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Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for the Anambra South Senatorial bye-election, has reaffirmed his commitment to the growth and advancement of educational institutions in Anambra,  with emphasis on schools in Anambra South Senatorial District, as he graced the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected National Executive of the Federal Polytechnic Oko Alumni Association on Thursday, 31st July 2025. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the event held at the Alumni National Secretariat within the Polytechnic, Prince Okoli-Egbo described Federal Polytechnic Oko as “a major educational landmark in Orumba and a pride of Anambra South.” He praised the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, for her visionary leadership, especially her dedication to repositioning the image and credibility of the institution. “Dr. Awuzie’s call for peace and unity within the Alumni ranks is timely and worthy of every stakeholder’s full support,” he said. ...

......Abure’s Chairmanship Tussle Tied to Party’s Omission, Nzeribe’s Camp Vows to Fight On Political uncertainty has gripped Anambra South Senatorial District as the Labour Party (LP) was conspicuously excluded from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final list of political parties participating in the August 16 bye-election. The development has sent shockwaves through the campaign of Rt. Hon. Chuma Nzeribe, LP’s candidate in the rerun, and cast a shadow over the party’s ability to maintain its rising momentum in the region. Analysts and insiders have attributed the exclusion to unresolved leadership battles within the party, most notably the fallout from the April 4 Supreme Court ruling that nullified the chairmanship of Julius Abure. The apex court’s decision, which stripped Abure of all legal authority, has triggered a legitimacy crisis within LP’s national structure—leading to questions about the legality of nominations, primaries, and decisions mad...

From RAYMOND OZOJI  The Executive Chairman of Idemili-South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Mrs. Iyom Amaka Obi, who recently obtained her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the prestigious Highstone Global University in Texas, United States of America, is being hunted by a certain cabal in Umuru village Ebenesi Nnobi community.  This cabal has sworn to make Idemili-South ungovernable because Amaka Obi wasn't their preferred choice for local government chairman and to add to their pains and chagrin, she refused to serve their selfish interests as well as run the local government council under their whims and caprices.  The latest negative propaganda against Amaka Obi by this Nnobi cabal is the contracting of social media writers to discredit her PhD degree on the grounds that the qualification is fake and that Highstone Global University Texas doesn't exist let alone accredited to confer such honours.  But further ...

By Chigozie Igbo As the August 16th bye-election for Anambra South Senatorial District approaches, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Prince Oforbuike Okoli-Egbo, has unveiled a robust, stakeholder-driven legislative blueprint that promises to transform representation in the zone through inclusive governance and people-centered lawmaking. Speaking to supporters and community leaders across the seven local government areas of the district, Okoli-Egbo emphasized that his vision for the Senate is rooted in collaboration with all segments of society—from traditional institutions and religious leaders to youth, women, professionals, civil society, and the business community. “Representation is not about occupying a seat in Abuja; it’s about taking the voices, fears, hopes, and priorities of the people with you, every single day,” Prince Okoli-Egbo declared. The YPP candidate pledged to institutionalize quarterly constituency consultations with traditional rulers, town...

A Corps Member, Brown-Ofoeme Ebubechukwu Prosper (BY/24B/2451), has taken a bold step to restore dignity to public education in Bayelsa State by renovating four dilapidated classroom blocks at Community Primary School, Swali, in Yenagoa Local Government Area. The project, executed as part of his Personal Community Development Service (CDS), was driven by a heartbreaking encounter when he visited the school.  During a visit to the school, Brown Ebubechukwu witnessed pupils learning in flooded, roofless classrooms, drenched by rain and struggling to protect their books. The scene, marked by exposed ceilings, broken windows, and missing doors, left a lasting impact on him. Initially assigned to the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command, Brown Ebubechukwu had planned an anti-cultism campaign for his CDS project. However, the condition of the school changed the course of his service year. He immediately swung into action, consulting the school l...

In line with the vision of the Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, of promoting skills development and attracting substantial Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), the polytechnic has set the stage for venturing into animal feed production for poultry and fish farming. Director, Skills Development Centre of the institution, Engr. Ogonna Nwokoye, revealed this at the institution during a one day National Board For Technical Education (NBTE) students sensitisation programme on National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) organised for representatives of Students Unions from NBTE accredited institutions in the Southeast. Over ten NBTE accredited tertiary institutions' students leaders attended the programme. Engr. Nwokoye, during his presentation, hinted that Federal Polytechnic, Oko, is equally moving into food processing such as yam, cassava, potatoes and corn flour as well as concrete production in interlocking tiles. "Th...

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on parliamentarians all over the world to stand in partnership, committed to peace, justice, and shared destiny. He stated this in his remarks at the ongoing 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliaments hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU in collaboration with the United Nations, Geneva Switzerland  According to Akpabio, "As parliamentarians, let us commit to collaboration and the courageous pursuit of solutions that transcend borders and partisan divides. "I bring you greetings from the Senate and the resilient people of Nigeria. I come from a nation that has endured fire and risen from ashes. A nation that finds clarity in confusion and keeps sailing through storms and rough weather. "This conference—'A World in Turmoil: Multilateralism for Peace, Justice and Prosperity for All'—meets the moment. Across the globe, conflict drowns out the songs of peace. War consumes not only homes but...

....As Senator David Mark, Aregbesola Take Helm as Party Charts Fresh Direction ABUJA The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Tuesday convened its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, ushering in a new era of leadership with the swearing-in of former Senate President, Senator David Mark, as Interim National Chairman and ex-Osun State Governor, Ogbenu Rauf Aregbesola, as Interim National Secretary. In his inaugural address, Senator Mark emphasized the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency, and inclusivity. He pledged that 35% of leadership positions would be reserved for women and that youth under the age of 40 would play active roles in the party’s decision-making process. He also announced the constitution of a 50-member Policy Committee to review ADC’s manifesto and spearhead reform across key national sectors. Outgoing National Chairman, Hon. Ralph Nwosu, commended the ADC for its principled stance against political pressure and fin...

..Seeks Restoration of Traditional Rulers Functions To Nigerian Constitution  By Uzo Ugwunze  The Chairman Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Majesty Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Eze Iweka III of Obosi Ukwalla kingdom has proposed for the creation of three Local Government Area out of Obosi Community which is currently in Idemili North LGA , Anambra State saying that the vastness, population and development of the community qualifies it for multiple LGAs. Eze Iweka III made the call recently at the National Assembly, Abuja while presenting his proposal which contains a detailed documentation of the statistical representation of the population, infrastructure, revenue strength, strategic location, investment opportunities Obosi community possesses and the grassroot development and other benefits the creation of the LGAs will offer to Nigeria and her citizens. "My name is Igwe Chidubem Iweka,Eze Iweka III of Obosi kingdom in Anambra state. I am here to talk...

..To Commence Secondary School Program by September  By Uzo Ugwunze  All is now set to Commence Secondary School Program at Vinkate Int'l Schools Odume Layout Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The Award winning school also gave out scholarships to outstanding pupils, announced special offer of partly free registration to the first 50 pupils and students who will register with Vinkate Int'l Schools including free registration for Holiday Lessons. Speaking during the 2024/2025 Graduation and Awards Ceremony at No 37 Umuoji Street Odume Layout Obosi, the Proprietress of Vinkate Int'l Schools, Hon. Amb. Obi Iwuchukwu Chinwenma revealed that the Government Approved & Upgrade Schools which had been running Creche, Pre- Nursery, Nursery and Primary Schools over a decade will commence Secondary School Program in September 2025. "Today, we celebrate the achievements of our graduating classes. Our graduates have demonstrated...