Ozoro festival: Other nations invest in women, Nigeria focus on trivialities – Peter Obi
Former Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s development focus, urging greater investment in women as a strategy for national growth. Obi shared his views on X, highlighting that countries like Indonesia and Bangladesh successfully leverage women’s economic contributions, while Nigeria lags behind. He noted that women in Indonesia own over half of SMEs generating most jobs, […]
‘Back Tinubu’ — Soludo Asks Igbo Not To Waste Their Votes In 2027
Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra State, has urged Igbo voters in the south-east to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. He made the appeal during his second-term inauguration at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Tuesday. The inauguration ceremony saw the chief judge of Anambra, Onochie Anyachebelu, administer the oath of […]
I’ll never do it again – Anambra popular native doctor begs for leniency
Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu John Paul, popularly called Aka Mmuo, has begged Charles Soludo for leniency after his arrest for allegedly performing rituals. Authorities accused him of carrying out ceremonies, including ritual baths for internet fraudsters, also known as Yahoo Boys. Following his parade by local security operatives, Aka Mmuo expressed remorse, stating he was […]
Anambra police arrest man involved in kidnapping for ransom in Awka
Police authorities in Anambra State have arrested Ifeanyi Ekemezie, 32, for alleged involvement in kidnapping operations around Awka and nearby areas. The suspect was picked up by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad in the early hours of February 17, 2026. According to police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga, Ekemezie admitted being part of a three-man gang […]
Gov Soludo, Emeka Offor visit Tinubu in Abuja
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and business leader Emeka Offor met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, took place on Wednesday. The development was made public through a post shared by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
INEC registers 4,423 new voters in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has announced that 4,423 eligible voters have been successfully registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The update was given by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Agwu, during a media briefing held in Awka on Wednesday. According to the REC, the CVR […]
Anambra NDLEA boss laments high in-take of hard drugs by youths
The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing use of hard drugs among young people in the state. The NDLEA boss described the trend as disturbing and warned that it poses a major threat to the future of the youths and society at large. […]
IPOB dares Soludo, declares Monday, Feb 2 sit-at-home
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced a sit-at-home exercise for Monday, February 2, 2026, across the five South-East states. The group said the action is in solidarity with traders in Onitsha, following the Anambra State Government’s directive for businesses to resume activities on Mondays. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity […]
Anambra govt begins revocation of undeveloped properties in designated estates
The Anambra State Government has started revoking ownership of undeveloped landed properties in designated government estates as part of efforts to enforce orderly urban development. The action was confirmed by the Managing Director of the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Dr. Ossy Onuko, during an enforcement exercise on Thursday. The exercise began at Awka […]
No going back on main market closure, don’t push me to demolish it – Soludo warns traders
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has insisted that the closure of the Onitsha Main Market will remain in force, warning traders not to push his administration into taking more drastic actions. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Soludo described the continued Monday sit-at-home by traders as deliberate economic sabotage that threatens the state’s […]