NUJ Philanthropist Of The Decade Award Nomination Is My Best Award Nomination In Life", Says Igwe Dr. MacAnthony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo Of Alor Kingdom

 

By Udodirim Oti, Awka  

His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. MacAnthony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo, of Alor, in Idemilli South Local Government Area, has described his nomination as the "NUJ Philanthropist of the Decade" as his best award nomination ever.

Igwe Okonkwo who is also the Ezedioramma 3 of Alor kingdom, made this known after receiving the nomination letter presented to him by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council Chairman, Comrade Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, on behalf of the union.

IPAC lauds non-political interference in Enugu polls

 

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has lauded the non-political interference of Enugu State Government and political level playing field provided in the just-concluded local government polls in Enugu State.

The Chairman of IPAC Enugu State, Chief Obioma Nnamani, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a press conference on the Sept. 21, 2024 Enugu State Local Government Council Polls held in Enugu.   

Enugu LG polls: We are 98% ready – ENSIEC Chairman

 

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) says it is 98 per cent prepared for the Local Government polls slated for Sept. 21.

The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Christian Ngwu, said this in an interview with newsmen in Enugu on Thursday.

Leverage on increased revenue allocation to empower Nigerians – Anti-corruption Group urges governors

The Global Society for Anti-Corruption (GSAC), an NGO, has urged the governors of the 36 states to leverage on increased revenue allocation to empower Nigerians living within their states.

The group called on the Governors’ Forum to impress upon its members – the state governors – to reshape the socioeconomic status and quality of lives of their citizens through current increased monthly revenue allocation

The Research Director of the anti-corruption group, Miss Rosemary Aniorji, made the call in a press conference held in Enugu on Thursday.

Unresolved killings: APC chieftain decries growing insecurity in Enugu metropolis

 

The former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr Ben Nwoye, on Wednesday decried the growing and high rate of insecurity within Enugu metropolis in recent time.

Nwoye, a foundation member of the ruling APC, urged residents of Enugu metropolis to assist law enforcement agencies with credible information to resolve pile-up of unresolved crime especially assassinations.

COAS wife lauds Sen. Tinubu for commitment to women empowerment

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has lauded the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for her steadfast commitment to women empowerment.

The National President of NAOWA, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja, gave the commendation on Wednesday during a brief remark while declaring open a two-day Mindset and Life Transformation Training Programme for NAOWA members in Enugu State.

ENSIEC recruits 12,800 ad-hoc staff, warns against activities scammers

No fewer than 12,800 ad-hoc electoral staff will be recruited by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for the forthcoming Enugu State local government elections.

It would be recalled that ENSIEC had fixed Sept. 21, 2024, for council polls into the 17 chairmanship and 260 ward councilorship positions in Enugu State.

GOC 82 Division distributes educational materials to schools in Cross River

 

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, has distributed educational materials to selected schools at Biase Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State.

During the distribution in the schools, Dada, who is also the Force Commander Joint Task Force South-East, tagged: “Operation UDO KA”, said that the gesture was a bid to strengthen the Civil –Military-Corporation.

Foundation proffers 9 solutions to preventing suicidal thoughts

The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, has proffered nine time-test solutions to preventing suicidal thoughts among people.

The Executive Director of the Foundation, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, told newsmen in Enugu on Friday that chief among the solutions is investing in people's general well-being in every sector of life.

8th National Youth Festival: Team Anambra To Compete In 20 Sporting Events, Vows To Better Last Year's Record

 By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu 

The Anambra contingent to the 8th National Youth Games who departed Awka for Asaba on Monday,  9th September 2024 will compete in 20 sporting events.

The team which left the Archbishop Obiefuna Retreat Centre Camp comprised 124 athletes, and 49 officials 

 The Anambra contingent to the National Youth Games has departed Awka for Asaba with a contingent of 173 persons.

The festival would hold between Sept. 9 and Sept. 19 while the opening ceremony would hold on Sept. 11.

Anambra would take part in in 20 sporting events including Athletics, Para-athletics, Gymnastics 

Scrabble, Chess 

Table Tennis, Swimming 

Judo, Ncho/Ayo, Teackeando, Karate.

Others are  Weightlifting, Karate, Kungfu, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Wrestling, Boxing and  Badminton 

Addressing the team before departure, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo encouraged the athletes  to do be worthy ambassadors of the state and do their best to make Anambra proud at the festival,

Soludo, who was represented by Nonso Anozie, his principal secretary, said a handsome reward awaits them while urging them to surpass their performance at the previous edition of the festival.

Patrick-Estate Onyedum,  Chairman Anambra Sports Development Commission thanked Gov. Soludo for his support and ensuring that talented youths had the opportunity to compete with their contemporaries.

Onyedum said the team was made up of athletes well under the age of 15 in line with the policy of development strategy of the state.

He expressed hope that Team Anambra would do well at the games.

Recall that Anambra won seven gold,  six silver and two bronze medals at the 2023 edition of the National Youth Games.