Group trains Anambra journalists on electoral violence, fake news ahead February poll
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Group trains Anambra journalists on electoral violence, fake news ahead February poll

…urges journalists to be credible in their discharge of information especially during the election The Association of Digital Media Core Advocates (ADMCA), has organised a one-day media summit for practising journalists in Anambra State in preparation for next week’s general elections in Nigeria. The event held in Awka, Anambra state capital had its theme, “Role

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February 25 poll exam Nigerians must pass for better governance - UN-PEPOLAC
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February 25 poll exam Nigerians must pass for better governance – UN-PEPOLAC

A group, United Nations-Peace And Positive Living Awareness Center (UN- PEPOLAC) has called for active participation of Nigerians in the forthcoming general elections to ensure credible poll and good governance. It said February 25 presidential election would be an examination all citizens must strive to pass for a better Nigeria. International Coodinator, Rt. Rev. Dr Ozioma Ozoemena

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S'east monarchs, clerics decry violation of peace accord
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S’east monarchs, clerics decry violation of peace accord

…express regrets over what it termed several violations of Peace Accord of the National Peace Committee Joint Body of South East Council of Traditional Rulers and body of Archbishops and Bishops has expressed regrets over what it termed several violations of Peace Accord of the National Peace Committee signed by Presidential candidates of various political

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Voter apathy culture political insult to Southeast - NYCN
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Voter apathy culture political insult to Southeast – NYCN

…says Anambra has over 2m registered voters, but when it comes to the elections, it has less than 500,000 persons participating in elections The Anambra State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has described as political insult culture of voter apathy prevalent in Anambra State and Southeast in general. Chairman, Surveyor Obi

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My opponents out to malign my reputation - Ekwunife
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My opponents out to malign my reputation – Ekwunife

Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Anambra Central Senatorial district, Sen. Uche Ekwunife has raised the alarm over waves of fake news and false allegations against her ahead of the forthcoming general elections in the state. She wondered why opponents have resorted to politics of calumny targeted at maligning her reputation, instead of focusing

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Soludo's Attacks On Obi At Variance With Igbo Ideals - Ex-Anambra Market Leader, Odife
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Soludo’s Attacks On Obi At Variance With Igbo Ideals – Ex-Anambra Market Leader, Odife

Former President-General of Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), Mr. Sylvester Odife Jnr. has accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State of pursuing ideals and ideology which are at variance with that of Ndigbo. Odife in a statement said since Soludo’s  ascendancy to office, his actions seemed to suggest that he is not  in conformity

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February poll: Ebube Muonso apologizes to Soludo, others over injurious outburst, asks for forgiveness
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2023 poll: Ebube Muonso apologizes to Soludo, others over injurious outburst, asks for forgiveness

…Ebube Muonso tendered the apology during the Eucharistic celebration in his parish The spiritual director of the Holy Ghosy Adoration Ministry Uke, Fr Emmanuel Obimma (Ebube Muonso) has apologised for his outburst during the new year midnight mass.  The cleric, while urging the congregation to participate actively in the process leading to the 2023 elections,

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Economic boost to my constituents, my key priority -  Hon. Chidoka
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Economic boost to my constituents, my key priority –  Rep Chidoka

…gifts over 28 Chest Freezers, 36 generators others to constituents Hon. Obinna Chidoka has gifted Freezer, generator sets to constituents as his way of encouraging and boosting their businesses. The above was in fulfilment of the wishes and yearnings of his constituents, whom he represents at the national level. The A star rated silent achiever

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2023 Presidency: PDP gives reason for cancelling Rivers' campaign rally
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2023 Presidency: PDP gives reason for cancelling Rivers’ campaign rally

…there had been several attacks against PDP members and Atiku’s supporters in the last three months The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Presidential Campaign Council(PCC) said on Monday that the planned campaign rally for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Port Harcourt was cancelled in order to avoid loss of lives. The Chairman, PDP

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Chidoka lands Ogidi community, commissions project
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Chidoka lands Ogidi community, commissions project

…as Ogidi community describes the lawmaker as “Ome nke afu na anya” The good people of Ogidi unanimously adopted Hon. Obinna Chidoka as a true servant, patriot, unifier and promise keeping the legislator who has remained steadfast and committed to true public service. The name, “Ome nke afu na anya” which literally means, one whose

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2023 Presidency: LP Candidate, Obi will lose, Adeyanju insists
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2023 Presidency: LP Candidate, Obi will lose, Adeyanju insists

…Adeyanju has repeatedly maintained that the LP candidate would come a distant third in the election Activist Deji Adeyanju on Sunday said he would be president of Nigeria before the presidential candidate of the Labour Party(LP) Peter Obi. According to Adeyanju, Obi would lose the 2023 poll to the candidate of the All Progressives Congress

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Nnewi North: APGA House of Assembly candidate promises quality representation
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Nnewi North: APGA House of Assembly candidate promises quality representation

…says he remains the best candidate to represent Nnewi North state constituency The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Nnewi North Local Goverment Area in the 2023 general elections, Cmrd Peter Nwosu has promised to give his people quality representation. Cmrd Nwosu made this promise during an interactive session with journalists in his Uruagu-Nnewi

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Elections: Group mobilizes public servants for effective engagement with candidates
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Elections: Group mobilizes public servants for effective engagement with candidates

Center for strategic leadership and youth orientation (CENSTLEYO) has mobilized the public servants in Anambra South senatorial zone for effective engagement with candidates from different political parties. The mobilization program took place at the popular Ekwueme Hall in Uru, Umudim-Nnewi Anambra State. In his opening remarks, the Founder of CENSTLEYO, Mr Felix Imah pointed out

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High rate of unemployment in Ihiala federal constituency worries YPP candidate
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High rate of unemployment in Ihiala federal constituency worries YPP candidate

By: Ifeoma Ejiofor The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate for Ihiala federal constituency, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam, has expressed worry over the large number of unemployed youths in his area. Speaking with a cross-section of youths from different communities that constitute the constituency, Hon. Maduakolam called for collaborative efforts to address the situation. The frontline

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February poll: Corp members won't be deployed to volatile areas in Anambra - NYSC
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February poll: Corp members won’t be deployed to volatile areas in Anambra – NYSC

…says corps members wont be deployed without assurances of their security and welfare National Youths Service Corps, (NYSC) in Anambra State weekend said it would not allow corps member in the state to be  deployed to insecurity prone areas during forthcoming general elections. State Coordinator, Mrs Ekene Iruma made the disclosure during the cultural carnival

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