NBA STAR DANIEL OCHEFU TO MAKE HIS DEBUT FOR D’TIGERS AT AFROBASKET TOURNAMENT

Nigerian born NBA player, Daniel Ochefu of the Washington Wizards will arrive Lagos this week to play for the first time in his home Country at the Senior National team, D’Tigers. The 23 year old started his career at Westtown School before finishing his studies at Downing Town East high school where he averaged 16 points and 12 rebounds per game as a junior. He went further to play college basketball for Villanova and led his team to win the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championship, no wonder he was signed to a three year deal with the Wizards.
Ochefu and his team mates are ready to defend their AfroBasket title as defending Champions come September 8th-16th in Tunisia and Senegal.

Anambra APC Aspirants Certified With Interim Exercise

Different aspirants of the All Progressive Congress, contesting the party’s primary have expressed confidence in the exercise SO FAR.

They affirmed that the exercise has been going on smoothly without recourse to violence or manipulation by any opposition contestants.

They expressed hope that the tempo as it is observed if maintain throughout would produce a credible result in the exercise.  

Airtel Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Nigerian Journalists

Lagos – Nigeria: Thursday, 24th August 2017: Leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has restated its commitment to deepen the practice of the journalism profession by creating platforms and opportunities that will empower journalists to become more adept and proficient at their jobs.

Speaking at the flag-off of the prestigious Airtel Journalism Clinic, a multi-media training designed to bridge the gap between traditional and digital journalism practice, Vice President/Director, Corporate Communications & CSR, Airtel Nigeria, Emeka Oparah, said Airtel will continue to support interventions that will help journalists drive positive societal change through balanced and robust reporting.

Anambra Youths Mobilize 1000 Youths for Anambra Subsequent Primaries

Youths organisation under the auspices of Coalition of Anambra youths have warned aspirants planning to cause chaos during the forthcoming governoship election to stay clear from doing so or risk the wrath of the law.
They warned youths sponsored for such exercise to stay away from venues of either APC/PDP primaries or governorship election, adding that they would use force to instill discipline during the exercise.
Briefing newsmen in Awka, the State Coordinator of Coalition of Anambra Youths, Onyebuchi Okoli said the move was to complement the efforts of the security agents following the death an Anambra youth during UPP primary last Saturday.

Ebube Muonso begs Kanu pursue peace and to trade with caution, ..As over 200,000 IPOB members visit the fiery preacher

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, yesterday, led over 200,000 members to the Parish Priest of Blessed Iwene Tansi, Umudioka, Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state, Rev Fr Emmanuel Obimma a.k.a Ebube Muonso for a thank you visit for upholding the truth always and for prayers.

Rev Fr Obimma who is also the founder and Spiritual Director of Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry Uke, Idemmili North local government council of Anambra State, received Nnamdi Kanu and his members appealing to them to ensure no breech of peace in whatever they do.

Anambra Guber “We Are Working Hard To Win”- Chidoka Campaign

The Osita Chidoka Campaign Organisation thanks all members of our great party the United Progressive Party (UPP) and indeed all delegates to the last Saturday's governorship primary for their overwhelming support for Chief Osita Chidoka, leading to his emergence as the UPP candidate for the November 18, 2017 Anambra governorship election.

This unmatched support for Osita Chidoka indeed goes to show without equivocation that our people still identify, value and reward the undying Biafran spirit of hard work, resilience and determination.

This campaign office appreciates the labour and sacrifices of our supporters and volunteers who accompanied our candidate as he campaigned vigorously, day and night, touring all the 326 electoral wards and the 21 local governments in the state, reaching all delegates and members of the UPP across board ahead of the primary.

UPP GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY ELECTION: THE MANY LIES OF HON. CHUDI OFFODILE

It will be recalled that the United Progressive Party (UPP) held its Governorship Primary Election on Saturday 19th August, 2017 at Awka, Anambra State. Two aspirants namely Hon. Chudi Offodile and Chief Osita Chidoka met the Party’s conditions to participate in the Primary election. It is important to note that UPP had held its non-election Convention at Awka on Thursday 29th June 2017. One of the highlights of that Convention that was well attended, monitored by INEC and extensively covered by local and international media is the ratification of the Motion recognizing the harmonization of the Officers of the Party in the 36 States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Officers functioning in acting capacities pending our subsequent election convention. This ratification at the Convention followed the approval of the appointment of these unelected officers by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great Party.

#AMECMM 2017: P+ Measurement Services to host AMEC Measurement Month in Nigeria.

AMEC’s Measurement Month is a global programme of activities to spotlight attention on the importance of PR measurement. It’s a simple idea which benefits members, clients and the industry by putting measurement on a world stage. And any AMEC member, irrespective of size, can take part!

P+ Measurement Services, the first independent PR Measurement Agency in Nigeria and also the only indigenous member of the International Association for the Measurement & Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) in Nigeria, will be hosting the AMEC Measurement Month in Nigeria for its first time, since the birth of the leading agency.The event will be centered on discussion and education on AVE, Valid metrics, Barcelona Principle 2.0 and the current trend to eradicate AVE.In Nigeria there has

OZUBULU TRAGEDY AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSE

                                            By Ifeanyi Afuba

Unusual news popped out of Anambra State on Sunday, August 6, 2017. The State’s long run of good press in security and investment profile was suddenly interrupted with the insane massacres that took place at St Philip’s Catholic Church on this day right in the course of holy mass. Regardless of the casualty figures in dead and injured, the incident is horrific as to ignite both outrage and benumbed silence. Yet, the sensitivity of the incident begs against avoidable acts capable of aggravating the situation.  Unfortunately, even as the political and security authorities are taking steps to contain the ramifications of the case, hasty, uninformed and prejudiced comments have tended to blur and misrepresent the issues.

Suspense, Excitement as Airtel’s The Voice Enters Episode 9

Lagos – Nigeria: Thursday, 10 August, 2017: With 16 talents making the live shows of Airtel The Voice Nigeria season 2 already, contestants are set for ‘battles’ in the episode 9 of the competition on Sunday, 13th August, 2017 to claim a spot in the next phase.
Of the 16 talents through, four of them made it as a result of a steal. Coach Patoranking was the first to use his ‘stealing’ option, poaching Daniel from #TeamWaje. Coach Waje got hers back when she stole Favour from #TeamPato. Coach Timi Dakolo stole Wolei from #TeamYemi and Coach Yemi Alade didn’t mince words when she stole Wilson from #TeamWaje.
So far in the Battle Rounds, we have seen talents delivering enthralling performances of love songs for a spot in the live shows.