By Madu Obi The Catholic Church, at the weekend, marked 140th anniversary of Catholicism in Eastern Nigeria at Onitsha, with thousands of faithful gathering to mark the historic milestone in the life of the Church. The celebration took place at the Field of the Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, where worshippers honoured the legacy of the early missionaries and reflected on the enduring impact of the Catholic Church in Nigeria over the past 140 years. Nearly all the bishops

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Mr Ifeanyi Okomma has said that the state's 2026 budget recently presented to the House of Assembly by Governor Chukwuma Soludo for approval, targets the development of mixed industrial city and construction of a five-star hotel. Okomma gave the details while defending his ministry's budget before the House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation. According to the Commissioner, a total allocation of ₦352.512

By Madu Obi The candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP,, in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has been elected the national leader of the party by the National Executive Committee - NEC, of the party. The unanimous conferment of the national leadership of the YPP on Chukwuma took place during the 24th NEC meeting of the party in Abuja, By this election, Chukwuma replaced the former national leader of the party, Late Senator I

By Madu Obi President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chief Okey Ezenwa as the Anambra State Renewed Hope Ambassador for the 2027 presidential election mobilization Ezenwa, a stalwart of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, was among those appointed for the 36 states and Federal Capital Renewed Hope Ambassadors for the 2027 Renewed Hope Agenda Re-election campaign mobilization. Imo State governor and chairman of Progressives Governors' Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma wh

By Madu Obi About two hundred and fifty persons living with disabilities in Anambra State have received the sum of N200,000 each to support their existing small businesses. The programmme, which was supported by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of the Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, under the RHI Economic Empowerment Programme, provides financial assistance to persons with disabilities across the country, to recapitalize their businesses. The beneficiaries also

Some of the beneficiaries By Madu Obi No fewer than 1,500 indigent people from Urunnevo Ozom Community in Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, have benefited from a medical outreach sponsored by an illustrious son of the area, Dr. Charles Dozie Ajaegbu, in collaboration with Urunnevo Improvement Union (U.I.U) At the epoch- making event, the beneficiaries received free eye glasses and drugs, and were also treated for various ailments. The beneficiaries

By Madu Obi The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for an end to the discrimination against persons living with HIV and AIDS. In a message to mark this year's World AIDS Day, Mrs Soludo said HIV is not a death sentence, even as she urged people to avoid contracting the virus. She said: "Living with HIV is neither an unfortunate incarceration, nor a death sentence. Yet again, it's really important that everyone remains extra cautious of any aff

By Madu Obi In a bid to foster economic growth and boost international trade in Anambra State, the European Union (EU) has promised continuous drive aimed at facilitating, supporting and promoting agro-business. The EU provides digital market place and is a matchmaking hub - a virtual space where Nigerian agro-business can connect with EU buyers, investors and partners to initiate export trade deals, investments and further collaborations. Anambra State Coordinator of Nigeria

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police Command confirmed on Saturday, the recovery of two female bodies believed to be among three Cameroonian women who were allegedly kidnapped in the state earlie. According to the police, the bodies were discovered in the Omambala River in Anambra West local government area. The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the discovery followed intensive search operations conducted on Friday, 28th November 2025, by op

By Madu Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has continued to reinforce his longstanding commitment to education by donating an additional N10 million to Dominican College, Abatete, Anambra State. The donation coincided with Obi’s inspection of a new boys’ hostel he is funding for the school, reflecting his dedication to improving educational infrastructure in the state. The boys’ hostel project is expected to pro

By Madu Obi The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee, NPC, Most Rev Mathew Kukah, has insisted that there is no persecution of Christians in Nigeria, arguing that genocide is not based on the number of people killed, but the intention. Bishop Kukah recently faced attacks and criticisms primarily credited to him in which he was quoted as urging the international community not to designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern beca

By Madu Obi Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has narrated how gunmen attacked his convoy on Thursday in Anambra State, even as he assured the people that he is safe. Speaking when he received the former governor of the state who took over from him, Mr Peter Obi, at his hometown, Alor, Idemili South local government area, Ngige explained how his aides, who were returning from errands, were ambushed arou

By Madu Obi The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged women not to keep quiet whenever they are abused, arguing that speaking up is a major aspect of fighting the scourge. Mrs Soludo, who spoke during a programmme to commemorate the commencement of this year's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, said it is time to find practical solution to the problem and change the narrative for good. The governor's wife said she has

By Madu Obi The suspended member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Bernard Udemezue, has been handed additional three months, as the assembly said the lawmaker has not shown any remorse since the earlier offense. Udemezue, who represents Ayamelum state constituency, was suspended in August for three months and he reappeared in the House of Assembly on Tuesday during Governor Chukwuma Soludo's budget presentation. He was, however, forced out of the premises by his co

By Madu Obi Former Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige’s convoy was attacked by gunmen along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area, killing one and injuring many It was gathered that a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and his gun and uniform taken by the assailants, who were dressed in police and army uniforms. The gunmen shot a woman who was said to be recording the incident on her phone and she reportedly died on the spot. Also, a shop owner

By Madu Obi The Anambra State government has proposed ₦757,884,487,705 budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year. Governor Chukwuma Soludo presented the budget estimate to the state House of Assembly on Tuesday for approval. When compared to the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118, the 2026 budget represents a 24.1% increase, which the governor said, reflects his administration's intensified focus on execution. Details showed that recurrent expenditure is projected at ₦162.6 billi

By Madu Obi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has welcomed the new Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, ,Prof Bond Anyaehie to the Government House, Awka, describing the selection process that brought him to office as transparent. Soludo said that after reviewing the Vice-Chancellor’s impressive curriculum vitae, there is no doubt that he is the right person to lead the university to greater heights. Welcoming the VC to Anambra State, the gove

By Madu Obi The protracted leadership dispute in Enugwu Agidi, Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, heightened weekend with 87 members of Enugwu Agidi Brothers Union, EBU, announcing the suspension of the President General of the town, Hon Ebuka Onuorah over alleged high-handedness. Among those that signed the suspension letter were the Interim PG, Kenechukwu Okoye, the Assistant Publicity Secretary, Comrade Echezona Egbeonu, and the Legal Adviser, Barrister Justi

By Madu Obi Police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, Anambra State, have recovered a 3-year-old girl stolen by an apprentice working with her parents. The child, who was rescued at Nnobi, Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, has since been reunited her with her parents. According to the Police, preliminary investigation revealed that the child was stolen by one Miss Chioma Anioma, an apprentice to the victim’s family and upon realizing that operatives wer

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command has debunked stories making the round that a fire incident involving many vehicles at Ozubulu, Ekwisigo local government area of the state, was due to armed attack. A social media report had claimed that the attack was caused by gunmen that operated in a bush in the area, a development that had heightened tension in that axis. However, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the fire incident was a