By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a moment of reminiscence as Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Wednesday, returned to his secondary school roots as Uga Boys’ Secondary School (UBSS), Uga, in Aguata Local Government Area, marked its 50th anniversary. In a moment that stirred nostalgia and excitement, the Governor donned his…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Yet-to-be-ascertained worth of property was destroyed in the early hours of Thursday, the first day of January, following a fire outbreak at Trano Rentals Hotel, Isuaniocha, in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was confirmed in a statement made available to journalists by the Anambra State Fire Service,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The countdown has begun for the final journey and burial rites of Late Mrs. Chiatusiura Elizabeth Nnabuife (née Ogbuefi), beloved mother of the Member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuife. The burial activities of the respected matriarch, wife, mother, grandmother,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Obidient General Worldwide and Southeast Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Hon. Ikenna Azomchine, has reaffirmed the resolve of the Movement to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth, justice and a better Nigeria, as he extended New Year greetings to members across the country and in the diaspora. In…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has announced official ban on the use of knockouts, fireworks and other social explosives during crossover night celebrations and beyond, in any part of the state. The ban is coming barely two days after a tragic fireworks explosion that claimed two lives during a Christmas…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The ancient community of Umuji Ebenebe in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State was agog and turned into an atmosphere of joy, thanksgiving and deep spiritual reflection on Tuesday as St. Peter’s Parish Ebenebe, popularly known as the Basilica of Grace, was officially inaugurated and dedicated. The magnificent…
Friends, family, faith leaders and staff of the Anambra State Ministry of Information on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, gathered at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Centre, Awka, to celebrate author and Information Officer, Obianuju Ekwughe–Azukaego, at the launch of her two novels — ‘Rose Petals’ and ‘The Glittering Spear’. The event, which drew professionals,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has officially signed the state’s 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total budget size of N766 billion for the coming fiscal year. The signing, which took place on Monday at the Light House in Awka, followed the conclusion of legislative work on the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as tragedy has struck an Anambra community following the death of a man, Obumneme, popularly known as Nzeakaibeya, who reportedly returned to Nigeria from China to celebrate the Christmas season with his people, only to lose his life in a most painful and devastating way….
By Emmy Young A prominent community leader in Nnobi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, Engr Nwankwo Okechukwu Jeremiah, made history on Saturday, December 27, 2025, when he supported 50 individuals from the community in commemoration of his 50th birthday. Engr Nwankwo gifted 14 petty traders one hundred thousand naira (N100,000) each to…
