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NACJ NOMINATES OTUNBA AKINGBOYE FOR INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor OTUNBA BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE with the Prestigious " INTEGRITY PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD. The Award will be conferred on him at their forthcoming 2024 Annual INTEGRITY LECTURE and AWARDS Conference. This is contained in a Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. According to the Press Statement, OTUNBA AKINGBOYE emerged the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. OTUNBA AKINGBOYE is a…

Prominent lawyer, Etigwe Uwa SAN FCIArb, has condemned the reported arrest of Ceekay Igara, a chieftain of the Labour Party, calling it a “sad day for democracy” in Abia State. Uwa’s remarks were made in response to reports that Igara was arrested during a Labour Party meeting at Elitona Hotel, where members were preparing for the forthcoming local government elections in Abia State. Uwa emphasised that unless Igara has committed a specific crime, his arrest is a violation of his constitutional rights, which guarantee freedom of movement and association. He criticised the political class for what he described as a…

HON IBE OKWARA OSONWA FLAGS OFF THE TRANSFORMATION OF OFALI AGWU SECONDARY SCHOOL INTO ABIA FIRST SMART SCHOOL The member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa has initiated an ambitious project to transform Ofali Agwu Secondary School Amaekpu Ohafia into Abia State’s first smart school. This initiative aims to leverage affordable modern technology to enhance the quality of education for students in Ohafia LGA. It marks a significant step toward educational reform, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology into affordable learning environments. The implementation of smart schools is essential to bridge the gap…

NACJ TO HONOUR CHIEF DR JACKIE ADUNNI WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS WOMAN OF INTEGRITY AWARD. Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), is set to recognize and honor Chief Dr Jackie Adunni KASSIM with the Prestigious " WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE AND INTEGRITY AWARD" in their 2024 Annual INTEGRITY LECTURE and AWARDS Conference. This is contained in a Press Statement signed by the National President of the Association, Dr Charles Okhai. Chief Dr Jackie Adunni KASSIM emerged the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. Chief Dr Jackie Adunni KASSIM was born and raised…

Rev. MOTHER ESTHER WINS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ), has announced Rev. Mother Esther AJAYI the winner of the prestigious, INTEGRITY WOMAN OF GOD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2024. In a Press Statement signed by the National President, Dr Charles Okhai, Rev Mother Esther AJAYI became the most deserving nominee after a meticulous search and scrutiny of five others nominated for the Award. Rev Mother Abimbola Esther AJAYI is a woman of God with an unusual grace in every area of her life. She is an accomplished Christian leader, philanthropist, and author with a…

The National Mosque, Abuja, has appointed Prof. Ilyas Usman as Imam. Usman, who is the first Professor of Arabic in Igboland, has joined the ranks of the three existing Imams of the National Mosque. He will now support the two active Imams, Prof. Ibrahim Makari and Prof. Muhammad Kabir, in the rotational conduct of the Juma’ah and daily congregational prayers while the fourth Imam, Sheikh Ahmad Onilewura from the Southwest Nigeria, who has not been leading prayers for a long time because he is indisposed. With the newly appointed Imam from South East, the 25,000-capacity National Mosque of Nigeria built…

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared his qualification to run for president in 2027, adding that he would only contest if President Bola Tinubu does not seek a second term. Kalu made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday evening. “Let me tell you, first and foremost, I’m qualified to be president, and I’m competent. We already have a candidate in our party, but if he doesn’t run and the party gives me the chance, it would be a privilege. It’s not just about my desire;…

The lawmaker representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the hardship and suffering faced by Nigerians, and he is working to ensure that citizens enjoy the dividends of democracy. While responding to questions on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, the senator dismissed claims that the president is unaware of Nigerians’ struggles, revealing that the president sometimes moves around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at night in his car. “The president is aware that Nigerians are hungry; he knows Nigerians are suffering. He is a man of the people, familiar with…

The member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has unveiled plans to transform Ofali Agwu Secondary School in Amaekpu Ohafia into a cutting-edge Ohafia Smart School. This ambitious project will equip Ofali Agwu Secondary School with fully computerised classrooms, round-the-clock electricity, and a modernised curriculum, providing students with access to the latest technological tools for their education. The initiative is poised to greatly enhance educational quality in the constituency, empowering students with the skills required to excel in the digital era. Honourable Osonwa emphasised his dedication to improving education in Arochukwu/Ohafia, stating, “I…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the date for the Anambra governorship election. This was made known by the INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday while addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. He revealed that the election will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025. Yakubu said, “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year. “Consequently, the Commission has approved that the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will hold on…