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Fidelity Bank, Anambra Partner to Empower 1,950 Women, Pupils, Vulnerable Families

June 18, 2026

Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with the Anambra State Government to provide economic and educational support to 1,950 women, schoolchildren and vulnerable households, in a move aimed at easing financial pressures on

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Anambra Extends Anti-Crime Crackdown to Pastors, Moves to Counter Bias Criticism

June 15, 2026

The Anambra State Government has expanded its controversial campaign against individuals accused of using spiritual platforms to facilitate crime, announcing that pastors and other religious leaders suspected of criminal activities will now

Soludo Unveils Ambitious Plan For ‘New Onitsha’ Industrial City

July 26, 2025

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced plans to build a new industrial city, describing it as a bold step towards economic transformation and infrastructural renewal. Speaking at a recent event, Governor

Anambra Govt Counters Obi Over Claim On SABMiller’s Tax Ranking

July 18, 2025

Anambra State government has countered former governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over claims on ranking of SABMiller Brewery in terms of tax contribution in the state. During recent interviews,

Nibo Residents In Anambra Raise The Alarm Over Poor Road Construction As Contractor Defends Project

July 5, 2025

Residents of Nibo community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have raised the alarm over what they described as poor construction of a road in the area. This followed a

Ozigbo To Soludo: Bringing Tinubu To Commission ‘Overhyped Projects’ Doesn’t Mask Your Failure

May 9, 2025

An All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship aspirant in the Anambra State 2025 election, Valentine Ozigbo, has criticised the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, over his style of governance. Ozigbo said that inviting

APGA Endorses Tinubu For 2027 Presidential Election

May 8, 2025

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, made this known at the Alex Ekwueme

Anambra Security Heads Launch Joint Operations To Tackle Kidnapping, Violent Crimes

April 12, 2025

Heads of security agencies in Anambra State have set up a joint security operation to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state effectively. The joint operation was formed during a

Anambra Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Threats Of Kidnapping, Violence In Ihiala

April 11, 2025

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested four suspects for criminal acts of threatening innocent individuals with kidnapping and violence in Ihiala area of the state. The four suspects are

Gov Soludo Signs Six Bills Into Law To Foster Investment, Security

April 10, 2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, 10 April 2025, signed six new bills into law, aimed at strengthening security, health and creating a conducive environment for investments in the state.

CKC Onitsha Wins ‘Outstanding School Of The Year In Africa’ Award For 2024

April 5, 2025

Christ the King College, Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria, has won the “Outstanding School of the Year in Africa” award for 2024. The award was delivered to the school today, 5th of

Anambra Guber 2025: Nwosu Quits LP Primaries, Accuses Party Leaders Of Misconduct

April 5, 2025

Hours to the Labour Party’s 2025 governorship primaries in Anambra State, an aspirant, John Chuma Nwosu, has withdrawn from the race. The LP governorship primaries is scheduled to take place today, 5

Anambra Guber 2025: I’m Confident Of Winning April 5 APC Primaries – Chukwuma

March 26, 2025

Sir Paul Chukwuma, a leading aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship in Anambra State, has stated that he is confident of winning the party’s primary election on Saturday, 5 April

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Anambra, Enugu Police Commands Join Forces To Strengthen Interstate Policing

March 24, 2025

The Anambra State Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, and his Enugu State counterpart CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, met on Monday, 24 March 2025, to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively

Anambra Govt Assures Quick Rehabilitation Of Ulasi Bridge In Nnewi

March 8, 2025

The Anambra State government has assured of quick intervention in reconstruction of Ulasi bridge in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. The state government made the promise during a visit

COOU Acting VC Appoints Aronu To Head Data, Statistics Unit

COOU Acting VC Appoints Aronu To Head Data, Statistics Unit

March 6, 2025

Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, has appointed Dr. Charles Okechukwu Aronu to head a newly established Data and Statistics Unit in the university. The creation of

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Obiano Commiserates With Ex-Aide Nwokoye

March 2, 2025

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has commiserated with the family of Sir Willie Nwokoye over the passing of their mother, late Mrs Felicia Ifeonu Nwokoye. Nwokoye, who served

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Police Approve Burial Of 3 Children Killed, Dumped Inside Fridge In Anambra

March 2, 2025

Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has granted a request for the burial of three children whose lifeless bodies were found inside a refrigerator in Nnewi part of the state

Anambra Police Overhaul RRS Unit To Boost Crime Prevention Law Enforcement Efforts

Anambra Police Overhaul RRS Unit To Boost Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement Efforts

February 23, 2025

Anambra State Police Command has begun reorganisation of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Unit located in Awkuzu, to boost the unit’s operational effectiveness in crime prevention and law enforcement. The command also

I'm Ready To Take Over Governance In Anambra - APC Aspirant Chukwuma

I’m Ready To Take Over Governance In Anambra – APC Aspirant Chukwuma

February 21, 2025

A frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 8th November 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has expressed confidence in securing the party ticket and winning

Anambra 2025: Ozigbo Joins APC After Leaving Labour Party

Anambra 2025: Ozigbo Joins APC After Leaving Labour Party

February 21, 2025

Valentine Ozigbo, a business leader and 2021 Anambra Governorship Candidate, on Thursday, 20 February 2025 joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling political party in Nigeria. This comes a day after

Anambra 2025: Ozigbo Resigns From Labour Party in Tears, Cites Injustice

Ozigbo Resigns From Labour Party In Tears, Cites Injustice

February 20, 2025

Former contestant in Anambra governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo, has officially resigned his membership of the Labour Party. This comes as political parties prepare for primaries ahead of the 8th November 2025 governorship

YPP Candidates In Nnewi Joins APC Declare Support For Paul Chukwuma

YPP Candidates In Nnewi Join APC, Declare Support For Paul Chukwuma

February 20, 2025

The Young Progressives Party (YPP), Councilor candidates during last September’s LGA election across the ten wards in Nnewi North LGA, Anambra State have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group also

Faith-based Group Spreads Love To Inmates At Onitsha Correctional Center On Valentine’s Day

Faith-based Group Spreads Love To Inmates At Onitsha Correctional Center On Valentine’s Day

February 17, 2025

Faithspiration Initiative, a charity and Christian organisation, marked this year’s Valentine’s Day with inmates at Onitsha Correctional Center, bringing them hope, joy, and essential supplies. Barely a month after its life-changing outreach

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Soludo: We’re Not Against Traditional Worship But Those Preparing Charms For Kidnappers, Armed Robbers

February 16, 2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has clarified that his government is not against traditional worship as there is freedom of religion in Nigeria’s constitution. Soludo, however, said his government will not

Soludo, Obi, Umeh Attend Burial Of Slain Anambra Lawmaker, Azuka

February 15, 2025

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, former governor Peter Obi, and Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Victor Umeh, were among the personalities that attended the burial of late Justice Chukwunenye

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Anambra Police Commissioner Hails State Govt For Creating Bureau Of Missing Persons

February 14, 2025

Newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has applauded the state government for the establishment of the Bureau of Missing Persons. CP Orutugu pledged the Command’s support in

Federal Poly Oko Rector Bans Public Display Of Wealth, Vows To Tackle Cultism, Other Malpractices

Oko Poly Rector Bans Display Of Wealth, Vows To Tackle Cultism, Other Malpractices

February 12, 2025

The newly appointed Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Awuzie, has prohibited the spraying of cash and other forms of public display of wealth by students in

Justice Azuka Killing: Onitsha Traditional Council Decries Spate Of Insecurity

Justice Azuka Killing: Onitsha Traditional Council Decries Spate Of Insecurity

February 11, 2025

The Onitsha Traditional Council (Imeobi) has decried the spate of insecurity in the town in recent times and called for a drastic measure to restore peace and stability. The Council said news

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Sir Chukwuma Congratulates Archbishop Okeke On 23rd Episcopal Anniversary

February 10, 2025

Sir Paul Chukwuma, a frontline All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, has congratulated the Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke, on the occasion of his 23rd episcopal anniversary.

Soludo Picks Hospital Bill Of Ex-Chamber Of Commerce Boss Brutalised By ASWAMA Officials

Soludo Signs Anambra Homeland Security Act Into Law, Launches Special Security Operation

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has signed the Anambra Homeland Security Act into Law and also launched a Special Security Operation tagged ‘Operation Udo Ga-Achi’. Prime Business Africa had reported that the Anambra State House of Assembly on Thursday, passed the

January 18, 2025

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Anambra Assembly Passes Homeland Security Bill Into Law

In the quest to tackle rising insecurity in Anambra State, the State House of Assembly on Thursday, passed the Homeland Security Bill 2025 into law. The Bill provides for a law to maintain internal security and order in the state and to

January 16, 2025

Soludo Congratulates Mark Okoye On His Confirmation As Pioneer MD Of SEDC

Soludo Congratulates Okoye On Confirmation As Pioneer MD Of SEDC

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has congratulated Mr. Mark Okoye on his confirmation by the Senate as the pioneer Managing Director of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo described Mr. Okoye’s appointment, following his

January 15, 2025

Joint Security Force Kills Criminal Gang Members in Anambra

Joint Security Force Kills Five Criminal Gang Members, Recover IEDs, Guns In Ufuma Anambra

A Joint Security Team comprising the Police, Military and other Security Agencies has bursted the camp of suspected armed secessionist gang in Umugem road, Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing five members of the group while some others

January 15, 2025

Kidnappers Kill Female Banker, Dump Body On Roadside After Collecting Ransom In Anambra

Kidnappers Kill Female Banker, Dump Body After Collecting Ransom In Anambra

A banker in Anambra State identified simply as Ifeoma has been reportedly killed by kidnappers after collecting ransom from the family. It was gathered that the deceased was kidnapped in Onitsha, a commercial city in the state. In a Facebook post on

January 15, 2025

Year 2025 Is Dedicated To Completing Execution Of Solution Agenda In Anambra - Soludo

Year 2025 Dedicated To Completing Execution Of Solution Agenda In Anambra – Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that year 2025 will be dedicated to completing the execution of Solution Agenda in the state. Soludo stated this in his opening address at a retreat for members of the Anambra State Executive Council

January 14, 2025

Traders Lament As Fire Consumes Millions Of Naira Goods Buildings In Anambra Market

Traders Lament As Fire Consumes Goods, Buildings In Nnewi Market

A fire outbreak at Nnewi spare parts market popularly called “Ahia Mgbede” in Anambra State, has destroyed buildings and goods worth millions of naira. According to eyewitnesses, the fire broke out at midnight and raged for several minutes before fire service officers

January 14, 2025

Gunmen Kidnap Abia Electoral Commission Chairman

Two Reverend Sisters Kidnapped In Anambra Released

Two reverend sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ (IHM), congregation that were kidnapped in Anambra have been released after six days in captivity. This was confirmed in a statement released on Monday, 13th January signed by IHM Secretary

January 14, 2025

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Ojoto Traditional Council Refutes Allegations Of Crisis, Affirms Peace, Harmony

Ojoto Traditional Council has dismissed allegations of crisis in the community, reaffirming that there is peace and harmony. In a statement, Igwe Gerald Obunadike Mbamalu, the Eze Ojoto, described the allegations of turmoil as “gross misinformation” intended to mislead members of the

January 10, 2025

Anambra Guber 2025: I’m Confident Of Winning April 5 APC Primaries – Chukwuma

APC Guber Aspirant, Chukwuma, Urges Anambra People To Vote For Better Leadership In 2025 Poll

Frontline APC aspirant for the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has called on citizens of the state to make a good decision about better leadership during the polls later this year. Sir Chukwuma decried what he described as

January 2, 2025

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