12 Years After, Soludo Appoints Another Former Commissioner for Budget as Anambra SSG
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has appointed Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), as part of the ongoing reconstitution of key offices following the commencement of his second term in office. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday, March…
Onitsha Fire Outbreak: Anambra CP Visits Scene, Reveals Possible Cause, Sympathizes with Victims
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has visited the scene of the recent fire outbreak at the Plumbing Materials Market, Headbridge, Onitsha, where he commiserated with traders who suffered losses and assured them of the Command’s support as investigations continue into the cause of the incident. The…
Firstpower Begins Investigation into Alleged N2.1 Million Levy on Amudo Community for Transformer Repair
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the allegation that the Company levied the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2.1 million) on residents of Amudo Community, Awka, Anambra State, for the repair of a vandalized transformer serving the area….
JUST IN: Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Bags Honorary Doctorate in Real Estate Management & Corporate Governance from EUA, France
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna, a cerebral entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and influential grassroots leader, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Real Estate Management and Corporate Governance by the European-American University, France. The prestigious ceremony was held at the Ibis Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, and attracted an array of dignitaries, business leaders,…
NAC UNIZIK Chapter Honours Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna for Industrial Excellence and Public Service
From Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Nnewi Academic Congress (NAC), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter, has recognized Amb. Ikebunwa Lotanna Lotanna, Chief Executive Officer of Palms Realty and Investment Limited, for his outstanding contributions to industrial development and public service. The honour was conferred during the Congress’ Industrial and Commercial Symposium, which also featured the inauguration of…
In Anambra, 18-Year-Old Girl “Kidnaps Herself” to Extort N3.m from Parents, Arrested by Police
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered a case of self-kidnapping involving an 18-year-old girl who allegedly conspired with her boyfriend and others to extort millions of naira from her parents, in what could be described as one of several major breakthroughs recorded by the Command in ongoing investigations across…
Two Anambra Local Governments Clash Over Renaming of Road After Anyaoku
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A disagreement has erupted between Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas of Anambra State following the decision by the Idemili North authorities to rename the popular Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a decision that has been vehemently been rejected by the Onitsha North Local…
Uncertainty Trails Fate of Soludo’s Ex-Commissioners, Appointees Following Dissolution of First-Term Cabinet
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The political atmosphere in Anambra State has become charged with uncertainty following the dissolution of the first-term Executive Council and other political appointments by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, a development that has left the fate of many immediate-past commissioners, special advisers, and other aides unknown as the administration prepares to…
Governor Soludo Congratulates Muslims at Eid-el-fitri
By Christian ABURIME The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has warmly congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Anambra State and across Nigeria on the happy occasion of Eid el Fitri. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo rejoices with the Muslim faithful as they mark the successful completion of the holy month of…
Firstpower Begins Investigation into Alleged N2.1 Million Levy on Amudo Community for Transformer Repair
PRESS STATEMENT FIRSTPOWER BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED N2.1 MILLION LEVY ON AMUDO COMMUNITY FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIR March 20, 2026 The Management of FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the allegation that the Company levied the sum of Two Million, One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦2.1 million) on residents of Amudo…

