By Madu Obi The Governor of Anambra Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed optimism that the new year would present the state with fresh opportunities to build on his administration's achievements. In his new year message, the governor said government would learn from existing challenges, and work collectively towards the goals and vision of the state defined by prosperity, adequate security, and sustainable development. Extending his best wishes to all citiz

By Madu Obi The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has urged Nigerians to see 2026 as a year of new opportunities that would redefine their collective bond as a nation. In his new year message, Udeze urged the people to view the challenges of the past years as great lessons to attain greatness by approaching the new year with positive mindset and hope. He observed that Nigeria has witnessed heightened activities in social, economic and polit

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the command’s ban on the burning of tyres and use of any form of social explosives across the state, especially during the crossover night celebrations to usher in the new year. In a statement through the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the CP said the ban is aimed at ensuring the safety of lives and property, maintaining public order, preventing damage and de

By Madu Obi As the year 2025 ends today, we stand on the threshold of a new year, which we hope will mark the beginning of Nigeria’s long-awaited socio economic transformation. For every nation, and people, moments of profound national challenge demand clarity of purpose, courage, and decisive action, for Nigeria, that moment is now! Many have said that Nigeria is an independent country in name, yet today we must begin a new struggle: the struggle for true independence based

By Madu Obi There is heightened tension at Ngene Okwuazu area of Umueri, Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, following a serious land dispute between two prominent indigenes of the community. The dispute, between Chief Okwuji George Ndive and Chief Sam Emeka, the brother of the traditional ruler of Umueri, Igwe Bennett Emeka, is already before the police as efforts by the elders of the community to resolve the matter have not yielded any fruit. In the petitio

By Madu Obi Former Secretary to the Anambra State government, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, has returned to active politics and has picked the membership card of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. He registered in his ward in Ogbaru local government area and was issued with card number 406. Obaze served as the SSG under Peter Obi and later contested for the governorship of the state on the platform of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, After the 2018 governorship election, the for

By Madu Obi Two people reportedly died and several others injured following fireworks explosion during Christmas carnival in Umuchu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State at the weekend. The explosion was said to have occurred near the main stage of the event during the celebrations, forcing the guests to scamper for safety. The fireworks were allegedly packed in cartons and were meant to be disposed of at the event. According to an eye witness, one of the victims, id

By Madu Obi The people of Ezi Umunya village in Oyi local government area of Anambra State have staged a peaceful protest at the council headquarters, Nteje, to express their rejection of the caretaker committee allegedly nominated by the Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Town Union Matters, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne. The protesters said the unilateral nomination without consulting the people of Ezi Umunya or other relevant stakeholders was u

By Madu Obi Chinua Soludo, the son of the Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, paid unscheduled visit to three hospitals in Anambra State on Christmas Day, during which he cleared the hospital bills of many patients, in the spirit of the season. The visit took him to St Joseph's Hospital, Adazi Nnukwu, Anaocha local government area, General Hospital, Nnobi in Idemili South local government area and General Hospital, Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area. Mr.

Iheanyi Chukwudi As the world celebrates this year's Christmas, the Anglican Bishop of Enugu, Rt. Rev. Samuel Ike has called on Nigerians both leaders and the led, to allow the Prince of Peace to reign, in their lives and the country. Prof. Ike noted in his Christmas message that Christmas brings an unquantifiable amount of good tidings of great joy to all mankind that should be replicated in every home. Consequently, he has urged President Bola Tinubu, to, in the spirit of C

Some of the orphans during the party at Government house, Awka By Madu Obi The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has hosted children from 33 orphanage homes in Anambra State for a Christmas party. The event, which took place at the banquet hall of the Government House, Awka, was part of her resolve to put smiles on the faces of the children. In the past, Mrs Soludo used to visit them in their various orphanages, but decided to host them this year at the

By Madu Obi The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 election and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has presented a cheque of N4.741 million to cover the National Examination Council, NECO, fees for 148 inmates taking school certicate examination in the four Correctional Centers in Anambra State. Obi, who visited the NECO office in Awka unannounced, presented the cheque to the Anambra State coordinator of NECO, Mrs Emilia Njoku as examina

By Madu Obi Idemili South local government area has won the 2nd edition of Nonye Soludo Volleyball competition with a cash prize of N750,000. It defeated Njikoka local government team, which came 2nd and received N500,000, while Anaocha local government area defeated Aguata local government team to clinch the third position with the prize money of N250000.. Sixteen teams participated in the competition initiated by the wife of the governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo with the aim of

By Madu the Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu , Anambra State, have arrested five suspects claiming to be members of a vigilante group. Items recovered from them include two pump-action guns, five live cartridges, one ash coloured shuttle bus, face masks, plate number and other incriminating items at Ring Road, Nibo, Awka South local government area. The suspects, all males, include Solomon Saddah, Okolocha George Kaosisochukwu, John Obi Ogwaju, C

By Madu Obi The West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA), a nongovernmental organization, is to partner Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, to ensure security and peace on campus. Speaking when officials of WAANSA visited him in Awka, the Vice Chancellor of UNIZIK, Professor Ugochukwu Anyaehie, described security as fundamental for any organization that seeks to achieve set goals and objectives. Noting that the greatest form of security is preventive, Anyaehie affirme

By Madu Obi A public commentator and political writer, Dr. Valentine Obienyem, has vowed to formally petition any country to which Mr Reno Omokri is posted as Nigeria’s ambassador, urging the host government not to accept his letter of credence. Omokri, a former presidential aide, was among those nominated by President Bola Tinubu for ambassadorial positions and had since been screened by the Nigerian Senate. In a letter addressed to the President of prospective host country

By Madu Obi The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo, has described sports as a powerful tool for character formation and social inclusion among youths. Flagging off the 2nd edition of Nonye Soludo Volleyball championship in Awka, the governor's wife said she instituted the tournament as part of her efforts to positively engage young people, discover their talents and encourage discipline and unity among them. She said: “The competition will serve as a platf

By Madu Obi Worried by the increasing menace of gully erosion in Anambra State, government has threatened to force residents to build proper channels for water coming out of their homes. The state Executive Council, ANSEC, which announced the proposed enforcement, lamented that erosion has continued to be an existential issue in Anambra State, citing the careless actions of communities and regulatory bodies that have disregarded environmental regulations. The state Commission

By Madu Obi The wife of the Anambra State governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has cautioned elderly people against eating processed canned foods which, according to her, are unhealthy. Mrs Soludo, who spoke during the third edition of Mrs Oluremi Tinubu Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme at the Government House, Awka, also urged the elderly to endeavour to exercise their bodies everyday to maintain good health. At the event, 250 elderly people, both men and women, who ar

By Madu the The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the November 8 Anambra election, Mr. John Nwosu has said that the 2027 general election will be a defining moment for Nigeria's democracy. Speaking in an interview in Awka, Nwosu also said that he had accepted the outcome of the Anambra election, even though he was not totally satisfied with the conduct. Nwosu said: "The 2027 elections are shaping up to be a defining moment for our democracy. W