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Court Battle Puts Anambra LG Polls in Doubt as 56 Councillors Challenge Two-Year Tenure Law

July 21, 2026

The forthcoming local government elections in Anambra State have come under fresh legal scrutiny after 56 serving ward councillors approached the Anambra State High Court in Awka to challenge the state’s two-year

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Ogidi Reels from Fatal Attack on Town Union President-General

February 7, 2026

Residents of Ogidi community in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State are reeling from shock after the President-General of the town union, Sir Ikwuka Okoye, and another unidentified man were killed

Anambra Will Get Rid Of Criminals Soon - Soludo

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Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market for One Week Over Sit-at-Home Defiance

January 26, 2026

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week following traders’ continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home, in defiance of the state government’s

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Kidnappers Free Anambra Catholic Priest, Gbuzuo

May 24, 2024

A priest of the Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Basil Gbuzuo, who was kidnapped on 15 May 2024 along Nkpor-Obosi axis has regained freedom. This was confirmed in a statement released on

Accolades As ex-Anambra Governor, Obiano, Clocks 68

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Obiano Congratulates Soludo On 2 Years In Office

March 17, 2024

Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has congratulated his successor, Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his two years in office. Obiano commended Soludo’s initiatives in road construction, education and healthcare,

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NEW ANAMBRA BURIAL LAW: Note 10 Important Facts To Stay Out Of Jail

February 4, 2024

Anambra State government has reiterated its resolve to enforce the burial law enacted in 2019 to control burial activities in the state. Prime Business Africa reports that the law passed by the

Business News·News·Oil & Gas

IPMAN Threatens Operational Suspension In Anambra State Over Unpaid N900 Million Debt

December 29, 2023

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) issued a warning to halt its operations in Anambra State due to the Anambra State Government’s failure to settle a debt amounting to N900 million.

News·Politics

Anambra APC Chieftain, Nze Duru, Hails Ejidike-Led Exco

December 5, 2023

Nze Chidi Duru, has been applauded for his consistent financial and moral support to the party in Anambra State, even as he passed a vote of confidence on the Chief Basil Ejidike-led

Opinion

Professor Soludo In Conquest Of Olumbanasa

December 5, 2023

A Desolate and Forgotten Island of Anambra West By Dr Greg Ezeilo History books tell us that Mungo Park of Scottish descent (1771 – 1806), seventh in the lineage of thirteen

FEATURES

New Chinua Achebe International Airport In Anambra – 18 Facts To Know

October 1, 2023

By Sylvester Ugochukwu Ugwuanyi Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on Sunday took most people by storm when he announced that the international passenger and cargo airport built by his

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Soludo Renames Anambra Airport ‘Chinua Achebe International Airport’

October 1, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, on Sunday changed the name of the state-owned international airport in Umueri to Chinua Achebe International Airport

Business News·Finance & Economy·News

Soludo Unveils Investment Summit, Governance Plans

September 5, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, took center stage in the quarterly “Chat with Mr. Governor” interactive session, addressing a diverse range of issues, including the upcoming Anambra Investment Summit,

News

Anambra Traders Ignore Sit-at-home Order Open Markets

August 2, 2023

Following the directives of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, that traders and Commercial banks should shun the illegal sit-at-home order issued by non-state actors, Anambra State has always remains a bubbling State with activities

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Anambra Police Recover Trailer-load Of Cement Hijacked At Gunpoint, Manhunt Ordered

July 17, 2023

Police operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have recovered a trailer loaded with cement. The Commissioner of Police, Aderemi Adeoye has ordered a manhunt of the suspects. The trailer-load of cement

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UTME Result Forgery: Details Of Anambra Panel’s Report

July 8, 2023

The committee set up by the Anambra State government to investigate issues around the 2023 United Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) of result Mmesoma Ejikeme has released its findings indicating that the student

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Anambra Law Student Wins 2023 Princess Diana Award

July 1, 2023

A 24-year-old student at the Nigerian Law School from Anambra State, Onyinye Omenugha, has won the prestigious Diana Award. The award is annually conferred on outstanding young persons in the United Kingdom

Soudo's Lagos Meeting With Anambra People In Pictures

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Soludo’s Lagos Meeting With Anambra People In Pictures

June 25, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on Thursday, 22 June 2023 had a Townhall meeting with indigenes of the state residing in Lagos to discuss how they can contribute to the development

Finance & Economy

Soludo Woos Anambra Indigenes To Explore Investment Opportunities For State’s Growth

June 23, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged indigenes of the state living in other parts of the country and abroad to key into his agenda of making the state a liveable

Soludo Appoints Rights Advocate, Odinkalu, As Ojukwu Varsity Pro-Chancellor

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Tinubu’s Inauguration: I Was Not Bounced By Anyone – Soludo

May 29, 2023

Anambra State Governor Prof Charles Soludo has debunked rumour that he was denied entry to the VIP wing in the Eagle Square during Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inauguration on Monday, 29 May. A

U.S. First 'Madam Secretary' Madeleine Albright Went Toe-to-toe With World Leaders - Sec. Anthony Blinken

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U.S Convoy Attack: 5 Personnel Still Missing, We’ll Seek To Bring Attackers To Justice – Secretary Blinken

May 17, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS Attacked U.S Convoy Travelling In Advance Of Planned U.S Mission Visit To Flood Response Project In Anambra The convoy was carrying nine Nigerian nationals: five employees of the U.S. Mission to

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Corps Member Declared Wanted By Anambra Police Over Multiple Offences

February 20, 2023

A member of the National Youths Service Corps attached to the Anambra State Police Command, Mr Emeh Nnamdi Daniel, has been declared wanted by the Anambra State Police Command over allegations of

We're Investigating Alleged Police Raid Of Unizik Students' Hostel, Brutality - PPRO

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Naira Scarcity: Anambra Police Warn Against Planned Protests

February 9, 2023

Anambra State Police Command have warned those planning to conduct protest in the state over the scarcity of the new naira notes to shelve it. Police Spokesperson in the state, DSP Toochukwu

Politics

Tinubu Absent In Own Scheduled Meeting With Anambra Governor, Traditional Rulers

February 1, 2023

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, 31st January, failed to show up for a meeting he scheduled with the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo,

Hoodlums Attack INEC Office, Police Station, Kill 16-year-old In Anambra

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Gunmen In Anambra Attack Ojoto INEC Office, Nnobi Police Station, Kill 16-year-old

February 1, 2023

Unidentified hoodlums have attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ojoto, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Many Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were said to have

Finance & Economy

Boosting Human Capital Only Panacea To S’East Dev’t – Soludo

January 28, 2023

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has said that upscaling human capital is the only dependable source of developing South East region of Nigeria. Governor Soludo stated this during the conference on

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Anambra Police Investigate Brutal Raid On Unizik Hostel, Invite Students Union President, Dikeojo

January 24, 2023

Spokesperson, Anambra State Police Command, DSP, Toochukwu Ikenga, has said the Command is investigating allegations of raid and brutality of Nnamdi Azikwe University students in Hostels at Ifite Awka, by operatives of

2023 Elections·Finance & Economy·News

Soludo Seeks US Consul’s Partnership On Export Emporium Dev’t In Anambra

January 20, 2023

Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the United States Consul to partner the state on development of export emporium. Governor Soludo made the call when the Consul General at

Business News

Soludo Succumbs To IPOB’s Simon Ekpa Criticism Over Taxes In Anambra State

January 19, 2023

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has amended the tax imposed on the transportation sector within the state after criticism from Simon Ekpa of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Soludo

Soludo Offers 10% Salary Increment For Anambra Workers, Gives N15,000 Christmas Bonus

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Soludo Offers 10% Salary Increase, N15k Christmas Gift To Anambra Workers

December 21, 2022

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has increased the salaries of the state civil servants by 10 percent.

News·Politics

Obi To Soludo, You’re A Professor, Improve On What I Did

November 15, 2022

Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has responded to the comments of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on his performance as governor of the state. Obi who spoke at the

Chidiebere Iloka: Anambra Govt Disclaims Purported Autopsy Report

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Suspended Anambra LG Chairman Iloka’s Father-in-law Denies Knowledge Of Domestic Violence In Daughter’s Home

Family of late Chidiebere, wife to the recently suspended Transition Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area in Anambra State, has debunked the news that they were aware of cases of violence in their daughter’s home. The deceased father, Hon. Emmanuel Ezenwoye

August 16, 2022

News·Top Stories

Why We Brought UN Office To Southeast – Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Prof. C. C. Soludo has revealed why his administration brought the office of the United Nations to South East for the first time. According to the Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime on Saturday, Soludo received the United Nations delegation

July 3, 2022

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Soludo Meets Onitsha Landlords, Pledges Revamping The City

Anambra State, Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, May 5, 2022, met with Landlords in Onitsha where he promised to ensure that the city receives environmental facelift to regain its past glory.

May 6, 2022

Opinion

JOE ANATUNE: A Colossus And Jolly Good Fellow Was Here!

The name Joe Anatune may not ring a loud bell to some people. But for those privileged to have come in contact or whose paths have crossed with the man who bears the name, it does. Because, there is something enigma about

May 3, 2022

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Eid-el-Fitr: Soludo Felicitates With Muslims, Prays For Peace, Progress

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has congratulated the Nigerian Muslims and the entire world for successful completion of the Ramadan fast and wished them a joyful Eid-el-Fitr celebration.

May 3, 2022

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Soludo Expresses Shock Over Sudden Death Of Former Media Aide Joe Anatune

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed deep shock over the sudden death of his former media aide, Chief Joe Anatune.

May 1, 2022

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We Need Strong Coalition For Nation Building, Soludo Tells Fayemi

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has harped on the need for strong coalition across party divides to move the country forward.

April 30, 2022

Soludo Condoles With Former Anambra Governor Ezeife On Wife’s Demise

Anambra state Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed heartfelt pain over the demise of the wife of former Anambra state Governor, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Mrs. Christiana Njideka Ezeife.

April 24, 2022

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Soludo Appoints Nollywood Star Bob-Manuel Udokwu, 7 Others As Special Advisers

Anambra state Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo on Tuesday ratified the appointment of eight special advisers to the state government including one of Nigeria's finest actors Bob-Manuel Udokwu reports Prime Business Africa.

April 19, 2022

FEATURES·Top Stories

Top Secrets Of Catholic Priests Running Top-notch Schools Revealed

Catholic priests who, as Principals and Administrators, run secondary schools within the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province in Anambra State have explained why mission schools in the state would always outperform others in internal and external examinations.

April 14, 2022

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