By: Toby Chuks Ada Ogidi Beauty Pageant is an annual event that bring fortunes for the girl child in the ancient town of Ogidi in Anambra State. The Ada Ogidi beauty pageant which involves nine participants representing nine villages from Ogidi started in 2016. According to the organisers, the participants must be a university student
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ASATU Prime Minister bags NYCN Anambra Youth Commander Award
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Anambra State Chapter has conferred Anambra Youth Commander Award on the Prime Minister of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) Amb. Chief Dr. Johnny Metchie for his outstanding cum sterling contributions to human capital development. The award which was presented to Johnny Metchie at the one-day
Read moreSoludo to pay exam fees for 30 Onitsha inmates as Archbishop Okeke marks 70th birthday
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has pledged support for the prison ministry of the Archbishop of Onitsha, His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke. Soludo made the pledge during a birthday mass for the Archbishop, who marked his 70th birthday. The mass celebrated at the Nigerian Correctional Service Medium Security Custodial Center, Onitsha was
Read moreSoludo celebrates Ezeokafor, says Bishop guiding light in Catholic community
Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has described Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor as a guiding light in the Catholic community. Soludo in a congratulatory message to the bishop on his 71 years birthday, said the prelate has impacted the people positively with love and compassion, and unwavering commitment to
Read moreSoludo congratulates Ngige, Obiano on their 71, 68 birthdays
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has congratulated Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige, CON, (Onwa), on the occasion of his 71st birthday anniversary He also congratulated Chief Willie Obiano, (Akpoduedike Aguleri), former Governor of Anambra State, on the occasion of his 68th birthday anniversary. According to a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo described
Read moreIbezim at 61: You’ve been great inspiration to your generation – Soludo
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has extended his warmest congratulations to Archbishop of the Province of Niger, Church of Nigeria and Bishop of Awka Diocese Most Rev. Dr. Chibuzo Alexander Ibezim on the occasion of his 61st birthday. Governor Soludo in his message to the prelate through his Press Secretary, Christian
Read moreSoludo hails Bianca at 56, commends her selfless service
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has congratulated Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, wife of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, former Biafra leader on the occasion of her 56th birthday anniversary Soludo, in a statement by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime commended her dedication, hard work and selfless service as the Secretary to the Professor Chidi Odinkalu-led Truth,
Read moreMy healthy living project will be sustained beyond Soludo’s administration – First Lady
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo on Tuesday assured sustainance of her pet project, “Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Campaign”, even after the expiration of his husband’s tenure. She said the project had come to stay and would expand beyond the state. Speaking during a media chat in Awka, Soludo’s wife said
Read moreEmulate Anikwenwa’s ecumenical lifestyle – Soludo charges clergymen
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has described former Dean, Church of Nigeria, Archbishop of the defunct Province Two, pioneer Archbishop Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, late Most Rev. Maxwell Anikwenwa as a true servant of God. He said the life of the deceased reflected ecumenism which his administration stands
Read moreBishop Owen Ordains Seven Priests in Onitsha
A total of seven Deacons were on Sunday ordained Priests by the Anglican Bishop of Onitsha Diocese, Rt Rev Dr Owen Nwokolo at All Saints Catheral church, Oniitsha, Anambra State. The priests were, Rev. Alexander C. Anyanebechi, Rev. Odigonma J. Eze, Rev. Emmanuel C. Ibe, Rev. Chijioke E.Nweke, Rev. Prince K. Ndubuisi, Rev.Uchechkwu N. Nzegwu
Read moreFathers Day: Archbishop Ibezim cautions fathers against stagnancy
…appreciates God for giving fathers patience to survive trying times Archbishop of Niger Province and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra State, Rt. Rev. Alexander Ibezim has cautioned fathers against stagnancy, charging them to be courageous and actionable. The prelate who gave the advice during Father’s Sunday Service at the Church of the Holy Spirit in
Read moreOsodeke, Esimone, others for ASUU UNIZIK Guest House Foundation Laying
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State is set to perform the foundation laying of her ASUU NAU Guest House. According to ASUU NAU Chairperson, Comrade Stephen Ufoaroh, the event, slated for Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the ASUU NAU Secretariat would also feature appreciation of former EXCO and retired members
Read moreRed Cross lifts 500 Anambra household flood victims with cash, borehole
Nigerian Red Cross Society International has pledged to support flood victims in Anambra State The flood victims, which included about 500 households, were to receive the sum of N30,000.00 each, and drilling of water boreholes in the affected communities. The organization, led by Engr. Kingsley Okoye disclosed this during a visit to the Assistant Inspector-General
Read moreWhy we chose Anambra lawmaker for ‘person of peace’ award – IPAN
Igbos for Progressive and United Nationhood (IPAN) has presented ‘person of peace’ award to Member representing Awka North constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. John Nwokoye (Onowu Achalla). Making the presentation at the lawmaker’s country home in Achalla in Awka North Local Government Area of the state, IPAN’s National President, Comrade Lawrence
Read moreBreaking: Anglican Church forgives, restores repentant polygamy cleric
…the Anglican priest had insisted he received a revelation to propagate polygamy as a way to stem immorality A priest, Rev Barr Ogbuchukwu Makuo Lotanna, who resigned from the Anglican Church to open a ministry to propagate polygamy has been fully restored. The development which was disclosed in a statement by chaplain to Bishop of
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