By Madu Obi The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the November 8 Anambra election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has promised to transform the economy of the state if elected. Addressing the people of Unubi in Nnewi South local government area, Ukachukwu also promised to create job opportunities, provide agriculture loans and grants to farmers. According to him, areas that would engage his attention as governor include road construction and creation of c

By Madu Obi The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. John Nwosu, has reacted to the massive donations made by some groups and communities to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. Speaking with reporters in Awka, Nwosu described the development as deeply troubling, warning that it raises serious concerns under the nation’s electoral laws, as w

By Madu Obi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has promised to halt action against Most Rev, Dr. Alexander Ibezim, Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion on the petition brought against him over the alleged sale of church land, pending the determination of the prevailing suit on the matter. Chief G. Tagbo SAN, who is counsel to the petitioner, Echezona Onuigbo, had submitted a petition dated July 28, to the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, complainin

By Madu Obi No fewer than 10,000 women from the various local government areas of Anambra State, who are members of Healthy Living With Nonye Soludo Initiative, stormed Awka, the capital, on Saturday to exercise with the founder and wife of the state governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo. They began the walk at the popular Aroma area of the city, with the aim to promote physical fitness and raise awareness on healthy eating, living and disease prevention. In addition to the women, there

By Madu Obi The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has expressed deep interest in promoting the rich Igbo culture and tradition, promising to rebuild the traditional institution if he wins the November 8 election. Ukachukwu spoke when he visited the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe during the 2025 Ofala festival. He described Igwe Achebe as a distinguished traditional ruler whose values have strengthened Igbo culture a

By Madu Obi The founder of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and leader of the Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has instituted legal action against the Imo State Police command and the Nigeria Police Force over what he described as a politically motivated invitation aimed at curtailing his fundamental rights. Uwazuruike's invitation came eight days after he announced his preparedness to join the planned pea

Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe dancing during the ofala festival in Onitsha By Madu Obi The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has cautioned Nigerian politicians against abandoning governance in pursuit of political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such actions tend to worsen the country’s economic and social crises. Speaking at the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, the monarch observed that political attention across the

By Madu Obi The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, for the November 8 Anambra election, Sir Paul Chukwuma has said that his three- point agenda of Human capital development, Infrastructure and Security, HIS, will elevate the state from its poor level. Speaking during an interaction with a cross - section of workers in tertiary institutions in the state under the aegis of 'Academics for better Anambra', Chukwuma said that he would pay special attenti

Officials of the Igbo youths By Madu Obi Awka- Igbo - speaking youths across the country have endorsed the planned October 20, 2025 peaceful protest to drive home the demand for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a communique issued after an emergency meeting in Awka on Wednesday, the group, under the auspices of Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly, called on other ethnic regions and all lov

By Madu Obi Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has announced a significant policy change aimed at easing the financial burden on motorists in the state, with a directive that traffic offenders should not be charged more than N10,000. Before now, traffic offenders were forced by the enforcers to pay as much as N50,000, a situation the governor has frowned at. "Starting from October 14, 2025, the maximum fine payable for any traffic offense in the state will be c

By Madu Obi The governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, Sir Paul Chukwuma has commenced palliative work on the abandoned Otuocha-Anyamelum road. The road, which used to facilitate the evacuation of agricultural produce from the farmlands to markets within Anambra State and beyond, has been out of use for many years. It is also an important access road for businessmen connecting Onitsha with the northern part of Enugu State. During his campaign to the are

By Madu Obi The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, has initiated a peace dialogue with key stakeholders and leaders of thought in the crisis torn Nimo Community, Njikoka local government area of the state The meeting, which was held at the premises of St Vincent Primary School, inIfite-Ani Nimo brought together the local government chairman, traditional leader, town union executives, youth representatives, women leaders and security partners from Nimo. Acco

By Madu Obi The Executive Director, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocate Center, RULAAC, Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma, has lamented that promises made to Nigerians after the infamous EndSARS protests have remained unfulfilled five years after the incident. In a statement he made to mark five years of the protests that claimed many lives, Nwanguma observed that Police reform has failed Nigeria. He recalled that although government disbanded SARS, it almost immediately set up the S

By Madu Obi Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo continues his final campaign push ahead of the November 8 governorship election, with a promise that extortion must end in the state. Speaking at a mega endorsement rally organized by drivers and transport unions at the Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, the governor warned against intimidating motorists and other road users under any guise. The rally was attended by thousands of drivers, tricycle operators, and transport

Gov Soludo with the people of Awka North during the campaign in the area By Madu Obi The Awka North Local Government Area has endorsed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration for a second term of four years, saying he is the person that made it possible for the area to be enjoying good roads. During the governor's visit to the local government, the people boosted his campaign with ₦150 million. The endorsement was announced during a rally held at Amansea, which attracted

By Madu Obi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of one of Nigeria’s most revered Christian leaders, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed away on October 6, 2025, at the age of 80. Governor Soludo described the death of the legendary preacher, renowned evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, as a monumental loss to Nigeria, and the entire body of Christ worldwide. The statement released by

By Madu Obi Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has said that government, private sector and community partnership is critical for driving development. Speaking during the inauguration of the newly renovated St. Jude's Secondary School, Ihiala, Soludo also emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive vision for educational reforms in Nigeria. Highlighting the significance of collaboration,, the governor noted that human capital is the best investment, arguing

By Madu Obi The youth wing of the Anambra State Town Unions’ Council, has vowed to mobilize Anambra youths to vote on November 8 to...

Obi of Onitsha: Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe By Madu Obi The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe has gone into seclusion to...

By Madu Obi The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo has described girls as change makers, saying that sincere actions...