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  By Our Correspondent  On the month of July 20th , Lord Mayor Prince Charles Kanayo Ndigwe passed on to glory at the age of 89 to the land of his forbearers . Ndigwe's departure indeed painted the picture of life and the its end which is encapsulated in William Shakespeare death as a necessary end that must come when it must . The death of Mayor Prince Charles Kanayo Ndigwe also confirmed the world as a stage where all mere mortals must come to play their roles and leave the stage and that is what the Lord Mayor of Umuayom Village in Awka did . Born on the 3rd day of January 1937 to the Royal family of Ndigwe , Prince Charles Kanayo Ndigwe; a committed Roman Catholic was married to the love of his life , Princess Francisca Chizoba Ndigwe aka Akwoaka while he was in far away Northern NIgeria ; Kano state and was blessed with seven children, 37 grant children and three great grand children. Mayor was a veteran soldier having served in the Nigerian Army and later the defunct Bi...

  By O'star Eze  With less than four weeks to the 28 December 2025 general election of the Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union (EBU), a strong consensus has emerged among residents living in the community: they want the incumbent President-General, Hon. Ebuka Onuorah, to be re-elected for a second term. A cross-section of residents interviewed in the four villages that make up Enugwu-Agidi expressed satisfaction with the visible developments recorded under the current administration and urged their relatives in the diaspora to look beyond earlier social media reports that painted a negative picture. “Anyone who uses the new road from the Junction to Ugwu-Ogwu, crosses Mkpasalaku Bridge, or visits the renovated community secretariat will know that real work has been done,” said Mrs. Ngozi Eze, a trader at Eke Enugwu-Agidi and resident of Irunnebo Village. “We see these things every day; that is why we are supporting Ebuka to continue.” Chief Emeka Nwosu, a respected community leader, ...

  ‎By Kenechukwu Onyekwuluje ‎A leading contender for the traditional stool of Umunya in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Ndubuisi Olieh (Ebubechukwu Uzo I na Nya), has called on his supporters to remain steadfast, peaceful, and committed to the progress of the community as the contest for the throne intensifies. ‎ ‎Addressing his loyalists during a meeting, Chief Olieh described the journey to the royal throne as a divine mandate, noting that leadership should ultimately reflect the will of the people. He assured that he would wholeheartedly support anyone who genuinely carries the divine mandate to lead Umunya. ‎ ‎He cautioned his supporters against actions capable of causing division or attracting enmity, urging them instead to promote peace, diligence, and brotherhood throughout the process. Chief Olieh commended his campaign team for their discipline and conduct so far, reminding them that the welfare of Umunya must remain the top priority. ‎ ‎The frontline as...

  By Ebele Iyke Odili/Amaka Isikala  Anambra State Government has intensified campaign against fake and substandard products with a renewed multi-agency enforcement strategy aimed at sanitizing markets and protecting consumers across the state.  This was the focus of a press briefing held yesterday at the office of the Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, in Awka. The meeting brought together representatives of key regulatory and security agencies, including Abdullahi Umar of the Department of State Services (DSS), Engr. Waribeko Fidelis of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and Barr. Kenneth Nwalaka of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Each agency reaffirmed its readiness to work closely with the state government to ensure coordinated enforcement and the removal of harmful products from the markets. Speaking after shortly after the conference, Commissioner Udechukwu explained that the initiative was part of Governor Chukwuma So...

  By O'star Eze  Amid escalating tensions in the historic town of Enugwu-Agidi, Njikoka Local Government Area, a new investigative report has cast Hon. Chukwuebuka David Onuorah, the President-General (PG) of the Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union (EBU-Nigeria), in a light far removed from the villainous portrayal dominating recent headlines. Despite a barrage of accusations including land grabbing, illegal levies, and leadership overreach, this research uncovers a narrative of exceptional community service overshadowed by what sources describe as a deliberate smear campaign orchestrated from the palace of Igwe Michael Chidozie Okekeuche, the traditional ruler. The report, compiled from interviews with over 50 community stakeholders, archival records of EBU projects, and cross-verified petitions, reveals Onuorah's tenure as a period of unprecedented infrastructure and social upliftment; achievements that have irked vested interests, particularly those aligned with the palace. A Reco...

  By Ndife David, Awka The Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), a division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, has inaugurated its 4th Awka Branch Chairman during its Annual General Meeting held at the Ministry of Works Conference Hall, Awka, Anambra State.  The event had in attendance senior engineers, industry stakeholders and student members committed to advancing the state’s transportation infrastructure. Delivering the keynote address on Integrated Approaches to Rural Road Development: Engineering Innovation and Contractual Frameworks, Engr. Tony Nwafor MD Vertical Limits and Engr. Prof. Louis Orakwue SPC RAAMP in their presentations underscored the need for modern, collaborative methodologies to improve rural access roads. They highlighted how innovative engineering practices and effective contract administration are critical to unlocking agricultural productivity and supporting inclusive development. Representing the National Chairman,...