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  By O'star Eze AWKA, Nigeria – The Worldwide Organisation for Women (WOW) Africa, a leading non-governmental organization dedicated to advancing Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5) – Gender Equality, will host its 4th Annual Women’s Conference, The WOW Conversations 004, on May 24, 2025, in Awka, Anambra State. This pivotal event builds on insights from the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW69), held in March 2025 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, to address critical challenges facing women and girls in Nigeria and across Africa. Themed Beyond Boundaries: Women, Effective Visions, and Capacities for Global Change, the conference will focus on dismantling systemic barriers, including cultural stereotypes, social stratification, and violence against women and girls. Attorney Amaka Akudinobi, Executive Director of WOW Africa, stated, “The WOW Conversations 004 provides a vital platform to tackle pressing issues affecting Nigerian women and gi...

...as Anambra Security Team Cracks Down on Crime: Six Arrested By O'star Eze The Joint Security Team, comprising operatives from the Anambra State Police Command and the Anambra State Vigilante, has intensified its offensive operations across the three senatorial districts of the state, achieving significant breakthroughs in Anambra South Senatorial District. The team arrested six suspects linked to armed robbery and vandalism in Oko community and its environs, while declaring a manhunt for a notorious cultist and gunrunner known as "Kiss Me." On the evening of May 19, 2025, two suspects, Anagor Chinedu (25) and Anagor Rapuluchukwu (23), were apprehended in Ifite village, Oko. A Beretta pistol was recovered from the duo, who confessed to being members of the Beggars' Confraternity and identified their armorer as the wanted criminal "Kiss Me." The Joint Security Team has since launched a manhunt to dismantle the criminal network and apprehend the suspect....

  By O'star Eze   The All Progressives Congress (APC) will host its National Summit 2025 on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Themed “Renewed Hope Agenda: The Journey So Far,” the summit will evaluate the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over the past two years and outline strategies for sustained national progress. Dr. Okoye Chidozie Francis (Oyi na Umunri), a major stakeholder and Convener of the Coalition of South East APC Support Groups, will attend the summit in his capacity as a key figure in the APC. His participation underscores the critical role of strategic leadership and regional representation in advancing the APC’s commitment to inclusive governance and nation-building. The summit will bring together distinguished leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajude...

As we await the INEC's green light for the conduct of by-elections into the vacant seat of Anambra south senatorial district, one name continues to resonate across political party divides and within the various communities that comprise the senatorial district. That name is Chief Dr. Ebuka Onunkwo, a name that ignites joy and radiates promise of a better tomorrow in the minds of the people. Chief Ebuka Onunkwo is a grassroot person who lives amongst his people, understands their plight, and have been standing as a rock of refuge for several youths and the elderly for over a decade. His reputation as a grassroot leader, committed to the welfare of his people, has earned him widespread recognition. Chief Onunkwo in the spirit of _aku luo uno_, brought home and established his company, Seahorse Lubricants Industries Limited, a medium through which he has provided a veritable source of livelihood for thousands of youths both directly and indirectly. He stands out from the pack because ...

The President General of Enugwu Agidi, Hon. Ebuka Onuorah, Ijele Enugwu Agidi, joined by community leaders and residents, flagged off the construction of the Mkpasalaku-Obunagu Bridge in a colorful ceremony today, Sunday May 18, 2025. The bridge, connecting the Mkpasalaku and Obunagu areas in Njikoka Local Government Area, is set to transform the community by improving connectivity and spurring development. The event, marked by cultural displays and speeches, highlighted the project’s significance as a beacon of progress. The Mkpasalaku-Obunagu Bridge promises significant economic benefits for Enugwu Agidi. By providing a direct route, it will ease the transport of goods like yam and cassava to markets in Awka and beyond, cutting costs and time for farmers and traders. Local businesswoman Nkechi Okafor said, “This bridge will help us sell our goods faster and attract more buyers.” The project is expected to boost commerce and create new opportunities for small businesses. Socially, the...

  By O'star Eze  On May 17, 2025, police operatives attached to the Obosi Divisional Headquarters in Anambra State successfully recovered a shuttle bus belonging to the Transport Company of Anambra State (TRACAS) just hours after it was stolen by armed hoodlums in Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area. The shuttle bus, with registration number AGU 651 ZL, was snatched by a five-man armed criminal gang who disguised themselves as passengers. According to a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer for the Anambra State Police Command, the driver reported the incident via a distress call to the Command’s Control Room. The criminals dispossessed the driver of N20,000 in cash and the vehicle. Acting swiftly, police operatives alerted security checkpoints across the area to block the criminals’ escape routes. The pressure forced the hoodlums to abandon the vehicle at Slaughter Junction in Nkwelle and flee into a nearby bush. The shuttle bus was subsequently reco...

By O'star Eze Onitsha, Anambra State – A tragic gas cylinder explosion at a plumbing market along Uga Street, Onitsha Head Bridge, claimed one life and injured six others on May 16, 2025. Police operatives from the Onitsha Head Bridge Divisional Police Headquarters swiftly joined good-spirited individuals in rescue efforts, ensuring the victims received prompt attention. According to preliminary investigations, the explosion occurred when a welding gas cylinder detonated due to exposure to excessive heat while a welder was working on a metal. The six rescued victims are currently receiving treatment in a hospital, while the deceased has been deposited in a morgue. Police have secured the area to prevent opportunistic criminal activities. The Anambra State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, expressed concern over the incident and urged the public to adopt safety measures to prevent future occurrences. CP Orutugu recommended regular inspection and mainte...