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By Michael Ovat The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has called on Presidents-General of communities across the state to collaborate with the Police by providing timely and credible information that could assist in preventing and tackling crime. He said the security of the state is a collective responsibility, noting that effective partnerships among security agencies, traditional institutions, community leaders and residents remain essential to containing criminal activities. According to a statement issued by the spokesman for the State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Commissioner made the call on Friday while receiving the Association of Presidents-General…
By Michael Ovat The Federal Ministry of Works has announced two weeks closure of the first niger bridge Onitsha, Anambra State, for an emergency maintenance work. The announcement was contained in a statement signed and made available to Journalists in Awka, on Friday, by the Acting Federal Controller of WorksFederal Ministry of Works, Anambra State Field Headquarters, Engr. Emenike Timothy. The statement read, OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE/PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TEMPORARY TRAFFIC DIVERSION FOR EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE WORKS ON THE FIRST NIGER BRIDGE, ONITSHA; “The attention of the general public, motorists and other road users is hereby drawn to the deteriorated condition of…
By Michael Ovat The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik) Awka, Anambra State, has appointed the Special Adviser to governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Youth Reformation, Dr Nelson Obinna Omenugha as Member, Board of Trustees, Directorate of Entrepreneurship of the Varsity. According to Omenugha, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Friday, the appointment was conveyed to him by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bond Ugochukwu Anyaehie. The statement read in part, “I am honoured to announce my appointment as a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, (UNIZIK). “Conveyed by…
By Michael Ovat The Anambra State Government has dismissed claims that the Igweship election in Nsugbe was conducted in violation of a certain court order. Although the new Igwe of Nsugbe, His Royal Highness Nzekwesiri Nweke, Esq, has already been issued with his certificate as the recognized traditional ruler of Nsugbe and inducted into the Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers, it was still considered necessary to put the records straight. Reacting to the claim that a court order had stopped the conduct of the Igweship election, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Legal Matters,…
The Editor The Founder of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has felicitated with the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. In a goodwill message, Uzochukwu described the governor as an excellent leader whose commitment to servant leadership and the welfare of the people of Zamfara State and beyond deserves commendation. He congratulated Governor Lawal on attaining the milestone, celebrating his leadership, accomplishments and dedication to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people. “On the occasion of your 61st birthday, I warmly celebrate your excellent…
The Editor Founder of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has felicitated with the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a goodwill message marking the milestone, Uzochukwu described the Vice President as a distinguished friend and a detribalised Nigerian whose service and commitment to the development of the country deserve commendation. He expressed gratitude for Shettima’s friendship and his contributions to national development, noting that his 60th birthday provides an opportunity for Nigerians to celebrate his life, service and accomplishments. “On the occasion…
By Michael Ovat Founder of Stanel Group and The Delborough Lagos, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has felicitated with the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In a goodwill message marking the milestone, Uzochukwu described the Vice President as a distinguished friend and a detribalised Nigerian whose service and commitment to the development of the country deserve commendation. He expressed gratitude for Shettima’s friendship and his contributions to national development, noting that his 60th birthday provides an opportunity for Nigerians to celebrate his life, service and accomplishments. “On the…
By Daniel Ezeigwe Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will on Thursday, September 10, 2026, undertake an official visit to Anambra State, marking her first visit to the state since assuming her current capacity as First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The visit is expected to further strengthen the existing robust partnership between the Federal Government and Anambra State in advancing programmes targeted at poverty reduction, economic empowerment, food security and improved livelihoods for vulnerable citizens. A major highlight of the visit will be the empowerment of 5,000 people under the Progressives United Against Poverty Initiative, a partnership…
By Michael Ovat Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to B Division, Amansea, in Awka North Local Government Area, has arrested a 16-year old male suspected accomplice, Udochukwu Nwankwo, in connection with an alleged armed robbery incident in the Amansea area. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Wednesday, said the arrest took place in the early hours of today, 2nd September 2026, during a security patrol. He said the operatives also recovered a shiny metallic lighter designed in the semblance of a pistol, which the suspect…
By Michael Ovat Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has formally presented certificates of recognition to two newly elected traditional rulers, marking the first presentation of his second tenure following a rigorous, due process of law. The newly recognized traditional rulers are Chief John Nzekwesili Nweke for the Nsugbe community (Anambra East LGA) and Chief Aethelbirth Muoka for the Adazi Nnukwu community (Anaocha LGA). The event was witnessed by the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, alongside the Presidents-General of both communities and other key stakeholders. Governor Soludo emphasized that the emergence of the…