Happy New Year from IFEADINMESI

Saying welcome to the New Year comes with a difficult goodbye to a fruitful 2014.

My successes in the out-gone year tap from your continued support…

I appreciate your followership… The time you spend on my blog and your feedback.

The You in this message is YOU… Yes YOU!

May you find greatness and brighter path in the year 2015… Happy New Year from IFEADINMESI!

…Stretching to a New Height of Excellence: A NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO, JANUARY 1, 2015

My dear Ndi Anambra, I bring you warm greetings as we enter into a new year.  We should be grateful, individually and collectively that God saw us through 2014 and ask for Divine guidance in 2015. Fellow citizens, the New Year presents us a chance to look inwards to re-appraise ourselves and look outwards and renew our faith in God. Indeed, it is a time to make resolutions and rededicate ourselves to the values that define us and the challenges and struggles that shape our evolving society. Above all, the New Year is a time to freshen up our convictions on the ties that bind us together as one people who must break through the limitations of time and resources to lay a solid foundation for hope. The future of any society lies in its capacity to look beyond the darkness and doubts of today and see a glimmer of hope in the shadows of tomorrow.

Ndi Anambra, we look back at where we are coming from to where we are today and where we are heading to in the future, we can all see that our tomorrow will be greater than our yesterday. Our state is now in its 23rd year.  Although this great state may not have started out strong, it has over the last couple of years picked up momentum.  We are committed to taking the state to greater heights with our articulated Blue Print.

Drug Trafficking: Read What Suspects Told NDLEA "My Arrest is a Divine Intervention"

 

The men of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrest of 14 suspects for drug trafficking.

The suspects were alleged to have dissolved some of the drugs, worth N3 million, in water and absorbed in two towels and a T-shirt, while others were industrially packed in tin foods and body cream packs.

According to Lagos Airport NDLEA Commander, Mr Hamza Umar, 8 persons were apprehended at the point of smuggling the substance, which tested positive to cocaine, into the country from Brazil and Argentina, while 6 others were intercepted while attempting to smuggle the drugs to Hong Kong, Dubai, Italy and Brazil.

Here is what the Commander said:

2014 Anambra Masquerades Festival in PICTURES - 18+ ONLY

  

 The Anambra Heritage Festival has ended with lots of praises on Governor Willie Obiano for providing the favourable platform and secure environment which enabled Christmas returnees and Ndi Anambra to freely socialize and catch fun.

One of the action parked events under the maiden edition of the Heritage Festival is the 2014 Nmanwu Carnival held at Dr Alex Ekueme Square. The day Ndi Anambra took their cultural heritage to a higher level in a celebratory display of all the great masquerades in the state.

Here is the carnival in pictures…

Bombing of Boko Haram Insurgents on Monday by Airforce Jets were Caried out by Nigeria and not Cameroun - DHQ

 

There were reports Tuesday, that Cameroonian air force jets on Monday launched air strikes on scores of Boko Haram terrorists who occupied a military base in Northern Cameroon and bombed them on the Nigerian side, that report carries error.

According to Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, the air strikes that killed Boko Haram terrorists in the said confrontation at the Nigerian divide of the border town with Cameroon was carried out by Nigerian Airforce fighter aircraft.

Read what Defence Spokesman, Major General Chris Olukolade said:

PICTURES: Dubem Plays Host to Over 5,000 Children/Women as Mrs Obaze Annual Xmas Party Clocks 15

 

Unlike the bait called stomach infrastructure usually set up by hypocritical politicians in order to achieve some political gains, Chief Dubem Obaze for the past 14 years has fed the children and women of Ogbaru through the annual Mrs Obaze Children/Women Party.

This year’s party was held yesterday at the Obaze’s country home in Ogbaru with over 5,722 persons in attendance.

All the participants went home happy and with a quality gift after a great time eating, drinking and dancing... very exciting and joyous moment.

Here are some pictures (not very sharp though) to share the memorable moments…

Shocking Revelations of Armed Robbery Suspects "We Didn't Rob, We Only Collected Our Dues"

 

Onyenge Osanie, Azuka Eboh, Ezelonwu Michael and Afolabi Shakiru are armed robbery suspects who allegedly specialise in looting shops and stealing from some phone dealers at the Alaba International Market in Lagos.

They were apprehended by men of the Lagos State Police Command on December 20, 2014. Other members of the 10-man gang are still at large.

Read the shocking revelation of one of the suspects, 35 year old father of three, Onyenge Osanie:

Phyno Endorses President Jonathan, Calls Him "Alobam"

 

 I heard this gist lately and feel like sharing.

The Popular Nigerian rapper Phyno has described President Goodluck Jonathan as a great leader who has transformed Nigeria across borders.

Phyno, who spoke while answering question on the recent Nollywood Legend visit to the President and referred to Mr President as his "Alobam".

He urge Nigerians to support President Jonathan to transform Nigeria for good come 2015.

PICTURES: See What Happens During Ede Aro Festival in Abagana

A town known for its greatness. The only town in Africa with double mentions in Chinua Achebe’s “Trouble with Nigeria”. That town is Abagana hitherto known as “Mba Aga Na” (meaning No Trespasses).

The history of Nigeria’s civil war can’t be completed without the Abagana Ambush story.

The successful ambush at Abagana gave both Biafran soldiers and civilians hope in the war as well as halting the Nigerian advance into Biafran territory.

Abagana’s most celebrated festival remains the “Ede Aro” during which masquerades of different categories dance around to prove their prowess. Youths are also seen with special wickers engaged in exceptional ceremonies that literary determines strongest.

Ede Aro 2014 has come and gone…Here are some pictures to give you a feel of the popular and cherished festival of Ndi Abagana

Obiano Lends Helping Hand to Accident Victims

 The compassionate Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano once again showed his humane side today when he stopped his convoy to commiserate with some victims of an auto crash along the Awka Etiti - Iseke, Express way.

The accident ‎which involved a Mercedes Benz 230 salon and a Toyota Corolla with the sign of a learner was somewhat miraculous as no one was hurt in spite of the terrible shape of the vehicles after the collision.

In a move reminiscent of his recent rescue of an accident victim in Onitsha, Governor Obiano ordered his convoy to pull over and quickly moved to the crash scene to lend a hand.

On discovering that no one was hurt, the Governor heaved a sigh of relief ‎and ordered his men to take them to a nearby hospital for basic checks after saying some soothing words to them.

Here are the pictures...

Anambra Attracts $1.65B Investment, as Oduah heads Anambra Airport Project

 

In keeping with his avowed commitment to achieve increased investment in flow into the State, Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has said that the State has so far attracted about one billion, sixty-five million US Dollars investment from investors since March 17th, 2014 when the new administration was inaugurated.

These investments he said, were attracted to key areas‎ covering agriculture, hospitality and tourism industry, power generation, trade and commerce, among others.

Obiano who addressed journalists on the various programmes and achievements as well as challenges facing his government, also disclosed that he had appointed former Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah as head of Anambra State Airport Development Agency based on her wealth of experience and track record of turning around the country’s aviation industry.

What You Must Know About this DPO in Fegge, Onitsha

 

According to reports by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF) has bestowed on Mr Rabiu Garba the “NUF Best South-East Crime Fighter of the Year 2014’’

Mr Garba who is the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Fegge, Onitsha was honoured by the Igbo socio-political organisation at the NUF Secretariat, Onitsha.

Read what the Chairman of NUF, Mr Augustine Chukwudum, told newsmen…

You Won't Believe Why & How FRSC Convicted 26 Persons

 

Not using your car seat belt can take you to jail… Yes!

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) mobile court in Kaltungo, Gombe State, convicted 26 drivers for committing various traffic offences.

According to the Sector Commander, Mr Abayomi Omiyale:

Okey Ndibe Named African Writer of the Year

 

The Anambra born novelist, political columnist, and essayist, Okey Ndibe has been named as the African Writer of the Year 2014 by USAfrica.

A statement issued from Houston, Texas, by the Founder & Publisher of USAfrica and the first African-owned, U.S.-based professional newspaper published on the internet,  USAfricaonline.com,  Dr. Chido Nwangwu, notes that "the trinity of Okey Ndibe’s contributions as a critical commentator, a first-rate scholar and a novelist validates USAfrica editors’ decision to recognize his outstanding skills.

The riveting testimonial to his creative capacities is fresh and evident in Foreign Gods, Inc.

Okey Ndibe teaches African and African Diaspora literatures at Brown University. He earned MFA and PhD degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and has taught at Connecticut College, Bard College, Trinity College, and the University of Lagos (as a Fulbright scholar).

Prof Okey is also the author of Arrows of Rain and has served on the editorial board of Hartford Courant where his essays won national and state awards.

Okey lives in West Hartford, CT, with his wife, Sheri, and their three children. 

Congratulations to you BOSS

PICTURES: Genevieve Nnaji Receives Chieftaincy Title

Our own star actress, Genevieve Nnaji took to instagram to share this “good” news.

She was recently installed as the “Eze Ada” of Amuzu Nweafor in Mbaise, Imo State.

Women titles in Igboland… hehehe

Congrats to her though!

See more pictures below...

Mrs. Obiano Takes Message of Love to the Prison Inmates

In keeping with the Christmas season of love and affection especially for the indigent and less privileged members of the society, the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano embarked on a round of visitation to Prison facilities in Anambra to celebrate the Christmas with inmates and encourage them to change and be reformed. The Prisons visited by the governor’s wife include Onitsha, Aguata and Amawbia as well as Daughter of Charity Orphanage Home at Fegge, Onitsha.

Speaking at each stop during the visitation, Mrs. Obiano told the inmates that as a mother she came with message of love because Christmas is a celebration meant to be shared with loved ones especially those of them who are currently restricted by their circumstances. According to Mrs. Obiano, “I came to celebrate with you because as the wife of the governor I am privileged to be the mother of all in the state, I see you as an important set of the one big family. The fact that you are in here does not mean that you cannot come out reformed and better than others and able to contribute to the service and progress of our state.”

The Day Phyno, Patoranking, Slow Dog, others, Lit up Anambra Heritage Festival

  

The maiden edition of the Anambra Heritage Festival recorded a huge success in terms of turnout of Christmas returnees and fans who poured encomiums on the State governor, Chief Willie Obiano for the manifest freedom and return of nightlife in the State which enabled them to socialize and catch fun with friends and relatives.

The event, organized by the Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture came to a magical end with an amazing night of music, comedy and fun with an electrifying performance by Igbo hip-hop sensation, Phyno who brought down the roof with his trademark styles that sent the audience reeling in ecstasy and asking for more.

Since Governor Obiano took over the reins of leadership in Anambra State, the hitherto nonexistent social circuit has come alive with memorable nights like the hugely successful Miss Independent Beauty Pageant in October and a recent Literary Evening with novelist Okey Ndibe which saw residents and visitors to Awka, the state capital thronging Emmaus House and Havilah suites respectively  for the enthralling outings.

2015: APGA set to Take-Over Nassarawa State as Labaran Maku Emerges as the Party's Gubernatorial Candidate

 

The immediate past Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the February 2015 governorship election in Nasarawa State.

Maku’s name is in the list submitted before the December 26 deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to contest the governorship position on the APGA platform.

Other candidates submitted by the party as governorship candidates are the APGA National Secretary, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, Zamfara State, former Minister of Interior, Emmanuel Iheanacho, for Imo State, Senator Anthony Agbo, Ebonyi State, and the former Managing Director of Diamond Bank, Alex Otti, Abia State.

Governorship candidates for APC, Labour, PPA and PDP are named below:

PICTURES/VIDEO: Enugu Old Schoolz @ Xmas Party/Dinner with Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Support Group (UK)

Think of the old good days in Enugu (042) and imagine the expected glamour when Enugu Old Schoolz (EOS) gather.

The pictures herein are shots from one of the EOS events held in London last night but more striking is the short video that follows. 

The EOS were invited to a special Christmas Party/Dinner courtesy of Rt Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Support Group (UK) held last night (December 27, 2014) at Ripple Centre,121-125 Ripple Road, Barking.

It was a night of fun and also a special ocassion to chart a way forward as Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi prepares to lead Ndi Enugu.

If you an Enugu Old School, currently reside in the Coal City or an 042 breed, you need to see these photos and video clip.

More of such groups and actions are expected of us all... Thumbs up EOS!

Watch the video below...

Recalling Obiano’s Colourful Ascension to the APGA Throne

 

Wednesday December 17 2014 was a special day in the life of the All Progressives Grand Alliance(APGA).

The occasion was the special national convention of the APGA held at the Women Development Centre Awka, Anambra State.

Delegates numbering hundreds had converged at the convention venue for the event slated to start at 10am.

They came from all over Nigeria, North, South, West and East, comprising the country's six geo-political zones, without exception.

As early as 9.45am, the massive hall was filled to the brim, and over-flowed to the expansive lawn of the centre.

The party's captivating montage mixed with tunes in Nigeria's major dialects blared to high pitch, to the gyration of the mammoth gathering of party faithfuls, waiting patiently for the commencement of the "fiesta".

Anxiety rose when at about 2pm the host, Governor Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, APGA National Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh and other party stalwarts had not turned up.

Breaking News: Air Plane Goes Missing with 162 Persons On-board

 

According to CNN reports, the search is on for an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people that lost contact with air traffic control in Indonesia on Sunday.

Before communication was lost, AirAsia Flight 8501 asked to deviate from its planned flight route -- from the Indonesian city of Surabaya to Singapore -- because of weather conditions, AirAsia said in a statement.

Flight 8501 went missing at 7:24 a.m. Sunday (7:24 p.m. Saturday ET) as it flew over the Java Sea.

"At this time, search and rescue operations are being conducted under the guidance of the Indonesian Civil Aviation Authority," AirAsia said.

Of the people on board the Airbus A320-200, 156 are Indonesian, three are South Korean, one is French, one is Malaysian and one is Singaporean, the airline said. It had earlier said 157 of those on the plane are Indonesian.

"The aircraft was on the submitted flight plan route and was requesting deviation due to en route weather before communication with the aircraft was lost," AirAsia said.

Details as they break…

See How Lawmakers Fight Themselves on Boxing Day

 

Boxing on the Boxing Day is not really out of order but when it involves lawmakers, I begin to imagine.

On Friday Dec. 26th, some Georgian lawmakers boxed themselves in the parliament over disagreement in the constitution of a delegation to go for an assignment.

Some lawmakers ripped microphones off their tables and used them as weapons to fight their colleagues.

Watch the brawl HERE..

APC - PDP: The Current Dispensation is Irresponsible - Prof Osibanjo

 

If you think APC’s pastor turned politician VP candidate is new in the game, then you might need a rethink.

During a parley with journalists at his campaign office in Lagos yesterday, APC VP candidate Professor Yemi Osinbajo criticized the current government, saying:

"The problem is management of resources. If we plug the loopholes, you’ll see the resources being pooled together. Security is the first duty of any government; you cannot fight a war where leadership is uncertain; where leadership is not sure of itself and its responsibilities.

2015: Obanikoro Begs Supporters to Ensure Victory for Jonathan & Agbaje

 

Party or no party, politics remain a game and must apply the Fair Play rule.

Erstwhile Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has enjoined his supporters to work and win the forthcoming elections for President Goodluck Jonathan and the candidate of the PDP gubernatorial candidate in Lagos, Mr. Jimi Agbaje.

Obanikoro urged them to forget the pains of the past and move on with zeal to ensure victory for the party at all levels.

He also used the opportunity to plead with his supporters not just to ensure Jonathan’s victory but also that of Agbaje.

His words:

Maheeda AGAIN? "My Vision Is ... To See My posters in People's Bedrooms"

 

There are things I never expected to be here so soon.

Caroline Sam popularly known as Maheeda has revealed her intent in choosing sex and nudity as her selling point.

Read what she said is her target… You might be a victim!

Do You Know Why President Jonathan Visited Babangida?

 

President Jonathan recently visited Nigeria’s former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB).

Many have wondered the benefits of such moves.

On why the visit… Read the reasons as given by President Jonathan:

Budding Actress & Singer, Harmony Opens Up "Kiss Makes Me Wet"

 

This gist is for mature readers only.

Do you know Susan Ekwe, a budding actress and singer known as Harmony.

Here is what Harmony said about sex in an interview with entertainment reporters:

Wow... Muslim Youths Protected Christians During Xmas Church Services

 

I don’t know if you have heard of this, I see the report as one of the greatest feats achieved by the Nigerian nation this Xmas Season.

More than 200 Muslim youth volunteers joined the security agencies to protect Christians during church services to celebrate this year’s Christmas in Kaduna, says Pastor Yohanna Buru.

Buru, a cleric of Christ Evangelical Church, Sabon Tasha, Kaduna South, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna.

According to him,

Boko Haram in Calabar?

 

Could that be possible?

There are indications of budding fears in Calabar, Cross River state capital, that suspected Boko Haram terrorists may be planning to unleash terror in the state during this festivities.

Recall that last week, Henry Fadairo, Cross River State Police Commissioner, played host to officers and members of the state’s drivers’ union, who paid him a courtesy visit.

During the visit, led by chairman of the Drivers; Association in Cross River State, Pastor Thomas Effiong Okon, Fadairo disclosed that the state Police Command on Thursday last week intercepted eight dynamites in Calabar.

EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Anambra Breaks into New Day as Phyno Brings Cultural Festival to Glorious End.

For many residents of Awka, the forcefully emerging capital city of Anambra State, this year’s Christmas will go down in history as the Open Sesame for a glorious future. 

Following the resolve of the Willie Obiano administration to lead the state to a bright new day, a special festival tagged the Anambra Heritage Festival was organised to shake up the social circuit in the state. 

The Festival which began with a cultural display by masquerades from the 21 Local Government Areas on Tuesday December 23 came to a dazzling end on Boxing Day with special Jamblast at the Alex Ekweme Square, headlined by the iconic hip-hop and Igbo rap sensation, Phyno. 

It was a night of colour and razzmatazz that brought the glamorous side of Awka and marked the beginning of a proper entertainment scene in Anambra State. 

We bring you the story in pictures….   

…Time to Heal Nigeria with Love

A Christmas Message from the Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano   

NdiAnambra, we are once again in that special period of the year when Christians from all over the world come to a momentary break to mark the greatest act of love known to mankind – the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

All over the world, Christmas is seen as a season of love and profound affection as well as a season of remembrance and nostalgia. It is a time when love and kindness rule the hearts of many Christians.

PICTURES: The Historic Christmas Eve at Upper Iweka

 It's Xmas Season with a special feeling as Ndi Anambra have never had it so good.

Experiencing the first Secure, Friendly and Wealthy Yuletide Season. Thanks to governor Willie Obiano and his team.

Here are some pictures capturing great moments from the historic Christmas Eve celebrated yesterday night at Upper Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra State.

I repeat... It has never been so good! Merry Xmas...

Merry Xmas from IFEADINMESI

Bells are ringing and everyone is singing, It's Christmas! It's Christmas!

Do have the best of the Season. Merry Xmas!

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Expert Tells Why Synagogue Church Building Collapsed

 

A self-acclaimed expert in explosives and weapons, Biedomo Iguniwei told coroner court that the collapsed building of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) was caused by a high energy infrasonic weapon.

Biedomo Igunuwei,  said that the “plane-like object” that flew over the church on September 12 might have fired an “infrasonic weapon” – a low sound radiation used as a weapon to cause structural damage and destruction to objects – that caused the building to crush.

Read his presentation…

"I AM 100% WITH BUHARI", SAYS PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE

 

In an exclusive interview with SaharaTV, Pastor Tunde Bakare, the serving Pastor and Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly Church in Lagos, has debunked insinuations being circulated on social media that he opposes the presidential candidature of General Muhammad Buhari.

Bakare ran with Buhari in 2011 on the presidential ticket of the Congress For Progressive Change.

He explained that the audio tape being circulated was a talk he gave immediately after the last governorship election in Ondo state in 2012, saying he made it clear for those who cared to listen that he supports Buhari’s ambition any day.

Bakare, who is also the convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG) reiterated his total support for the APC presidential candidate, asserting that he has never wavered in his support for Buhari ever since meeting him.

Knighthood: Obiano Charges Obi, Ilozumba to Fight for the Poor, Voiceless

The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has charged his predecessor in office, Sir Peter Obi and the Hon Commissioner for Works in the state, Sir CallistusIlozumba to use their new position as Knights of St Sylvester to wage a fierce war that will liberate the poor and the voiceless in the society.

Speaking at the special mass held at St Patrick Catholic Church, Awka to mark the investiture of the duo as Knights of St Sylvester, Governor Obiano observed that Knighthood was not an end to the journey but a call to service to mankind.

Brilliantly recalling the historic Siege of Malta when the Ottoman Empire invaded the little island of Malta in 1565 and the heroic exploits of the knightsin the eventual rescue of Malta, Governor Obiano declared that the knighthood demands a high level of social responsiveness from the recipients.

CHUKA OBELE-CHUKA: BEHOLD THE VICTOR UMEH CAMPAIGN DG!

The name "Chuka Obele-Chuka" needs no introduction in the socio-political lexicon of contemporary Nigeria. The gadfly was once called the Gani Faweinmi of the Southeast. He is a fearless activist and a fiery lawyer. He was among the radical Nigerians who dared the military and took to the streets to protest the annulment of the June 12, 1993 election. While Easterners in Lagos were fleeing to the East, Obele-Chuka took a bus from East to streets of Lagos to demonstrate against the abortion of the democratic process.

In 1998, dissatisfied with the bleak state of the nation, Obele-Chuka embarked on two day one man demonstration against the murderous regime of Gen. Sani Abacha. Expectedly, he was swiftly detained by the goons of the Sani Abacha iron fist regime. That did not deter Obele -Chuka though.

Obiano’s Wife Leads ASA-Women USA on Walk to End Cancer

A bid to create awareness on the need to check the rising cases of cancer in Nigeria   received a big boost Friday, when the wife of Anambra State governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwun Obiano led a road campaign march tagged “Walk for Hope to End Cancer Now” to create awareness on the cancer scourge and raise fund for the establishment of an Ultra-modern Cancer Treatment Centre in Awka, Anambra State.

The awareness march which was organized by the Anambra State Association (ASA) Women USA in collaboration with the Office of the Wife of Governor of Anambra State, Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), Anambra State Women Association Lagos, Breast without Spot and Saint Charles Borromeo Hospital, Onitsha has as its theme: “Every Life Deserves World Class Care.” The march preceded a seminar at the field of the ABS, Awka, witnessed the campaigners comprising of young and old men and women trek more than two and half kilometres from ABS complex through Aroma Junction en route Enugu-Onitsha Expressway to the Office of the Governor, before terminating at the Office of the Wife of the Governor.

PHOTOS: Bishop Ezeokafor Thanks Obiano for Continuity says "Willie Is Indeed Working"

 One is greatly moved by the Homily of His Lordship, Most Rev Paulinus C. Ezeokafor on the occasion of the Investiture as Papal Knights of St Sylvester, of Chief Peter Obi and Hon Callistus Ilozumba happening today at St Patrick’s Catheral, Awka, which suggests that continuity is working in Anambra State.

Part of the homily reads:

“We know no one has really succeeded till he or she gets a worthy successor… Following the prayers of our people for a worthy successor to Chief Peter Obi, Anambra has been blessed with Chief Willie Obiano who since assuming office has left no one in doubt about his commitment to the welfare of Anambrarians.

He has worked hard not only to consolidate on his predecessor’s developmental strides in governance, but also to open up new frontiers of development.

… He has kept faith with his avowals to turn around the economy of the state through his 4 point economic agenda which has multiple enablers as ancillary facilitators.

In less than 10 months in office, Chief Obiano, has made remarkable impact in Agricultural, Oil & Gas, Trade & Commerce and Industrial Sectors.

The flyovers springing up in Awka and the ongoing work in different construction sites in the state show that there is no deceleration in the pace of infrastructural development and in commitment to the good people of the State.

To the glory of God and thanks to Chief Obiano’s initiative, there is almost zero crime rate in the State…

Let me plead with all and sundry to assist our energetic and visionary Governor to succeed… Willie is indeed working”

Here are some early pictures…

Miss Tourism Shares Stunning Pictures in Celebration of Xmas

Feel the reason for the season.

In the spirit of love and giving, her eminence, Queen Collette Nwadike, current Miss Tourism Nigeria 2014 and SA Tourism to Anambra State has just released an exclusive Christmas photos. 

See more charming shots below…

Wow... See People Transporting Huge Cash with a Wheel Barrow

 

Someone should please help me out... Is that Nigerian money? I don't think so!

Where is this happening, my closest guess is Zimbabwe...

PDP Fund Raising Dinner: President Jonathan Nets N21 Billion for Re-election

 

President Goodluck Jonathan last night received N21 billion for his re-election campaign from the Peoples’ Democratic Party Fund Raising Dinner held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja

Some of the donors include businessmen, multinational organisations, governors and individuals.

Mr. Tunde Ayeni who chaired the occasion started with a donation of N2bn on behalf of himself and friends while the Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, who spoke on behalf of the PDP governors, said 21 governors donated N50m each totalling N1.05billion.

Some of the donations are:

Stomach Infrastructure: Gov Fayose Distributes Rice, Fowls, Money to the People of Ado-Ekiti

 

Living up to his campaign promises, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, Saturday, commenced the implementation of his stomach infrastructure programme, as he distributed no fewer than 80,000 birds, 100,000 bags of rice and cash gifts to the less privileged, widows and aged ones in the state.

According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Idowu Adelusi, in Ado Ekiti the office of the governor was besieged by residents who went home with the governor’s largesse.

“Some of the elderly who could not hide their joy at the opportunity of having to celebrate the season with the gifts were full of prayers for the governor and members of his cabinet.

End of Boko Haram: 110 Insurgents Killed by Nigerian Troops in Damboa

 

I strongly believe the end of Boko Haram is near. No fewer than 110 insurgents were, at the weekend, killed in a gun battle in Damboa, the headquarters of Damboa local government area of Borno State in an attack repelled by men of the 7 Division, Nigerian Army.

The killing of the terrorists came barely 24 hours after troops in support of Civilian JTF killed over 75 insurgents at Dogonwire while attempting to repair the vandalized power transmission line along Damboa- Maiduguri Road since July this year as well as the combing of Tashan Alade and other communities of Hawul local government Area taken over by insurgents.

A security source, who did not want his name in print said that the insurgents- who came mostly in black uniform resembling that of the Nigeria Police, used cattle as their shield, but the troops and the vigilante youth quickly realised their trick and killed all of them.

2015: Enugu Stands still as Over 150 Groups Declare Support for Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi

 

Ahead of the 2015 Elections, the ‘Prayer/Thank You’ rally organised by Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi Campaign Organisation in Enugu at the weekend attracted over 150 Support Groups.

Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who is a member of the House of Representatives, won the governorship primaries conducted in Enugu State on December 8, by the Electoral Panel from the National Secretariat of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Addressing the mammoth crowd at his rally on Friday, Governor Sullivan Chime told members of the 150 support groups and other eligible voters in the state to go to various offices of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in their council areas and collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to enable them exercise their civic responsibility in the February election.

Chime, who was represented by his Deputy, Ralph Nwoye, said the only way to avoid “faith without good work” and actualize the support for Ugwuanyi’s emergence as the next governor, is for the people to vote massively for him and the PDP in the forthcoming election.

Okey Ndibe in Anambra: "I'm Not a Fan of any Government but..."

 

Professor Okey Ndibe , an American University Professor, author and newspaper columnist,  has urged Nigeria to solve its numerous problems stating that our problems does not lie in God’s hands but with us.

Prof Ndibe, who spoke at the reading of his recent novel, ‘Foreign Gods, Inc’ held at Awka on Friday night, said God has endowed Nigeria with so much that the country should not turn round and expect Him to also solve problems, which the nation caused for itself.

He said: “We must solve our problems ourselves. Not even God will solve it for us because he gave us more than our fair share, and certainly, not America because America has its own problems to solve”.

Okey, while admitting that he has never been a fan of government said that he was excited to see that the government of Anambra State under the administration of Chief Willie Obiano has tried to restore hope of the people.

Latest Results from Obiano Xmas Soccer Fiesta

 

As the battle to determine the lead local government continues, here are some results from the ongoing Obiano Xmas Soccer Fiesta.

If you have not watched any of the matches live then you are missing the opportunity to see real grassroots mobilization. It is interesting to perceive the players’ commitment and observe how Ndi Anambra troop out to cheer their respective teams to victory.

Recall that this is the first time such a huge football tournament, involving male and female, is being held as part of the Christmas Celebration.

Apart from its entertaining value, the Obiano Xmas Soccer Fiesta will go a long way in aiding the development of young talents and place Team Anambra ahead of others in National and International Sporting Events.

Check the latest results below…

Obiano Charges Candidates to go for Victory as APGA Flags off 2015 Campaign

Candidates flying the flag of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the coming general elections were handed a “battle cry” at the formal presentation of flags at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State capital Saturday where the new BoT Chairman and National Leader of the party, Chief Willie Obiano charged them to “go and win” all the positions that are up for grabs in the coming elections.

Presenting the flags to the candidates, Obiano who is also the governor of the State stressed that the resounding accomplishments of his government had justified the confidence of the electorate in APGA and therefore provide the candidates the leverage to canvass for votes among the people in the state reasoning that, “our performance should be one of the reasons the electorate should vote for the party.”

Obiano Xmass Soccer Fiesta

 

So much fun in this yuletide season. Thanks to the focused and people-oriented action governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano

The Obiano Xmas Soccer Fiesta is getting more interesting as the competition nears its final stage.

Ministry of Youth and Sports is hosting the Football Competition for all the 21 LGA teams (both Male and Female) as part of the Christmas celebrations.

There are 7 venues for the preliminary stage while the finals will hold at Rojenny Complex, Oba on the 29^th December 2014 by 2pm.


The head of the main organizing committee is Mr. Emmanuel Okala MON, SSA to the Governor on Sports and ex International and a renowned goalkeeper.

Don’t miss any bit of it… Join your team as matches are on at these venues: Rojenny Oba; Otuocha Stadium; Nnewi High School, Nnewi; Obosi Sports Complex, Obosi; Awka Township Stadium, Awka; Godwin Achebe Stadium, Onitsha and Neros Stadium, Nanka.