By Madu Obi The former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has described some of the so-called Yahoo boys as “geniuses who need redirection.” He made the remark while addressing a large gathering of young people during the Golden Health Conference held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha. The conference, themed “Money Beyond Wealth,” brought together students, professionals, and youth leade

Anambra State Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake By Madu Obi Anambra State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake has built a Primary Healthcare Center at Nawfia, Njikoka local government area. She has already handed over the keys to the facility to the state government, which has already furnished it. National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA,Mazi Ejimofor Opara, who shared the st

By Madu Obi Residents and stakeholders of Atani and Okpoko in Ogbaru local government area welcomed Governor Chukwuma Soludo with open arms when his campaign train arrived the area. The occasion was not just a ceremonial one; it served as a platform for Governor Soludo to engage directly with the people and rally support for his administration’s initiatives. Addressing the crowd in Atani, the governor described community involvement as crucial for the success of any develop

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, has debunked the allegation that Governor Chukwuma Soludo would order the arrest of Catholic Bishops after winning the forthcoming governorship election. Some political parties were said to be behind the allegation, which the state government said, is a mere figment of their imagination. In a statement, Mefor urged Anambra people to disregard the false report and always demand virtual evidence before sh

By Madu Obi Former chieftain of the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, in Anambra State and Medical Director of Princeton Specialist Hospital and Orthopedic Center, Awka, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, has rejoined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), citing Governor Chukwuma Soludo's performance as his reason. Nwachukwu has also pledged his support for Governor Soludo's re-election bid. In a statement, Dr. Nwachukwu, who was the ZLP candidate for Oyi/Ayamelum federal constituency in

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Police command says it is seeking useful information about a minor allegedly involved in cult initiation in the state. Although the command did not state the town or community where the incident happened, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Police intercepted a disturbing video circulating in the social media showing a group of young boys engaging in an unlawful cult initiation ceremony involving the said

By Madu Obi The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for sustained efforts to ensure that the issue of polio is completely eradicated and consigned to history. In a message to mark this year's polio day, Mrs Soludo observed that although the world had done much work to kick the virus out, routine vaccination must continue so as not to jeopardize the health of the children. She said: "As we join the global community in commemorating World Polio D

By Madu Obi A four-member delegation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja has arrived Anambra State to assess the commission’s readiness ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election. The team, led by Prof. Rhoda Gumus, INEC National Commissioner in charge of Election Planning and Monitoring, included Mr. Sam Olumekun, Dr. Kenneth Ukeagu (supervising Anambra State), and Dr. Baba Bila, who chairs the Electoral Operations and Log

By Madu Obi As part of the ongoing engagements with critical stakeholders ahead of the November 8 Anambra governorship election, the state Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified the non-kinetic approach to peace - building by engaging key religious leaders and societal influencers, urging them to use their positions and platforms to promote peace, unity, and patriotism across the state. The CP made this call when he received the founder of the Mountain of Hol

By Madu Obi Members of Agwuzani Family in Umuaroli, Onitsha, have praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for assisting them to recover their 75.5 hectares of land from grabbers, saying for that single act and his excellent performance in the state, they will unanimously vote for him on November 8. Addressing reporters in Awka, they also celebrated the governor for restoring water supply in Onitsha, 25 years after the taps went dry in the commercial city. Mr Sunday Ogoazi, who spok

By Madu Obi A non-governmental organization, PanAfrican Women Project, has intensified efforts to boost women’s participation in politics through a sensitization campaign held across major markets in Anambra State. The initiative is aimed at educating market women on their civic responsibilities and encouraging them to play active roles in the forthcoming governorship election. The awareness campaign, which commenced in Awka, drew a large turnout of traders, mostly women, who

By Madu Obi.. The Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), have tasked media practitioners on the need to strengthen their capacity for ethical and sensitive reporting on issues affecting children in line with the provisions of the Child Rights Act. A a two-day training on Ethical Journalism and Child Rights Reporting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the journali

By Madu Obi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Awka Branch, has begun an advocacy programme aimed at inspiring secondary school students to take interest in becoming enginers. As part of activities to commemorate the 2025 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, the Engineers carried out an impactful outreach programme at Kenneth Dike Memorial Secondary School, Awka. With the theme, "Engineering Minds, Protecting Our Planet", the students were educated

By Madu Obi In furtherance of the inter-agency consultative committee on election security, directives and in preparation for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election slated for 8th November 2025, the state Police command, on Wednesday hosted a meeting of representatives of various security agencies in the state for the purpose of a situation room for the election.. The situation room, established at the state command headquarters, will serve as the central hub for real-

By Madu Obi The 16 candidates contesting the November 8 governorship election in Anambra are to sign a peace accord on November 3 at the International Convention Center, Awka. At a pre- election engagement with Anambra stakeholders organized by the Kukah Centre, which is the secretariat of the National Peace Committee, the executive director of the Kukah Centre, Rev Fr Atta Barkindo, said the signing ceremony will be witnessed by the chairman of the National Peace Committee,

By Iheanyi Chukwudi A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, has sacked all the elected Chairmen and Councillors in Ebonyi State. The court, presided over by Justice H.I.O. Oshomah, in sacking the council officials on Tuesday, nullified the local government and councilorship elections conducted in the state in July, 2024, which produced the affected council chairmen and councillors. Justice Oshomah, delivering judgement, held that the July 2024 local government and councilo

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Ministry of Information, in collaboration with Young Women In Enterprise, a mentorship organisation powered by Barr. Chisom Jane Ikechukwu, and other partners, has held a training session in various skills for young women in the state. Speaking at the event, the state Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, appreciated the organisation for empowering youths with various skills, and expressed the state government's commitment towards equipping

CP Orutugu addressing officers during the Onitsha tour By Madu Obi As part of the ongoing security preparations for the forthcoming Anambra State gubernatorial election, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State command, Ikioye Orutugu has embarked on an operational tour and evaluation exercise across the Police Area Commands in the state to assess the readiness of the officers and men for the crucial assignment. The exercise, which commenced with a visit to the Onitsha Area

Chief Kodilinye Okelekwe ( 3rd right) with the cheques By Madu Obi Anambra State - born Abuja - based businessman, Chief Kodilinye Okelekwe has empowered 20 youths in his Nibo Community, Awka South local government area of Anambra State, with N1million each to enable them expand their businesses. Okelekwe, who said he did not know any of the beneficiaries before the empowerment exercise, used a committee he set up to screen qualified persons after submitting their business p

By Madu Obi Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has urged the state's electorate to ensure that the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, wins in all the polling units on November 8 governorship election. Addressing a mammoth crowd during his campaign to Awka South local government area, Soludo dismissed his opponents allegedly planning to introduce one form of rigging or the other during the election. The campaign was attended by members of his immediat