In a decisive move to enforce compliance with the state’s directive against the controversial Monday sit-at-home order, Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Onitsha main market for one week in the first instance. The action follows repeated defiance by traders at the popular Markets, who did not open…
By Ovat Abeng Tension has been heightened in Nnewichi, Nnewi-North Local Government Area of Anambra State, following allegations of bribery and betrayal that erupted over the weekend among the contenders for zoning of the forthcoming August 26th, 2026 local government chairmanship election slot to Nnewichi. The Obi of Nnewichi, Chief George Onyekaba, Obidiugwu, who had…
By Ovat Abeng Leadership of the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have urged party members to participate fully in the ongoing nationwide electronic registration exercise, describing it as crucial for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 general election. The call was made by the State Chairman of the…
By Ovat Abeng A former Chief Whip and member representing Dunukofia constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Laurence Ezeudu, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic party ADC. The defection of Ezeudu was announced in a letter addressed to the ADC chairman of Ifitedunu Ward 2, Dunukofia…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged the 2026 “Batch A’ stream 1 corps members newly deployed to the State to allowed the State shaped their future endeavors. The governor charges was contained in his welcome address presented during the swearing in ceremony of 1,500 corps members, held at the Nnamdi…
By Ovat Abeng Rev. Fr. Lawrence Nwankwo, Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state, has celebrated his survival of a 44 minutes ordeal in the hands of gunmen operating in the state. Rev. Fr. Nwankwo, invited friends and locals recently to join him in a Thanksgiving Mass conducted…
By Ovat Abeng The Supreme Head of Liberation Temple Of Absolute God, located at Nri community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Prophet Dr. Ramas Okoye-Asuzu, has appealed to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, to grant autonomy to Nri Ward One and Nri Ward Two accompany with two Traditional rulers…
By Ovat Abeng A chieftain of the African Democratic party ADC, Mr Peter Obi has presented cheque of N5million to Immaculatata Girl’s Model Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra state. The presentation took place at the school premises on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026. Addressing both students and staff of the school, Obi said the donation was in…
By Ovat Abeng Indigenes of Ogwu Ikpele in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the activities of oil exploration company, Sterling Petroleum Energy Exploration Company (SPEECO) in their community without socio-economic benefits. The indigenes choose the 10th anniversary of SPEECO in their community to stage a protest, calling for government attention over…
By Ovat Abeng A notable Anambra-based Prophet, Dr Ramas Okoye Asuzu, has urged two chieftains and intended Presidential aspirants of the African Democratic party (ADC) and other Nigerians aspiring to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027 general election to suspend their ambitions for the incumbent to complete his eight years in office. Asuzu…
