By Izunna Okafor, Awka Ahead of the forthcoming local government election in Anambra State, a community leader and political economist, Comrade Martin Ebuka Okafor, has thrown his weight behind the position of Nzukọ Ọra Nnewi Town Union on the ongoing debate surrounding the rotational chairmanship arrangement in Nnewi North Local Government. Okafor, a UK–based…
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 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…
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…
By Emmy Young Ahead of the forthcoming local government primary election across the 21 local government areas in Anambra State, the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, outlined her plans for a second term. She said she will focus on human‑capital empowerment for youths, men and women, and on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Good testimonies and broad acclaim have continued to trail the performance of the Mayor of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (Iyom Ife-Abata), with residents, government officials and community leaders highlighting and praising her people-centered leadership, transformational projects and strategic interventions that have significantly improved life and livelihoods…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as extensive public curiosity, mixed reactions and intense social media debates have trailed the recent promotion of the Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). Recall that Prof. Chuma-Udeh, adorned in police uniform, was on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Congress of Councillors of Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, has unanimously passed a resounding vote of confidence in the Mayor of the council, Hon. Mrs. Amaka Obi (popularly known as Iyom Ifeabata), declaring that her administration has not only addressed important concerns but has also surpassed…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Chief Executive Officer of Cubana Groups and chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Hon. Ikenna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Ike Cubana, has explained the philosophy and motivation behind the ongoing power intervention and electrification projects being executed by the Cubana Groups in parts Oba community, in Idemili…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, has been honoured with another prestigious traditional title, this time, as “Ekwueme Amansea” by the people of Amansea community in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The chieftaincy title was bestowed on the Deputy Governor by the traditional ruler…
