By Ovat Abeng The Federal Government has postponed the reopening of the First Niger Bridge indefinitely, saying motorists will not be allowed back on the critical Anambra–Delta link until major structural rehabilitation works are completed. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, disclosed this on Wednesday at the Onitsha Bridge Head after inspecting the ongoing rehabilitation…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA), has unveiled it telehealth service, airmed at making the Agency’s service available to every Ndi-Anambra both at home and abroad. The Agency also unveiled it Newsletter, which is expected to document it activities, milestones and progress in coordinating the HIV response across the state. Speaking…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), has commence it enforcement actions against non-compliant taxpayers in the state. The Executive Chairman of AIRS, Mr Ikeazor Okonkwo disclosed this while briefing journalists at the AIRS headquarters in Awka on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026. Okonkwo said the enforcement exercise is to inform those who…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command, through its Safe School Operatives, in collaboration with concerned members of the community, has rescued nine persons following a flood incident along the Nibo–Isiagu Road, Awka North Local Government Area of the State. The incident according to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra Governor’s wife and the founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has congratulated Nigeria’s first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on her 66th birthday. In a message released in Awka, on Monday, September 21st, 2026, by her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, Mrs Soludo described Senator Tinubu as…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command said it’s has arrested a 22-year-old lady, identified as Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping, following the payment of three million naira ransom by her family. The suspect according to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command said it’s seeking the assistance of members of the public in identifying and reuniting a four-year-old boy, who gave his name as Ifedimma Emmanuel, with his family. The child according to SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the State Command’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement in Awka, on Sunday,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has advised parents especially, young mothers to always protect their children and reject get-rich-quick schemes. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in a statement he signed and made available to journalists in Awka, on Friday. The statement read; “The Anambra State Police Command, following the…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo has pardoned popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly knows as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki. Nwangwu who was among eight native doctors arrested in 2025 for their involvement in the promotion of money ritual, quick wealth and use of human parts for ritual had earlier this…
By Ovat Abeng Following the adjournment of a 98-year-old land dispute matter between Enugwu quarters and Umuenu quarters of Umuawulu community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, the people of Umuenu has reiterated their called on the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke SAN, to steer clear and remain…
