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.......Calls For Immediate Upward Review Amidst increasing security lapses in Anambra State, where there have been resurgence  of kidnapping  and  unwholesome criminal activities of Unknown Gun Men (UGM) of late, a group under the aegis of Anambra Security Network (ASN) has decried the poor treatment of operatives of the Anambra Vigilant Group (AVG). In a statement in Awka ASN called on the Anambra State Government and wealthy Anambrarians to encourage the members of AVG by paying them good salary. In the statement signed by the President of ASN, Col. Jude Obi Rtd, the group said presently AVG operatives are paid N100, 000  each, which they claimed  is extremely too small, considering the harsh economic situation of the country and the risk associated with their job. The group said that AVG  operstives ' salary should be increased to N200,000 to N300,000 each or more so that it can go a long way to ameliorate the prevailing economic hardship, saying that N100, 000 canno

...... Commends Senator Ned Munir Nwoko for championing it's creation The Anioma Stakeholders Summit powdered by Senator Munir Nwoko, which was held on the 31st of August 2024 in Delta state had drawn a large crowd of dignitaries, elders, and stakeholders from across the region. The United Igbo Elders Council Worldwide (UNIEC) was well represented, and their leader, His Lordship Alpha Ikpeama, in a press release made available to newsmen by the protem Director,media and publicity highlighted on issues of the Stakeholders meeting and the position of the group going forward.  UNIEC used the opportunity to thank, H.E. Senator Ned Munir Nwoko for the patriotism, strategic foresight, energy and dedication and commitment to the realization of the Anioma dream. The group he said admires his efforts exceedingly, and stressed that they would continue to render whatever level and direction of support needed for the realization of the Anioma dream. Furthermore the group stressed t

..........As Hon Osumuoh Unfold Plans To Unite Nnewi Together Hon Jude Osumuoh the Vice-President General Nzuoke-Ora Nnewi, has revealed his resolve to introduce Peace and unity in Nnewi and ensure quality understanding within the four quarters namely Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and Nnewichi. The Vice-President Nzuoka-Ora Nnewi made this known to journalists during the opening event of Afia-Olu Nnewi (new yam) festival 2024. He said that their representation as a town union will foretell unity and peace in the Nnewi North local government area. High Prince Chukwudi Ubah ( Milidoluedo Na Nnewi) the chairman of 2024 Afiaolu Nnewi festival said that the beauty of this Afiaolu Nnewi 2024 festival is that we started with God as he assured that their priority is to empower every youth in their society to gain employed so that there would be no room for any youth to roam around the streets as a result of unemployment. Hon Echezona Anazodo who is aspiring for Nnewi North local government

....Says Afiaolu Nnewi Festival 2024' A Historic Preservation Of Our Rich Cultural Heritage The APGA aspirant for the 2024 Nnewi North Local government Chairmanship Election Hon. Echezona Anazodo has described the Afiaolu Nnewi Festival as a way of preserving the Rich Cultural Heritage of Nnewi  handed over to us by our Parents. He made this assertion while attending the 2024 Afiaolu festival of Umudim community on Friday 30th August 2024 at Obi Umudim Nnewi  Hon.Anazodo stressed the importance of the festival to the community highlighting that it is an avenue for us to thank God Almighty for making us witness a bountiful harvest within this period. "We are happy for the outcome of our harvest hence why we all are gathered here to celebrate". He ceased the opportunity to advise Nnewi community to equally foster the Spirit of love and uphold all our core values for the peace and progress of the community at large In a similar development,the Apga chairman in Nn

....Says Afiaolu Nnewi Festival 2024' A Historic Preservation Of Our Rich Cultural Heritage The APGA aspirant for the 2024 Nnewi North Local government Chairmanship Election Hon. Echezona Anazodo has described the Afiaolu Nnewi Festival as a way of preserving the Rich Cultural Heritage of Nnewi  handed over to us by our Parents. He made this assertion while attending the 2024 Afiaolu festival of Umudim community on Friday 30th August 2024 at Obi Umudim Nnewi  Hon.Anazodo stressed the importance of the festival to the community highlighting that it is an avenue for us to thank God Almighty for making us witness a bountiful harvest within this period. "We are happy for the outcome of our harvest hence why we all are gathered here to celebrate". He ceased the opportunity to advise Nnewi community to equally foster the Spirit of love and uphold all our core values for the peace and progress of the community at large In a similar development,the Apga chairman in Nn

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has felicitated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday describing him as a committed democrat, supportive vice president who has contributed immensely to the stability of the polity. In a congratulatory message signed by  his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio said Vice President Shettima's vision for Nigeria and his extensive experience have been vital in guiding the Federal Government policies and its initiatives. The message reads "On behalf of the 10th Senate, my constituents and family, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our esteemed Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, GCON as he celebrates his 58th birthday. "As a dedicated public servant, committed democrat, trusted and supportive Vice President, you have exemplified unwavering commitment and leadership in your position, contributing significantly to the progress and stability of our nation.  "

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, says it has uncovered monumental salary fraud in the Ajaokuta Steel Company.  The umbrella body of Igbo youth organisation said this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday, signed by its national president, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike. This is coming amid concerns over the state of the federal government-owned facility.  According to him, the latest discovery was one of the many alleged heists going on in the company. Okwu disclosed that a preliminary investigation carried out showed that there was a high level corruption within the company's staff recruitment process.  Ohanaeze youths said, “in our continuous drive to expose the economic sabotage and high level corruption in the Ajaokuta Steel Company, we beamed a searchlight on the company’s employment process.  “To our greatest chagrin, findings showed that staff members are not paid the same amount as outline in their appointm

......Wants Presidency and National Assembly to Ensure More Funds For Commission To Engage In Environmental Remediation. The National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC SouthEast has commended the leadership of Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC For it’s development strides since the inception of his leadership.  Arodiogbu, stated this whilst entertaining questions from journalists on the performance of the NDDC as well as his expectations from the creation of the South East Development Commission, SEDC.  Arodiogbu described Ogbuku as a technocrat with a visionary approach to issues of development having initiated first class projects such as the “Light Up The Niger Delta”  a number of groundbreaking road infrastructure projects spanning the nine states that make up the Niger Delta and a number of initiatives which would have turned the region around had they been implemented since it’s inception.  He urged

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has expressed anger over the exclusion of the entire South-East from first phase disbursement of the students loan scheme. This is coming amid outcry that tertiary institutions in region was marginalised by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). It could be recalled that the Federal Government, through NELFUND, announced last week that N2.9 billion had been disbursed to 27, 667 students as the first set of beneficiaries of the loan scheme across 19 tertiary institutions in the country.  The list excluded potential beneficiaries from the South-East.  In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike described the development as unacceptable. Okwu, who said the reasons given by the NELFUND was unjustifiable, noted that it flies in the face of reason for the managers of the loan to state that no tertiar

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, for the first time, physically met with former Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Mike Igini. The duo met at the ongoing 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Lagos. Igini, while exchanging pleasantries with Akpabio noted, " this is the first I am physically meeting with the President of the Senate, we have only been seeing on Television." Akpabio also admitted that he has never seen the former INEC chief physically till today. It would be recalled that Igini presided over the 2019 elections in Akwa Ibom State. He ordered the results of the Senatorial election of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, to be taken to Uyo for declaration of the winner against the Electoral Act.  Igini, presided over the declaration of the results after the figures were cancelled and results sheets mutilated in favour of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Akwa Ibom INEC