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The Editor Some residents of Anaku community in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, have hailed the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for constructing a befitting general hospital in the community. The residents who spoke to journalists during an inspection tour of the newly-constructed ‘Solution General Hospital’ at Anaku, said before the hospital was constructed, they had difficulty accessing healthcare, describing it as ‘a daily struggle’. The facility tour was undertaken by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, on Thursday, Obidike explained that the purpose of the media tour was to brief Anambra residents on the true position…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor A special thanksgiving service was on Thursday organized for the paramount Traditional Ruler of Nnewi in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State, HRH Igwe Dr Kenneth Orizu 111, who clocked one hundred years. The Bishop of Ogbaru Anglican Communion Rt. Rev. Prosper Afamuefuna Amah while preaching on the topic “Centuries of God faithfulness” noted that what matters in the life of a person is impact made while alive and not the longevity of existence. Bishop Amah who took his Bible reading from Proverbs 13:22, pointed out that it is not the length of days on earth that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has reaffirmed its full preparations towards the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election, disclosing that about 24,000 ad hoc staff of all categories will be deployed in 5,718 polling units during the exercise. The National Commissioner Supervising Anambra and Chairman Tenders Board Committee, Dr Kenneth Ikeagu, disclosed this while addressing journalists during a press briefing at the INEC state headquarters in Awka, on Saturday. Ikeagu, flanked by other officials of the commission, also said apart from the ad hoc staff, about 540 journalists have been accredited to cover the election, adding that the commission is…
As part of activities leading to the third edition of ‘The Pivot’ Conference, tagged, ‘Pivot Conference 3.0’, coming up on October 18, the organisers have hosted a fireside chat and media interaction aimed at building conversations, anticipation and engaging the media ahead of the main event. The session, held in Awka, on Wednesday, brought together selected speakers — including legal experts, cultural promoters, vendor conveners, and digital economy advocates — for an interactive and engaging panel conversation on digitisation, business growth, and community transformation in the South-East. While interacting with journalists during the session, the Convener, Ifedy Ralph Eze, Esq,…
The Editor The Director-General of the All Progressives Grand Alliance campaign organisation, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, said the party and it’s candidates have remained focus on the future of Anambra as the campaigns for the November 8, 2025 governorship elections in the state gathers momentum. The campaign organisation known as ‘Soludo-Ibezim Campaign Organisation’, has the governor of the state, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the APGA’s candidate and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, as his running mate. In a press statement issued on Friday, Chukwulobelu, who is also the Secretary to Anambra State Government, said the issue of who has the basic…
The Editor Gunmen, suspected to be members of a secret cult late on Thursday, attacked a venue of a burial ceremony in Ezi Village, Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State killing no fewer than four persons and injuring about 15 persons. It was not yet clear the identities of those killed, but our correspondent gathered that the gunmen, suspected to be from a rival cult group, targeted some individuals who were at the ceremony which was held on Thursday. Our correspondent also gathered that some family members of the deceased and other mourners were conducting the…
Mary Onuigbo, Awka The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an imminent nationwide industrial action if the federal and state governments fail to address longstanding issues affecting public universities, including the immediate payment of withheld salaries and the implementation of past agreements. Rising from a press briefing in Awka, the ASUU Owerri Zone – comprising Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Imo State University (IMSU), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, issued a stern ultimatum to the government, calling for urgent intervention to avert another…
Our reporter The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Anambra State Information and Communication Technology Agency, Chukwuemeka Agbata, has reaffirmed the commitment of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s pledge to transforming Anambra into Nigeria’s digital and creative capital. Speaking to journalists at the Agency’s office in Awka, on Friday, Agbata, who is also the Convener of the Geeks and Founders Alliance for Soludo, referenced the governor’s blueprint as contained on Page 19 of the people’e manifesto. He noted that the digital agenda is anchored on deliberate investments in infrastructure, digital skills, innovation, entrepreneurship, social development, and economic transformation through technology and…
The Editor The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has declared that God gave him the divine ticket to become Anambra governor. Speaking to journalists and other party stakeholders in Awka, on Friday night, Ukachukwu declared that Anambra is not working at the moment, and urgently needs a transformative leadership focused on security, infrastructure, economy, agriculture and inclusive growth. The APC governorship hopeful said Anambra has lost it’s glory and further pledged to restore the lost glory of the state by tackling insecurity, revitalising the economy, revamping agriculture and…
Mary Onuigbo, Anambra Thousands of youths under the umbrella of the Anambra State Association of Town Unions Youth Wing (ASATU Youth) staged a peaceful solidarity rally in Awka over the weekend, voicing support for Governor Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and the continued operation of the community security outfit known as Agunechemba or Udo Ga Chi. The youth-led procession, which drew participants from all 179 communities across Anambra’s 21 local government areas, including non-indigenes was aimed at countering recent calls for the disbandment of the vigilante group by some political figures in the state. The rally began at Aroma Junction and…