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Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa a leading aspirant in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives primary election for Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, held on the 30th of May 2026, has called on his supporters across the constituency to remain calm and disregard what he described as false rumours surrounding the outcome of the primary election in the federal constituency. Speaking through his media team, Ikebunwa dismissed claims that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party had adopted the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Peter Uzokwe, as the party's candidate for the forthcoming election. According to him, such reports are entirely unfounded and should be treated as misinformation intended to create confusion among party members and supporters. "It is very clear from the records and the voters' register used during the primary process that we secured a convincing victory. Any claim suggesting that another candidate has b...

By Chinwe Onuigbo, Awka The Anambra State chapter of the City Boy Movement, a political support group aligned with President Bola Tinubu, has distributed over 3,000 packs of sanitary pads to female students at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka. This outreach initiative aims to improve menstrual health accessibility and promote reproductive hygiene on campus. The outreach, held at the university in Awka, the Anambra State capital, combined menstrual health awareness with advocacy for increased youth participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking during the event, the State Women Leader of the City Boy Movement, Adaora Ifeatu Soludo, said the initiative was aimed at addressing challenges faced by young women during menstruation, including limited access to sanitary products, inadequate information and social stigma. According to her, menstruation is a natural biological process that should not be associated with shame or discrimination. “Many you...

Controversy surrounding the recent Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primary election held at Anaedo Hall, Nnewi, has continued to generate debate among party members and political stakeholders, with fresh allegations emerging over events that reportedly occurred during the exercise. Some party faithful and observers have alleged that the primary election was disrupted by individuals who were allegedly brought into the venue to influence proceedings. Critics have further claimed that those involved acted under the direction of Hon. Smart Okafor, an allegation that has not been independently verified as at the time of filling this report, even though a viral video of him in a heated argument with party faithful suggests same.  According to accounts from concerned stakeholders, the situation reportedly escalated into chaos, leading to disorder within the venue and the alleged destruction of property, including windows at Anaedo Hall. Witnesses have described the incident as unfortuna...

Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa has called on his supporters across Nnewi Federal Constituency to remain calm, peaceful, and confident as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) concludes deliberations on the outcome of the party's House of Representatives primary election. The frontline aspirant made the appeal amid growing anticipation among party members and supporters awaiting the party's final decision. In a message released by his media team on Sunday morning, Ikebunwa expressed gratitude to the thousands of supporters who turned out to demonstrate their loyalty and belief in his vision for Nnewi Federal Constituency. The statement emphasized that there was no cause for anxiety, insisting that all available evidence points to a clear mandate freely given to him by party members and constituents. The media team stated that victory is assured and urged supporters not to be distracted by speculation or misinformation. According to the statement, Amb. Ikebunwa remains confide...

By Chigozie Igbo Jnr  ABUJA,  Renowned Sierra Leonean journalist and parliamentary affairs analyst, Melvin Tejan Mansaray, has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria and Sierra Leone in promoting African heritage, culture, and identity among young people across the continent, warning that Africa risks losing its cultural essence if deliberate efforts are not made to educate the next generation. Mansaray, who spoke during an interview at Top Rank Hotels Galaxy in Abuja on the sidelines of an ECOWAS Summit, stressed that the future of Africa depends largely on how well Africans understand their history, appreciate their cultural values, and develop confidence in their own identity. I am Melvin Tijerman Sari. I work for Sleek Television in Sierra Leone, and I've been working for the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament and other parliaments across the world,"  "If we are to benefit from our resources, our talents and our potential as a people,...

Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa has emerged as the clear winner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) House of Representatives primaries for Nnewi Federal Constituency, further cementing what supporters and political observers describe as his status as the most popular political figure currently seeking the party's ticket in the constituency. The direct primary election, which was conducted across Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo Local Government Areas, witnessed an unprecedented turnout of party members and supporters, but was later overshadowed by controversy, disruptions and allegations of attempts to alter the outcome after Ikebunwa reportedly established a commanding lead across the three local government areas. Our correspondent, who monitored the exercise, observed that the overwhelming support demonstrated for Ikebunwa throughout the primaries left little doubt about the preference of NDC members in the constituency.  According to one party member, the extent of Ikebunwa'...

The Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) has unveiled comprehensive Out-of-Home Promotions and Visual Campaign Guidelines ahead of the 2027 General Elections in the state, including approved permit fees for political parties and candidates. The guidelines were officially presented during a press briefing held on Friday at the agency’s headquarters in Awka. Speaking during the briefing, the management of ANSAA said the initiative was aimed at ensuring orderly, peaceful, safe and lawful political campaigns across Anambra State, especially as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to lift the ban on political campaigns nationwide. The agency commended political parties and aspirants for the peaceful conduct of their internal activities so far and urged them to sustain the atmosphere of maturity and civility throughout the electioneering period. ANSAA reiterated that it remains the statutory body established by the Anambra St...

‎From Kenechukwu Onyekwuluje, ‎Awka ‎ ‎As the National Democratic Congress (NDC) concluded its party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, Hon. Uchenna Charles Okafor of Awkuzu has emerged as the party’s candidate for the Oyi/Ayamelum Federal House of Representatives seat. ‎ ‎The primary election, which took place at Nteje the Local Government Headquarters, pulled (NDC) Party faithful across all wards in the constituency from communities of Nteje, Ogbunike, Nkwelle Ezunaka, Umunya, Awkuzu, across all the communities in Ayamelum. The party recorded what party officials described as massive participation by party members. ‎ ‎Hon. Okafor secured a landslide victory with 1,100 votes, defeating his closest rival, Hon. Vincent Ofumelu 64 votes, Akwaeze who polled 624 votes, Rapjoe 89votes. ‎ ‎Declaring the results, the representative of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Election Party Monitoring, officially announced Hon. Uchenna Okafo...

From Mary Obi  Thousands of aggrieved members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday stormed the Anambra State Government House in Awka, protesting what they described as the manipulation of the party’s House of Assembly primary election for Oyi Constituency. The protesters, comprising party faithful, youths, elders, and stakeholders from the area, called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to intervene and restore what they termed the “authentic mandate” of the incumbent lawmaker representing Oyi Constituency, Hon. Innocent Ojike, popularly known as “Ojicam.” Carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Soludo, Protect APGA Integrity,” “Return Ojicam’s Mandate,” “Our Votes Must Count,” “We Demand Justice, Not Political Fraud,” and “Bring Back Our Popular Candidate, Ojicam,” the demonstrators accused some party officials of subverting the will of the people by allegedly replacing Ojike with another asp...

Barely hours to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency, the political atmosphere within the constituency witnessed a dramatic twist as Prince Africa Afordoo Adimnchezo Nwafor-Orizu, son of Nigeria’s first Senate President Dr. Abyssinia Akweke Nwafor Orizu, officially stepped down from the race in support of Amb. Lotanna Ikebunwa Fidelis. The development is already generating widespread reactions across the constituency, with political observers describing the move as a major boost to the growing momentum behind the youthful and increasingly popular stance of Amb Lotanna Ikebunwa, whose grassroots appeal has continued to resonate among party faithful and the electorate ahead of this crucial primaries. In a statement personally signed and released to party members and supporters under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Prince Africa Afordoo Adimnchezo Nwafor-Orizu said his decision was ...