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Obiano Endorses Maku for Nasarawa, Raises Hope on APGA Candidates

The APGA gubernatorial candidate in Nasarawa State, Mr. Labaran Maku has been described as Nasarawa’s brightest hope for focused and purposeful governance in the coming elections.

Receiving Mr. Maku at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, the Governor of Anambra State who is also the National Chairman of the Board of Trustees of APGA described Maku as a great patriot who had served Nigeria meritoriously in his past capacity as the Minister of Information and someone whose innate leadership abilities should be of great benefit to the people of Nasarawa State.

According to governor Obiano, Maku’s excellent pedigree marks him out as a worthy addition to the cast of thoroughbred Nigerians that APGA had assembled to transform Nigeria in the coming political dispensation and one which Nasarawa people must latch onto in order to leapfrog their state to a new height of development.

Women Groups pledge Support for APGA Candidates as Mrs. Obiano tour LGAs

Women groups across five Local Government Areas in Anambra State including Ogbaru, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Idemili North and Idemili South LGAs on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 pledged total support for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the February 2015 Elections. The endorsements were made in response to the call by the wife of the Anambra State Governor Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano as she embarked on a tour of the twenty-one LGAs of the state to galvanize women in a bid to ensure total victory for the APGA candidates.

Obiano Commissions Diagnostic Center, Re-constructs General Hospital Onitsha

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has commissioned the Sun Medical Diagnostic Center, an ultra-modern diagnostic center located within the premises of the General Hospital in Onitsha.

Performing the ceremony in Onitsha, Governor Obiano expressed optimism that the center would serve as a viable alternative to Nigerians who travel overseas in search of superior medical diagnosis as it is fully equipped with the latest facilities in modern medical research.

As part of the efforts to drive home the need for proper diagnosis of ailments before treatment, the governor announced that the Sun Medical Diagnostic Center would provide a free diagnosis to people between Monday and Friday next week and urged Onitsha residents to take advantage of the opportunity to attend to their medical needs.

Rights Group Commends Anambra House, Obiano for the Breaches of Peace Law 2015

 

The Executive Director of Media Ethnics and Rights Initiative, an Onitsha based media critic and responsible journalism advocacy group, Prince Ezekiel Amanambu, has commended the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and the Anambra State House of Assembly for the bold initiative to pass the Breaches of Peace and Unlawful Assemblies Prohibition Law 2015 which prohibits Engagement in Unlawful Assemblies and Campaigns in such a manner as to cause Public disorder and Breach of Peace in Anambra State. Prince Ezekiel Amanambu was speaking to newsmen in Awka over the weekend as part of the nation-wide efforts to ensure conduct of peaceful elections in February 2015.

Prince Amanambu, a Lawyer and Rights Activist, said that the Anambra Breaches of the Peace Law 2015 couldn’t have come at a better time. According to the Peaceful elections advocate, “Electioneering campaigns and elections in Anambra has over the years been turned into circus of sorts with pot-pouri of violent clashes amongst multiple candidates contesting for positions on same party platform contrary to the provisions of the Electoral Act thereby confusing the electorates and unnecessarily heating-up an otherwise peaceful state.”

SSG, Commissioners, Local Government Heads Resign in Ebonyi

 

A few weeks to the general elections in Nigeria, some prominent members of Ebonyi State, Governor Martin Elechi’s cabinet, including Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Fidelis Mbam, Commissioner for Grants and Donor Agencies, Fred Udeogu, prominent members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and council bosses have resigned their appointments.

According  online reports, Udeogu who had served as Commissioner in the both Dr. Sam Ewgu and Elechi-led administrations said it would smear his integrity and standing to pretend to be in two political parties, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party at a the same time hence he had to leave the government and participate fully in the affairs of the PDP.

Two coordinators of development centres who resigned, Mr. Ogbonnaya Odi and Dr. Emma Kanadu, said they resigned their appointments so that they could freely campaign for the PDP in the elections.

In their reaction, they stated that:

Female Condoms: High Cost Affects Availability, Distribution – UNAIDS

 

According to the UNAIDS Country Director, Dr Bilali Camara, the high cost of female condoms is affecting its availability and distribution in Nigeria.

Camara, who is also the UNAIDS Focal Point for ECOWAS, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday.

He said people shy away from promoting female condoms because it was not readily available.

He added that:

35 Road Crashes as FRSC Convicts 143 Traffic Offenders

 

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) announced that it apprehended 222 offenders in Plateau for various traffic offences, during the Yuletide.

The State’s Sector Commander, Mr. Sunday Maku, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Jos that the arrests were made between Decemebr 18 and December 31, 2014,

“Out of the 154 that were charged to court, 143 were convicted, while 11 were found not guilty and discharged.

Ovation as Anambra Seals Major Bilateral Agreements with Thailand ...To collaborate on Large Scale Rice, Fish Farming, Gas & Solid Minerals

His Excellency Governor Willie Obiano and Leader of the Thai Delegation, Dr. Ratana Porn exchanging copies of the signed Communique during the Cultural Night held at Governors Lodge Amawbia

For Ndi Anambra at home and in the Diaspora and friends of Anambra State, last week will go down in history as the turning point in the journey to return the state to the path of greatness. It was the week when the leading lights of the business community of Thailand relocated to Anambra State to explore the vast business potentials of the state and tie a number of agreements that will leapfrog Anambra into a commanding position in the nation’s economy.

After five exciting days of tours and presentations in a friendly atmosphere, Anambra State signed a pact with Thailand, agreeing that in partnership with the Thai Investment Group, it would establish large scale rice and fish farms and go into the manufacturing and refurbishing of agricultural machineries. Reading a communiqué issued at the end of the visit, the Anambra State Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Hon Ifeatu Onojeme further revealed that the Thai group also resolved to partner with Anambra and other interested investors to explore the state’s Gas and Solid mineral sector and apply their technical expertise in waste management, recycling and waste energy projects. The Thai Investment Group also agreed to embark on its first ever Medical Mission to Nigeria and Africa in Anambra State during which time they would explore the possibility of bringing their expertise in the pharmaceutical industry which they hoped would make the state a major trading hub for medical supplies in Nigeria. They also expressed interest in the state power sector and initiated a Public Private Partnership arrangement to compliment ongoing private power projects in the area of power generation, and support for other electrical projects across the state.

See What Happened at President Jonathan's Meeting with Nollywood Stars

President Jonathan had a meeting with Nollywood stars in Lagos yesterday evening.

Here are all the classical pictures from the gathering…

Chibok Girls: President Jonathan Opens Up, Says Insha Allah...

 

President Goodluck Jonathan has opened up on why the Chibok Girls are yet to be rescued.

The president spoke, yesterday, at the palace of the Shehu of Borno where he had gone to pay homage to the traditional ruler.

According to him…

Exclusive Pictures from Premiere of the Nollywood Movie "Dance in the Storm" at Miami, Florida

 

January 24th 2015, Nollywood stormed Miami, Florida for the premiere of the movie 'Dance in the Storm' starring Ms-Hollywood Holly(Nmasinachi)

It was an event to remember.

According to Ngozi Aniagoh - Alakwe, “This movie was awesome, excellent, dramatic, well acted, well directed, well written. ......this movie will make you laugh, cry and teach you a few life lessons. I can't wait for it to come out on dvd! Naija rocks!!!!!”

The premiere left the audience so proud of Nollywood (the second largest movie industry).

See exclusive pictures below…

PICTURES: Jonathan Campaigns in Maiduguri...Is This Borno State?

The way President Jonathan is wowing the crowds across the North is obviously making a strong statement.

It was a happy day in Maiduguri today with the crowd shouting Sai Goodluck!

See exclusive pictures below…

Nnewi, Ekwusigo Pledge Support to APGA, as Obiano flags off more Roads

Governor of Anambra State His Excellency Chief Willie Obiano, and his wife Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, with all the APGA Candidates within Ekwusigo/ Nnewi North/Nnewi South Federal Constituency during the Flag-off of Coscharis Road in Nnewi yesterday.

Communities and residents of Nnewi and Ekwusigo Local Government Areas of Anambra State have pledged total support to the Governor Willie Obiano administration and all the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates in the forthcoming February 2015 elections. The widespread endorsement of APGA and its candidates by the Ekwusigo and Nnewi South LGAs was done in appreciation of N16.5 billion road projects the APGA led-government has awarded in the areas over the years. The latest being the 6.22 kilometre Coscharis-Onuzilike Okonkwo-Francis Maduka road project at Nnewi and the 7 Kilometre Ozubulu – Ihembosi – Ukpor road projects inaugurated by Governor Obiano on January 23, 2015.

Speaking while inaugurating the 7 Kilometre Ozubulu – Ihembosi – Ukpor road projects Governor Obiano said that the infrastructural projects were in line with the policy of the administration to open up and link all parts of the State with quality road network especially the food producing areas.  

PICTURES: The Commissioning of 5 68-seater Passenger Coaches on the Makurdi-PH Rail Line by VP Sambo

 

Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan represented by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo has commissioned five 68-seater air conditioned passenger coaches and flagged off Makurdi-PH rail line

See more exclusive pictures from the event below...

For Victor Umeh, Victory Beckons with Open Arms

 

As the race for the Anambra Central Senatorial Seat gathers momentum, Chief Victor Umeh, the APGA candidate walks around with an indulgent smile on his face. And why not? Unlike other candidates who are engaged in a titanic race against the wind, Chief Umeh is running a great race with all the elements in his favour. And here are the reasons –

Of all the candidates locked in this battle of the woodpeckers, Victor Umeh seems to be the one with an iron head. Umeh is the only one among the titans who hasn’t lost a battle yet; whether it is a legal battle or a political one, in the past dozen years or so. Plus the fact that neither the incumbent Senator Chris Ngige nor Senator Annie Okonkwo has personalized the Igbo cause in a compelling way as Umeh has done in over ten years, proudly donning his trademark red cap that marks him out as an Igbo cultural icon. Umeh’s life has revolved around things that affect Ndigbo and he has never shown any hesitation or lack of guts to give voice to the issues that dominate the day.

The Day Over 50,000 Persons Gathered At Agulu To Endorse Victor Umeh

It was a triumphant entry of a bold and courageous warrior. Just recently, over fifty thousand persons gathered at the Civic Centre in Agulu to endorse Chief (Sir) Victor Umeh as their candidate of choice for the Anambra Central Senatorial election.

People from the four wards and the twenty-two villages that make up Agulu trouped out en masse to Agulu Civic Centre to receive Umeh.

Speakers that spoke at the event echoed that if not for Chief Victor Umeh's support for their son, Peter Obi, Agulu people will not be boasting today of producing a governor of Anambra State. They also said that his achievements at the national conference set him apart from other candidates.

One of the speakers explained that Agulu and Aguluizigbo which is home town of Chief Victor Umeh are brothers, and stated clearly that they will not leave their brother and support another person.

Sensational DJ Blox Storms ABS, Awka all the Way from London

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You need no visa to feel the sensational DJ Blox all the way from London.

He is right here in Anambra State, Nigeria.

The picture (above) shows DJ Blox (left) with the CEO of Anambra Broadcasting Service, Uche Nworah inside the station's studio in Awka today.

DJ Blox in ABS 88.5 FM? Wow... That's the Heartbeat of the East!

See another picture below...

PICTURES: The Unbelievable Happened as Jonathan and PDP Stormed Kano Today

As the political gimmicks for the February 14 Presidential Election momentarily turn to who gathers more crowd during campaigns, something unexpected happened today in Kano as President Jonathan and the People's Democratic Party stormed the state.

Ordinarily, Nigerians expected a low turn out of supporters for PDP considering the pictures posted yesterday by Vice Presidential Candidate (through his twitter handle) of  the All Progressives Congress which showed a gathering of people almost more than the population of persons living in Kano State.

As Prof Osibanjo systematically agreed today that the pictures he posted were not confirmed to be real, the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi blasted Buhari saying he does not support the "recycling of old materials" in politics.

See what happened today as Jonathan arrived Kano, in pictures...

APGA flags off Anambra South Senatorial Campaign, Absorbs more Defectors

As the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) targets to win both the State and National Assembly seats in the forthcoming general elections billed for next month, the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has flagged off the Anambra South Senatorial District Campaign of the party and  intensified  massive grassroots mobilization and sensitization of the electorate to get their voter’s cards in order to be eligible to vote candidates of their choice.

Flagging off the campaign of the party at Ekwulobia, Tuesday, Governor said that APGA had entrenched the culture of good governance in the State and urged the people to vote for APGA candidates who he charged to maintain good leadership and quality representation at all levels of governance.

He called on local government chairmen, traditional rulers, Presidents-General and other stakeholders to encourage and support eligible voters in their area to collect their permanent voters’ cards before the elections.

Nigerian Police Seizes 850 Cutlasses Smuggled Into Katsina By Political Party ahead of the General Election

 

The Kastina State Police Department over the weekend, intercepted 850 cutlasses, which were allegedly smuggled into the state by a political party ahead of the general election.

Deputy Commissioner Police Bala Zama Senchi, who disclosed this at a meeting with political parties in the state, however, declined to mention the party.

Senchi, who noted that the cutlasses were new, warned that the command would not tolerate thuggery or any act capable of causing unrest before, during and after the elections. He said politicians must operate within the ambit of the law.

He added that the police are non partisan and committed to ensuring peaceful conduct of the exercise. Senchi called on parties to submit their campaign timetables to the police to avoid clashes and confrontations during campaigns.

ANAMBRA ASSEMBLY OUTLAWS CAMPAIGN BY ASPIRANTS SCREENED OUT BY INEC

 

The Anambra State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed into law a bill prohibiting political aspirants whose names did not appear on the final list of candidates cleared by the Independent National Elections Commission (INEC) to stand for elective posts in the coming general elections.

Titled “Breaches of the Peace and Unlawful Assemblies Law, the legislation which took immediate effect from January 20, 2015 stipulates in Section 3 (1) that: “A person shall not advertise, publish, and solicit for votes for or otherwise engage in any campaign for himself or for a person whose name was not duly published by INEC or ANSIEC or any other electoral body within Nigeria as a nominated person for any election within Anambra State.’

Section 3[2] also states that ‘Any person who acts in contravention of subsection [1] of this Section is hereby declared to have engaged or to be engaging in an unlawful assembly with intent to cause public disorder and breaches of public peace.’

Obiano’s Investment Drive Attracts Vehicle Assembly, Gas Distribution Plants to Anambra

Chief Joe Billy Ekwunife, Managing Director, Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Chief
Willie Obiano, Governor of Anambra State and Chief Cajetan Muonagolu, Managing Director of Richbon Nigeria Limited during the MoU signing between the government of Anambra State and Richbond Nigeria Limited in the Governor's Lodge, Amawbia...at the weekend

Returning from the Yuletide break, the governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has resumed his effort to accomplish his administration’s vision of making Anambra State the first choice investment destination and a hub for industrialization and commercial activities with the recent attraction of an automobile assembly plant and a natural gas distribution plant to the state.

The two investors are Richbon Nigeria Limited which plans to establish a $40m vehicle assembly plant in the state and Falcon Corporation Limited which intends to set up a natural gas distribution project valued at $100m that will pipe natural gas to the many industrial clusters in the state.

The proposed Richbon assembly plant will be located in the industrial cluster at Oba, Idemili Local Government Area and will on completion assemble various types of automobiles including light and heavy duty trucks, buses, construction and agricultural equipment among others.

Thai Trade Mission Finally Here

A 28-Man Delegation from the business community in Thailand has finally arrived Awka, Anambra State capital on a week-long visit to explore the abundant business opportunities in the state.

The Trade Missioners are largely drawn from diverse sectors of the Thai economy cutting across sectors like Oil & Gas, Agriculture, power generation and distribution, waste and water management, Mining, Healthcare etc.

The delegation, led by Dr. Ratana Porn D arrived the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu via Addis Ababa having flown Ethiopian Airlines straight from Bangkok, Thailand.

Accompanied by the Nigerian Ambassador to Thailand, Amb. Chudi Okafor, the Trade Missioners were received at the Airport by the CEO of Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA), Mr. Joe Billy Ekwunife, his Executive Director and Senior Special Assistant on Investments, Mr. Mark Okoye and the protocol staff from the Office of the Governor of Anambra State.

Here are  the arrival photographs of the delegation.

Obiano’s Investment Drive Revs Up as Tai Business Delegation Storms Anambra

 

The intense investment drive of the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has had a flying start to the New Year as a strong team of international businessmen from Thailand arrives Awka, the Anambra State capital tomorrow to take advantage of the growing investment opportunities in the state.

The delegation is scheduled to arrive the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on Ethiopian Airlines flight via Addis Ababa to be received by top functionaries of the Anambra State Government including the representatives of the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) which facilitated the trade mission.

The delegation is made up of a formidable team of 13 Thai businesses with vast interests cutting across oil and gas, agriculture, electricity generation, waste and water management, mining as well as agricultural equipment manufacturing among other interests.

Rivers PDP & APC Declare War as Amaechi Denies Jonathan Use of Portharcourt Stadium

  

While the arrow heads embrace peace at federal level, their state representatives are spoiling for war.

Reports has it that the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has said President Goodluck Jonathan cannot make use of the 40,000 capacity Adokiye Amiesiemeka Stadium, located in the New Port Harcourt City, Igwuirita-Ali, for the January 28 commencement of his South-South presidential rally.

Read the response of the Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Felix Obuah, and the reply of his APC counter-part, Davis Ikanya.

Reacting to the disapproval Obuah said:

Ozoemezina – When a Leader Rises to the Call of History

On a balmy evening in late October last year, I ran into the former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke as he was stepping out of the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Anambra State. He had just rounded off a meeting with his friend, Governor Willie Obiano and was heading to his car. A brief exchange ensued. I had been a huge fan for so long and it was a gift to finally meet him, I said. A sunny smile lit up his face as he said, “I have just told your principal what he must know. I told him that unless Anambra gets it right, the rest of your Igbo brothers will continue to search for a direction. I made him realize that this is his cross to bear.” After this comment, he quickly hopped into the open door of a black Toyota Jeep and slid noiselessly away into the gathering dusk, leaving me with a sinking awakening.

President Jonathan Storms Onitsha, Thanks APGA for Support

President Good Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan has commended members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for their unflinching support and assurances in the coming presidential election.

Speaking at the Government Lodge in Onitsha during his weekend campaign tour of the city, President Jonathan recalled that the support he got from APGA helped seal the victory for him during his first term and thanked all members of the party for standing to be counted when it mattered most.

According to him, APGA’s continued support of his administration had not only made his first term highly eventful but it has also boosted his chances in the February 14, 2015 Presidential election.

Ex Governor Chris Ngige Reconciles With First Wife, Evlyn

 

Have you heard?

Five years after former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige and Evelyn, his wife and mother of his three kids, went their separate ways, the estranged couple is extending the olive branch to each other.

Reports suggest that they have found out that they are better off in joyful matrimony than the sad, bleak throes of divorce.

It could be recollected that the couple parted ways due to “irreconcilable” differences.

Their separation astounded their friends and family to the extent that people started to wonder if their marriage crashed over familiar brimstones in lives made too affluent and easy.

PICTURES: President GEJ's Historic Reception by Ndi Anambra led by Governor Obiano

President Goodluck Jonathan visited Onitsha, Anambra on Saturday, January 17,2015. He was received by the governor of the State, Chief Willie Obiano and a mammoth crowd of APGA faithful.

Here is the historic visit in pictures...

An Appeal for Peaceful Elections in Anambra State... A Special Broadcast by Gov Willie Obiano

A SPECIAL BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO ON THE NEED TO MAINTAIN THE PEACE IN THE STATE DURING THE GENERAL ELECTIONS HOLDING IN FEBRUARY 2015.

Fellow citizens, it has become necessary to address you on the coming general elections. Since the past four years, we have all patiently waited for this moment. Now that it has finally come, we must handle it with care.

Ndi Anambra, as we begin the countdown to the coming elections; we must all remember to abide by the laws. Our Electoral Laws state very clearly that no political party is allowed to nominate MORE THAN ONE Candidate for any elective position. By implication, no political party is allowed to present 2 or 3 candidates for one elective position.

2015 Elections: Obiano Raises Alarm on Multiple Nominations

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has raised an alarm over the worrisome incident of the emergence of multiple aspirants parading themselves as candidates vying for the same position on one political platform, warning that security agents in the state were fully ready to pick up anyone who violates the electoral laws.

In a Special Broadcast on the coming elections entitled – An Appeal for Peaceful Elections in Anambra State, Governor Obiano expressed concerns that some political aspirants who had not been cleared by INEC are still campaigning and parading themselves as candidates of different political parties.

Said he: “Since the publication of the final list of candidates that are duly approved by INEC to contest the coming elections, we have seen many aspirants whose names are not on the INEC list parading themselves as candidates and campaigning for election in Anambra State.”

According to him;

Unbelievable: Fashola Exposes Tinubu, Destabilises Buhari's Campaign

 

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Wednesday, tasked Lagos residents to resist the idea of voting for Mr. Jimi Agbaje the PDP governorship candidate for being too old to rule the state. Mr. Jimi Agbaje born March 2, 1957 is currently 57 years old.

Fashola’s utterance exposed the hidden agenda of Chief Bola Tinubu who has widely been accused of supporting Buhari with the intention of taking power through the back door.

Governor Fashola made his remarks at the Lagos West senatorial campaign of the APC governorship candidate, Mr Akinwumi Ambode, which took place at Sky Power Play Ground, Ikeja. that:

How Mrs. Obiano Spread Love at Christmas

 The art of giving and sharing of goodwill, captured in the Igbo saying that “nma nma n’ezu ora”- which literally means goodwill traverses the community - may have found good expression in the way the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano, has carried on with sharing of the gift of love during the Christmas festivities and the 2015 New Year celebrations

The art of giving have been second nature of Mrs. Obiano long before she came into public office, and during the last Christmas through the New Year Ndi Anambra became fully aware of her undiluted passion for charity and large heartedness.

South-East Traders Join APGA to Queue behind Jonathan

 The decision of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to adopt President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as the party’s candidate in the February 14, 2015 Presidential election, yesterday received a boost from the unanimous decision of traders in the South east geopolitical zone to adopt President Jonathan as their own candidate in the coming presidential election.

The traders who came together under the aegis of the South-East Amalgamated Market Traders Association (SEAMATA) also resolved to adopt all the candidates standing election on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as their candidates in the coming general elections.

Ozoemezina – Day Obiano Held Rite of Passage for Igbo War Dead

At the end of the Nigeria – Biafra war, folks on the eastern divide greeted each other with the prayer – salutation, ‘happy survival!’ It was a natural impulse that surged on meeting with a relative, friend or associate whose fate in the harrowing events had remained unknown to you. The  scary signatures of the conflict were everywhere; intruding into your psyche even if you wanted to avoid them – malnourishment all around, blown up bridges,  buildings pock marked with bullet holes,  abandoned artillery pieces and cases of spent cartridges,  queues for essential commodities and so on. It was merciful providence to be alive.   A short while into the new season, prolific writer Cyprian Ekwensi published the novel, Survive the Peace. It was an artistic recreation of the transition from the trauma of war to the sobriety of peace. From the life of the characters, the post – conflict stage could be daunting without the right attitudinal responses. As it were, a key demand of pacification of a brutal past is coming to terms with its memory.

An Open Letter to Buhari's Daughter, Zahra... A MUST READ!

 

An Open Letter to Zahra Buhari

Dear Zahra,

It is my great delight to share with you anything I know (I hardly know anything) which would help you to become what God wants you to be. God has a wonderful plan for your life and I hope that reading this letter would reveal just that. Of course, you might not get to receive this letter, and by a stir of fate, you might also receive this letter. Until recently (precisely, a week ago), I’ve never been aware that the amiable General even had a daughter, talkmore of knowing he had one named Zahra. I don’t know you, and perhaps, I might never know you. Why not? Nigeria is such a plundered country that big men’s children like you hardly find Nigeria comfortable for your oyinbo-ish skins (the harsh harmattan; the oven-hot heat; the irritating dust and the erratic rain). You also don’t see suitable schools here to go to. When we were done with Okpoko Community Development Primary School back then, which was approximately 10km from home (we trekked to and fro the distance), we gained admission into Okpoko Boys Community High School (which was even farther; we still trekked the distance), and after that, by God’s grace, we are trying and managing at Moshood Abiola University. Then after that, we would troop out en masse into an over-crowded labor market, carrying about our files, waka-ing till our shoes no longer have soles and receiving insults upon injuries in offices we are searching for jobs.

Mazi Chikelue Omesuh, Chinelo Ofoche's Father Passes On

A sad moment...

Arc Chinelo Ofoche, who was an APGA aspirant in the Oyi/Ayamelum federal constituency primary election in Anambra State lost her dad to the cold hands of death.

Chinelo popularly called Idikacho announced the demise of her father, Ozo Nkpu Chikelue yesterday.

Read her message below...

See Candidates With "Funny Certificates" in INEC's Final List for Senate Elections

 

Find below the Final List of Candidates for the 2015 Senatorial Elections in Nigeria as released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Don't laugh at those with only Secondary School Certificates...

Anambra Bids Fallen War Heroes, Civilian Victims Farewell, 45 years After Biafra... "Ndigbo do not have a single story" – Obiano declares

Following the clamour for a formal burial for millions of Anambra indigenes who lost their lives in the Nigerian Civil War, the World War II and pockets of sporadic violence in the country, the Government of Anambra State today performed a formal rite of passage for the fallen heroes and heroines as well as the civilian victims of the Nigerian Civil War, the World War II, the pogroms and other ethnic and religious violence in the country.

The very elaborate but solemn ceremony which took place at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, attracted distinguished Igbo sons and daughters from the entire South Eastern geopolitical zone including the former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme and the maverick billionaire businessman, Prince Engineer Arthur Eze, Chief Victor Umeh, APGA National Chairman and Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, APGA gubernatorial candidate in Imo State among many others.

"Ozoemezina, Memory and the Quest for Igbo Renaissance" Full Transcript of Obiano's Address at the Symbolic Memorial Ceremony for Ndi-Igbo that Paid the Supreme Sacrifice

AN ADDRESS BY THE GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR WILLIE OBIANO ON THE OCCASION OF THE SYMBOLIC MEMORIAL CEREMONY FOR NDIGBO THAT PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR NATIONAL UNITY, JANUARY 12, 2015

Protocol

Ndi Anambra ekenem unu!

Nke onye chilli ya zelu o!

My brothers and sisters, today is a great day in our collective memory. Today, we begin the symbolic effort of casting a long look backwards, beyond the immediate horizon of our national experience, to honour the memories of our loved ones who lost their lives to the various dark chapters of our national history. In doing this, we are guided by our belief that life itself is an unbroken stream of experiences stitched together by memory. Without memory, life assumes the attributes of a futile gaze into the void of time! Now before I go any further, let us observe a moment of silence in honour of our brothers and sisters in whose shadows we stand here today.

Anambra Women Endorse Dubem Obaze, say “He Has Distinguished Himself in Service to His People”

Anambra North women trooped out en masse earlier yesterday, Sunday, January 11, 2015 from the seven local government areas that make-up the senatorial zone to pay a solidarity visit to Chief Dubem Obaze at his Ochuche residence Ogbaru. Women numbering about 3000 gathered to reassure Chief Dubem Obaze of their indefatigable support and unalloyed loyalty pledging to vote massively for him in the February 2015 general election.

Spokesperson for the women Mrs. Ijeoma Obodoeze described Chief Dubem as the best candidate the zone could ever have had, in her words she said, "Chief Dubem is a man of impeccable character who has distinguished himself in service to his people, he did a lot for this senatorial zone during his tenure as the commissioner for local government and Chieftaincy matters. He attracted road projects, hospitals, schools for our children and numerous other projects to Anambra North that is why we the women of Anambra North is endorsing him as our candidate because we believe that the prize of worthy service is more responsibility."

Quick Facts About Buhari and Jonathan… A MUST READ!

 

Buhari had shoes but tendered no primary school certificate. Jonathan had no shoes but had Primary school certificate.

Buhari was a Nigerian Army General but bought no weapon for the military. Jonathan is a bloody civilian but bought NNS-Thunder and other artillery.

Buhari went to NDA but never allowed women to attend NDA. Jonathan did not attend NDA but allows women to attend NDA.

Buhari grew up with Almajiris but never built school for them. Jonathan never grew up with the Almajiris but built schools for them and feeds them.

Buhari grew up as a herdsman but never thought of creating grazing reserves anywhere for the poor Fulani farmers. Jonathan was never a herdsman but is creating grazing reserves for livestock farmers.

Buhari had been contesting Presidential election before Jonathan yet has not won any. Jonathan contested once against same Muhammedu Buhari and won.

Chief Victor Umeh’s March to the Senate

 

Chief Victor Umeh is no stranger to the politics of Anambra state and Nigeria in general; over the years, he has demonstrated a brilliant ability to stand firm in the rescue of the Igbo nation from the hands of political jobbers and misfits whose major interest in politics is the acquisition of lucre while offering poor representation.

As we get set for the forthcoming general election, the people of Anambra Central Senatorial Zone are once again faced with the daunting option of electing a man of strong moral and political fibre to be their voice at the Senate of the Federal Republic. Interestingly, we have an array of individuals stepping forward to be counted in the race to the hallowed chambers of the senate. Where then is our choice and what are the qualities we should be looking out for in electing an individual that would speak for us?

Hmm... See The Questions That Will Stop Buhari From Being Nigeria's President

 

Stated below is a compilation of critical questions that call for answers from Buhari to aide his acceptance by the electorates. 

Good response to these questions will totally endear the former general to the people otherwise Nigerians won't accept the gospel of APC because the content of the queries negates the promises of the party.

Questions for Gen Buhari and his party and I hope rather than insults we will get answers to these factual questions - Reno Omokri

See the questions below...

Governor Obiano Scoops Award in US, Woos Foreign Investors

The Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has urged the international business  community and Nigerians in the Diaspora who wish to invest in his state to take advantage of the one stop agency, the Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA) to make such investments without the rigmarole of dealing with multiple, incoherent agencies and offices. 


He made the comments while speaking as the special guest of honour at the USAfrica Interactive Forum at the weekend in Houston, Texas, where he received the award of ’Nigeria’s Governor of the Year’ 2014.


The former banker and auditor also listed prudent management of the resources of the State, economic enablers and aggressive attack on all forms of crime as the highlights of his performance in the past nine months of his administration.


Gov Obiano hinted that “even as my government is being commended for several achievements, we are going to achieve more significant projects in 2015 such as a cargo airport and an inland seaport. The flyover projects in Awka will be ready for use.”
   

On the other hand, Chief Obiano whose performance within one year has been widely commended also cautioned that the drop in the oil price has affected the size of funds given from the federal government. 


In his welcoming remarks, Dr. Chido Nwangwu, the Founder & Publisher of USAfrica, described “Gov. Obiano as a high-achiever who has dominated his environment in Anambra and has within 9 months left indelible marks on the Anambra landscape. I think he’s a technocrat who has made Anambra better and a humanitarian.” 


Further explaining why Obiano bagged the prestigious recognition, Dr. Nwangwu noted that “since taking over the mantle of leadership of Anambra State, the banker turned politician has, with purposeful zeal attracted investments and with the courageous heart of a bull, confronted criminals and miscreants who had unleashed mayhem and gripped the peace loving people of the state in the throes of trepidation, fear and death.


According to him, “In the course of the USAfrica Governance Index assessment across the State and other parts of the country, we reached the conclusion that Gov. Obiano has not only done very well in impacting various sectors of Anambra State but he has shown that a truly transformative leadership is possible within a relatively short period and utilizing very modest resources to push the great and sometimes boisterous State to its better heights and security.”


In attendance were the First Lady of Anambra State, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano and her daughter, Ndi Anambra in Diaspora and distinguished members of the Interactive Forum.

Here are some pictures taken at the event…

PICTURES: Buhari's APC Campaign Rally Flops in Awka, Anambra State

 

Ndi Anambra have echoed their believe in Gov Willie Obiano with overwhelming support for President Jonathan

Buhari's Campaign Rally at Awka was abruptly cut short as people refused to associate themselves with APC.

Buhari and his entourage instead visited the Igwe of Awka, HRM Gibson Nwosu and the Anglican Bishop of Awka before leaving the A-City.

The rally held today at Emmaus House, Awka can best be described as the worst campaign gathering ever conducted by any party in Nigeria.

This is a sign of the people's resolve to return President Jonathan come February 14, 2015.

It's however surprising that Sen Chris Ngige and a whole lot of candidates under the flagship of APC could not mobilize even hired crowd to receive their Presidential Candidate.

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Obasanjo Appears at the Wedding of President Jonathan's Daughter, Takes a Bow!

 

Just few moments after the National Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Muazu said that Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo will work for his party, PDP come February 14, Gen Obasanjo made a surprise appearance at the Wedding of the President's daughter in Abuja.

What do you think? Do you see the bow??? hehehe!

Jonathan Tongue-Lashes Buhari on Corruption says "You Do Not Fight Corruption by Throwing People into Jail"

 

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said his administration has fought corruption more than other past administrations in the country, asking the opposition All progressives Congress, APC, to tell Nigerians how it would tackle corruption if voted into power in the country.

Speaking in Enugu while flagging off his second term re-election and governorship campaign at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, the President tongue lashed the presidential candidate of the APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the former head of state wanted power to throw people into jail as was the case in 1983, when he threw into jail, Igbo politicians like the former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, the former governors of old Anambra and Imo States, Chief Jim Nwobodo and late Chief Sam Mbakwe respectively among others out of sheer wickedness.

His words…

Some Facts About INEC and Elections in the South-East/South-South

 

Many persons are anxious to have a glance at the registered voters as certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)… For political, social and business reasons!

To water that appetite, INEC is set to publish the register of voters to be used in the 2015 general elections on Tuesday, January 13, 2015.

This is a milestone in the build-up to the 2015 elections which will take place on February 14 and 28. Section 20 of the Electoral Act 2010 provides that the register of voters for an election should be published at least 30 days before elections.

According to an INEC bulletin…