Nnewi Under Siege as Gunmen Open Fire on Citizens*
A devastating attack unfolded in Nnewi yesterday evening, leaving trail of death and destruction. Eyewitnesses report that gunfire erupted around 7 pm, sending panicked residents fleeing for their lives. Some eyewitnesses at the scene reportedly pointed out that the attack could be related to the upcoming burial of the anambra senator, Dr Patrick ifeanyi ubah…
National Assembly Grants LGA Full Autonomy As INEC Is Now To Conduct LG Elections
“The National Assembly on Tuesday, granted full financial and administrative autonomy to all the 774 local council authorities across Nigeria by amending section 124 of the nation’s constitution. The section provides a consequential provision for the making of the local councils, a full third tier government without undue interference from the state governments. The ammendment…
Changing Gears 2.0: Soludo’s Acceleration Budget For Anambra
In an era where Nigerian states often retreat behind the shield of “economic headwinds,” Anambra State is charting a remarkably different course. This is evident in Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s presentation of the N607 billion 2025 budget. Aptly tagged “Changing Gears 2.0”, the budget tells a compelling story of fiscal ingenuity, one where ambitious development meets…
Federal High Court Orders INEC To Recognize Barr. Ezeokenwa-Led APGA Leadership, Declares Njoku’s Faction Unlawful
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has declared as unlawful the recognition and publication of Chief Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Delivering its judgment today, the Court presided by Hon. Justice Omotosho, ruled that there was no valid or subsisting court order compelling…
Anambra Security Mayhem: We Must Fish Out The Criminals Anambra CP
It has been reported that at least four vigilante operatives were feared dead today and two others seriously injured during unprovoked attacks at Ekeagu Abatete, Idemili North Local Government and Ukpo Junction, Dunukofia local government areas of Anambra State by the unidentified gunmen. This was contained in a press statement issue to Journalists in Awka…
President Tinubu Sacks Unizik VC, Council And Registrar
…Removes Pro-Chacellor University Of Health Sciences In Otukpo. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar. The council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba…
10th National Assembly Held A Valedictory Session for Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah; Hon. Billy Osawaru Pays His Final Respect.
The Senate of the 10th National Assembly, on Tuesday, organized a valedictory session in honor of a business mogul and Distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Late Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah. Until his demise, he was the Senator representing the good people of Anambra South Senatorial district, Anambra State, at the red chambers….
Ogwuaniocha Panel Of Inquiry Meets Again, Collates Damages
The Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government to look into the problems of Ogwuaniocha community has continued its meetings and is working towards charting a peaceful future in the community. The Chairman of the Panel, Justice C K Anigbogu, stated that they have made substantial progress as they have received…
Barr. Ozumba Visits Victim, Condoles With Family Of Slain Vigilante Mamber; Condemns Attack On Security Personnel’s
Dunukofia Mayor, Barr. Chijioke C Ozumba, paid a visit to the Survivor of the recent attack on Ukpo Vigilante Group, Mr. Angus Nweke, popularly known as Ononenyi who is currently responding to treatment in an hospital. He also visited and condoled with the family of the slain Vigilante Member, Mr. Joel Anisi and Ukpo community…
Hon. Okonkwo Moves Motion on “The Attacks by Unknown Gunmen in Abatete, Idemili North, and Anambra State”
The Honourable Member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, has moved a motion condemning the recent attacks in Abatete, Idemili North, Ukpo, and other areas in Anambra State. Hon. Okonkwo expressed deep concern over reports of attacks that occurred on the morning of November 18, 2024, in the communities of…