# The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor has dedicated and handed over to God, Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, Awgbu, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The dedication of the magnificent structure preceded the concelebrated Eucharistic Celebration.
Carrying out the exercise, Bishop Ezeokafor exhorted parishioners to keep holy the Church building which he described as God’s dwelling place, admonishing them to shun using the Church building for anything other than prayers and worship.
The Prelate stated that nothing more would be entertained inside the Church’s building immediately after the dedication. This was even as he said that before a single scratch would be corrected on the wall of the Church, the Diocese must approve of it.
# The Onitsha South LGA calls on all parties involved to respect the rule of law and allow the courts to determine the rightful ownership of the land located along Silas Works Road Fegge Layout, Onitsha South LGA, Anambra State.
In a press release signed by the Onitsha South LG Secretary, Mr. Paul Onuachalla and made available to newsmen, it stressed that the involvement of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petitions could amount to subjudice.
It reads: “Disputed Parcel of Land Subject to Multiple Litigations — Onitsha South LGA Urges All Parties to Await Court Decisions.
“The attention of the Onitsha South Local Government Area, Anambra State, has been drawn to news reports circulating online regarding a parcel of land located along Silas Works Road, Fegge Layout, within Onitsha South LGA.
“For the sake of clarity and to set the record straight, the said parcel of land is currently the subject of multiple litigations pending before various courts of competent jurisdiction. It is also under investigation by law enforcement authorities at Zone 13, Ukpo. These proceedings involve several parties, including, but not limited to, one Chief Sabest Uzoeto.
“It is highly concerning that the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petitions has taken it upon itself to intervene in what is clearly a matter for judicial resolution. The involvement of the Committee in what amounts to the adjudication of a land dispute raises serious legal and constitutional questions. Any further action by the House of Assembly in this regard could amount to subjudice, as the matter is still actively before the courts.
“The Onitsha South Local Government Council maintains that the land in question is the rightful property of the Council. Unfortunately, a number of individuals have exploited the long-standing neglect of the local government system in Anambra State to unlawfully encroach upon this land. The current state and federal administrations have committed both in word and in action to reversing this trend and restoring the integrity of the local government system.
# It was a moment of joy and celebration for the entire parishioners of St. Jude Thaddeus’ Catholic Church, Awka, including their friends and well-wishers, as they gathered to receive the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, on Pastoral Visit to the Church.
During the event, Bishop Ezeokafor administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 130 candidates; laid the foundation stone for an ultramodern Church with an underground parish hall, and blessed a statue of St Jude Thaddeus.
The epoch-making event began with interactions between the Bishop and the parishioners on the progress of work, challenges facing the Church, among others, and concluded with Holy Mass, as well as a grand reception in honour of the Prelate.
# The Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu has received a heroic welcome as he met with Nzukora Nnewi in continuation of his community-to-community consultations ahead of the November 8 Governorship Election.
The leadership and members of Nzukora Nnewi praised him for his courage, consistency, and years of service, while openly acknowledging the many opportunities he created for their people, especially through the federal jobs he facilitated during his tenure as Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA).
They described him as a true son of Nnewi who has never forgotten his roots and whose track record speaks for itself.
# Bishop on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Anambra State, Rt. Rev. Dr Owen Nwokolo, has emphasized what he described as the transformative qualities of music, insisting that Nigeria could diligently engineer such qualities to achieve greatness.
He said that refined humanistic quality music was capable of transforming, not only the spirit but also the intellect and character, thereby positively affecting the perception of people’s worldviews.
Nwokolo expressed the view in a brief speech he delivered at the end of the 2025 Summer Music Class of the diocese held at the Archbishop C. J. Patterson International Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha.
# About 200 indigent persons in Ihiala LGA have benefitted from Anayochukwu Orjiako Educational Support Project.
The educational support programme which is a pet project of the incumbent council chairman of Ihiala Local Government Area Hon. Engr. Anayochukwu Charles Ojiakor, was a veritable platform for the beneficiaries who could not purchase JAMB forms for themselves to pursue their university education.
It was a indeed a festival of smiles and profound joy as the council chairman Engr. Orjiako rewarded candidates who clinched first, second and third positions in this year’s JAMB examination in the entire council area with cash prizes and consolation prizes for others who were outstanding too.
The overall best in the JAMB examination Miss Hannah Ele who hails from Uzoakwa; scored 276 and applied to study law at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, said Anayochukwu Orjiako Educational Support Project has…
# Residents of Agu-Awka and Ifite-Awka have commissioned a section of Dr Billy Okoye Boulevard, Book Foundation Axis, in Awka, recently reconstructed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, and supervised by the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, for smooth movement of the residents in the area.
The event, which took place recently, attracted the presence of commercial tricyclists and motorcyclists in the area; members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Awka Ward 8; officials of the ACTDA and those of Awka South Local Government Area, among others.
Speaking with the press during the event, the Chairman, Awka South LGA, Hon Prince Chinedu Okafor, represented by the local government Secretary, Sir Peter Uyanwune, said the road had been so bad, to the extent that even shuttle buses could not ride on it.
# Following the release of the final register of voters for the Anambra State Governorship Election, the Mayor of Idemili North LGA, Chief Stanley Nkwoka, has showered encomiums on the residents of Idemili North for heeding his call, an action, which, he said, culminated in the local government emerging first in the just concluded exercise and also maintaining its pole position as the only LGA with highest number of registered voters in the state.
Speaking immediately after the release was made public by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Mayor expressed delight with the performance of the people of Idemili North, saying that constant and robust sensitization and mobilization across all polling units and wards paid dividends.
He urged Idemili North citizens to turn the unprecedented numerical strength into massive votes for All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) come the November 8th Gubernatorial Election in Anambra State, saying that he would be more than happy to see the number of registered voters vote on election day.
