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By Michael Ovat Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has approved N500 million for the acquisition of major medical equipment and the funding of accreditation for critical departments at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka. The fund was disclosed by the Chief Medical Director of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, on Saturday, July 8th, 2026. Dr. Umeakuewulu disclosed this while defending the hospital’s 2025 financial year before the Public Accounts Committee of the Anambra State House of Assembly. She appreciated the state government for its support and commitment to repositioning the institution for…
By Michael Ovat The Anambra State Government has launched SmartGov, a digital self-service platform designed to make access to government information and public services faster, easier and more convenient for residents. The platform allows citizens to ask questions about government services in a conversational format and receive instant, accurate responses from an intelligent virtual assistant known as NORA, eliminating the need for multiple visits to government offices or lengthy searches for information. With the new platform, residents can obtain guidance on issues such as tax payments, applications for Certificates of Occupancy, business registration, healthcare services and other government-related enquiries from…
The Editor The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged 1,650 newly deployed National Youth Service Corps members in the state to use their service year to promote national unity, develop their skills and contribute to Nigeria’s progress. Soludo gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2026 NYSC Batch B Stream II corps members at the Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Friday. Soludo represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, said the NYSC scheme offered young Nigerians a rare opportunity to meet people from…
By Michael Ovat Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon. Echezona Anazodo, has denied allegations that he or the local government received or managed billions of naira generated from the allocation of shops at the Agbedo Motor Parts Market in Nnewi, insisting that the council had no financial involvement in the privately executed market development project. Anazodo, who reacted in an interview to allegations contained in a viral video, said he was shocked by the claims, maintaining that neither he nor the council collected or managed any funds connected with the Agbedo Motor Parts Market project. “I did not…
By Michael Ovat The Wife of the Anambra State governor, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has emerged as the winner of the Health Activism category at the 2026 BudgIT Active Citizens Awards, a national recognition celebrating individuals and organizations making remarkable contributions to civic engagement and social development across Nigeria. The prestigious award ceremony, according to her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe who disclosed this in a statement in Awka, on Thursday, acknowledges her outstanding leadership in advancing preventive healthcare, community wellness and public health advocacy through the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative. He said at the award ceremony which was…
By Michael Ovat Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has led the Anambra State Executive Council in hosting a grand send-forth ceremony for the outgoing State Commissioner of Police, AIG Ikioye Orutugu, who has officially retired from active service. The special event, first in the history of the state, took place during the State Executive Council meeting held at the Light House, Awka, drawing top government functionaries, security commanders, and members of the state cabinet to celebrate the retiring police chief’s dedicated career and tenure in the state. Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Soludo lauded CP Orutugu for his unwavering…
By Michael Ovat Special Adviser to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Youth Reformation/Empowerment, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has taken the campaign of his mandate to youths in the Awka Medium Security Custodial Centre, where he encouraged inmates, particularly the youths, to embrace the virtues of hard work, integrity, patience, and lawful means of livelihood. Addressing the inmates, Omenugha observed that the quest for quick wealth has become one of the major factors driving many young people into criminal activities, causing them to spend their productive years behind bars. He urged the inmates to embrace hard work, discipline, integrity…
By Michael Ovat The Anambra State Police Command, has expressed profound sadness over the discovery of four unconscious children at a residential premises in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State. The discovery was made known to Journalists via statement in Awka on Wednesday, by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga. According to Ikenga, “Upon receipt of the information, the Rescue team led by Police Operatives attached to Ogidi Police station rushed the victims immediately to a hospital for emergency medical attention, regrettably, three of the children were certified dead by medical doctors,…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how governments around the world deliver public services. From answering citizen enquiries to simplifying access to information and reducing the time required to complete routine processes, AI is becoming an important tool for improving governance. Anambra State is embracing this shift through SmartGov: an AI-powered platform developed by the Anambra State ICT Agency, to make it easier for Ndi Anambra to access government services and information. Rather than navigating multiple websites or searching through different government offices for answers, citizens can simply ask SmartGov questions in plain language and receive instant, relevant responses. Whether…
The Editor As the world begins the ‘World Breastfeeding Week 2026’, the Anambra first lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged women across the country to prioritise exclusive breastfeeding for their babies, adding that breastfeeding is a priceless gift that promotes healthy growth, strengthens immunity, and creates a lasting bond between mother and baby. Soludo, who is the founder of the Non-Governmental Organisation, ‘Healthy living with Nonye Soludo’, said every child deserves the healthiest possible start in life and one of the most powerful ways to make that happen is through quality breastfeeding. She stated this in a press statement she…