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The picture used there is not correct. That was when he had an accident along Nnewi and not the recent accident that almost crippled him.
The picture is rather misleading.

By Obi Trice Emeka

In understanding the effects of propaganda and the denial of truth, even when evidence stare us in the face, I take solace in the words of Mahatma Gandhi: "An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it."
In our clime, with its penchant to believe the vociferous majority or anything that is said to be trending or to have been shared multiple times on social media or regurgitated endlessly by a herd of people, truth is often obscured and character assassinated just because the vociferous chose gullibility over facts.

One of the most popular regurgitated propaganda tales in the forthcoming Anambra gubernatorial election is the attempt to link Sen. Andy Uba with the sad mayhem that befell Anambra state under the administration of Dr. Chris Ngige where a sitting Governor was kidnapped and public properties destroyed. The propagandists had sought to lay a nexus between that incident and Sen. Andy Uba, by simply citing a relationship with President Olusegun Obasanjo whom he served at the time as Special Adviser on Domestic Matters and Chris Uba, younger brother to Sen. Uba who is said to be linked with the incident. In their weird thinking, if Chris Uba is/was involved in that incident, then it can only be through the endorsement of his brother at the Presidency, hence without any proof seek to transfer a vicarious liability to Sen. Andy Uba. Indeed, the propagandists have gone a notch higher, heaping the entire liability on the whole Uba family - without any proof of any larger family connections.

But facts are stubborn, no matter how one tries to bend it, it remains inelastic. As at 2003, Chris Uba was a BOT member of the People's Democratic Party, the highest hierarchy of the party as its youngest member.

On the other hand, Sen.Andy Uba who was invited by President Olusegun Obasanjo to assist him from his United States of America (USA) base was only but a Domestic Aide to the President.
As a BOT member of the PDP, Chris had access to the President and the hierarchy of the party and needed no one to introduce him to the President.
In fact, President Obasanjo is no fool and no one could game or force him to do what he wished not to. Not only is he belligerent, President Obasanjo suffers no foolhardiness. He knows what he wants at any time and goes for it. It's only a mischievous genius of satire, therefore, that would try to insinuate that a no nonsense General Obasanjo was ever controlled by an SA on Domestic Matters, to do what he never wanted to do. Obasanjo never left anyone in doubt who was in charge of his government and anyone who tried to question his authority had scars that would never heal as evidence. It was, therefore, impossible for Sen.Andy Uba as a Domestic aide to force a stoic Obasanjo to take an action he, Obasanjo hasn't decided to.

Come to think of it, Obasanjo's use of unconventional methods to dislodge Governors who were opposed to him during his reign isn't in question. Gov. Joshua Dariye of Jos was impeached in a gestapo style with only six out of the 24 members of the Plateau House of Assembly. Similar things played out in Bayelsa and Obasanjo attempted to use the same method in Lagos, illegally stifling the allocation of Lagos with no consequence.
To now seek to link Sen. Uba to the actions or inactions of President Obasanjo in office is most uncharitable and can only come from the wicked machinations of dangerous conspiracy theorists. I am sure no one in Nigeria can offhandedly mention the name of the present SA to the President on Domestic Matters, or any other in the history of Nigeria. Special Assistants to the President are low-key appointments within the Presidency, as they have no constitutional authority on any matter, or any functional powers and hence are always obscure and attend only to the personal needs of the President.
I know Nigerians love the illusions of power and arrogate it freely with their illusions. These illusionists have out of their imaginations arrogated an out-of-size power to Sen.Andy Uba while he was at the Presidency and from that imagination created obfuscating conspiracy theories.
It is necessary that I state that, in all public interviews granted by Ngige and others knowledgeable in the matter, none has ever linked Sen.Andy Uba to the saga. The propagandists and theorists are thus advised to try out their luck elsewhere.

For the records, there is no evidence or report anywhere that have, either directly or indirectly, linked Sen. Andy Uba to the mayhem in Anambra state in 2004.
Anyone who claims otherwise is hereby challenged to provide evidence.
In fact, anyone who knows Sen.Andy Uba up close will testify that he is a perfect gentleman incapable of hurting a fly and exudes goodness at all times. This is probably why enormous goodwill has continued to flow towards his ambition to become the Governor of Anambra state from all over the country. Sen. Uba is not obligated by law to bear any vicarious liability for his brother Chris, or indeed, anyone else. He can only answer to any crime committed by himself and no one else. So far, despite serving eight years at the Senate and eight years at the Presidency, not one corruption charge has been brought against him. This remains an insistent fact.

In his eight years at the Senate, Andy went on to become one of the most profligate in terms of bills. I am not sure anyone in the South East did better than him, and the quality of the bills would leave an unbiased observer amazed, especially at his adept focus on what really matters. There's no community in Anambra South Senatorial Zone - which he represented - that does not have at least, one constituency project from Sen. Uba while he was at the Senate, especially projects related to educational infrastructure.
In 10 years, I doubt if any Senator from Anambra South will beat his records at the Senate. Because these things were under reported, the propagandists have latched on to this error to label him an underperformer. But, the facts are stubborn and it will not cow to anyone.

I will get you soon and lock you up. You are a problem to our nation. ���

FalseProphet1:
I see that fire damaging aso Rock this month, I see Nigerians jubilating and encouraging the fire to do more damages, I see the fire spreading to DSS office and razing it to ashes, I see the thread on Nairaland reaching a record breaking of 1m pages, I see Seun doing give away as a result of the millions he made in a day.

This I have seen.

Cc @Lalasticlala
@Seun

AMIDST FANFARE, AWGBU PROGRESS UNION, LAGOS BRANCH, COMMISSION MULTIMILLION NAIRA HOSPITAL AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE

Yesterday 7th of April 2021, was a day of celebration and thanksgiving at Awgbu in Orumba North LGA of Anambra State as the community trooped out in fanfare to commission a state of the art Hospital building and diagnostic laboratory built by the Lagos Branch of the Awgbu Progess Union at the Awgbu Referral Hospital, Akwuabor. The hospital building which began a year ago is equipped with a diagnostic laboratory with both rivate and public wards.

Speaking during the event, Alloysius Okoyenta, the Chairman of the Awgbu Progress Union, Lagos Branch praised the commitments of his members in seeing to the timely completion of the project, he further urged them not to relate in their service to community and to always avail themselves to the service of Awgbu, saying it's a worthy call to duty. He further added that the Lagos Branch of the APU will continue to put the progress of Awgbu above any other consideration, while also urging other branches to take a cue from the Lagos APU and invest in the Development of the town.

In the same line, the Facilitator of the project Okey Ezibe stated that Awgbu will develop exponentially if more individuals continue to contribute to the development of the town no matter how small their contributions are. He called on Awgbu sons and daughters to rise up to the challenge and leave Awgbu better than they met it so that the next generation would be proud of their past. He used the opportunity to intimate the public about the plan to begin the next phase of the project which is the construction of a residency for the doctors and nurses at the hospital, saying that the plan was to upgrade the hospital to a general hospital in a few months time.

The Chairman Committee on Works for the Project, Mark Anosike noted that this project is the first of its kind in the history of the town and the speed of completion can't be matched anywhere else. According to him, the foundation laying ceremony for the project took place in September 2020 while actual construction began in December and by September 2021 the project has been delivered and all needed equipments fitted.

The Doctor in charge of the Health Centre, Dr. Ezedani acknowledged the contributions of the Lagos Branch of the APU, saying that they have increased the capacity of the hospital to do more and they can now take more patients. He also thanked them for equipping the diagnostic laboratory of the hospital, stressing that they will no longer have to send patients to other towns to conduct medical tests as the Lagos Branch of the APU have provided them with the capacity to carry out such basic tests at the Akwuabor Referral Hospital.

Earlier, the Awgbu Growth and Development Initiatives( AGDI) , a group committed to the development of Awgbu Town, organised a medical outreach at the Healthcentre, offering free medical care to over 200 persons, mostly the elderly. The group also donated a completely fitted Ambulance to the hospital. The coordinator of the group, Emeka Owoh said that the group's contribution at the moment is just a tip of the iceberg of what they would offer to the town In the coming months. He further used the opportunity to call on well meaning members of Awgbu community, passionate about development to join the group.

Commissioning the project, the commissioner for Health Anambra State, Vincent Okpala accompanied by Director, The Director, Primary Healthcare at Orumba North Local Government Area, Dr. Chike Ohamaobi promised to support the people of Awgbu to ensure the smooth running of the hospital as the project matches with the goal of his ministry in providing adequate healthcare to everyone in the state.

The Awgbu Healthcentre, Akwuabor was built in 1956 by the community.

Dignitaries present include, the Caretaker Chairman of the APU, Joe Onwuchekwe, its Secretary, Oge Ezeajuhi, The Onowu of Awgbu, Emma Ogboh, The Igwe In-Council and a host of others.n

The APC gubernatorial candidate, Sir. Andy Uba has advised newly inducted knights of the Anglican Church to stand up for Christianity and its value at all times, stating that knights must do everything to stand up for Christianity by propagating the gospel in all corners of the globe and ensuring that timeless Christian Values do not get eroded.

Sir Andy Uba made this statement on Saturday, 4th of September 2021 at the Cathedral Church of St. John Ekwulobia during the investiture ceremony of knights of the Anglican Communion by his Lordship, Rt. Rev Dr. Samuel Ezeofor.

"At this peril times where Christian values are being eroded and are under constant attacks by a rapidly changing world, it's pertinent that as knights we must rise to defend Christian values and also ensure that the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is preached in all corners of the Earth as instructed in Matthew 28:19-20. We should never be afraid to stand for Christianity and never should we compromise our belief in Christ Jesus'' the APC gubernatorial candidate stated.

The former Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District whose immense contributions to the growth of the church and humanity stands tall was invested as a Knight of Saint Christopher in 2010.

He was accompanied to the event by the DG. Of his Campaign Council Sir Paul Chukwuma and other members of his campaign Council.

Emperormartin:
After playing for Spanish national team dude is back home

Dude did not play for Brazil but Spain. I hope you are aware?

The worst that can happen to a child is for his father to be so good to allow uncles, relatives, and friends to take what belongs to him and he will let things slide in the altar of peace.

Once he's late, the kids suffer carelessly. This is the story of my life.

By Obi Trice Emeka

It was the Irish poet, William Butler who wrote that "What man does not understand, he fears; and what he fears, he tends to destroy.” This is the story of Senator Andy Uba, a man whose entrance into public Administration and Politics in Nigeria has ensured that the best brains where given ample opportunities to contribute to the development of this country and thanks to his fecund abilities in identifying talents, he became the springboard through intellectuals rose to contribute to the greatness of Nigeria. Often obscured from public commentary is that his deft skill in identifying exceptional talents is one reason why the Obasanjo government excelled and in retrospect, that era now regarded as one of the best times in Nigeria in terms of economic management and policy planning.

In truth, if there is anyone who is to take the place of Nnamdi Azikiwe in Igboland it should be Senator Andy Uba for just as Nnamdi Azikiwe became the springboard through which many intellectual Igbo men occupied highly ranked administrative positions in Nigeria in the 60s, Sen. Andy Uba equally gave tens of Ndigbo that opportunity to get to the pinnacle of their careers in public service between 1999 and 2007. From the Amazon, Dora Akunyili, to the first DG of the Nigerian Communications Commission who ushered in GSM communications in Nigeria, Ernest Ndukwe and a host of others. Undeniable is that a plethora of Igbo men were given the opportunity to serve the nation due to the assistance of Sen. Andy Uba as the then Special Adviser to President Olusegun Obasanjo on Domestic matters from 1999 to 2007.

Sen. Andy Uba is a taciturn, not giving to frivolous speaking as often associated with many in our polity. He is also not trapped to the ceremoniousness and vanities common around here. Those who do not understand this- being different in a locality where megalomaniacs exhibit vain showmanship to court public attention have continued to be bemused by the Senator's quiet and unassuming lifestyle. Rather than seek to understand this enigma, chose to fall into Butler's classification as they seek to destroy him using all manners of accusations and blasphemy, yet Sen. Andy Uba is far from the adjectives they describe him with. His accusers when put on the spot will create all manners of verbosity to conceal their ignorance. Fact: Sen. Andy Uba isn't what they say he is. He is a humane talent hunter.

Sen. Andy Uba is a thinker and a fecund one at that. Rather than waste time on vanity metrics, he has always focused on what matters. At the Senate he distinguished, being one of the most ranked in terms of bills notably being the Nigerian Prisons Correction Bill

In 2021, Sen. Andy Uba will be bringing a breath of fresh air to Anambra state. In a state in which parochial interest has defined public appointments, Sen. Andy Uba is coming to once more to use his exceptional skill as a talent hunter to identify outliers and give them that opportunity to work alongside him to rescue Anambra from the precipice which the state is presently at. He did excellently as an Adviser and as the Governor of Anambra State he will do much more.

The writer perfectly twisted this story to favor his paymaster, Asiwaju.

He started it off with a PDP folk, to divert attention from Igboho supporters and made sure he never mentioned Asiwaju even though we knew he never supported Igboho's quest.

It's all good. Let us see how fat this will go.

Yankee101:
It was a shame
The road to the house wasn't even tarred

Is he the Governor of Anambra or the LG chairman of Idemili South?

rtdCivilservant:
there is this misinformation that has been going on, he is from Imo state and not Abia.

He wrote the Exam from Abia state and not Imo state.

Lasticlala, Mynd44

midascnn:
It has come to the attention of the media office of Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), CEO Wichtech Group and the leading Governorship Aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, a poorly scripted and mischievous propaganda by faceless individuals ostensibly being prodded by political opponents of Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo who are visibly jittery of his impending victory in the APC governorship primary slated for Saturday June 26th, 2021.

In a publication sighted in few mushroom news blogs which are well-known dens of fake and malicious news, the author alleged that Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo tendered a fake WAEC result ‘to bewitch INEC’. Ordinarily, this is a most puerile allegation requiring no response but for the sake of posterity and undiscerning members of the public including our party members we wish to state that the publication is false in its entirety.

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo duly sat for his WASSCE and obtained the original certificate issued by the West African Examination Council, copies of which he submitted to the National Organizing Secretary of APC alongside his Nomination form. The documents were verified by the screening committee of the party to be totally genuine. If anyone is in doubt of the authenticity of Dr. Chido’s WAEC certificate, the easy thing to do is approach WAEC, the issuing body for authentication or otherwise.

We therefore call on the public and our teeming supporters to disregard this eleventh hour antics by political opponents to shift our focus from the great task of delivering the APC Governorship Ticket to Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose) come this Saturday 26th June, 2021. Their fake propaganda is dead on arrival.

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo remains resolute in his singular quest to build a new Anambra that we all can be proud of.

It has come to the attention of the media office of Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose), CEO Wichtech Group and the leading Governorship Aspirant under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, a poorly scripted and mischievous propaganda by faceless individuals ostensibly being prodded by political opponents of Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo who are visibly jittery of his impending victory in the APC governorship primary slated for Saturday June 26th, 2021.

In a publication sighted in few mushroom news blogs which are well-known dens of fake and malicious news, the author alleged that Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo tendered a fake WAEC result ‘to bewitch INEC’. Ordinarily, this is a most puerile allegation requiring no response but for the sake of posterity and undiscerning members of the public including our party members we wish to state that the publication is false in its entirety.

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo duly sat for his WASSCE and obtained the original certificate issued by the West African Examination Council, copies of which he submitted to the National Organizing Secretary of APC alongside his Nomination form. The documents were verified by the screening committee of the party to be totally genuine. If anyone is in doubt of the authenticity of Dr. Chido’s WAEC certificate, the easy thing to do is approach WAEC, the issuing body for authentication or otherwise.

We therefore call on the public and our teeming supporters to disregard this eleventh hour antics by political opponents to shift our focus from the great task of delivering the APC Governorship Ticket to Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo (Overdose) come this Saturday 26th June, 2021. Their fake propaganda is dead on arrival.

Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo remains resolute in his singular quest to build a new Anambra that we all can be proud of.

By Ralph Achalonu

Within the last twenty years, Imo State has been grappling and even grooving in the dark on how to reset its governance system. The peculiarities of the Nigerian democracy is compounded by leadership recruitment process. Such that Imo State has regrettably become a victim in bounds.

In 2019, Imo voters had hoped that the governorship election would provide for them a platform to squarely address the democratic deficit of past administrations and their sordid experiences. It was an occasion that the voters had longed for to deploy their democratic rights as given by the universal adult suffrage to every man and woman to cast his or her vote.

While the Imo voters kept to their faith, and voter Hon. Emeka Ihedioha into office as roadmap to reset Imo for good governance and development, the Nigerian state, this time, the Supreme Court as a democratic institution had a different thought. On 14th January, 2020 in the peak of Coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Court nullified the legitimate mandate of Imo voters and took their votes and gave to Sen. Hope Uzodinma, a candidate that came fourth. A candidate whose party and his candidature had already been nullified by the same Supreme Court in the case of Uche Nwosu vs APP & Others.

It is this miscarriage of justice propelled by the Nigerian state and powerful forces in Abuja and the nation's ruling party that has landed Imo in unimaginable political crisis. By the very decision of the Court which denied Imo voters of their democratic rights, the Supreme Court had given political power to an occupant without the legitimacy. In a democracy, legitimacy is very sacrosanct.

While this writer do not in any way intend to question or disparage the Supreme Court, it is shocking that for nearly a year now, the appeal for the enforcement of the judgement in the case of Uche Nwosu vs APP & Others/SC.1384/2019 have been laying fallow for so long. This seeming delay and the inability of the Supreme Court to take action is responsible for the deplorable condition Imo is facing at present.

Of a truth, Uzodinma is fighting a two prong wars. One is to curry favour from Abuja; the other is exert himself and force legitimacy from the people. Democratic legitimacy cannot be gotten through fiat or brute force. It's derived democratically, specifically, through elections and the ballot box.

It is pathetic that Imo people have to go through this sad experience. Uzodinma's quest to brutally gain legitimacy has resulted in political crisis, whereby, governance and development in the state hs taken a back seat. Even at that, Uzodinma's penchant to resort to self-help without exploring all the democratically recognized institutions of law and other has escalated the crisis in the state.

On the other hand, Sen. Rochas Okorocha's resolve to dare the state government is indirectly an attempt to exert power and prove that the government in Imo lacks legitimacy. The issue of legitimacy is at the core of the ongoing crisis in the state. These squabbles are all the footprints of the crisis of legitimacy in Imo State.

Further, the current crisis has left Imo state lagging behind in many respects. Because of the leadership gap and the legitimacy question, the Okigwe Zone, today do not have a Senator on the floor of the Nigerian Senate. Imo State now suffers from an avalanche of crisis from political, leadership, government and worst still, development..

That notwithstanding, Imo citizens will never lose faith on the Supreme Court as a democratic institution. We have the hope that if the Supreme Court expeditiously re-examine its judgement on the Uche Nwosu vs APP & Others matters, just will surely be done. Imo State deserves a more democratic atmosphere and rancor-free politics, this prospect of sane leadership and good governance will never be feasible. Let the Supreme Court acts now.

Achalonu, is a public affairs analyst, he wrote from Owerri, Imo State capital.

HON IFEANYI CHUDY MOMAH SET TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ICT EQUIPMENT TO DIFFERENT SCHOOLS IN HIS CONSTITUENCY

The Member representing Ihiala Federal Constituency, Anambra State at the House of Representatives, Hon. Ifeanyi Chudy Momah is set to officially present educational pieces of furniture, materials and ICT equipment to primary schools within the constituency on Saturday, 30th January 2021.

The presentation of the items primarily targetted at fostering the quality of basic education in the constituency and in fulfilment of Hon. Ifeanyi Momah's electoral promise will see to the donation of 34 desks and chairs, 6.5 KVA Generators sets, Computers with UPS, Teachers' desks/chairs and hundreds of textbooks and instructional materials to different schools across the constituency.

Primary schools slated to benefit from this phase of the constituency intervention by the widely applauded Federal lawmaker include;
Uli Central School, Orsu Central School, Uzoakwa Community Primary School, Uhuobo Community Primary School, Ubahumuonum Primary School and Ezegedegwum Primary School all within Ihiala Federal Constituency.

The constituency project implemented by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) will be officially presented at St.Martins Catholic Church Ihiala, Anambra State with strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.

This is a laudable initiative. The bane of any society's growth lies in the hands of manufacturers and their job creation. We hope others can borwwo a leaf from this.

Innoson Kiara Academy (IKR), today January 20th, 2021 commenced a three-day staff retreat at its Enugu Campus.

IKR is a technical and vocational institute established by an international consulting firm in partnership with Innoson group of companies.

In his opening remark Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Innoson Kaira Academy (IKR), Mr. Endi Ezengwa in his opening address, appreciated the staff for their commitment, team spirit, dedication, and sacrifices, assuring them that the future of the academy is bright.

Ezengwa commended National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), and National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the role they have played so far.

The IKR Boss who spoke extensively concentrated on factors such as human resources, equipment, environment, curriculum and delivery process, linkages with the industry, emphasized that competence is key in recruiting and grooming talents.

Speaking on the mission and vision of IKR, the CEO said the academy's delivery model is geared towards bridging the gap between educational institutions and industry.

"These Academy offers courses that are tailored around the production process and procedures of various factories within the Innoson group using a modern apprenticeship system.

'Our holistic delivery format offers a proven method for harnessing the latent energy inherent in our youth to produce a vibrant workforce that is financially active and useful to the nation in general and individual communities in particular

One of the facilitators Dr. Ebele Nwafor who spoke extensively on project management stated that projects can be very complex with undertakings that require a huge amount of effort. The includes initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, closing.

The retreat had participants from Abuja, Innoson Kiara Academy, Nnewi branch, led by Ifeanyi Okeke. Intercontinental College of Technology (ICT) Makurdi, led by Mr. Ben Dzwa and Kaira College (K.C) led by Mr. Okezie Ezeigbo outlined their challenges and suggestions.

Read more via https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2021/01/21/innoson-kiara-academy-kickstarts-three-day-staff-retreat/

Africa's biggest sitcom "The Johnsons" cast and crew visited Nnewi to produce parts of their episode. They made a stop at the Igwe of Nnewi Palace before visiting the factory/showroom of Africa's foremost automobile manufacturing company, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Ltd.

Anaedo TV was invited to cover the BTS(Behind the scene ) production and we use that stead to have a word or two with the cast and crew.

Watch the interesting and exciting video below..



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9yoir4a37E&t=396s

The Lawmaker representing Nnewi North in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, has rebuilt a burnt house of a widow in Umuzu Mbana Otolo Nnewi.

The widow, Mrs Eberechukwu Igwilo, a mother of five (5) lost most of her properties through a devastating fire that gutted her house which affected a major part of the house.

Handing over the rebuilt house to the widow and her children, today, Saturday, 26th July, 2020, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, said that he was moved to build the house when he received a distress call from one of his constituents who informed him about the devastating effect of the fire that gutted the house of the poor widow.

Speaking further, the young lawmaker revealed that after his visit to the scene of the incidence, he noticed that most part of the house, including the kitchen, the toilet and bath was in a dilapidated state.

Moved to pity, Hon. Nonso Okafor said that he immediately embarked on the total renovation of the house. He started by rere-roofing the greater part of the house, installed new windows and doors, rewired the entire compound, tiled the house, re-roofed the kitchen, built a modern toilet and bath, painted the entire house, the kitchen, the toilet and bath, including the purchasing of a set of cushion chairs and a centre table, curtains, flat-screen LED TV and GOTV with a year subscription.

During the brief ceremony, the active legislator who has so far built and is building a lot of projects in his constituency, called the widow who lost her husband in 2011, and gave her cheque of One Hundred Thousand Naira to change her business of roasting corn.

While receiving the cheque, the elated widow, who could not hide her tears, thanked the lawmaker for what she described as undeserved gesture, saying that she is dumbfounded and cannot express her feelings.

On his own part, the Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) Otolo Ward 3, Barr. Donatus Ndekeli, while expressing his gratitude to the lawmaker, said that he is not surprised by the performance of Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, noting that he is the best state lawmaker the town has produced so far.

The event which was a brief one was attended by residents of Umuzu Mbana Otolo Community.

Source: https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/09/26/anambra-lawmaker-rebuild-burnt-house-of-widow-empowers-her-financially/

It was an emotional moment for Mrs Ugochinyere Ezeh, as tears of joy rolled down her cheeks, when she got a letter to serve in the Transition Committee of Nnewi North Local Government as one of the Councillors.

Mrs Ugochinyere who could not hold back her Joy, rolled on the floor, as she couldn't imagine what could have influenced her appointment despite being from what some will describe as the lower class and also not an indigene of Nnewi.

Mrs Ugochinyere has been living in Nnewi for the past Twenty (20) years, she relocated to Nnewi with her children and husband who is a commercial motorcyclist, in search for greener pastures.

To support her husband, she engaged in the frying and selling of Akara (Bean Cake) with bread, pap, milk and other related condiments, around St. Peter's Clever Catholic Church, Odida Nnewichi, Nnewi.

Her Akara which is always hot, garnished with onions, pepper and spiced with crayfish and gives the desired taste has endeared to her customers.

In a tete-a-tete with one of our correspondent, Mrs Ugochinyere Ezeh was full of praises for the Lawmaker representing Nnewi North Constituency in Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Nonso Smart Okafor, who facilitated the appointment.

Read more: https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/09/24/meet-akara-seller-who-got-political-appointment-in-nnewi-photos/

Lalasticlala

By Ebube Brown

A man identified as Mr. Emeka Ezimmadu who lives in Okpunoeze Uruagu Nnewi has killed his Mother and Two (2), kids.

According to reports made available to Anaedonline.ng, Emeka Ezimmadu who is a Prophet of the Sabbath Church, yesterday night, mysteriously got a cutlass and started matcheting his mother and Four (4) children to death.

It was gathered that following the alarm raised by neighbours and the immediate intervention of Okpunoeze Vigilante Group, Mr. Emeka was further prevented from matcheting his wife and two others who were remaining in the compound.

On the arrival of the vigilante group, Mr. Emeka was alleged to have initiated a fight between him and the vigilante group before he was overpowered and tied with ropes.

According to family sources, the victims were rushed to the hospital. While the Emeka’s mother and two (2) kids have been confirmed d**d, his remaining two (2) kids are struggling for survival.

The case has been reported to the Nnewi division of Nigeria Police Force. Some community members believe that Mr. Emeka Ezimmadu is under the influence of an evil spirit.

https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/09/18/tragedy-man-kills-mother-two-children-with-cutlass-in-nnewi-photos/

Lalasticlala

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Chief Dr. Innocent Chukwuma has urged young Nigerian entrepreneurs to learn from the failures of their mentors and other entrepreneurs.

Speaking during Anaedoonline 2nd Year Anniversary Lecture, the Billionaire Businessmen said that he refuses to accept the idea that Nigeria is a failed nation, noting that the country is a land of opportunities.

He revealed that ever since he started trading and manufacturing, none of his businesses has failed.

"One of the reasons I did not make mistakes when I started business, is because I listen and learnt a lot from my senior brother, Chief Gabriel Chukwuuma (Gabros)"

"Most young entrepreneurs have a lot of ideas, but they fail because most of them don't have mentors or people to guide them during implementation"

"I didn't have the opportunity to further my education, I went into trading when I was very young, I learnt how to trade from Mr. Pius Maduka, the senior brother of coscharis, he was the one that trained me in motorcycle spare parts, while my senior brother, Gabros, funded the business"

Read more: https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/09/03/coscharis-brother-trained-me-in-business-innoson/

Mine was crazy.

Last year, we had our maiden anniversary lecture, where we pulled A-list personalities to come grace the event. It was an evening of wonders. We had guest speakers that reeled the audience to a spellbound session. From Chief Femi Fani-Kayode to Prof Kingsley Moghalu and some others. Your favorite screen goddess “Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha was on ground to compere the event alongside Southeast finest, Ceasar.

This year, as the pandemic is taking a toll on everyone globally, we will be staging an online series of our anniversary lecture with a unique topic titled ” The place of youths in Politics and Economy.” We will be fielding people that discovered themselves while as a youth, to share their story and exhortation to inspire the Nigerian Youth.

From the likes of Chief Innocent Chukwuma who has sustained his business empire for over 20 years, to Prof Moghalu who gained entry as a young banker then grew to become CBN Deputy Governor, to Shining light and Amazon, Maria Ude Nwachi who brought development to her immediate community as a young lady, also inspired lots of young ladies from her community to be independent and successful to our Nobel laureate winner, Prof. Wole Soyinka, whose books and ideologies has been on replay for over 40 years and Peter Obi, Okwute, who was a Chairman of a Nigerian Bank at a very young age.

In this year’s edition, we are leaving no stones unturned as we celebrate the youthful prowess of Nonso Smart Okafor, a member of the 7th assembly of the Anambra State House Of Assembly, a young, vibrant, dynamic leader as he will headline this year’s event as the KEYNOTE SPEAKER. He will guide us through his take on Youth In Politics as a politician, and the economy as one that started as an entrepreneur at a very young age.

This year’s event will be strictly online via ZOOM, FACEBOOK LIVE and surprisingly, the brand new ANAEDOONLINE APP.

Registration can be done via www.anaedoonline.ng/rsvp

Source: https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/08/14/anaedoonline-2nd-anniversary-lecture-the-place-of-youths-in-politics-and-economy/

By Nnenna Joseph

Last month, the Chairman Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi Dr Joseph Ugboaja tied the nut with his sweetheart, Mrs Ezinne Ugboaja in a quiet wedding ceremony witnessed by close friends and family.


CMAC, Dr Jo as he is fondly called is renowned for his dedication to work which makes him put extra hours daily to meet targets.

His marriage to Ezinne got tongues wagging, wondering if he will cut down the time he spends at work to be with his beautiful wife. 


At an over-lunch discussion, Dr Ugboaja revealed that his marriage gives him the motivation to put in double effort at work in the office. He also confessed that balancing marriage and work is not an easy task, however, he has found a way to navigate it. 


“Marriage is exciting and sweet but balancing occurs naturally. I gradually noticed that I no longer take plenty of work back home because I won't be able to do them; I look forward to going home early and little stuff like that and I even have the motivation to put in more at the office. Even when it becomes too stressful at the office, I am calm because I know I will soon go home to relax and have fun with my wife. It has been exciting”. 


He advised married couples to separate work from home and make out time for family because, in the end, family is the most important unit that makes up the society. 

Source: https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/08/06/my-marriage-makes-me-put-more-effort-into-work-cmac-reveals/

By Brown Ebubechukwuzuloke

Nnewi is believed to have the most number of Naira-billionaires in Africa, this is because of their passion for entrepreneurship and ingenuity in business.

Nnewi produced the first billionaire in Nigeria, Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu, who founded the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE).

In just one generation, the town has produced many male billionaires that have laid the foundation for many others to emerge.

While the men folks appear to always be in the dominance, there are many unsung Nnewi women who are also accumulating wealth through their hard work and dedication and are also building successful brand names and businesses in the world.

In no particular order, some of these women are also billionaires and multimillionaires

1. Stella Chinyelu Okoli

Stella was born in Kano State, Northern Nigeria into the family of Felix Ebelechukwu and Margaret Modebelu, both from Nnewi in Anambra State. She started her formal education in 1954 in Onitsha before proceeding to complete her secondary school education in Ogidi.

She is also a graduate of Pharmacy from the University of Bradford. She also holds an M.Sc certificate in Biopharmaceutical after graduating from the University of London, Chelsea College.

Stella Chinyelu Okoli is the founder of Emzor Pharmaceutical. Before establishing Emzor, she worked in several pharmaceutical firms including Middlesex Hospital, London, Boots the Chemists Limited, and Pharma-Deko.

In January 1977, Stella started Emzor Pharmaceutical with the initial name "Emzor Chemists Limited" as a small pharmacy retail shop in Shomolu, Lagos State.

Emzor Pharmaceutical has since become one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria with over 50 products since its incorporation in 1984.

Stella is ranked the 4th richest Nigeria Woman with a net worth of $800 Million.

2. Lolo Elizabeth Adili Ubah

Elizabeth Adili Ubah is a Kano based businesswoman and industrialist, she has been in the business industry since the 1990s. She is one of the unsung successful Igbo businesswomen in Nigeria.

Lolo Elizabeth is originally from Umuanuka Otolo Nnewi but is married to Late Chief David Adili Ubah from Inyaba Umudim Nnewi.

She has many factories in Kano, where she produces Snuff in a commercial quantity. She started the process of producing snuff and was engaged in other businesses before her years of hard work made her Snuff business to become a multi-million Naira establishment.

She is among the richest women in Kano, owning various establishments and properties to herself. It is believed that she is one of the biggest snuff producers in Nigeria.

3. Dame Barr. Uju Uchendu Ozoka (Ogbogu Nnewi)

Dame Barr. Uju Uchendu Ozoka is a Nigerian Politician. She has contested for both the Nigeria Presidential election and Anambra State. Governorship election. She is originally from Umudim Nnewi but married to Otolo Nnewi.

In Abuja, she is known as a generous philanthropist. She has been giving succour to the less privileges for over a decade. Hundreds of indigent children are under her scholarship programs.

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She is the Rotary President of Abuja District, a Governing Board Member of University Jos (UniJos).

Ogbogu Nnewi is also a prolific writer, public analyst, mother of three (3), publisher and a lawyer. She has authored many books.

One of her books "World Queens: The Beauty, the Hurdles and the Crown" was launched by the then Nigeria First Lady, Mrs. Stella Obasanjo.

Barr. Uju Ozoka is also a real estate developer and a government contractor.


4. Elizabeth Nonye Mojekwu (Adadioramma Nnewi)

Elizabeth Nonye Mojekwu is a successful and influential multinational businesswoman who is linked with various companies.

She hails from Mbanagu Otolo Nnewi, she is the mother of one of the youngest African entertainers, Oziomachukwu Favour Mojekwu, popularly known as Ozzy Bosco Wonderkid.

The success of Ozzy Bosco Wonderkid is largely on the financial backing and contact of Adadioramma Nnewi.

Mrs. Nonye Mojekwu is a mother of six (6). She is a popular businesswoman who deals in real estate in most cities in Nigeria. She has also handled various government contracts.




5. Dame Prince Esom Nwafor-Orizu




Dame Princess Esom Nwafor-Orizu is the 10th child and 3rd Daughter of Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Dr. Abyssinia Akweke Nwafor Orizu.

She is a graduate of the University of Abuja and has also attended many trainings.

Dame Esom is a successful businesswoman, she started with the buying of cows from the North and selling in places like Abuja and Lagos. She has also had a share of handling different government contracts.

She is a real estate developer based in Abuja and Asaba. She works directly with the Federal Ministry of Housing. She also partners her son, Chuks in the Manufacturing and assembling of vehicles in Nigeria.

Dame Esom is the President of Nnewi residents in Abuja. She is also a knight of the Anglican Church.

Source: https://www.anaedoonline.ng/2020/08/06/top-five-5-richest-women-in-nnewi-2/