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Court adjourns legal fireworks in Anglican bishop’s suit against Primate, Dean to Nov. 26
By Chuks Eke An Anambra State High Court No. 3 sitting at Awka, the state capital, presided over by Justice Obiorah Nwabunike has adjourned to November 26, this year the suit seeking to restrain the Primate of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba from suspending, removing, retiring or dismissing the Archbishop of Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev’d Alexander Chibuzo Ibezim.
Rumpus in Tansian University as two bodies lay ownership claim
. NUC recognizes MSC as rightful owners . as missionaries pladge to liquidate arrears of N10m annual honorarium owed to Ezeonwuka, varsity’s take-off campus donor . students stranded on campus as parents scamper for their children’s safety By Chuks Eke The ownership crisis currently plaguing the management of Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra state is gradually assuming a dangerous dimension.
Don’t disrespect the rule of law, Anambra govt cautions commercial bus drivers
By Chuks Eke Anambra state government has cautioned commercial bus drivers in the state against disrespect to the rule of law and regulations guiding the transport sector in the state. Commissioner for Transport, Hon.
Tributes, encomium as Obi, Umeh, others pay last respect at late retired Lt-Gen. Obiakor’s funeral
. . By Chuks Eke It was a tribute galore on Friday at the funeral ceremony of retired Lieutenant-General Chukwukadibia Isaac Obiakor at his country home, Awka, the Anambra state capital. Among those who paid the tributes at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, venue of the funeral ceremony were the Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi; Senatorial candidate of NDC for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Senator Victor Umeh, in-laws, friends and well-wishers.
Owner of Onitsha collapsed building to forfeit the land to Anambra government – Commissioner
. . By Chuks Eke Anambra state government has ordered a complete demolition and forfeiture of the land of the three-storey building that collapsed at Okpoko in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the the on Wednesday and killed a mother and her daughter.
Ojukwu, the rallying force for Igbo unity – Uwazuruike
. . By Chuks Eke Founder/leader on the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has described the late Biafra warrior, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu as a rallying force for Igbo unity. He therefore pledged to continue to celebrate Ojukwu’s Memorial Day on a yearly basis, as long as he (Uwazuruike) remains alive.
NDC, the only party that can salvage Nigeria from present quagmires – Ezenwankwo
. . By Chuks Eke Hon. Okwudili Ezenwankwo, former member of House of Representatives for Orumba North and South Constituency and incumbent candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC for the Constituency has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians to vote massively for NDC as the only party that can salvage Nigeria from its present economic, political, social and security quagmires.
At 66, Ojukwu’s predictions about evil entity called Nigeria still staring at us – Uwazuruike
. . By Chuks Eke Founder and leader of Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike has stated that the predictions of late Biafra warrior, Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu about the evit entity called Nigeria are still staring at us at 66 years of independence.
2027: Why Tinubu should be returned for 2nd term – Ex-Fed character commissioner
. . By Chuks Eke Barely three months to the Presidential election slated for January 16, 2027, the immediate past Federal Character Commissioner for Anambra State, Hon. (Rev) Uche Ukadike Ibeabuchi, has called for the return of President Bola Tinubu for a second tenure in office. According to Ibeabuchi great nations are not built on convenient decisions rather they are forged through courage, visionary leadership, and a willingness to confront structural challenges head-on.
Nothing must happen to Peter Obi – Ejiofor
By Chuks Eke Social critic, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq. has warned that nothing untoward should happen to the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi. Apparently reacting to Obi’s recent outburst that he might not be alive to stand for the election, following constant threats from the opposition parties, Ejiofor noted that Nigeria must not wait for blood before rediscovering the value of peace.
Having suffered deadly sabotage and back-biting in the past, Ndigbo must learn to be our brothers keepers – IIF
By Chuks Eke Imeobi Igbo Forum, IIF, a pan Igbo socio-political organization has advised Ndigbo to learn to be their brothers keepers and at the same time demand what is due to then as a people. President of the forum, Chief Ikegulu Chukwukpezie who gave the advice in a press statement titled: “what is there for Ndigbo from the First Lady?”, said Ndigbo must borrow a leaf from other nationalities in Nigeria. According to the statement, “The Drum Beats are Silent.
It’s suspicious for Benue youths to stop political convoy but can’t stop killings – Ejiofor
By Chuks Eke A social critic, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq. has stated that it is quite suspicious for youths in Benue state to be able to stop Peter Obi’s convoy from entering Yilwata but could not be able to stop incessant killing of farmers and other innocent citizens in the state. Apparently reacting to the current high level of insecurity in the state in a press statement titled: “When youths can stop a political convoy but cannot stop the killers: Benue’s sobering security paradox.
APGA gave many Igbo politicians visa to stardom – Soludo
. . By Chuks Eke Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has described the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA as a visa through which many Igbo politicians rode to stardom. He said that it is unfortunate that some of the same politicians who used APGA visa to rise to stardom had lost focus and cross-carpeted to other mushroom political parties and are now jumping up and down with a wishful thinking that APGA is no longer relevant in the scheme of affairs.
BIM/MASSOB at 27: Why Uwazuruike introduced non-violence, non-exodus methods in struggle for actualization of sovereign state of Biafra
By Chuks Eke As the Biafra Independence Movement/Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, BIM/MASSOB clocks 27 years of it’s formation on Sunday, September 13, it’s leadership has enumerated some reasons why its leader and founder, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike introduced non-exodus in his quest to actualize Biafran Independence.
Ndigbo are very nice people – Tinubu’s wife
. . By Chuks Eke Nigeria’s first lady and wife of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has identified Ndigbo as very nice set of people worthy of partnering with in all it’s ramifications. Mrs.
Obi’s blockage in Benue: Call overzealous Governors to order before political tension consumes Nigeria, Ejiofor tells Tinubu
By Chuks Eke A political analyst, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq. has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to call those he described as overzealous Governors to order before political tension would consume the nation under his watch.
Anambra town union youths fete ex-NBA chair, 11 others for community development
. . . By Chuks Eke It was a glorious moment for 12 exuberant youths, including Barrister Jideofor Okongwu, a one-time Chairman of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Anaocha branch, one of the eight branches of NBA in Anambra State as Anambra State Town Unions Council, ASTUC Youth Wing feted them as role models and illustrious sons of Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
Oganihu Igbo demands end to extortions, impunity at security checkpoints in S-East
By Chuks Eke Oganihu Igbo, a non-partisan civic and socio-development platform of concerned Igbo professionals and citizens committed to peace, security, good governance, sustainable development and the advancement of the Southeast, while promoting justice, equity and the legitimate interests of the Igbo people has demanded an immediate end to extortions and impunity at numerous security checkpoints across the Southeast geopolitical zone of the country.
Alleged defamation: Court adjourns hearing against Anambra bizman to November 12
By Chuks Eke Anambra State Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Awka, the state capital, presided over by His Worship, C. O. Ezekwere has adjourned a defamatory charge to November 12, this year for hearing in a two count charge of publishing false information and defamatory matter in internet and other social media preferred against a middle- aged businessman, Ikenna Ezeume.
Anambra security network debunks false accusation of shop raiding against Onitsha Police Area Command personnel
By Chuks Eke The Anambra Security Network, ASN has debunked what it termed as false allegations levelled against some police officers attached to the Police Area Command Headquarters, Onitsha, Anambra State. In a press statement issued after their expanded general meeting in Awka, the state capital, ASN described the false allegations against the police personnel by one Nnanyelugo Elias as not only spurious but unfounded.
Onitsha building materials market leaders debunk police raid, N50m goods seizure
By Chuks Eke The leadership of Onitsha Building Materials Market Traders Association has debunked allegations of serial raiding of shops and confiscation of goods worth N50 million levelled against the personnel of the Onitsha Area Command of Anambra state police command.
Onitsha Police Shooting: Traders Demand Immediate Dissolution of Market Caretaker Committee, Call for Democratic Elections
. . . By Chuks Eke ONITSHA, Nigeria — Outrage has continued to trail the shooting and wounding of traders by plainclothes police officers near the popular Ogbogwu (Drug) Market at Onitsha Bridgehead, prompting market leaders to demand the immediate removal of the caretaker committee chairman, Ndubuisi Chukwuleta, and the urgent conduct of executive elections.
Under cattle rearing cover, jihadist kidnapping networks are gradually infiltrating into Ala-Igbo forests – Ejiofor
By Chuks Eke Social critic, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq.
Leadership Crisis Deepens in Onitsha Market as Caretaker Committee Accuses Ex-Chairman of N77m Fraud
By Chuks Eke ONITSHA, Nigeria — The leadership dispute rocking the Ozomagana Building Materials Traders Association—an adjoining market situated near the Ochanja Main Market in Onitsha—has escalated following allegations of financial diversion leveled against former market chairman Obiora Okoro.
Anambra CP orders thorough, impartial investigation into Onitsha traders’ shooting by policemen
By Chuks Eke The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama has ordered a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting of two traders on Wednesday by some policemen attached to Bridgehead Police Division in Onitsha.
Orutugu, a gift to Nigeria, Soludo bids farewell to retiring Anambra police chief
. I thank journalists, Anambrarians for supporting me – AIG Orutugu By Chuks Eke In an emotional farewell speech in honour of the retiring Commissioner of Police, AIG Orutugu Ikioye, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has described the historic pulling out event of Orutugu as a milestone for the state.
Perpetrators, instigators of Orsu Ihiteukwa massacre should be identified, exposed – Ejiofor
By Chuks Eke Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called for proper identification and exposure of all the perpetrators and instigators of the recent tragedy which resulted in the bloody massacre of innocent citizens of Orsu Ihiteukwa community in Imo state.
OCDI vows to empower Igbo youths through skills centres, job creation
By Chuks Eke The Ohaigbo Community Development Initiative, OCDI, has reaffirmed its commitment to empower Igbo youths through community development programmes and the establishment of skill acquisition centres across the South-East to create sustainable employment opportunities. The Founder and National President of OCDI, Hon. Amb. Jonathan David Okwudiri, made this known in Awka, Anambra State, during the organization’s 1st National Executive Summit held over the weekend.
Court set to deliver judgement in committal proceeding against Delta CP, other officers
By Chuks Eke Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba, the state capital and presided over by Justice G.B. Briki-Okolosi has fixed Tuesday, July 28, this year for judgement in a committal proceeding brought against the state Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi.
Ejiofor, rights lawyer lauds new NBA president, says election victory is only the beginning
By Chuks Eke Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor has landed Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okunsanya SAN for her recent victory as the 33rd President of Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.
Omenugha, Anambra elder statesman thanks Soludo for appointing wife as substantive Ojukwu varsity VC
By Chuks Eke Dr. Mike Omenugha, a medical expert and elder statesman from Nnobi community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has lauded Governor Chukwuma Soludo for considering his wife, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha worthy of the most recent appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the state-owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, COOU, Igbariam and Uli campuses.
Committal proceeding against Delta CP, DCP, others: Court fixes July 28 for judgement
…as applicants give PSC 30-day pre-action notice of N500bn for general, aggravated, exemplary damages By Chuks Eke Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba, the state capital and presided over by Justice G.B. Briki-Okolosi has fixed Tuesday, July 28, this year for judgement in a committal proceeding brought against the state Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi John Oyeniyi.
Anambra Igweship tussle sparks protest at Govt. House
Is The Govt Behind The Bandits & Terrorists? By Chuks Eke No fewer than 3,000 aggrieved indigenes of Nteje community in Of Local Government Area of Anambra state stormed the state Government House, Awka on Wednesday in protest against what they perceived as an undue delay on the part of the state government in issuing a Certificate of Returns to the Igwe-elect of the community, Christopher Okechukwu Nebo.
We’ll deliver Tinubu, all our Senatorial, Reps, Assembly candidates in 2027 – Osegbo, new Anambra APC boss
Is The Govt Behind The Bandits & Terrorists? By Chuks Eke The newly inaugurated Chairman of Anambra state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Osegbo has pledged to deliver the Presidential candidate of the party, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu during the 2027 general election in the state.
Total lockdown in Anambra as Soludo’s order for clearing, desilting of gutters, drainages record huge success
Is The Govt Behind The Bandits & Terrorists? By Chuks Eke The order handed down by Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state for a total lockdown in the state to enable the residents clear gutters and drainages in all parts of the state appeared to have recorded a huge success as residents complied.
Alleged defamation: Man docked, granted bail in the sum of N1m with surety in like sum
By Chuks Eke A middle-aged businessman, Ikenna Ezeume has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court sitting in Awka, the Anambra state capital on two-count charge of publishing false information and defamatory matter in internet and other social media against one Barrister Jideofor Okongwu, Chairman emeritus of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Anaocha branch, one of the eight branches of NBA in Anambra state.
Tragedy of prolonged detention of law-abiding Igbo youths without trial extends far beyond prison walls – Ejiofor
. says it has destroyed families, extinguished careers, fractured communities By Chuks Eke A human rights jurist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq. has lamented that the tragedy of prolonged detention of love law-abiding Igbo youths without trial extends far beyond the prison walls and has the catastrophic consequences of destroying families, extinguishing careers, fracturing communities and above all, condemning innocent lives to years of emotional and economic anguish.
Oyo school children abduction: Rights activist begins 14-day hunger strike in far away Anambra
By Chuks Eke A Social Critic and Human Rights Activist, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme on Thursday revealed that he has commenced a 14-day self imposed hunger strike in far away Onitsha in Anambra state, in protest against the abduction of teachers, students and pupils from a school in Oyo state.
Don’t underrate Soludo’s economic quotient, lawyer tells Odinkalu
By Chuks Eke An erudite lawyer, Prince Uche Darlington Okeke has admonished a human rights activist, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu not to underrate the economic quotient of Governor Chukwuma Soludo. He maintained that Odinkalu should stop unnecessarily examining the economic exactitude of Soludo who obviously is a master economist.
Total lockdown in Onitsha commercial city in remembrance of massacred Biafra heroes, heroines
By Chuks Eke The entire commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra witnessed a total lockdown in remembrance of heroes and heroines of Biafra where were massacred before, during and after the Nigerian civil war, as directed by the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB. Part of the total lockdown included the closure of all the major markets, motor parks, shops and entire business activities from morning till the time of filing this report in the afternoon.
Court to hear ADC chieftain’s suit against AGF, INEC June 8
By Chuks Eke The Administrative Judge of the Federal High, Awka Judicial Division in Anambra state, Justice Evelyn Anyadike has fixed Monday, June 8, this year for hearing of a suit filed by a chieftain of African Democratic Congress, ADC and human rights lawyer, Dr. Jezie Ekejiuba against the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Ethnic intimidation, reckless provocation capable of endangering national unity mustn’t be tolerated in civilized, democratic society – Ejiofor
By Chuks Eke A social critic, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s has warned that ethnic intimidation, reckless provocation, and statements capable of endangering national unity must not be tolerated in any civilised and democratic society. He also warned that silence or inaction in the face of such dangerous rhetoric would constitute a grave failure of constitutional duty.
Poor state of roads: Anambra community seeks urgent government intervention ahead of this year’s rainy season
By Chuks Eke As this year’s rainy season is fast approaching, stakeholders from Enugwu Village, Adazi Enu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra state are presently on their knees asking the Mayor Romanus Ibekwe-led local government authorities to urgently liaise with the state government in completing the abandoned three-kilometer road linking Nnokwa/Enugwu Village of Adazi-Enu/Ichida and Akwaeze communities in the Anaocha Council Area.
Ezeonyejekwe, 2 other vigilante operatives remanded in Awka prison till June 11 over conspiracy, possession of fire arms without license, malicious damages
By Chuks Eke The Administrative Judge of Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra state capital, Justice Evelyn Anyadike has ordered the remand of one Echezona Joseph Ezeonyejekwe and two other vigilante operatives attached to Onitsha South Local Government Area Council of the state in Awka Correctional Center till Thursday, June 11, this year when their bail application is expected to be heard and determined.
APGA-led governors have really transformed Anambra – Ezeonwuka
By Chuks Eke A member of Board of Trustees, BoT of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka has applauded successive APGA governors in the State for their resolute and hardwood which has sustained the efficacy of the party in the state barely a decade now.
Awogu emerges APC candidate for Ogbaru federal Constituency
By Chuks Eke Hon. Arinzechukwu Awogu, former Chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Transition Committee has emerged as the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC for House of Representatives in Ogbaru Federal Constituency during Saturdays Option A4 party primaries that took place at Odekpe Primary School. At the last count, Awogu scored 656 votes to defeat his rival, Mrs.
Court fixes May 14 to determine whether to vacate ex-parte order restraining EFCC from arresting Anglican Archbishop over fraud allegations
By Chuks Eke Anambra state High Court sitting at Awka, presided over by Justice Ike Ogu has adjourned hearing to May 14, this year for adoption of written addresses which will determine whether or not to vacate a subsisting ex-parte order restraining the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC from arresting and investing fraud alkegations levied against the Anglican Archbishop of Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev.
Concerned Citizens petition Zone 13 AIG, demand investigations into sudden death of hypertensive woman after police raid on her private room
By Chuks Eke A group of concerned citizens from Awka, Anambra state capital has petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG, Zone 13, Ukpo demanding a discreet investigation into what they described as homicide and sudden death of an elderly woman, Madam Grace Nwijeamaka Nweke 10 days after a team of policemen from Zone 13 raided her private home in Awka.
At last, Ezeume, Awka-based bizman arraigned, remanded for character defamation granted temporary bail
. as judge advises parties to go for amicable settlement By Chuks Eke The Federal High Court No. 2 sitting in Awka, Anambra state, presided over by Justice BMK Mohammed has at last granted a temporary bail to Ikenna Ezeume, an Awka-based businessman who was arraigned for character defamation and remanded in Awka Correctional Center for alleged defamation of character. In his ruling shortly after the defence counsel, A. C. Nwogbo Esq. moved his motion for bail and the Police prosecution counsel, O. O.
Soludo offers automatic lecturing job, scholarships to 37 Ojukwu varsity 1st class graduating students
By Chuks Eke Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has offered automatic lecturing jobs to all the 37 best graduating students of various departments of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu University, COOU, Uli and Igbariam campuses, the state owned University.
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