The Ondo State Police Command under the stewardship of Cp Felix Ohagwu, says it has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and other violent crimes, following the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel with police operatives in Ilu Abo along the Akure–Owo Expressway. […]
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Anambra Govt Announces Saturday July 11 2026 Olympic Day Walk
The Anambra State Government has announced Saturday, 11th July 2026, for this year’s Olympic Day Walk in Awka. The 2026 Olympic Day Run is centered on the theme “Let’s Move.” the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Patrick Agha Mba, who announced this in a letter dated 7th July 2026, said […]
Open Government Ranking: Anamnra Ever Rising, Excellence In The Open
By Christian ABURIME There is a particular kind of governance that does not need to shout about itself, because its results speak in the language institutions understand best: verified data. In July 2026, that language has again delivered a striking verdict on Anambra State. In the latest Open Government Partnership […]
ASTUC Youth Wing Honours Dep Gov, Reps Member, Others
By Chukwuka Ugokwe The Anambra State Town Unions Council (ASTUC) Youth Wing has honoured Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, in recognition of his immense contributions to youth development. It also honoured the Member Representating Awka North and South Constituency, Prof Lilian Orogbu, alongside nine selected role models […]
Anambra Govt Further Clarifies On ADIC
The Anambra State Government has made further clarifications on the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), following public interest and questions. Making the clarifications in a public service announcement, the State Commissioner for Information and Value Orientation, Dr Law Mefor noted: On the Appointment of the Managing DirectorThe appointment of […]
Solution 2.0: ANSEC Tackles Erosion, Student Housing, Grievance Redress, Small Claims Courts
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), at its 5th meeting for the second term of the Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo administration, held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Light House, Awka, approved far-reaching measures aimed at deepening governance, expanding access to justice, and accelerating development across the state under the […]
Anambra Repositions Cooperative Sector For Loans, Global Grants, Improved Member Welfare
By Ndife David, Awka.The Anambra State Government has unveiled a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at strengthening cooperative societies across the state, positioning them to access government intervention funds, development financing, and international grants.The announcement was made during the 2026 International Cooperative Day celebration held at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka.Speaking […]
INEC Announces Extension Of Continuous Voter Registration, Introduction Of Self-Service Registration For First-Time Voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved a two-week extension of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The INEC National Commissioner, Who is also the Chairman, INEC Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, announced this in a Press Release issued on Friday, 3rd July, 2026. […]
Nigerian Government Queries Côte d’Ivoire Over Death of Citizen in Prison, Seeks Compensation
Nigerian Government has formally demanded an explanation from the government of Côte d’Ivoire over the death of a 24-year-old Nigerian, Usama Murtala, who died after months of detention in an Ivorian prison without trial. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who made the demand on Friday during a meeting […]
Physical Planning Ministry Sensitises Property Developers On Setbacks, Building Regulations
By Chukwuka Ugokwe Anambra State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has continued to deepen its sensitisation campaign on compliance with setbacks and other urban planning regulations to promote liveable, sustainable cities. Speaking through a statement issued on Friday, June 3, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, […]