By Iheanyi Chukwudi President Bola Tinubu has been advised to utilize the opportunity of the American government's concern over the alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria, to free the country from terrorists that had held her down for years now. The General Superintendent (GS) of Assemblies of God (AG), Rev. Prof. Paul Emeka, who gave the advice cautioned Tinubu and federal government against politicising the issue further, but to see President Donald Trump's concern as Go

By Madu Obi The Anambra State chairman of the Inter - Party Advisory Council, IPAC, and the candidate of Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, in the just concluded Anambra gubernatorial election, Chief Uche Rewards Ugwoji, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory at the polls. In a message he signed on Monday, Ugwoji also congratulated his colleagues who contested the election for their conduct and urged them to accept the outcome of the poll. The statement read: "On be

By Madu Obi The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt.Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has said that his prediction that Governor Chukwuma Soludo will win in the twenty one Local Government Areas of the state has come to pass, as APGA swept the polls, which he described as unprecedented. In his congratulatory message to Governor Soludo Udeze noted that the outcome of the governorship election was a clear testament to his good governance in the state and genuine demonstratio

By Madu Obi The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the just concluded Anambra election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has said that he would consult his supporters and the leadership of his party before deciding on his next move. Addressing reporters in Awka, Ukachukwu said the over 90,000 people who voted for him without inducement must be carried along in whatever decision he would make. He commended them for standing by him during the difficult situat

By Madu Obi Reelected Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has described the November 8 election as the best organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the state. Speaking at his country home at Isuofia, after being declared the winner by the returning officer and Vice Chancellor of University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, Soludo also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a true democrat, who has demons

By Madu Obi A member of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who is the leader of Orumba South local government area was feared dead on Saturday during the governorship election. Details of the incident were not known, but a prominent politician in Orumba South, who confirmed it, said the late local government lawmaker hailed from Owere Ezukala. Also, a member of the National Youth Service Corps,NYSC, who served as a presiding officer at Ihiala was allegedly molested by agr

By Madu Obi The consistent low participation of women in politics is worrying the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, which attributed the situation to unfavourable competitive environment. Releasing its analysis of the pre-election environment in Awka on Friday, the organization observed that political parties in Anambra have continued to prioritize male aspirants, especially for high-stakes positions, like governor. In this year's election, there are only two female governorship ca

By Madu Obi Attention has shifted to the 5,845 polling units across the 21 local government areas of Anambra State, as 15 governorship candidates challenge the incumbent governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo at the polls. Following Anambra government's declaration of Friday a work-free day for civil servants ahead of the governorship election, there has been massive movement to the hinterland by those who registered to vote in their communities, especially as movement has been

By Madu Obi It was indeed a proper homecoming for Governor Chukwuma Soludo, as he was received warmly by his people of Isuofia, Aguata local government area during the roundup of his governorship campaign in the area. Expectedly, his people boosted his campaign with N200 million donation, which perhaps, is the highest donation from any community. Addressing the mammoth crowd at the Central School Field, Isuofia, Soludo urged them to come out and vote in the upcoming governors

By Madu Obi Former governor of Anambra State and Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi had said that although he belongs to the Labour Party and has campaigned for its candidate for the November 8 governorship election, his main concern is for the election to be free and fair. Addressing reporters at Agulu, Anaocha local government area, Obi added that all the contestants are his friends and urged them to have the interest of Anambra St

By Madu Obi The Inspector General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun has announced the deployment of CP Abayomi Shogunle to head election duty in Anambra State, during the November 8 governorship election. This was conveyed to journalists in a press release by the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. Ikenga in the release announced that Shogunle had already resumed as the Commissioner of Police to take charge of policing in the state for the fort

By Madu Obi Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to strengthening education and healthcare infrastructure across Nigeria. He made this known during a visit to the Anglican School of Nursing Sciences, Oji River, Enugu State, where he donated ₦10 million to support infrastructure and academic development. Obi was received at the Bishop’s Court by the Anglican Bishop of Oji River, The Rt. Rev Ikech

By Madu Obi Former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the United States government’s recent designation of Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC), with indications of possible military consideration in response to Nigeria’s worsening security situation. In a statement, Obi said the development should “give every well-meaning Nigerian serious concern,” noting that the nation is curre

By Madu Obi The Inspector General of Police(IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has urged the political parties fielding candidates for Saturday's Anambra governorship election to embrace peace before, during and after the election. The IGP, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, Force Headquarters Abuja, DIG Ben Okolo, reiterated the importance of political tolerance and respect for democratic values, urging all candidates and their suppor

The governorship candidates during the peace accord signing ceremony in Awka By Madu Obi The 16 governorship candidates contesting the November 8 election in Anambra State and their chairmen, have signed a peace accord, promising, on behalf of their supporters, to ensure a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the election. The signing ceremony, which took place at the International Convention Center, Awka, was witnessed by members of the National Peace Committee, head

By Madu Obi As part of efforts to guarantee safety and ensure a hitch-free Anambra governorship election on November 8, the state Police Command has received the Force Headquarters Advance Tactical Teams deployed to strengthen the security architecture across all the over 5,000 polling units in the state. The deployment, approved by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is in line with the strategic operational plan of the Police to reinforce local formations wit

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police Command has concluded its statewide security election advocacy tour, which took the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu and his top officers, to all the Area Commands that cover the 21 local government areas of the state. The exercise, which was concluded on November 1st, at the Awka Area Command, was part of an engagement by the Police to ensure a smooth governorship election on November 8. The CP said the tour marked the final phase o

By Madu Obi Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III of Nnewi, on the occasion of his remarkable 100th birthday. In his congratulatory message, Governor Soludo stated that thr significant centenary milestone in the life of Igwe Orizu is a historic achievement, which gladdens the heart and stirs admiration for a long-reigning monarch with undiminished vigour, wisdom, exceptional leadership, and dedi

By Madu Obi Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed implicit confidence of support by voters in Njikoka, Idemili South and Nnewi North local government areas as campaign for the November 8 governorship election gradually winds down. Speaking during rallies in the three local government areas, Governor Soludo described his campaign as a divine project and a massive movement and commended his supporters for their commitment to ensure his re-election. “F

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has decorated 14 newly promoted police officers of the command at a colorful ceremony held at the Police headquarters, Awka. The decorated officers include CSP Ikpeama Joy Chidimma DPO Main Market; CSP Asso Emmanuel Agbuka, DPO Amanuke;, CSP Nuhu Azeez, Officer-in-Charge of Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Obosi Sector; CSP Onyilo Thaddeus, Officer- in-Charge of Special Anti-Cultism Squad Onitsha Sector and 10