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  The Enugwu-Agidi Secretariat buzzed with excitement yesterday as Honourable Ebuka Onuorah, President General of Enugwu-Agidi, took center stage at the 2025 August Meeting of the Enugwu-Agidi Women Wing.  The event saw the women shower their beloved PG with enthusiastic applause and gratitude for his transformative leadership. Hon. Onuorah was lauded for his unprecedented contributions to the community, including the construction of the secretariat building (the venue of the meeting) and vital road infrastructure.  These projects, the women observed, have bolstered economic growth and elevated Enugwu-Agidi’s development landscape.  They praised his visionary leadership, crediting him with uniting the community and fostering progress like never before. In a powerful show of support, the women pledged their unwavering backing for Hon. Onuorah’s second term, celebrating his ability to inspire unity and purpose.  “His leadership is unmatched, and we stand firmly be...

 ‎ ‎By Ukpa Ewa ‎ ‎In a strategic move to consolidate grassroots support ahead of the November 8, 2025, gubernatorial election in Anambra State , the Anambra Patriots for Soludo (APS) has inaugurated its ward executives in Ihiala Local Government Area . ‎ ‎The inauguration ceremony, which held at Ihiala Local Government Council Hall, on  August 6, 2025, drew a mammoth crowd of supporters and party faithfuls who insist that Governor Soludo is doing well and deserves second tenure. ‎ ‎Speaking to newsmen at the event, the State Chairman of APS, Chief Ejiamatu Damian Enekwechi , represented by the Public Relations Officer, Dr. Freeman Obumneke, said the purpose of the inauguration was to mobilize, educate, and protect votes to ensure Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo's return for a second term. ‎ ‎ ‎Chief Ejiamatu said that against the backdrop of the political motivated insecurity, sponsored by the enemies of the state who want to reap where they did not sow, Soludo's administra...

  The youths of Anambra came out in their numbers in a symbolic walk for peace, a collective stance against violent crime. It was not just a march for Fish magnet, it was a show of solidarity with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies, a bold statement to condemn all forms of criminality. Together, they echoed a clear message: Enough is enough. Criminals can no longer be allowed to terrorize Anambra State and the South-East region. The time has come for unity, vigilance, and community-driven action for a safer Anambra.

  Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, represented by Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, wife of Anambra State Governor, has presented 500 Anambra women with a business recapitalization grant of N50,000 each to support their existing small businesses. The empowerment programme, which was a partnership between the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, is economic sustainability package for local businesses and households who depend naturally on such businesses to make better livelihood. The recapitalization grant, a total sum of twenty-five million naira, was handed out to five hundred pre-selected petty traders, including people with special needs, who were carefully selected from across all the communities in Anambra State. Speaking shortly before presenting the cash to the beneficiaries, the Anambra governor’s wife, Dr.(Mrs) Nonye Soludo who read the president's wife letter, noted that economic empowerment programme is about supporting the entrepreneurial ...

  By Ndife David, Awka. Prominent members of the Anambra community residing in Port Harcourt and Aba have formally pledged their steadfast support for the re-election of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, commending his transformative leadership and developmental achievements in Anambra State. The endorsement followed a strategic tour of three landmark projects recently completed under the Soludo administration, the newly constructed Government House, Governor’s Lodge, and the innovative Solution Fun City, all located in Awka, the state capital. Leading the delegation, Hon. Azubuike Okoye, a former lawmaker and political mobilizer currently serving with the Anambra Local Government Service Commission, praised Governor Soludo for what he described as “visionary and pragmatic leadership that has redefined governance in Anambra.” “Governor Soludo is doing a marvelous job, especially with projects like the Solution Fun City and the long-abandoned Government House, now completed under hi...

By O'star Eze  The Anambra State Police Command has issued a stern warning to popular social media influencer Mr. Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, cautioning him against actions or statements that could incite tension or disrupt public peace in the state. The directive was given by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, in response to concerns over potential unrest. The warning follows the decision by the family of the late Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, Managing Director of Fish Magnet outlet, to publicly dissociate themselves from any proposed or ongoing candlelight processions or memorial gatherings organized in his name. The family has appealed for privacy to grieve and urged the public to allow authorities to handle ongoing investigations. CP Orutugu emphasized that Anambra remains one of the most peaceful states in the region, attributing this to the collaborative efforts of the police, other security agencies, and key stakeholders. He stres...

Óhaneze condemns proposed march by VDM over murdered Anambra entrepreneur, cites Security Kenechukwu Ofomah Awka The Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide in Anambra State has cautioned celebrity, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, VDM, over his comments regarding the burial of an Anambra-based entrepreneur, Martins Onyekesi, who was murdered by gunmen in June, 2025. The late Onyekesi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of a fish business, known as Fish Magnet, was shot and kidnapped in his Ezinifite-Okpuno residence, and despite the family allegedly paying a N10 million naira ransom, he eventually died after release. VeryDarkMan has been billed to attend the candlelight procession for the deceased businessman scheduled for Tuesday. In a recent video intercepted by TNC correspondent in Awka, VDM was seen telling his fans how he would be buried if he comes to Anambra and is killed. But, in an exclusive chat with our correspondent on Monday, the Anambra State President of Ohaneze N...

By Chuka Nnabuife As Anambra State prepares for the 8th November gubernatorial election and the 16th August senatorial by-election in Anambra South, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has fully declared its support for its candidates—Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for a second term, and Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu for the Senate. On Saturday, 2 August, APGA stakeholders in Anambra South held a grand rally at Ekwulobia Township Stadium, Aguata Local Government Area, to officially endorse both candidates. The event drew a massive crowd and marked the conclusion of a trio of zonal rallies aimed at building momentum for Governor Soludo’s re-election bid. Earlier, similar endorsement rallies had taken place in Anambra North and Anambra Central. Titled Anambra South Mega Rally of Endorsement for Governor Soludo and Emmanuel Nwachukwu (Onodugo), the occasion was a clear display of APGA’s unity and grassroots mobilisation. In attendance were party members, traditional rulers, elected of...

Anambra born Corps Member, Brown-Ofoeme Ebubechukwu Prosper (BY/24B/2451), has taken a bold step to restore dignity to public education in Bayelsa State by renovating four dilapidated classroom blocks at Community Primary School, Swali, in Yenagoa Local Government Area. Corper Brown-Ofoeme, who hails from Uruagu Nnewi, in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, executed the project as part of his Personal Community Development Service (CDS), was driven by a heartbreaking encounter when he visited the school.  The Corps Member who studied Criminology and Security Studies at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, University, (COOU), Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, during a visit to the school, witnessed pupils learning in flooded, roofless classrooms, drenched by rain and struggling to protect their books. The scene, marked by exposed ceilings, broken windows, and missing doors, left a lasting impact on him. Initially assigned to the Nigeria Police Force, Bayelsa State Command, Cor...

  By O'star Eze  The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Kaduna State Police Command, has apprehended a suspected kidnapper, John Chinagorom, who had been on the command’s wanted list. The arrest took place in Zaria, Kaduna State, following credible intelligence received by the Ozubulu Police Division. According to a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer for Anambra State, operatives received information at noon on August 1, 2025, indicating that Chinagorom, linked to a kidnapping case reported on April 15, 2025, was spotted at PZ Park Road, Zaria. Acting promptly, a team of detectives from Ozubulu Division, with support from Kaduna State Police, successfully arrested the suspect at his hideout. Chinagorom is now in custody and is cooperating with ongoing investigations, the police said. The Anambra State Police Command also noted that the general security situation in the state remains stable, with joint security patrols and ...

By Ebele Iyke/Amaka Isikala  The Hausa community in Anambra State has pledged its support for the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, endorsing him for a second term in office. This endorsement came during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, on Tuesday in Awka. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Industry was a strategic engagement aimed at fostering unity, dialogue, and cooperation in the state. Addressing the delegation, Commissioner Udechukwu welcomed the group and emphasized the Soludo administration’s inclusive approach to governance. “We are one people with one voice. This meeting is an opportunity to stretch out the hand of partnership and encourage continued peaceful coexistence and mutual growth,” the commissioner said. Leader of the Hausa Arewa of Sarikin, Hausa of Awka, Alhaji Garba Haruna, expressed appreciation to the government for the prevailing peace and security across the state. He noted that such an environment has...

  By O'star Eze   The Anambra State Police Command swiftly intervened to restore peace in Nri, Anaocha Local Government Area, following a political squabble that erupted during a campaign rally on Friday, August 1, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m.  The incident, which caused a brief disturbance, stemmed from the alleged removal of three campaign billboards belonging to one political party by supporters of another, escalating tensions in the area. According to a statement by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, the clash was triggered when supporters of a political party reportedly pulled down the billboards, claiming non-payment of signage fees.  In response, the police promptly invited both parties for a peace meeting to de-escalate the situation. A mutual agreement was reached, with the offending party committing to replace the removed billboards without delay. To ensure lasting resolution and uphold the agreement, Commissioner of Police, CP Ik...

By O'star Eze   In a bid to enhance Police-Public relations, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, hosted senior officers of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) at the Command Headquarters in Awka on July 31, 2025. During the interactive session, CP Orutugu underscored the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and oversight bodies like the PCC to boost public confidence and improve service delivery. He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to accountability and professionalism in all interactions with citizens, emphasizing an open-door policy for addressing public concerns. The delegation, led by Honorable Commissioner Mr. Emmanuel Muoka, expressed the PCC’s readiness to partner with the Police to ensure prompt and fair resolution of complaints. Muoka highlighted the Commission’s mandate to serve as a voice for the voiceless, ensuring justice is both delivered and visibly upheld. The visit marks a significant step in fostering ins...