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The Chairman of New Motorcycle Spare Parts (NASPA) Nnewi, Hon. Obinna Okechukwu has commended the Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano for his proactiveness at seeing to it, that the inuguaration of the campaign council of APGA for the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in the state, became a reality. He made this assertion yesterday at Awka after the inuguaration of the campaign council that will power the Soludo gubernatorial ambition towards becoming the next governor of Anambra state.  He thanked the Governor, for ensuring that the spirit of Ndigbo which is in APGA did not die a natural death, considering the many legal battles the party has faced  in recent times.  He therefore called for synergy to ensure that the party went into the election as a united force , so that Prof Charles Soludo can become the next governor of Anambra state.  In the same vien, the APGA National Leader, Board of Trustees Chairman and Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie O...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate for the November 6 elections, Valentine Ozigbo, continue to gain momentum ahead of the poll as several influential groups jointly endorsed his candidacy on Thursday, August 19 2021.  At a well-attended community event, the groups, Ozo Awka, Awka Youth, and the Ozigbo Youth Vanguard, formally declared total support for Mr Ozigbo and announced his candidacy and the PDP as the most acceptable to them.  At the elaborate event held at the residence of Hon Chuks Anaje (Ibide Awka) in Amenyi, Awka, the groups congratulated the respected business leader on emerging as the PDP candidate, describing him as "the perfect leader Anambra needs".  While addressing the crowd, Chief Anaje urged the people to see the election as an opportunity to partner with Ozigbo to build a worthy future for Ndi Anambra.  "Several politicians have come to seek our support in the past. Some have failed, while some have fulfilled their...

The perennial flooding witnessed in Imo State overtime has casted a shadow of uncertainty in the minds of the residents especially when it gets cloudy, residents begin to thinker what might become of their properties and for vehicle owners who might get caught up with the downpour while driving, the condition of the vehicle is first on their mind.  This no doubt became a huge task for the Shared Prosperity led Administration to tackle upon assumption of office, but in his usual manner not daunted by this task, the Governor immediately swung into action to arrest the ugly situation gathering professionals to come up with a plan to find a lasting solution.  In as much as it is a natural occurrence, it remains the responsibility of man to manage this ecological situation squarely for the safety and survival of the living. This doesn't require rocket science but with power driven by the desire to serve the people and ensure impact over accolades. After a thorough study and empiric...

The Government of Shared Prosperity led by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma yet again empowered a 20-year-old youth, Kenneth Akobundu from Umuezeala Owere in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, who manufactured a mini-aircraft through a scholarship program to study in any university of his choice. According to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, after meeting with Akobundu, he stated that the aim of the scholarship was to enable Akobundu, actualise his dream of becoming an aerospace manufacturer. Hon. Declan who disclosed the concerns of the Youth loving Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma on the young man not having funds to study in a University, “the Governor has directed we meet with the young man and tell him that the Government will take responsibility of his educational requirements to any university of his choice so that he can actualise his dream of constructing an aeroplane. This is a Government of Shared Pr...

The Honorable Minister of State Education, Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has presided over this year's Ministerial Annual Merit Awards at the Federal Ministry of Education. An annual awards dedicated for excellence. In his keynote address, the Minister commended the dedication the staff and management of the Ministry who he said have put in their best in the discharge of their duties at the ministry. He however enjoined them not fail or falter in the discharge of their duties, as even the tiniest effort given for a good cause goes a long way in changing the narrative which helps other efforts geared towards improving the standard of education in the country. He also seized the platform to call for provision of better welfare for teachers who in his words over years have not received the recognition they truly deserve.

The Imo State High Court Owerri, on Wednesday, dismissed the Stay of Execution application filed by the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ozo Victor Ike Oye. Oye had approached the court with an application to stay the execution of its own judgement which recognized Jude Okeke as Acting National Chairman of APGA. The judgement also validated the convention of May 31, 2019, where Edozie Njoku emerged the National Chairman of APGA and as well validated the action of the National Executive Council (NEC) of APGA held on June 15, 2021 in which Victor Oye, Soludo and others were suspended from the party.   In the same judgement under review, Hon Chukwuma Umeoji and the APGA primary election of July 1, 2021 were upheld with the court ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue recognizing the outcome. Mr. Eneh Victor Chigozie of AIF media who filled the report stated that Oye filed two applications at the O...

A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno State, was taken Tuesday with the execution of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Equipment Procurement contracts for a 50Megawatts (MW) Emergency Power Project in Maiduguri. The project which is an integral part of ongoing efforts to deepen the Corporation’s domestic gas utilization plan for the nation’s socio-economic growth has China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) as the EPC contractor while General Electric (GE) is the equipment manufacturer. Speaking at the contract signing event which held virtually, the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, explained that the Corporation through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas and Power Investment Company (NGPIC), decided to intervene in the Maiduguri power situation by undertaking the project which will be fired w...

In his effort to promote the noble profession of teaching, improve standard of education and encourage teachers, the Honorable Minister of State Education,  Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has anchored on today's episode of the *TEACHER NAIJA REALITY SHOW*.  The reality show which is a production of ANUB MEDIA LTD was organised to test, coach and help teachers improve on their in and out of classroom skills. The Minister while on the show reiterated his commitment  and support for any platform that will champion the cause of Education in Nigeria, while commending Mr Enuagwuna Ubaka, organiser of the reality show. The show is aired DSTv  channel 195 (8-9pm) daily. GOTv  channel 97 (8-9pm) daily.

Ahead the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Imo state governor Hope Uzodinma as chairman, National Campaign Committee to lead 22 other governors to campaign for the party. Other party leaders in the national campaign team include the Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Speaker Idris Wase, Minister of State for Petroleum Chief Timipre Sylva, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Senator George Akume, some former governors, Ministers, among many other party chieftains. In the national campaign committee, Ebonyi state governor Dave Umahi will deputize governor Hope Uzodinma as deputy chairman, governor Babajide Sawoolu will head finance sub-committee, governor Abubakar Badaru heads special intervention, governor Yahaya Bello heads security committee and Chief Timipre Sylva heads election sub-committee among others. In a release personally signed by the chairman National Caretaker Committee of the party and go...

Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has paid a courtsey call on the minister of state for education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba in his office atZulum pays courtsey visit to Nwajiuba, seeks for partnership with Federal Ministry of Education Abuja.  The Honorable Minister of State Education, Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba was today paid a courtesy call by the Executive. Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum. The visit was to chart an agenda on how the Federal Ministry of Education will partner with the Borno State government in delivering quality education in the State in an era when insurgency has greatly affected that sector of the state. The minister however thanked the Governor for finding time out of his busy schedule to seek for the education of his people in am era of insurgency, which had almost destroyed the state's economy and social economy.  The minister however promised to do all within the ambit of his ministry to enter into a formidable partnership wit...