By Izunna Okafor, Awka A popular factory in Nnewi, Anambra State, was on Wednesday morning engulfed by a raging fire that caused serious damage to property, prompting an emergency intervention by the Anambra State Fire Service. The incident occurred at Ngobros Factory, located at No. 11 Obidiah Road, near Chartered Junction, Abubor Nnewi-Ichi, in Nnewi…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Fire Service has averted what could have resulted in yet another major disaster in Onitsha, following the crash of a fully loaded fuel tanker along the ever-busy Enugu Road on Tuesday morning. The incident, which occurred directly in front of OVL Filling Station at No. 18 Enugu Road,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Soludo Fan Club (SFC) has felicitated with its National Convener and Anambra State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr. Sir Julius Chukwuemeka, as he marks his 2025 birthday anniversary, describing him as an exemplary leader, a trailblazing public servant, and one of the most dedicated champions of Governor…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has issued a fresh set of directives and stern warnings to commercial bus and tricycle (Keke) operators across the state, particularly those operating along the highly congested Upper Iweka–Owerri Road corridor, declaring that full enforcement has commenced with immediate effect. The directives were…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on Tuesday presented a draft 2026 budget of ₦757,884,487,705 billion (approximately $520 million) to the Anambra State House of Assembly, unveiling an ambitious financial plan themed “Changing Gears 3.0: Solution Continues.” Witnessed by the Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, members of the State…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Nollywood and social media are in mourning following reports that actor and content creator Odira Nwobu has died in South Africa. The sad news was confirmed by the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, who said Nwobu travelled to South Africa on November 23, 2025, along…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A solemn sad story has emerged from Anambra State following the demise of a physically challenged mother of two, Agaezichi Oliver Joy. Joy reportedly passed away over the weekend in a health facility in Awka, Anambra State capital after a brief illness. Sharing the sad news of her death in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a colourful celebration of love, culture, family honour, and matrimonial pride over the weekend as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Engr. Mike Ozoemena, gave out the hand of his daughter, Faustina Oluchi Ozoemena, in marriage, to Mr. Christian…
By Mokwugwo Solomon Anambra State Town Union Council (ASTUC) has celebrated a prominent Catholic priest, Very Rev. Fr. Basil Ekwunife; as well as notable industrialists, Chief (Dr) Ebuka Onunwko and High Chief (Dr) Chinedu Umeadi as Anambra community role models, 2025. The ceremony, which took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the ASTUC…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed circulating rumours suggesting that the fire incident near the Ekwusigo Local Government Headquarters was the result of an armed attack. This clarification was contained in an official press release issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Tochukwu…
