By Izunna Okafor, Awka There was palpable tension along the Abatete–Eziowelle Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Wednesday, following a coordinated armed attack on joint police patrol teams by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, leading to the burning of a patrol vehicle, the theft of service rifles, and injuries to at least one…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) family in Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, over the week, witnessed another remarkable political homecoming as Chief Kenechukwu Ngige, popularly known as Ukwuoma Kpolu Alor, a former APC House of Assembly aspirant, officially returned to the ruling party. Chief Ngige,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The League of Anambra Journalists in Abuja (LAJA) has congratulated Gov. Chukwuma Soludo, of Anambra on his emphatic 21 over 21 victory in the just concluded governorship election. The journalists extended their congratulatory message in a Statement signed by Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo and PrincessEkwi Ajide, its interim President and interim…
A High Court sitting in Umunze, Orumba South judicial division and presided over by Hon Justice Jude Obiora has decried the issuance of certificate of recognition to one Chief Timothy Okwudiri Ifurunwa as the monarch-elect of Ihitte community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ifurunwa was issued the certificate alongside other…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In what could be best described as a typical demonstration of the “Aku Ruo Ụlọ” (Think Home) philosophy being advocated by Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration, Anambra-born business mogul and philanthropist, Chief Sir Gilbert Ezenagu, has embarked on a massive rehabilitation and asphalting of a key road in his hometown, Ebenator,…
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…
