By Madu Obi Anambra Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, have arrested a 30- year old Okechukwu Chinweko, popularly known as bullet,” over alleged involvement in a case of abduction, rape, and unlawful possession of firearm. The operatives, acting on credible information, stormed an identified hideout in Umudike Community, Awka, where the suspect was arrested. During the operation, the operatives recovered one locally fabricated Beretta pistol and e

By Madu Obi The Owerri Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has described lack of political will by the government as the bane of education in the country. Addressing reporters in Awka, the coordinator of the zone, Professor Dennis Aribodor, observed that government has not made the funding of education a priority, despite appeals by the stakeholders. Owerri Zone of ASUU is made up of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Federal University of Tech

Commissioner for Agriculture, Ben Odoemena and other dignitaries during the inauguration of the processing plant at Akwaeze. By Madu Obi The Anambra State government says it is targeting large scale agriculture in the state to boost food security and make farmers earn foreign exchange from their produce. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Ben Odoemena, dropped the hint while inaugurating Ideal Agro Allied Produce Limited, a tuber crop processing company at Akwaeze, A

Officials of Fidelity Bank during a visit to Dr Law Mefor By Madu Obi Fidelity Bank has pledged to partner with Anambra State on the state government’s planned moral and ethical rebirth campaign. A delegation from the bank made the pledge during a visit to the Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, to congratulate him on his reappointment by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The bank's Regional Head, Ugochukwu Anwusi, said Fidelity Bank would back the mor

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command has warned that it could be a risky decision for anyone to resist arrest no matter the circumstances. In a statement on Sunday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga noted that arrest situations could quickly turn violent if not handled properly. According to him, such situations may portray a person as hostile or give the impression of resisting arrest, which itself constitutes an offence. Ikenga said

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn in 18 Commissioners whose nominations were recently confirmed by the State House of Assembly, urging them to see their appointments as a call to rigorous work, sacrifice and public accountability. The governor, who performed the ceremony at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House, Awka, charged the officials to deliver optimal service to the people and prioritise the “Anambra spirit” of ex

By Madu Obi The fate of many All Progressives Congress, APC, national assembly aspirants in Anambra State is still uncertain as most of the results of the House of Representatives primaries conducted on Sunday are yet to be released. As a result, many aspirants on Monday besieged the party's state secretariat in Awka with complaints, just as those who claimed victory in their constituencies were hovering around to ensure that their results were not upturned. A visit to the se

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command has expressed concern over what it described as the growing trend of individuals aggressively and obstructively recording Police officers while they are carrying out legitimate law enforcement duties, thereby provoking them with insults and creating unnecessary hostility in public spaces. In a statement in Awka, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said such conduct may compromise public safety and un

By Madu Obi The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has cleared eight persons, including former Senator Stella Oduah, former House of Representatives member, Chief Jerry Ugokwe and Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Obiano, Chief Primus Odili, for participation in the party's primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. Others cleared are former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Dozie Nwankwo, former Deputy Governor,John Emeka, immediate past Special Adviser to

By Madu Obi The governor of Abia State. Dr Alex Otti, has stressed the need for unity among Nigerians, as he celebrates the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe during his 85th birthday. Speaking during the celebration organized by the Abia State government at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, Otti warned against divisive politics rooted in ethnicity and religion. According to the governor, politicians often attempt to divide citizens by emphasizing ethnic and regional

Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe and the CMD of NAUTH, Prof Joseph Ugboaja commissioning the project By Madu Obi The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Foundation Ltd, a social impact arm of the NNPC Ltd, has handed over a multi-million naira 1.5. Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging System it donated to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi, describing it as a milestone achievement. The equipment, which is critical to optimal healthcare delivery, will serve Anambra and

By Madu Obi Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has sent three more names to the state House of Assembly for screening. The new nominees are Arc. Henry Arinze - Commissioner designate for Housing and Mr. Nonso Chukwuma Ebonwu for Commerce. Also sent to the House for confirmation is Dr. Ezeaka Augustine Uwaeme as Executive Secretary, Anambra State Health Insurance Agency, ASHIA. The Speaker of the House, Somtochukwu Udeze received the list on Wednesday and re

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command has arrested a domestic staff who allegedly murdered his employer and Bishop of End-reconciliation Ministry, a pentecostal church in Asaba, Delta State. Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, at a press briefing in Awka, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to dispose the victim’s Toyota Prado Jeep at Nkpor, Idemili North local government area of the state. According to CP Orutugu, the breakthrough t

By Madu Obi The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has expelled 30 of its members who dragged the party to court. The decision to expel them was taken during the state executive meeting of the party presided over by the deputy chairman, Hon. J. C Okeke in Awka. The state publicity secretary of the party, Dr Valentine Oliobi, who briefed reporters after the meeting, said the party also ratified the election and disciplinary committees for the chapter.

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command says it has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an 80- year old Igweship aspirant in Nkpor, Idemili North local government area, late Chief Paul Onwualu. Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Anthonia Onwualu had alleged that her husband was beaten to coma by the police , taken away and died before getting to the hospital. According to her, the police, in the company of some persons opposed to her husband’s

By Madu Obi The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC presidential aspirant for the 2027 election and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi has described Nigeria as a rich nation that was looted into poverty by bad governance and elite mismanagement. In his remarks during the national convention of the NDC in Abuja, Obi said more than 140 million Nigerians are living in multidimensional poverty, while worsening economic hardship, rising insecurity and deepening unemploym

The traditional rulers of Anaocha local government area with Barr Oli By Madu Obi Traditional rulers in Anaocha local government area of Anambra State have unanimously endorsed Barr. Chukwudi Oli as their preferred aspirant for the Dunukofia, Njikoka and Anaocha Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 elections. Oli will be contesting the election on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, which is the ruling party in Anambra State. The royal fathers reache

By Madu Obi There is mounting tension in Nkpor, Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, following the sudden death of 80 - year old Paul Onwualu, an Igweship aspirant of the community after alleged beating by security operatives. Wife of the deceased, Mrs. Anthonia Onwualu, lamented that her husband was beaten to coma, taken away and died before getting to the hospital. In an emotion - laden statement , Mrs Onwualu said: “On Thursday, the police, in the company

Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu By Madu Obi A chieftain of African Democratic Congress, ADC, and the party's running make in last year's Anambra governorship election, Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has described the exit of the former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, from the party as painful, stating, however, that the party has moved on and forging ahead. Nwobu, a former state chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, spoke during the consultative meeting of the leaders of the Anambr

Governor Soludo with members of Awka Ozo Society By Madu Obi The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed concern over the long-standing traditional leadership tussle in Awka kingdom, explaining that his intervention in the matter is to restore peace and avoid chaos in the ancient town. Speaking during a high-level meeting with members of the Awka titled men - Ozo Awka Society - led by Ozo Sir Chukwujekwu Eze, the governor said he was worried about