Izunna Okafor

New Group Inaugurated to Supervise Operations of Agụnechemba (Video)

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has inaugurated the State Supervisory Committee to oversee the activities and operations of the newly launched security outfit in the state, Agụnechemba, popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị. The inauguration, which took place at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia on Tuesday, followed the…

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Finally, Tinubu Sacks Kyari as NNPCL Boss Months After Public Outcry for His Prosecution, Appoints Replacement

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka Mele Kyari has finally been kicked out of office as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in what has been described as a long-awaited overhaul in the nation’s oil management sector, following a public outcry. Confirming the…

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Soludo Didn’t Sack Akpudo — Commissioner Nwabunwanne, Clears the Air on Renaming of ASATU to ASTUC

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka Contrary to speculations making rounds on social media, the Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Hon. Tonycollins Nwabunwanne, has clarified that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo did not sack the immediate-past National President of the Anambra State Association of Town Union (ASATU), Barr. Titus Akpudo. The clarification…

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Anambra Police Commissioner Overhauls State CID, Eyes Forensic Equipments for Crime Fighting

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as part of ongoing efforts to enhance intelligence gathering and security operations in the state. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the announcement…

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UNAIDS Lauds Anambra Govt, ANSACA on Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Says Vision of Ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 Achievable

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has lauded the efforts of the Anambra State Government and the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) for their remarkable strides in combating HIV/AIDS in the state. The UNAIDS Country Director in Nigeria, Dr. Leo Zekeng, gave the commendation when he visited…

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Obi Lauds Soludo’s Move to Reform ASATU, Says Ikeazor Still Setting Pace from Graveyard

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State, Governor Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has been commended for his plan and decision to legalize the existence and operations of the Anambra State Town Unions Council (ASTUC), formerly known as the Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU). Reacting to the development, the President-General of the Obosi…

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Soludo’s Second Term Bid Gains Momentum as Anambra Patriots Donate N30 Million for Nomination Form

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka As the race for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State gathers momentum, the Anambra Patriots for Soludo, a quintessential support group comprising notable Anambra stakeholders, committed patriots, and grassroots mobilizers, has once again thrown its weight behind Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s visionary leadership and set the ball rolling…

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Soludo’s Second Term Bid Gains Momentum as Anambra Patriots Donate ₦30 Million for Nomination Form

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka As the race for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State gathers momentum, the Anambra Patriots for Soludo, a quintessential support group comprising notable Anambra stakeholders, committed patriots, and grassroots mobilizers, has once again thrown its weight behind Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s visionary leadership and set the ball rolling…

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21-Gun Salute, Jubilation in Anambra As Court Upholds Igwe Okonkwo as the Authentic Traditional Ruler of Alor

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka There was a 21-day-gun salute, jubilation and songs of praise at the premises of the High Court 2, Ogidi, as Justice Chukwudi Nwankwo delivered a judgment upholding Igwe Mac-Anthony Okonkwo as the authentic traditional ruler of Alor Community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The judgment, delivered…

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