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By Michael Ovat -Awka The Anambra State Chapter Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Emmanuel Anosike, has dismissed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory Chief Nyesom Wike over remarks against the Governor of Imo state Chief Hope Uzodimma on the position of the Party’s Governors’ Forum on the Rainbow Coalition. The party also carpeted the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) over the mantra that the progressives are working together contending that voting only APC at the Presidential election without voting for the APC National Assembly candidates is an act of sabotage as according to it Tinubu needs majority of…
By Michael Ovat -Awka About 5,000 indigenes of Anambra State, have received livelihood and business support tools through an empowerment programme facilitated by the wife of the State governor, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo. The beneficiaries, drawn from the 21 local government areas of the State, received a range of income-generating assets, including; sewing machines, grinding machines, calipers, generator sets, hair dryers, power chillers, deep freezers, among others. In addition, the beneficiaries also receive N10,000 cash each. Address Journalists shortly after the distribution ceremony, held at the banquet hall Light House Awka, on Thursday, September 24th, 2026, Mrs Soludo said the…
By Michael Ovat -Awka An Onitsha based businessman and two suspected thugs have been arrested by the Anambra Police Command following an alleged arson by the trio on the recently commissioned first Onitsha South fire Service Station. The arrest was based on the orders by Governor Charles Soludo who upon receipt of the reported incident from the Mayor of Onitsha South local government area. At the moment the businessman and the two others are at the State Criminal Investigations Department. Confirming the arrest the Mayor of Onitsha South local government area Chief Emeka Orji told reporters that the first attack…
By Michael Ovat -Awka The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON), has called on governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to make Agricultural Budgets Work for Small holder Women Farmers in Anambra State. They also called for stronger and more accountable public investment in agriculture in the State with particular attention to the priorities of small holder women farmers who contribute significantly to food production, rural livelihoods and local economic activity. The made the called during SWOFON’s national campaign themed “Women Farmers: Voice to Action”.held in Awka on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026. The Newsletter gathered that the call follows findings from…
By Michael Ovat -Awka The Federal Government has postponed the reopening of the First Niger Bridge indefinitely, saying motorists will not be allowed back on the critical Anambra–Delta link until major structural rehabilitation works are completed. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Onitsha Bridge Head after inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation of the bridge. Umahi did not announce a new reopening date, stressing that public safety would take precedence over pressure to restore traffic. Engr. Dave Umahi, Minister of Works and other top officials and Contractors during inspection tour of the project“We are not going…
By Michael Ovat -Awka The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Sector Command, has intensified road safety awareness campaign across Eke and Amawbia markets and major motor parks as part of efforts to promote safer road use and reduce traffic crashes during the 2026 Ember Months season. The advocacy team, led by the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, engaged commercial drivers, transport operators, traders, passengers and other road users on the need to obey traffic rules, avoid speeding, dangerous overtaking, route violations, distracted driving and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. At Eke and Amawbia markets, members…
By Michael Ovat -Awka The body of Success Ezenwafor, a pupil of UNIZIK Primary School who was swept away by floodwaters at Nibo community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, has been recovered, bringing a heartbreaking end to the search for the promising young boy. The recovery was confirmed by the Executive Chairman of Awka South Local Government Area, Prince Chinedu Okafor, who also provided an update on the condition of other children involved in the incident. “The body of the missing child, Success Ezenwafor, has been recovered. The other children are…
By Michael Ovat-Awka The Anambra State Chapter Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Emmanuel Anosike, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Minister of Woks, Engr Dave Umahi for the ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation of the 1.4 -kilometer First Niger Bridge connecting Anambra State and Delta State respectively. Senator Anosike in his speech through the State Publicity Secretary of the Party in Anambra State Chief Dr. Val. Oliobi, said the good people of Anambra are happy with Mr President, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu and would continue to be grateful to the present federal government for harkening…
By Michael Ovat -Awka The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged residents across the state to take greater precautionary measures as flooding continues to affect some communities. In a statement released in Awka, on Wednesday by her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, Mrs Soludo expressed concern over the rising flood situation and its potential impact on families, particularly residents living in flood-prone areas. She advised everyone to remain vigilant, pay attention to weather and flood warnings, avoid crossing flooded roads and waterways, and relocate to safer areas whenever their homes or immediate surroundings become unsafe. The…
By Michael Ovat -Awka The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (ASUU-COOU) Branch , Igbariam, Anambra State, has threatened to embark on industrial action if the 2025 agreement between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government is not implemented without further delay. The union, which expressed frustration over what it described as prolonged delays in implementing the agreement, appealed to the Anambra State Government, the university’s Governing Council and Management to urgently honour the agreement and improve the welfare and working conditions of academic staff. The position was contained in a statement signed…