By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has formally abolished the long-observed Monday sit-at-home across the state, warning that any teacher or education staff who fails to report for duty on Mondays will face stiff salary sanctions, including possible forfeiture of their entire monthly pay. The directive was conveyed through an official circular…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The social media space was agog during the week following the emergence of a Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage that exposed a well-organized and coordinated robbery operation in part of Awka, the Anambra State capital. The eye-opening incident, which reportedly occurred around the ever-busy Kwata Junction axis of the city, was captured…
By Emmy Young Oba, Idemili South – A prominent stakeholder and chieftain of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Henry Ifediorah Anyinofu, popularly known as “Mbuze Oba”, has thrown his weight behind Hon. Amaka Obi’s bid for a second term as Mayor of Idemili South local government. Addressing newsmen in Oba, Chief Anyinofu…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka As part of its ongoing efforts to sustain proper road traffic management across the state, the Anambra State Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has issued a stern warning to motorists who are in the habit of of converting strategic exit ramps into illegal parking lots , thereby posing risk to other road…
Awka, Anambra State, was alive with joy and cultural pride as Nwoke Udi Palmwine Bar, a beloved landmark in the city’s entertainment scene, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. The milestone event, spanning three memorable days, culminated on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with an outpouring of appreciation for loyal customers, thrilling competitions, and generous rewards….
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has removed an accident-damaged van that was dangerously abandoned along the newly dualised Agulu–Ekwulobia Road, following a timely alert by a concerned citizen, Osita Obi. According to a report issued by the Agency on Monday, January 19, and made available to newsmen…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA) has deployed a special enforcement team to the newly constructed Nwagu Agulu–Nnewi Dual Carriageway to curb the persistent and dangerous practice of one-way driving by some motorists along the route. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ARTMA, Engr. Okonkwo Emeka-Konti (Konti…
By Mokwugwo Solomon On Saturday, January 17, 2026, indegens of Ogwu Ikpele community in Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state, including elderly women and men, as well as youths, protested round the community, carrying placards and chanting songs of frustration, disappointment and displeasure. The community complained that for ten years that Sterling Petroleum…
From Uchenna Ezeadigwe, Awka Tension and palpable fear have gripped members of the riverine community of Ogwu-Ikpele community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State following fresh crisis generated shut down of 12 oil wells due to purported failure of an oil company to operate within the bracket of due diligence and Corporate…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Dr. Nelson Omenugha, top aide to the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has been appointed by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide as a member of the Committee for the Crafting of the Igbo Charter of Demands. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated January 15, 2026, and signed by…
