Fresh allegations have emerged against Anambra state government-owned enforcement agency, Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, popularly known as OCHA Brigade. This is coming few months after some traders at Onitsha Main Market and some others at Zik’s Avenue, Awka, accused the agency of illegal arrest and detention, extortion, collection of bribe, abuse of human rights,…
The Anambra State Chapters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have lauded the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration in the State for what they described as infrastructural facelift and transformation being witnessed in Awka the capital city of the State and other parts of the State at large. The leadership and…
The Anambra State Government’s enforcement agency, Operation Clean And Health Anambra (OCHA Brigade), is facing fresh allegations of misconduct. This comes after previous accusations of illegal arrest, extortion, and abuse of human rights. The latest accusation comes from a staff member at Milani Cosmetics in Awka, who had a distressing encounter with OCHA Brigade operatives…
In a heartwarming event, Chief Chukwuemeka Okwummo, a renowned herbalist and native doctor, attended a Thanksgiving service at St. Michael Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra State. The community rejoiced as Chief Okwummo shared his miraculous recovery and newfound faith in Christianity. Chief Okwummo expressed his gratitude to God for healing him from a life-threatening illness,…
Hon. Engr. Ezekiel Nwokoye, Senior Special Assistant to Prof. Soludo on Political Matters, recently expressed that the Anambra State governor is not just an ordinary politician, but a true gift to the people of Anambra. During an interactive session with journalists in Awka, Hon. Nwokoye emphasized how Prof. Soludo’s expertise in economics has translated into…
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has uncovered a scandal at Onitsha General Hospital in Anambra State. It was discovered that 406 individuals were illegally added to the hospital’s staff list after the federal government took over. During a hearing with the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character, Hon…
The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a bill that aimed to include Anambra State as a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In response, Prince Chris Azor, Chairman of the Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET), expressed his disagreement with the Senate’s decision. He called on the people of Anambra, the Southeast, and all patriotic…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has expressed his worry about the collaboration between some Anambra Vigilante Operatives and criminals. He believes that this alliance is undermining the government’s efforts to combat insecurity in the state. During a meeting with traditional rulers in Awka, Governor Soludo highlighted that many vigilante operatives have taken…
The attention of the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) Hon. Ossy Onuko has been drawn to a media report circulating on various social media platforms claiming that the agency is currently building 1,200 shops for the street traders who were dislodged in the recent enforcement drive of the agency. The Agency,…
The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, praised President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for appointing Prof Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, as his economic adviser. Rt Hon Somtochukwu Udeze commended Soludo for his significant contributions to shaping and strengthening the nation’s economy. He highlighted Soludo’s extensive knowledge in…
