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…
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…
