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 […]
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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 […]
Gully Erosion: Trans Nkisi Layout Landlords Seek Soludo’s Urgent Intervention, Pledge Support.
By Ndife David, Onitsha. The Chairman of Landlords Association in Trans Nkisi G.R.A., Onitsha, Chief Onyebuchi Ndulue, has appealed to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to expedite government intervention in addressing the severe gully erosion ravaging the community, warning that the environmental disaster now poses a grave threat to […]
President Tinubu Orders Probe Of Google, Meta, X Over Alleged Exploitation Of Nigerian Media Content
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate global technology companies, including Google, Meta and X, over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unauthorised use of content belonging to Nigerian media organisations. The directive follows a petition submitted to the Presidency by the […]
14 Out of 15 Ekiti Kidnapped Worshippers Regain Freedom As One Dies In Captivity
Fourteen worshippers kidnapped over two months ago during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained freedom, as one of the victims died while in captivity. An unofficial source said 14 out of the 15 kidnapped victims […]
Anambra Govt. To Sanitize All Abattoirs Across State To Safeguard Public Health
Anambra State Government says it will sanitize all abattoirs in the state to safeguard public health and ensure cleaner environment. The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, speaking during an unscheduled inspection of the Kwata Abattoir in Awka ,ahead of the statewide environmental sanitation exercise which took place on Saturday, […]
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. […]
ASUU laments non-implementation of 2025 FG’s agreement in Ojukwu, Imo Varsities, issues 14-day ultimatum or …
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Owerrl Zone, has lamented the non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government agreement in Chukwuemeka Odumegewu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam and the Imo State University (IMSU) Owerri as done in other state-owned varsities across the country. ASUU blamed the Anambra and Imo State governments […]
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, […]