UPP GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY ELECTION: THE MANY LIES OF HON. CHUDI OFFODILE

It will be recalled that the United Progressive Party (UPP) held its Governorship Primary Election on Saturday 19th August, 2017 at Awka, Anambra State. Two aspirants namely Hon. Chudi Offodile and Chief Osita Chidoka met the Party’s conditions to participate in the Primary election. It is important to note that UPP had held its non-election Convention at Awka on Thursday 29th June 2017. One of the highlights of that Convention that was well attended, monitored by INEC and extensively covered by local and international media is the ratification of the Motion recognizing the harmonization of the Officers of the Party in the 36 States of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as Officers functioning in acting capacities pending our subsequent election convention. This ratification at the Convention followed the approval of the appointment of these unelected officers by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our great Party.

#AMECMM 2017: P+ Measurement Services to host AMEC Measurement Month in Nigeria.

AMEC’s Measurement Month is a global programme of activities to spotlight attention on the importance of PR measurement. It’s a simple idea which benefits members, clients and the industry by putting measurement on a world stage. And any AMEC member, irrespective of size, can take part!

P+ Measurement Services, the first independent PR Measurement Agency in Nigeria and also the only indigenous member of the International Association for the Measurement & Evaluation of Communication (AMEC) in Nigeria, will be hosting the AMEC Measurement Month in Nigeria for its first time, since the birth of the leading agency.The event will be centered on discussion and education on AVE, Valid metrics, Barcelona Principle 2.0 and the current trend to eradicate AVE.In Nigeria there has

OZUBULU TRAGEDY AND LEADERSHIP RESPONSE

                                            By Ifeanyi Afuba

Unusual news popped out of Anambra State on Sunday, August 6, 2017. The State’s long run of good press in security and investment profile was suddenly interrupted with the insane massacres that took place at St Philip’s Catholic Church on this day right in the course of holy mass. Regardless of the casualty figures in dead and injured, the incident is horrific as to ignite both outrage and benumbed silence. Yet, the sensitivity of the incident begs against avoidable acts capable of aggravating the situation.  Unfortunately, even as the political and security authorities are taking steps to contain the ramifications of the case, hasty, uninformed and prejudiced comments have tended to blur and misrepresent the issues.

Suspense, Excitement as Airtel’s The Voice Enters Episode 9

Lagos – Nigeria: Thursday, 10 August, 2017: With 16 talents making the live shows of Airtel The Voice Nigeria season 2 already, contestants are set for ‘battles’ in the episode 9 of the competition on Sunday, 13th August, 2017 to claim a spot in the next phase.
Of the 16 talents through, four of them made it as a result of a steal. Coach Patoranking was the first to use his ‘stealing’ option, poaching Daniel from #TeamWaje. Coach Waje got hers back when she stole Favour from #TeamPato. Coach Timi Dakolo stole Wolei from #TeamYemi and Coach Yemi Alade didn’t mince words when she stole Wilson from #TeamWaje.
So far in the Battle Rounds, we have seen talents delivering enthralling performances of love songs for a spot in the live shows.

TREE PLANTING: Nigerians URGE TO IMBIBE TREE PLANTING HABIT TO HALT EROSION

Nigerians have been urged to cultivate a habit of regular planting and nurturing of trees as a measure to combat erosion that has wrecked untold havoc to the environment.
Stakeholders say this measure is in compliance with the advocacy for the actualization of the Sustainable development goals SDGs, a veritable framework instituted to help in protection of earth from ozone layer depletion.

OBIANO AT 62, NURTURES PAN – IGBO VISION

By Ifeanyi Afuba

On his 62^nd birthday anniversary on August 8, 2017, Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano is seven months away to the end of a four year mandate to steer the affairs of the state.  How has Obiano fared and what does his handling of this  complex assignment yell us of his philosophy of life? The popular view is captured in the cumulative assessment of Anambra’s fortunes by John Nnia Nwodo, President – General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo in the declaration counteracting IPOB’s campaign for

CONTINENTAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE LAUNCHES ONLINE RETAIL STORE

Following the resounding  success of the CBL 2017 May Madness Tournament in collaboration with Lagos State at 50, Continental Basketball League has announced the launch of the official CBL online retail store, the first Pan African sports merchandise online store.

The online store will provide fans in Africa and across the globe access to purchase the official CBL merchandise on their computer, mobile and tablet devices with ease of payments and delivery.

Operated by Continental Sports and Entertainment Company, the Store offers a wide range of premium quality CBL merchandise from six teams across the Continent including the CBL official game balls, E-Writing Pads, T-shirts, Wristbands, Headbands, Key rings, Phone Pouches, Phone Cases.

“The launch of the CBL Store strengthens our efforts to extend our reach globally and we are

Ozubulu Catholic Church Killings: Uba Suspends Campaign For APC Ticket, Condemns Killings.

Senator Andy Uba has condemned in strong terms the shooting and killing of worshippers at the St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra state.

In a statement issued by the Director of Media, Ndidi Kennedy Ukaga  , Sen. Uba who visited the scene of the incident said that  the people of Anambra were not known for violence.

He called on the commissioner of Police and the state governor to ensure that the perpetrators of such dastardly act are brought to book.

Iheanacho’s arrival at Leicester heightens Musa’s loan speculations

The arrival of Kelechi Iheanacho at Leicester City has heightened speculations linking fellow Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa with a move away to Hull City on loan. Iheanacho Musa was sparingly used by coach Craig Shakespeare who took over from Claudio Ranieri last season, and the arrival of Iheanacho means the manager now has more options in the role where Musa plays. Linked with a move to West Brom and Premier League new boys Brighton, Hull City have emerged as the

2017 ITTF Nigeria Open: Akpan ready to halt foreigners’ dominance

When the ITTF Nigeria Open was test run in 2013 as Lagos Classics, Cecilia Akpan claimed the women’s singles title but ever since she can only boast of silver medal in the women’s doubles event in 2015. The 31-year-old mother of one is ready to lead the halting of foreigners’ dominance at the Africa elite tournament holding at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. However, the member of the Nigeria national team said she is fully ready to battle against the foreigners in Lagos. “This is another chance for us to prove that we can still rub shoulders with the world’s best. The quality of the players this year is no doubt exceptional and in the history of the competition, this is the best assembly of players we have ever had. So it is time for us Nigerian