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Cllr Anna Mbachu Receives 2024 National Diaspora Merit Award for Philanthropy

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Renowned clinician, politician, and philanthropist, Cllr Anna Mbachu, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 National Diaspora Merit Award in the philanthropist category. The award ceremony took place in Abuja, Nigeria, during the recently concluded Diaspora Week, celebrating the exceptional contributions of Nigerians living abroad. Cllr Anna Mbachu is widely recognized for her tireless efforts in empowering widows and providing education to orphaned girls through her charity, the Anna Mbachu Foundation. Her personal experiences as a widow and an orphan have deeply influenced her mission, driving her to support those who face similar challenges. About the Anna Mbachu Foundation The Anna Mbachu Foundation is dedicated to uplifting the lives of orphans and widows, particularly in the Igbo-speaking South East Nigeria. The foundation offers educational support to orphaned girls, ensuring they receive free education up to the secondary level to protect them from child abuse and other s
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Speech for the Igbo Festival of Arts and Culture London 2024

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It is with total humility that we greet Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, the Ambassadors in our midst, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen. Ndi be anyi, ndeewo nu! I greet you all with the sincere greetings of peace. In my native Igbo Language, we say Udo Diri Unu Nine.May the peace of Chukwuokike Abiama be upon you all. It is with great joy and pride that I stand before you today to celebrate the rich culture, tradition, heritage, and vibrant culture of the Igbo people. This festival is not just a gathering; it is a powerful affirmation of our identity, our history, and our collective spirit. The Igbo Festival of Arts and Culture in London is a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of our community. Though we are far from the lands of our ancestors, we carry with us the indomitable spirit of the Igbo people. We are here to honour our past, celebrate our present, and inspire our future. Our culture is a tapestry woven with thr
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Imo State Government Congratulates Arondizuogu Patriotic Union UK

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  The Imo State government, through its Commissioner for Education Imo State, Prof Johncliff Nwadike, extends heartfelt congratulations to the Arondizuogu Patriotic Union UK (APU) for their remarkable initiative in sponsoring 125 students for Junior WAEC Registration.       In a letter to APU UK, the commissioner said that APU UK     "commitment is commendable. Following your initial offer, you generously pledged to cover the BECE examination fees for all third-year Junior Secondary School students. This kind of action sets an inspiring example, and we are thrilled to have APU UK/Ireland as a partner. Together, we can achieve significant positive outcomes for the Arondizuogu community. " The commissioner highlighted the positive impact this sponsorship will have on the students' educational journey. Imo State Commissioner for Education Prof Johncliff Nwadike The president of the Arondizuogu Patriotic Union UK, Mazi Vincent Akamnonu, emphasised that this initiative is part
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OBIDIENTS HAVE ONLY ONE CANDIDATE IN IMO STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION, ATHAN ACHONU

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A few weeks ago, the leadership and members of the Obidient family led by our principal, Peter Obi, were in Owerri, Imo state capital to flag off the governorship campaign of the Labour Party candidate, Distinguished Senator Athan Achonu. Present at the flag-off, were many other leaders of the party and Obidient family including the Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, members of the National Working Committee and National Assembly members, including various stakeholders and party members. We, the Obidient Movement, hereby state clearly that the only candidate Obidients support in Imo State for governorship 2023 is Senator Athan Achonu. We, therefore, call on all Igbo; indeed, Imo citizens and our friends living in Imo State to stand behind the Labour Party Candidate, Senator Achonu, and help free Imo State from misery and pain. We the Obidient Movement believe Athan Achonu stands tallest amongst other candidates in the contest having developed a programme well suited for Imolites which
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England Endure World Cup Heartbreak as Dazzling Spain Reveals What's Lacking in the Lionesses

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  The exhibition showcased the path to winning a World Cup, while the final served as a painful reminder of what England needs to achieve. Sarina Wiegman led her team to the precipice of glory, but something crucial eluded them against a formidable Spain. In the end, the Women's World Cup crowned new champions, and it wasn't England. Spain possessed a unique football identity that elevated their game, exemplified by Olga Carmona's sublime goal that settled the match. Wiegman attempted to tactically outmaneuver Spain, a skill she excelled at, but this time, it wasn't sufficient. Unfortunately, she faced defeat in consecutive World Cup finals, which stings all the more considering her team's readiness for this one. Although the score was just 1-0, the footballing gap felt much wider. Confronting Spain presents a colossal challenge—deciding which areas to protect and how far to press forward. Even Wiegman eventually encountered a puzzle she couldn't solve, marking
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Trump's Falsehoods Threaten Democracy

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  Trump's second major falsehood poses a nearly equal threat to the future of American democracy as his initial one did. One cannot rule out the chance that Trump's threats could frighten juries, prosecutors, and judges, or that his tirades could quiet possible witnesses. Not content with merely attempting to erode Americans' faith in the US election system through his initial falsehood claiming that the 2020 presidential election was unlawfully taken from him, Donald Trump is now striving to undermine the public's trust in the US judicial system with another significant untruth. This secondary falsehood alleges that judges, prosecutors, witnesses, and juries are engaging in corrupt practices to prosecute Trump, all in an effort to prevent his potential re-election. Late on Monday, following a comprehensive investigation spanning two and a half years led by Fulton County's district attorney, Fani Willis, a grand jury in Georgia brought criminal charges against the f
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As the cost of living problem affects low-income households, state pensions will climb more quickly than benefits.

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  Rishi Sunak has expressed his commitment to maintaining the pension triple lock, even if it results in an increase corresponding to average earnings. The state pension seems set to rise at a faster pace than benefits next year, with indications that the Prime Minister is open to boosting pensioner income by nearly 8 percent.  After the Prime Minister indicated he was willing to raise pensioner's income by almost 8%, the state pension is on track to climb at a quicker rate than benefits next year. While Sunak remains dedicated to the triple lock, low-income families grappling with the ongoing cost of living crisis might not witness similar benefit increases, which are likely to align with inflation instead. This triple lock mechanism involves uprating the state pension in April based on either inflation, wages, or a minimum of 2.5 percent, depending on which is higher. The current outlook suggests that wage growth, at 7.8 percent, is the highest among the three factors. Sunak, add
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