By Ndife David, Nnewi.The Anambra State Government has intensified its urban renewal programme in Nnewi, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating shanties and unauthorized structures across the commercial city.The initiative, led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, is aimed at restoring order, enhancing […]
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Anambra State Assembly Considering Four-Year Tenure For Local Govt., Rent Control Laws — Speaker Udeze
Anambra State House of Assembly says legislative measures are on aimed at effecting four-year tenure for local government administrators, as well as regulating house rents and agency fees. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, who disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing at his office in Awka to mark […]
Anambra Govt Intensifies Ebola Preparedness, Calls for Statewide Awareness
The Anambra State Government has restated commitment to strengthening preparedness against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following growing concerns over the ongoing regional outbreak in parts of Africa. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting with health partners in Awka, Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, emphasized the need for […]
Gov. Soludo Mourns Passing Of Distinguished Anambra, LT. Gen. Obiakor (Rtd)
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound grief over the painful loss of a distinguished son of the State, Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor (Retired), OFR, who died on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 after a brief illness. In his condolence message signed by his Chief Press […]
ANSEC Meets, Plans To Introduce Public Properties Protection Law, Regulate Scrap Business
On June 8, 2026, the Soludo government’s second-term Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) met for the second time at the Light House, Awka, and made several significant decisions. A Press Release issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, said the decisions include: ANSEC To […]
Omaliko Festival Aligns with Soludo’s Culture, Tourism Agenda – Mefor
Says Festival Now Baptised To Rreflect Modernity, Christain Values By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, Sunday, along with the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Udoji Amedu, attended the Omaliko Festival in his hometown, Abatete, Idemili North LGA. Speaking in […]
FirstPower Warns Against Trading, Building Under Or Close To High Tension, Power Lines
Warns that structures not at least, 5.5 metres away from power lines will be pulled down The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FirstPower) has warned that trading or constructing buildings under High Tension or electric power lines portends danger as one risks electrocution. The power distribution company gave the warning […]
GOV. SOLUDO BEGINS URBAN REGENERATION IN NNEWI; TO TRANSFORM IT INTO LIVABLE AND PROSPEROUS CITY
By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signaled a strategic shift in his administration’s urban renewal agenda, launching an aggressive inspection tour of Nnewi aimed at reclaiming dormant public assets and injecting new life into the state’s industrial heartbeat. The tour, which spanned several critical sectors of the city, […]
THE ANAMBRA CRUCIBLE: WHY SOLUDO’S WAR ON “FAKES” IS A BATTLE FOR THE SOUL OF SOCIETY
Special News Commentary By Christian ABURIME Amidst the socio-economic frenzy of modern Nigeria, where quick fixes are often valorised over hard work and sensational success frequently eclipses genuine achievement, many may find it hard to choose a different path. Yet, at different levels of society, one can find those who […]
Crackdown On Religious Fraud In Anambra As Soludo Govt. Arraigns 8 Pastors Over ‘Arrangee’ Miracles
By Christian ABURIME In a dramatic legal and religious reckoning that is gaining deserved public attention, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has set a precedent as the first state governor in the country to arraign eight self-styled pastors at once over the orchestration of ‘arrangee’ miracles, which […]