Mbido Igbo Association Honours Ezeemo with Agboma Ndi Award

By Abuchi Onwumelu
A socio-cultural Igbo Organization with the name Mbido Igbo Association has honoured a frontline politician, job creator and former governorship candidate of Progressive People Alliance (PPA), in the last concluded gubernatorial election in Anambra State, Mr. Godwin Chukwunenye Ezeemo with Agboma Ndi award for his role in promoting Igbo language and culture.
Presenting the award, the national chairman of the group Mazi Okafouzu Ugochukwu said Ezeemo had distinguished himself from others through his burning passion for the promotion of Igbo tradition, genuine philanthropy and selfless service to humanity noting that the group would continue to reorganize and honour people like him (Ezeemo) for their exceptional love and dedication to the cause of Ndi Igbo.

More Facts Emerge on Why Obi Left APGA

Following mixed reactions on the joining of the PDP by the former Governor of Anambra, Mr. Peter Obi, more facts have emerged on what informed his decision.

Speaking to journalists during an interactive session with Igbo group in Lagos State, Obi said "There is nothing wrong with APGA and my joining the PDP has nothing to do with APGA. I enjoy cordial relationship with Chief Willie Obiano and the Government is doing well. I will continue to support him in building a better Anambra State for the good of the children of the State."

Malala and Kailash Satyarthi win Nobel Peace prize

Pakistani child education activist Malala Yousafzai and Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi have won the Nobel Peace prize.
At 17, Malala is the youngest recipient of the prize.

Bishop Ezeokafor Blesses Renovated St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral Parish--… Inaugurates Holy Childhood Association

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor has blessed and re-dedicated the St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, Parish, Awka to God, with a call on Christians to exhibit transparency in all they do even as he charged them to build themselves spiritually as much as they build places of worship for God.

Oyedepo Emerges As World Richest Pastor

No surprise here. The General Overseer of Winners Chapel, Bishop Oyedepo is the richest pastor in the world according to a list that was released yesterday by Richestlifestyle.com. Out of the 10 richest pastors in the world as of 2014, 5 of them are Nigerians. See the list after the cut...
Here is the top 10 richest pastors in the world as of 2014.

Nigeria Popular Blogger, Linda Ikeji Got Her Blog Restored By Google

Popular gossip blogger, Linda Ikeji early this morning around (12:05am) got her blog restored back by google.
It can be recalled that, The popular Nigerian blogger who blogs at www.lindaikeji.blogspot.com was shut down by Google for 24 hours due to a claim about alleged plagiarism/copyright infringement by a cybersquatter with the twitter handle ‘AyeDee.’

Encomiums as Bishop Okafor Journeys Home

BY ABUCHI IFESINACHI, AWKA
Tuesday 7 October, 2014 was the day the entire Catholic Faithful, well wishers both in and outside Anambra State assembled at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka to pay their last respect to the late Emeritus Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Simon Akwali Okafor who died on 29th August, 2014, at the age of 81 years.

Victor Umeh Lauds Obi's exit from APGA

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chief Victor Umeh, has said the party lost nothing over the defection of former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, to the Peoples Democratic Party.

Speaking to journalists at a rally in Asaba on Wednesday where Dr. Anthony Azuya, a House of Representatives candidate, led defectors from the All Progressives Congress and the Labour Party to APGA, Umeh said as Obi left the party, more people were joining the party.

Anambra Police Command Parades 40 Robbery/Kidnap Supects And Fake Number Plates Specialists

Anambra police command has paraded Over 40 suspected criminals including those suspected to specialize in faking number plates, armed robbers and kidnappers.

The "Operation Kpochapu" team inaugurated by Governor Willie Obiano arrested the suspects impounding the fake number plates and the suspected manufacturers who specialize in car robbery in Anambra State.

APGA Dies With Obi's Defection To The PDP

It was dramatic. Chief Peter Obi did not want to accept the offer despite the powerful speeches from all he influential people from South east Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He went philosophical but the National Publicity Secretary of PDP Chief Olisah Metu appears to have known him better. Obi was ambushed and could have not said no despite his surprises at the turn out of events. 

He snatched the microphone from him and asked for tete a tete with his closer allies to educate him on why he should not wish away the powerful presidential plus National Executive council and National Working committee of PDP just like that.