Tochukwu Izuchukwu, a native of Umuogbo in Obiofia, Nnewichi in Nnewi, who was murdered yesterday, the 24th of August during the ongoing Annual Festival called Afia Olu Festival added toone of the
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ANAMBRA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTION: THE STATUS QUO REMAINS – P.G URUAGU
Governor Obiano Presents 1 Million Naira Each To The Six World Technovation Champions From Anambra State
The remaining girl held captive by the deadly Boko haram has spoken from captivity. L eah who spoke in Hausa pleded wih President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in her situatttion.
According to an audio obtained by news website The Cable.ng, she spoke in Hausa in a 35 seconds audio. Reproduced below is the transcript of the audio in English:
“I am Leah Sharibu, the girl that was abducted in GGSS Dapchi. I am calling on the government and people of goodwill to intervene to get me out of my current situation,” she said.
“I also plead to the members of the public to help my mother, my father, my younger brother and relatives. Kindly help me out of my predicament. I am begging you to treat me with compassion, I am calling on the government, particularly, the president to pity me and get me out of this serious situation. Thank you.”
ANAMBRA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ELECTION: TOBE OSIGWE WITHDRAWS
In the build-up to the race for the seat of the Nnewi North at the Anambra state house of assembly in the forthcoming 2019 elections, a frontline aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mazi Tobe Osigwe has withdrawn from the race.
Mazi Tobe Osigwe who made this known in a release signed titled ‘WHY I AM NO LONGER INVOLVED’ on his Facebook page, cited several reasons for his decision.
WHY I AM NO LONGER INVOLVED
It is with deepest regret that I announce my withdrawal from the race of contesting the Anambra State House of Assembly election representing my constituency, Nnewi North. This hard decision was taken after factoring some irreversible realities. I know this might come as a shock to so many of my teeming supporters and party faithfuls who believe and look forward to the manifestation of my political ideology : educational revolution. However, it is necessary I take this bold step to ensure future victories.
I would like to state unequivocally that presently, as far as the Fourth Republic exist there is no room for any sane man to remain in the political arena without compromising on eternal principles. Perhaps, a Fifth Republic will pave the way to correct certain grave political errors which have solidified into our political culture. If there is no Fifth Republic for us to start on a clean slate then we are of all men most miserable. But the good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel, therefore, it becomes wise I save my strength for this new dawn.
Please I will like to use this medium to implore all, especially close friends, associates, family and party loyalists to give me a breather. In the fullness of time I will call or come to your respective houses to explain better why this route is the most reasonable step to chart in achieving a better future.
Finally, I want to thank all true patriots for their understanding as I reassure them that this is not an end but a beginning. This is the beginning of the NEW ERA.
Mazi Tobe Osigwe.
Awka, Anambra State.
Nzuko Ora Responds to Obi Nnewichi, “We Are Not Push Arounds”; Accuses Monarch of Double Speaking
The Nzuko ora Nnewi has responded to the latest outburst by the Obi Nnewichi, Obi George Onyekaba, by discountenancing the stance of the Obi on the ongoing crisis emanating from the zoning agreement of the seat of Nnewi North at the Anambra State House of Assembly.
This response was part of a communique released by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Hon. Onyedikachi Ikedoji after the maiden Nnewi Media Summit held yesterday the 26th of August 2018 at the Kings Palace Hotel Nnewi.
Below is the communique
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NNEWI MAIDEN MEDIA SUMMIT HELD ON 26TH AUGUST 2018 IN KINGS PALACE HOTEL MAIN.
125 delegates were strictly invited and 108 attended, including representative of 51 administrative wards delegates.
Hon. Boniface Obi, the PG Otolo Quarter doubled as the Chairman of the occasion.
The PG Nzuko-Ora Nnewi read his opening remarks which will be published later.
The Publicity Secretary Nzuko-Ora Nnewi, before his keynote address moved before Nnewi delegates that the outcome of the sister First Nnewi Political Summit is only binding on registered members of Nnewi Professionals and it was unanimously approved with only one objection. Majority carried the day. He then itemized the following agenda in his keynote address:
1. The Nnewi Shopping Mall
2. The non-indigene factor in Nnewi
3. Need for Nnewi cemetery
4. Waste management in Nnewi
5. Drainage and Erosion Challenge
The chairman now called for meaningful question and comments on the key points.
Col. Charles Onwujuba briefed us on his package on management of the strained relationship between police and motorcyclist in Nnewi.
Crown Prince Obi Orizu presented the Pillar Nnewi Media award to Bro. Bertrand Onwunzo (Ezi Uzo) and defined it as well deserved.
Ezi Uzo in his brief reply said he didn’t know is such a big function that he would have invited friends and well wishers. He however assured Nnewi of his availability. He gave a cash support.
Different questions and contributions were made on the key points and a communique aimed at addressing the issues will be released.
However, after several decline by the PG to comment on the House of Assembly issues, Ifeneti made a shocking revelation today that amazed the DELEGATES:
1. Following the motion moved by PG Uruagu on June meeting to review the old rotation formular of the House of Assembly, which was unanimously approved. On 2nd September 2017, which was a Saturday morning. I presented the unsigned Executive Motion to Igwe and three Obis in our meeting. I told them we will be signing it this evening.
Igwe was rushing to another meeting and gave his copy to the Prince.
2. Obi George Onyekaba (Obidiugwu) Obi Nnewichi took me outside and read through his copy from start to finish. He said we should go ahead and sign that it’s wonderful and only requires four years patience and Nnewichi will go for eight years. He said he will be traveling to Lagos the next day, but assured me that he will order his PG to sign.
3. 2nd September 2017 all the PGs; Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim and the BoT Chairman were present save PG Nnewichi who was out of town. Others were VP and SG Nzuko-Ora Nnewi including the Publicity Secretary.
After reading through we all agreed and signed the document.
4. On 3rd September 2017, which was first Sunday at about 12noon I received a call from PG Nnewichi that he is trying to reach my Publicity Secretary to get him the documents to sign. I immediately reached out to Publicity Secretary and he rushed to Nnewichi and PG Nnewichi signed. Barely 45minutes to Nzuko-Ora Nnewi meeting.
5. PG Nzuko-Ora Nnewi challenged Obi Nnewichi before the media: NTA, Odenigbo, Blaize FM, National Link Newspaper, Outlook, Pilot, Vintage among others to oath taking. Obi Nnewichi bia ka anyi nuoo inyi ma oburu n’ihe nkwuru aburu eziokwu.
Everybody was calm and amazed and all agitation were put to rest.
NB: I wasn’t given the opportunity to add my own version because I was involved. Before PG Nnewichi signed the document he gave a condition that after Hon. K. Anazodo completes the remaining four years, he will hand over to him in Nnewichi. Do not be surprised anymore why your PG signed the document despite pressure on him not to as the only left signatory to validate the document.
PG Nzuko-Ora Nnewi stated clearly that we are not a push around executives, and caution Obi Nnewichi to stop blackmailing him else he will say more.
Nzuko-Ora Nnewi are done with that document and have faced other aforementioned challenges.
He said, one is at liberty to collect from both sides, but not at liberty to talk from both sides of the mouth.
Nnewi cannot continue to be floor members in the House of Assembly.
Boniface Obi the Chairman amidst calm and surprise about the shocking revelation took us back to deliberate on the itemized topics.
Stay tuned for more release from the fruitful media summit.
Thanks
Ikedoji O.A (M.A) Publicity Secretary Nzuko-Ora Nnewi/Editor-in-Chief Nnewi Rings Newspaper.
Visitors Flood the Ndozi Odinala Igbo Cultural Heritage Centre
BREAKING: AFIA OLU NNEWI TURNS BLOODY AS MASQUERADE STABS MAN TO DEATH
Afia-Olu Nnewi: Nzukora Nnewi Proscribes Masqueraders
The Nnewi town union, Nzukora Nnewi has mandated security agencies in Nnewi metropolis to arrest any individual who is seen carrying whips or weapon or obstructing the road without a masquerade.
In a statement released today, through its publicity secretary, Ike Edoji, the group condemned the activities of individuals perpetrating vicious acts in the community in the name of Afia Olu.
The group in the same statement, condoled with the family of the victim of yesterday’s incident and said that those behind the dastard act will be brought to book.
NZUKO-ORA NNEWI AFIA-OLU EMERGENCY PRESS RELEASE
Our attention has been drawn to the reckless abuse of Afia-Olu Nnewi festival by individuals who are not masquerades or part of its entourage.
Therefore, I have been directed to inform us that effective immediately, if you are caught handling cane; blocking roads, interfering with the movement of motorists or bearing any form of arm in the name of Afia-Olu Nnewi festival, you will be arrested.
All security agencies in Nnewi take note. Arrest those who will not comply with these executive directives and “bring them to book”.
Henceforth, only masquerades are free to use “Anyasi”, for entertainment purposes only.
We regret the loss of our brother from Obiofia Nnewichi yesterday and the security agencies have assured us that perpetrators of the heinous crime will not go unpunished.
AFIA-OLU Nnewi is a festival of joy, not bloodshed. Beware, be warned, don’t fall a victim.
On behalf of Nzuko-Ora Nnewi, I wish us a happy 2018 Afia-Olu Nnewi festival.
Thanks.
Ikedoji O.A (M.A)
Publicity Secretary Nzuko-Ora Nnewi/Editor-in-Chief Nnewi Rings Newspaper.