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OWERRI – In a bid to combat hunger and poverty, Good Food For A Day Foundation has launched a nationwide feeding initiative. The foundation's inaugural community feeding program, held on Monday, October 28, 2024, brought joy to children and less privileged individuals on the streets of Owerri.               Elvis Chibuzor, Founder The foundation's mission focuses on fostering improved health and well-being by mobilizing well-meaning Nigerians to support feeding programs and encourage collective action against hunger. Elvis Chibuzor, founder of Good Food For A Day Foundation, revealed that the program catered to over 250 people in need. "We aim to continue organizing feeding programs every three to six months, moving across the country in alphabetical order," Chibuzor said. To support this initiative, Good Food For A Day Foundation invites volunteers, content creators, video editors, bloggers, and social media enthusiasts to contribu

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has advised its customers to ensure that their prepaid meters are upgraded before 24th November 2024. This is due to the Token Identifier (TID) rollover, an exercise that affects all Standard Transfer Specification (STS) compliant prepaid meters across the globe. This is contained in a press release made available to this medium by the head of corporate communications EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh.  He emphasized that the EEDC had in its various engagements and enlightenment programs notified its customers that all STS prepaid meters will cease to accept credit tokens by 24th November 2024, unless they are upgraded. He stressed that meters not upgraded will no longer accept new tokens, though they will still be functional till the energy credits already loaded in them are used up. It will be recalled that on 24th February 2024, EEDC successfully cut over to its newly acquired vending system, “SuperEdge”, as part of its preparation for

By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Internal tensions have erupted within the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the appointment of Ambassador Bianca Onoh as minister in President Bola Tinubu's government, leading to a heated exchange between party officials. In a strongly-worded statement released today being 27th Oct, Igboeli Arinze Napoleon, the Zonal Publicity Secretary of Anambra Central APC and coordinator of the Anambra APC Renewal Group (AARG), criticized both the ministerial appointment and recent allegations made by Dr. Josef Onoh, a former presidential campaign spokesman for the South East region. "While we acknowledge the president's prerogative in ministerial appointments, we must express our concerns about the potential for discord within party ranks," Napoleon stated, highlighting the group's opposition to Ambassador Onoh's appointment. The controversy intensified after Dr. Josef Onoh accused the Anambra State A

By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Zonal Publicity Secretary of Anambra Central APC and Coordinator Anambra APC Renewal Group, Mr Igboeli Arinze Napoleon has expressed dissatisfaction on the recent accusation by Dr Josef Onoh on the All Progressives Congress.  I read with nauseous odium a litany of cock and bulls, the illogical as well as incoherent tales spun by one Josef Onoh, a hapless and should i say ineffective presidential campaign spokesman in the South East, Dr. Josef Onoh, who just recently popped out of his usual hibernation as a Johnny Just Drop progressive and APC party member to write an infantile presser where he accused the Anambra State Chapter of the All Progressives  Congress of every indignity as a party and as a people, such has prompted this response which seeks to put sychophants and meddling interlopers like Onoh in their proper place.  First of all, the Anambra APC Renewal Group, (AARG) readily faults the appointment of Ambassador Bianca Onoh, as a minister in t

Igwe Nnewi, HRH Igwe K.O.N Orizu has bid farewell to his first wife, Lolo Catherine Nwazunafia Orizu Ifediezenma (Nee Mbelu). Until her demise she was a cherished member of the royal family. The Crown Prince of Nnewi Dynasty, Prince Obianaefo Orizu, who represented the Igwe in Council, led the tribute, honoring Lolo Catherine's invaluable contributions to the Nnewi kingdom.  As the crown prince and eldest son of Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, Obianaefo Orizu spoke fondly of Lolo Catherine's unwavering dedication to the kingdom's progress and prayed that God grants her repose eternal rest.  The farewell ceremony was a poignant moment for the Nnewi community, gathering to celebrate Lolo Catherine's life and legacy. Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, the 20th Obi of Otolo and Igwe of Nnewi kingdom, has reigned for over 60 years, as Lolo Catherine had been a vital part of his council. Her wisdom and guidance will be deeply missed, but her impact on the kingdom w

The World Bank has thrown its weight behind Nigeria's National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme, describing it as a valuable resource that can propel the nation's industrialization drive. Dr. Ndiame Diop, World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, emphasized the importance of skills development for Nigeria's growth, highlighting the alarming number of out-of-school children, estimated at 15-17 million, and the need for adequate nutrition for children under five, with 11 million suffering from stunted growth. To tackle youth unemployment, Diop stressed the need for investing in skills supply, starting from the foundation, and improving the quality of basic education. He praised NYSC as a "goldmine" that can provide the right skills to 300,000-400,000 graduates annually, making it crucial for the World Bank's projects and reforms. The World Bank is also working on a project to empower girls in technology, addressing the low enrollment of girls in STEM

......Becomes First Awka Indigene to be  appointed as Registrar  *In a landmark development that underscores the importance of merit and experience in academic administration, Barrister Nwokike Rosemary Ifeoma has emerged as the new Registrar of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, following a rigorous selection process. She also becomes the first Awka indigene to hold  such a position since the inception of the academic institution.*  The appointment, which came after an intensive nationwide search and comprehensive evaluation of candidates, marks a significant milestone in the institution's commitment to excellence in educational administration. The selection process, overseen by the University's Governing Council, involved multiple stages of screening, interviews, and thorough assessment of candidates' credentials and track records. Barrister Nwokike's emergence as the successful candidate was attributed to her impressive academic credentials and ric

United Igbos Elders Council Worldwide in Rivers State has extended heartfelt appreciation to two distinguished individuals for their unwavering support and friendship to the Igbo community. HRH Eze Fyenface Amaechi (Amadi Oha 1 of Etchi Rivers State)  leader and President of the council, commended Assistant Commissioner of Police Rivers State, Chief Ikechukwu Philemon Okoro, also known as OZOIGBO NDU 1 of Nsukka, and Dr Aloysius Jerome Umoh, Comptroller of Immigration Rivers State, who is from Atan, Nsit Ubuim LGA, Akwa Ibom State, who is also known as Enyioma 1 for their remarkable contributions. Adding his voice, Dr O Z Ubah, said the recognition is a testament to the council's efforts to foster unity and cooperation among various ethnic groups in Nigeria. By acknowledging the support of Chief Okoro and Umoh, the United Igbos Elders Council Worldwide aims to encourage others to join the cause of promoting Igbo interests and advancing their goals within the country. Th

….EERC hands Over Operating License The Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has been licensed to distribute electricity within Enugu State by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). Today in Enugu, as part of events marking the completion of the transition period for transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), the Chairman/CEO, EERC, Mr. Chijioke Okonkwo presented the interim distribution license to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited. In a press release made available to newsmen in Enugu, Emeka Ezeh, head , Corporate Communications, EEDC said that the, presention  of the license is a  company's  commitment at  ensuring that power gets to all the books and crannies of the state. Presenting the license, Okonkwo charged Mainpower to continue with the operations of ele

Mr Valentine Ozigbo a frontline politician and a stalwart of Labour Party in Anambra state has bemoaned the unfortunate and tragic incident that happened over the weekend. He said that such incidence has shown how the state government values security and what they have done so far to contain insecurity in the state.   In his response from his social media handle Valentine Ozigbo said "I am compelled to express my deepest condolences to the families and victims of the senseless killings in Nibo, which occurred last Sunday. The news of this tragedy was shocking, and I can only imagine the immense pain and grief that the surviving victims and families of the deceased must be enduring. My heartfelt sympathies also go out to Ezeike Nibo, the traditional ruler of Nibo, whose domain was breached by this heinous act." He however stated the fact that this is not the first incident of its kind is a stark reminder of the glaring inadequacies in Anambra's security archite