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The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has held its 36th matriculation, where students were urged to show utmost determination, hard work, focus and commitment towards achieving their goals in the institution.  The institution also tasked parents and teachers to put in their best to ensure that  students tow the path of diligence, which will in turn establish them to find their place in a fast changing world which is becoming challenging with its attendant hiccups and whirlwinds, occasioned by ICT and the internet. Dr Francisca Unoma, Nwafulugo the rector of the polytechnic who made the call during the 36th Matriculation Ceremony of the institution held yesterday at the Oko campus of the polytechnic, stressed that it has become imperative that students of the institution to tow the line of hardwork and perseverance in achieving their aims as students in the citadel of learning. She said that "As I sincerely congratulate all our new intakes for their cho...

The association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) rising from its stakeholders meeting recently has maintained its stance on professionalism, which they say is the best approach towards a better relationship with all stakeholders in the  industry. The President of the Chief Uju Tony Nwabunike, in a press release made available to Nigerian Notch in Lagos stated thus "we in the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) see our profession, not only as a means of livelihood, but also as a way of contributing to national economic, social and total well being of consumers."  He said that its as a result of this, we have an unsung ethic of promoting standards  and best practices across various areas in the course of carrying out our  cargo clearing functions  at the seaports, airports and border stations in the country. He further stated that over time, the customs brokers have been victims of substandard importation by importers w...

In an extraordinary meeting of stakeholders and leaders of Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi community, We thought it wise to resolve worrisome issues, Mr Onyedika Chukwuma ( Acobarry),has raised against Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who has been kind to him despite his unbecoming disposition. We have in the recent past noted with disappointment, the incessant and unwarranted verbal abuse on our sons in the persons of Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah and Hon. Chris Azubuogu by Mr Onyedika Chukwuma (Acobarry),who happens to be an indigene of our community, Ndiakwu Otolo Nnewi.  We want to state categorically, that we have no hands in such despicable and unpatriotic attitude of the aforementioned fellow, whose trade in stock has been blackmail, just to tarnish the image of our distinguished sons, who represent our Senatorial zone and our immediate Federal Constituency. We, today have resolved to take all necessary measures to ensure that Mr  Onyedika Chukwuma (Acobarry) stops forthwith...

The burial ceremony of Late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu today Friday 21 February 2020 was turned to a political carnival as distinguished personalities from all facets of life endeavour  were represented in quantum Politicians across Nigeria dominated the scene and had all the bigwigs present. The burial which held at Ihitte Uboma,  Imo State paraded a large and unprecedented crowd of sympathizers who thronged to bid Late Senator Benjamin Uwajumogu a final goodbye Senator Benjamin Chukwuemeka Uwajumogu was born in 1968 (52 years) to the family of a famous and successful business magnet, Chief B.O. Uwajumogu of Uwajumogu and Sons Ltd He had his early education at Library Avenue Primary School Umuahia, Abia State and his secondary education at Ikerejere Secondary School , Ihitte Uboma and had his Bsc in Economics from University of New Jersey, USA He later rose to inherit his father's wealth which spans across sole distributorship of Nigerian Flour Mills Ltd, Tate and ...

Humphrey Ngonadi Ayedoghobils, has emerged the 3rd President of South East Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture. It was indeed a gathering of who is who in the business world in the South East, who gathered to honor the new President of the Organization. The immediate past President of SECCIMA, Ide J.C Udeagbala in his welcome address thanked SECCIMA  and Mr Humphrey Ngonadi for accepting to led the young regional chamber of commerce in the country. He said its indeed a reason to rejoice with him for emerging as the 3rd President of SECCIMA alongside every other member of his executive council being inaugurated. He stressed that his collective prayer  is to grant the new executive council wisdom and rooted judgement in the affairs of the organization to stand on that the pact of fairness and equity in sustaining an economic development of the South East.  Ide J.C Udeagbala however maintained that under his watch as the President of SECCIMA he...

Nigerian Stock Exchange Amid the bearish equities market, the Nigerian Association of Securities Dealers Over-the-Counter (NASD-OTC) has advised investors to seek for unquoted stocks that have recorded significant returns of not less than 70 percent in the last two years. In a statement made available to Vanguard, NASD-OTC said: “Amid the bearish equity market over the past two years, the shares of Central Securities Clearing System, CSCS rallied strongly, gaining over 70 percent over the past two years, delivering stellar return to its shareholders. The performance of the stock partly reflects the steady dividend payment culture of the Company.”Notwithstanding the share price rally, the N0.70 per share dividend declared by the CSCS translates to 5.8 percent yield on the share price of N12.00 as at the close of market on Friday, 07 February, 2020. READ ALSO:India sets to shift from buying weapons to exporting NASD said: “Beyond the steady cash flow that the CSCS div...

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...