Prof. Soludo’s Media Chat Today and Sundry Implications

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo today, had his second media chat in just seven months in office. My impression of the media chat is that it is the governor’s own way of giving his seven months of stewardship. Why is it even important? Now, there are rising concerns that the governor has not been living up to expectations. Most people are not conversant with governance processes, therefore they are always in a...

Anambra State House of Assembly Resumes, Pays Tribute to Deceased Majority Leader

AWKA — Anambra State House of Assembly has resumed sitting on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after its yearly recess. This year’s recess was marked by their training in South Africa and the tragedy of losing another member, during the training. The former Majority Leader of the House was said to have slumped and died in South Africa. Upon resumption, the House could not go into any formal business as a mark of respect for the...

Shop Belonging to a Physically Challenged Person, Burnt to Ashes in Nnewi

NNEWI — Tragedy struck in the industrial town of Nnewi, Anambra State as shop belonging to a physically challenged person, Amobichukwu Amara, got burnt to ashes. The business premises are known as “Lady Whyte Event Planner and Kitchen”, located at Umudim-Nnewi reportedly got burnt in the early hours of Tuesday, at about 2.00am. Some of the items that got burnt in the midnight inferno included: Deep freezer, power generating set, kitchen utensils, plastic tables and...

Road to 2023: Okagbue, University Don Harps on Issue Based Campaign

As the build-up to the 2023 General Election intensifies, there are concerns that given the nature of politics and the tendency for politicians to grab power at all costs, some politicians might leave important issues and start appealing to emotions and unfounded sentiments. In a bid to impress voters, politicians might begin to stalk the embers of religious, tribal, and party sentiments, rather than face the question of leadership crisis squarely, so as to address...

On Prof.  Soludo’s Government Harp on Taxation

There is something going on with the current Anambra State government and it might not serve the best interests of the government. Interestingly, while many may not have taken note of it, it is having a far-reaching impact on the governed, and the government and might influence the politics of the coming years. There could even be social repercussions in the form of resistance, given the fragility of the economy which has forced many people...

Analysis: Who Wins What in 2023 National Assembly Election in Anambra State

Next year’s election in Anambra State is purely a legislative business as it is only National and State Assembly elections that will hold in the state. For the senate, in Anambra South, the contest is squarely between Hon. Chris Azubogu and Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah and both are from Nnewi North Local Government. Hon. Chris is of APGA while Sen. Ubah is of the YPP. As of now, Ubah and his YPP are well situated for...

National Orientation Agency Tasks Nigerian Students on Hard Work, Integrity and Patriotism

The Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Abuja, Dr.Garba Abari, has presented certificates of participation and cash rewards to Comprehensive Secondary School Nawfia, Ide Secondary School Enugu – Ukwu and Army Day Secondary School Onitsha, for participating in the just concluded Integrity Club Competition organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission(ICPC) in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency(NOA) for Integrity Clubs established in various Secondary Schools across Anambra State by the...

Anambra Teachers Win Presidential Teachers’ Award

ABUJA — Four Anambra State teachers have won the Presidential Teachers and Schools Excellent Award for the year 2022. The Award ceremony which was held at Eagle Square in Abuja attracted teachers from all over the country in celebration of this year’s Teachers’ Day. The four Anambra Teachers are; Dr. Sabina Ijeoma Chukwunedum of Abbot Girls Secondary School in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state. She won the overall best public school administrator for...

Ogbaru, Other Anambra Riverine Communities Experience Worst Flood Disaster

ONITSHA — Anambra riverine communities since the past few days have been faced with a devastating flood experience which has left many communities in the riverine completely overrun by the flood. So far, some of the worst-hit local governments are Ogbaru, Anambra East, Anambra West, and Anyamelum. Communities across these local governments share some proximity to the River Niger from different angles.  Remarkably, all riverine communities in Anambra State are reputed for their farm produce...

OPINION: ‘Peter Obi Phenomenon’ is Not a Chanced Event

Within the last four months, Peter Obi has moved speedily from being just one of the many presidential aspirants, to becoming a frontline candidate. For the most part, many people see this audacious political feat as something that is both uncommon and miraculous. However, more careful consideration of events so far shows very convincingly, that the ongoing organic movement for installation of Peter Obi as the next President of Nigeria is something Obi himself saw...

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