, 2025 poll won convincingly in virtually all polling booth. This, according to APC and Ukachukwu "was despite all the  Anambra State government 's shenanigans to make the world believe that the people's Prince lost in his Ward. "Unfortunately, not minding the invasion of the polling unit and rewriting of results at Orsumenyi Ward 1 by a platoon of armed thugs commanded by the State's Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim , and subsequently fierce efforts to manipulate and change that of Orsumenyi Ward 2 at the Local Government collation centre, Ukpor which was openly resisted by INEC and p...

Tension in Anambra community as senior police officer shoots kinsman dead

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  From Chuks Collins, Awka Aug 18,2025 .... colleagues, others try cover-up victim's family fights back The sleepy community of Alor, the countryhome of the immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, Idemili South Council of Anambra State has been thrown into palpable tension as a senior police officer has allegedly shot dead one of his kinsmen. The suspect, Obinna Anikwenze(SP) a senior officer reportedly serving in the State was said to be notorious for the display of rascality, and unprofessional intimidation of kinsmen, neighbors and passers-bye during family, village and local community meetings with the gun was said to have fatally shot and wounded one Mr Chinedu Okoye, his cousin on August 2, 2025 during the community's celebration of this year's New Yam festival, for no reason. Problem was said to have started when Umuru-Ide community in Alor attempted to change their leadership due to what they called financial mismanagement, lack of tra...