NIGERIAN NOTCH

Chief Edward Mmuozuom, the Chairman Nnewi Traders Association, which is the umbrella body, recognised by Anambra state government to overlook activities of all the markets in Nnewi, the industrial hub of the South East, has hailed the doggedness of Hon. Obinna Okechukwu for his efforts at repositioning the market, which he said is visible in all ramifications. He made this assertion in his office, during an interactive session with newsmen, on the progress made so far by the government and Governor of Anambra state, led by Chief Willie Obiano towards bringing lasting peace in the markets in the state. He said that, Hon. Obinna Okechukwu has shown, he has the capacity to bring lasting peace in the market, through the many visible and viable projects he has initiated and also completed. In his words "  the young man should be commended for making frantic efforts to see that real development came into the market through building of box culverts, provision of standard generatin...

The leadership of Human Rights, Liberty Access and Defenders Foundation (HURIDE),  has backed Senator Abaribe's call for Presidemt Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office due unabated insecurity in the country. Speaking to newsmen in Fct Abuja, the chairman  of HURIDE  Dede Uzor A. Uzor,  reinforced the call due to inceasant killings in the country. He said " there are inceasant killings in the country by Boko Haram everyday, which is fast spreading to every parts of the country, apart from North East and North West.Over 40, 000 people  have lost their lives in the hands of these Boko Haram insurgents". The HURIDE chairman recalled that Buhari promised that if he does not  flush out Boko Haram within six months of his administration, he should be stoned but five years now Boko Haram is still waxing strong maiming and killing Nigerians especially Christians. He lamented the recent beheading  of Christian Association (CAN)  chsirman in Adama...

THE National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, yesterday, warned that going into another civil war may not augur well for the country just as it called for the formation of a new Nigeria. In a statement titled: National Christian Elders Forum, NCEF, Reconciliation through litigation, dated February 4, 2020, and signed by the chairman of NCEF, Elder Solomon Asemota SAN, the forum said that the present crops of leaders have failed the country. The statement reads: “We must go to court to educate Nigerians on Democracy and Sharia. We must emphasize that we, the Nigerian Negros do not hate Muslims; we reject Boko Haram, Fulani herdsmen, bandits in addition to Sharia in the Villa. “Today, these young new breed politicians are in the Legislative, Executive and Judiciary. They must realize that collaborating with the Negroids to make democracy unworkable in Nigeria will destroy the future of their children, grandchildren and succeeding generations. “This paper and the facts available s...

An Igbo socio cultural group, known as Emume Owuwa Anyanwu, has inaugurated its Anambra chapter of the organization. Emume Owuwa Anyanwu organisation was however founded to promote the course of the Igbo people, worldwide, with the mandate to revive, revamp and promote such ideals that are almost going into extinction. The inauguration, which held in Awka on Saturday, February 8, drew dignitaries from all walks of life, including members of the organisation from Imo, Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi States. While inaugurating the officers at the headquarters of the organisation at Ngozika Estate, Awka,Chief Frankel Nwachinemelu Ogwujimba, the National Leader of the group, tasked officers to go into their wards, local government areas and zones to propagate  the ideals for which the group was set up, which was to bring back the culture, tradition and folklore of the Igbo man. "He said, "Emume Owuwa Anyanwu is formed to promote igboness, propagate unity among Igbo people, promot...

With the rising tension in Nigeria and the continued killings of Christians in the country, it behoves on one to look in wards, on how this security threats can be handled to push these criminals out of circulation. Rt Rev Ndubisi Obi, the Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, in this interview with  Nigerian Notch, speaks on the challenges facing the country, and how it should be addressed, which borders on insecurity, call for the sack of Military service chiefs, issue of regional security, involvement of the clergy in politics and many more.  Excerpts. What is your view of the speculation that killings, kidnappings and violent attacks in Nigeria are targeted on Christians? In Nigeria, we are experiencing both general and organised insecurity. In general insecurity, anybody could be a victim. We’ve seen Muslims and people of other religious backgrounds attacked and killed as a result of insecurity in Nigeria. We also experienced organised and orchestrated insecurity...

Adenuga Roseana O (Apostle) is a Female Director, per excellence, who started directing long before she knew she was going to become one. It all started with a Church Drama group. Then it was called Drama Group, she happened to be one of those trained to assist , within a very short time she grew in developing her acting skills, talent, and directing abilities. Moving on, Apostle Roseana Adenuga joined AGN to make her acting Professional. It was Abbubaka a professional colleague, that helped her with some of the Ideas, which has lead her this far in the industry. She is indeed an all-rounder, when it comes to directing. She is indeed happy that she was not discouraged as she got deeply involved, in the act of directing, and the acting profession in Nigeria, an act she has horned over the years. Her passion for Nollywood acting  and directing led her to registering ( DDL) Dazzle Diamond Ltd (Productions) wherein the media production outfit teach the youths particularly, on...