Olu n' Igbo/ The Voices

ONE YEAR BOMB ESCAPE FROM BOKO HARAM. It was not easy but God made it possible for me to survive BOKO haram bomb blast, Nigeria Soldier testified... It's one year now that God rescued me from the hands of the National enemies while am discharging my duty as a Nigeria soldier who is working tirelessly for the security of life and properties of the grate people of Nigeria.

*Udo na Oganiru Orumba South* It was a funfair today as the Party executives of Eziagu Ward was innogurated today by Hon. Jude Umunnakwe the DG and representative of Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Obinna Nwafor (NTU Japan), and the DG to Ewepudike campaign organization.  Speaking on the occasion, Hon Jude Umunnakwe adviced the new Party executive of eziagu ward to spread their tentacle to win more people to the party and also warned the new exco to desist from inter party politics, pointing out that inter party politics is a major issue that will nagate the success and progress of the party in the community. Furthermore he also intimate them that inter party politics is the only thing that can eject them from their current portfolio. He went on to  advised and urge the party chairman Mr. Nonso funanya to get a befitting party office for APGA eziagu ward. Present at the occasion is *Chief Ezeko (the IGWE APGA Orumba South)*,  *Nawfija party chairman, umunze ward 1 & 2 party...

*TAKING ORUMBA SOUTH TO GRATER HEIGHT IS OUR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES*. MEDIA WARRIORS of UDO NA OGA N' IRU ORUMBA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT led by  *Hon Okechukwu Okoli as the Director Media and publicity to Hon Engr. Emmanuel Obinna Nwafor* member representing Orumba South in the Anambra State House of Assembly meets to deliberate on the progress, problems and challenges facing the Constituency, thereby proffering a major solutions on ways to project the our constituency. The meeting which was held in Awka is for the purpose of putting Orumba South constituency in the frontline, politically, Academically, Youth empowerment, human capital development and otherwise, " These, Hon Okechukwu stated while addressing the media teams at the meeting. Speaking further he stressed that having a grater Orumba South is a collective responsibility, describing the Present member representing Orumba South, Hon Emmanuel Nwafor victory as a win win project thereby urging the good people...

GUO Charges Youths To Embrace Agriculture By Emeka Odogwu The Chairman, board of directors, GU Okeke and Sons limited, Chief Godwin Okeke has urged the Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture. Chief Okeke who is also the Chairman, Board of Directors, VARAMAN INDUSTRIES LTD made this call when some youths visited him in his palatial home. He pointed out that agriculture is a lucrative business that should not be left in the hands of the old and illiterate people. He noted that one beautiful thing about going into agriculture is that it can be combined with some other endeavours. "I was the major supplier of eggs to University of Nigeria, Enugu campus in 1971 not minding the fact that I already have a flourishing transportation company,"  he recalled. The transportation Guru however urged the government at all levels to make social amenities available in the rural areas so that the youthful and energetic individuals can stay back instead of the mad rush to urban cente...

GU Okeke empowers Indigent Students in Anambra By Izunna Okafor The Chairman, Board of Directors, G. U. O  Transport Services Company Limited, Chief Godwin Ubaka Okeke has empowered over one hundred (100) indigent students in Anambra State, under his scholarship scheme. The students were drawn from all the tiers of the nation's educational institution. The transport guru who would not want to reveal how much it cost him to keep the indigent beneficiaries in school said he derives joy from seeing people shedding tears of joy after he gets them empowered. He pointed out that he floated the scholarship scheme as a way of appreciating God who has been so good to him in his endeavours. Chief Okeke who also doubles as the MD/CEO of GU Okeke and Sons Ltd. said it is a thing of joy for him to see students who would have dropped out of school becoming successful professionals. He said it was for that singular reason that he decided to construct the English language department building ...

Hand over to Nigerian youths - GUO Begs Politicians • Calls for urgent intervention on roads By Emeka Odogwu The Chairman, Board of Directors, G. U. Okeke Transport Services Company Limited, Chief Godwin Ubaka Okeke has begged Nigerian politicians to allow youths to take over the leadership of the country in many spheres to enable them drive the economy. This, he said, is obtainable in other climes hence we still hear about Coca Cola, and other big companies whose founders have long gone, even as he lamented that it is not so in Nigeria in which many businesses have collapsed shortly after the person with the vision passed away. Chief Okeke who spoke during a press conference to herald his 70th birthday celebration appealed to industrialists and all Chief Executives Officers to hand over their businesses to their children and other Nigerian youths to drive, as they would do it in better. His words: ‘’…before we move into agriculture, let us talk about how to empower our yout...

I started Transportation Business Immediately After The Civil war -- G. U.O By Izunna Okafor The Chairman, Board of Directors, G. U. Okeke Transport Services Company Limited, Chief Godwin Ubaka Okeke says he ventured into transportation business immediately after the civil war in 1970. Chief Okeke who is also the Chairman, Board of Directors, ANAMMCO LTD said the moment it was announced that the war has ended, he and his brother trekked a twelve kilometres distance between his Adazi-Ani community to Nnewi, Anambra state just to confirm the report. He noted that after the confirmation that the war has ended, he took his parent's Peugeot 404 saloon car to Onitsha to check if the family businesses were still intact. Chief Okeke said as he was about to return to Adazi Ani, when many passengers going to Enugu were milling around his car. "They were asking me if I was going to Enugu and it was obvious they are not sure if any other vehicles would come around, so I took eight...

Global Warming: Anambra Teenagers, Medical Students, Others Stage Peaceful Protest By Izunna Okafor Community Secondary School Enugwu-Agidi; SUSU College, Nkpor;  Lighthouse Academy, Okija, Golden Star Secondary school, Amichi, Nnewi, Anambra state with Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Medical Student’s Association (COOUMSA),Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria Coalition of Eco-Social Research (NCEHR), in partnership with Live Mother and Child initiative and Mind Savers Youth Initiative have protested against the devastating effect of climate change in Nigeria, especially in the south east. This protest was done in six different towns across the South-Eastern states of Nigeria. Others who participated in the protest, as members, within their various communities include: Grace Women Fellowship International (GWFI) and also Department of Urban and Regional planning of University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus The protesters utilized the opportunity to highlight several practices...

Flash.....  SENATOR OMOH AGAGE EMERGES DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT OF THE 9TH ASSEMBLY.  Senator    OMOH AGAGE  emerge the  DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT with total vote of  68 as against Senator Ikeh Ekweremmadu who pulled total vote of  37  votes and was automatically swarmed in as the Deputy Senate president of the  9th National Assembly.  Congratulations Our Senate PRESIDENT    SENATOR LAWAN and Deputy Senate President.. OMO AGAGE.  

Breaking news... Senator Amad Lawan emerge the SENATE PRESIDENT with total vote of 79 as against Ali Ndume 28 votes Congratulations Our Senate President. Congratulations Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah @Ebubechukwuzo .

FERMA SAVE OUR SOUL AT EKWULOBIA_OKO ROAD, I BEG NOW? *  Pot holes cause heavy traffic jam * Natives, Polytechnic staff, students cry for help The state of  Ekwulobia - Oko- Umunze road is now horrible road users lament the deplorable state. The worst areas are Ekwulobia roundabout adjoining areas, FCMB axis of Oko road, Federal Polytechnic Oko main gate and Total filling station axis of Oko.  A federal polytechnic is located in Oko, home to former Vice President, the late Dr. Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme. In the past, remedial measures on these areas have been shoddy and nothing to write home about. The remedial measures almost failed immediately after work. Road users are really helpless At the moment, the the situation is pathetic as the failed  areas have been abandoned by FERMA leaving road users in pains and  untold hardships. The road is  currently filled with pot holes  making driving a tedious task. To avoid the pot holes, road use...

NEWLY APPOINTED RECTOR, OKO POLY PLANS TO CREATE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPT Rector, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Dr Francisca Unoma Nwafulugo says she will establish a Chemical Engineering Technology Department in the institution. Dr Nwafulugo said this while addressing the institution’s community on what she planned to achieve at the Polytechnic. She said her tenure would focus on welfare of staff and students, as well as address infrastructure needs, where necessary. ``We will inspire and expand the engineering field with swift introduction of the chemical engineering technology. ``Priority attention shall be paid to staff welfare including salaries, promotions and proper placement, transportation, housing, office accommodation and medical services. ``I will create a conducive academic atmosphere for effective teaching and learning as well as provide security for life and property,’’ Nwafulugo said. Nwafulugo is first female to be appointed to head a previously ma...

Bishop Ikeakor Flays State Governors Over Rising Debt Profile By Emeka Odogwu The Anglican Bishop of Amichi diocese, Most Revd Ephraim Ikeakor has raised alarm over the rising debt profile in Nigeria. Ikeakor noted that the nation's debt profile which has risen to N24.39 trillion as at December 31, 2018 is shameful, attributing such to lack of focus of the state governors, especially from the south east. The prelate stated this at Cathedral church of St  Andrews, Amichi in Nnewi south local government Area of Anambra state during press conference and facility inspection as part of activities marking the second session of the fourth synod of the diocese. Ikeakor noted that no debt profile by any Governor was justifiable, stating that the internally generated revenue of the states is enough to clear all debts and still take care of other aspects of governance. "But our problem is that we lack prudent management of resources in governance.  We don't have governors...

Esimone Assumes Office As The New Unizik VC By Izunna Okafor It was indeed a moment of encomium and jubilation as Prof. Charles Okechukwu Esimone officially took over and assumed office as the sixth substantive Vice Chancellor of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The handover ceremony which took place on Monday at the School Auditorium attracted dignitaries who came from both within and outside the country to felicitate with the duo, including the Old Boys Association of Prof. Charles's alma mater from Cameroon. Presenting the blueprint with which he is going to pilot the affairs of the school for the next five years, the new Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles  Esimone, whose joy knew no bound noted that he was coming into the job with a vision primed on promoting the highest standard of academic excellence, productive community service, administrative reforms, discipline and advances in matrix of human capacity building, infrastructural development and students/staff welf...

Short History of Political Betrayals in APGA... Politics di egwu. AIF Media APGA was registered on June 2002 by Chekwas Okorie. On December 2002, Ojukwu joined APGA from APP. By 2004, Chief Victor Umeh conspired with Ojukwu and Peter Obi and they overthrew chief Chekwas Okorie in a bloodless coup at a hotel in Enugu. After the coup, chief Maxi Okwu who was the deputy national chairman south, and next to take over in the absence of Chekwas Okorie was deceived by Umeh and Peter Obi to join them against Chekwas. Maxi Okwu joined and went to court to testify against Chekwas thinking that he would emerge the national chairman of APGA. But he was used and dumped. Umeh in conspiracy with Ojukwu and Obi announced himself national chairman from the position of Treasurer. Chekwas Okorie fought APGA up to the Supreme court but lost due to external forces that had interest in APGA. Umeh became the national chairman of APGA for 13 years. But in 2012, Peter Obi fell out with Umeh. ...