30 shops that failed to open for business last Monday in Onitsha have been sealed by the Onitsha South Local Government Authority. Also, the concerned traders have been fined N20m each, totaling N600 million. The Secretary of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr. Paul Onuachalla, speaking on the development, said […]
Anambra
Anambra Govt, Professionals Bodies Partner To Ease Building Permit Assessment, Fight Quackery
By Chukwuka Ugokwe Anambra State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Bar Chijioke Ojukwu, has announced plans to simplify the process of obtaining building permit through strategic partnership with professional bodies in the sector. The Commissioner made this disclosure during an engagement meeting with building professionals held in his […]
Gov. Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council Of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has officially inaugurated the eighth Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), tasking the newly appointed members with the rigorous mandate of institutional reform and pursuit of academic excellence. Addressing the council members at the Light House in Awka, Governor Soludo […]
Ezioko Erosion Emergency Group Commends Gov. Soludo for N801.67m Ezioko Flood Diversion Channel Project
The Ezioko Erosion Emergency Group, a village stakeholders’ intervention body saddled with monitoring flood channels and drains and responding to emergencies before situations worsen, has expressed deep and sincere gratitude to the Anambra State Government under Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, for approving the construction of a floodwater diversion channel […]
Soludo Intensifies Nnewi Urban Renewal, Enforces Deadline On Illegal Structures.
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 […]
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 […]