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  Police Nab 4 Suspected Armed Robbers, Kidnappers in Anambra From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu in the early hours of 24th September, 2025 acting on credible intelligence, stormed Aguleri in Anambra East L.G.A and arrested four suspected members of a criminal gang allegedly involved in armed robbery and kidnapping in the area. Confirming the report, Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a press statement made available to our Correspondent on 30th Sept, 2025 disclosed that "The suspects all males between the ages of 22 and 40 years include: Uchenna Aniegboka, Sunday Nwakalor, Chukwuebuka Aniegbunam and Onyebuchi Udemba. During the Operations, One pump action gun and one black Toyota Camry car with registration. No. SMK 835 FC were recovered". To this end, while the suspects are still undergoing interrogation, the Commissioner of Police, CP...

  Former NCAN President in custody for Alleged Economic Sabotage and Abuse of Office By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The former President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Mr. Ojo Ajanaku, was arrested this morning in Garki Abuja by operatives of the Nigerian Security Agency.  Mr Ajanaku was accused for alleged multiple charges, including economic sabotage, disobedience of court orders, and abuse of office. The arrest follows years of controversy surrounding Mr. Ajanaku’s refusal to comply with a 2019 court judgment that restricted his leadership tenure to November 2022. His decision to hold on to office beyond the court-ordered deadline and failure to conduct elections plunged the association into prolonged crisis, violating its constitution and creating instability within the cashew industry. According to information gatherd by Security and judicial officials who do not want their names in prints confirmed that the charges against Mr. Ajanaku relate to ac...

    2025 Igbo Day: Soludo, Nwoko, Others call for secure, united Igboland  BY NKIRU NWAGBO  Igbos have been called upon to commit to supporting ongoing efforts to end the insecurity ravaging parts of Igboland, and forge a united front to be able to remain relevant in Nigeria’s polity. The call was made during the 2025 Igbo Day Celebration, organized by the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Awka, Anambra State Capital. The celebration witnessed attendance by delegates from the seven Igbo-speaking states, including Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Delta, and Rivers state. It had commenced with a Juma’at prayer at the Central Mosque in Awka last Friday, and a thanksgiving mass on Sunday, before proceeding to an Igbo Day lecture later same day. The Igbo day celebration was used to also recognize and celebrate the sacrifices of past Igbo heroes, as well as those who were massacred on the 29th of September, 1966 in Kano, and those who died du...

  Enugu Agidi PG storm New Yam festival with over 200 security operatives  ....As indigenes beg Soludo for intervention over intimidation, attack, and land grabbing  From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The traditional ruler of Enugu Agidi community, His Royal Highness  Igwe Michael Chidozie Okekeuche, Okpalariam 111 of  Enugu Agidi Umunri Ancestral Dynasty has celebrated his new yam festival according to the rites and beliefs of the Enugu Agidi people.  The event, which took place on Saturday 27th of September 2025 at the Igwe palace was successful except for the invasion of the President General, Mr Ebuka Onuorah with over two hundred armed security operatives. All dressed in black walked straight in the Palace where the igwe was seated and exchanged pleasantries without sitting down for a moment, the PG marched out of the venue, an act many present believed was unwelcomed following the counter protests and foiled meetings of the Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union...

  CTA, KIF engage Orumba South citizens on voter enlightenment programme ...urge them to shun violence, vote buying, rigging during Nov polls. From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The Centre for Transparency Advocacy in collaboration with Koyenum Immalah Foundation with support from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have held citizens sensitization and englighment education programme aimed at informing the voters in Orumba South the right values for november 8th election in Anambra state. The Voter Enlightenment and Education  focused  on key areas of voter participation, non violence approach to election and rejection of any illegality that may impede Electoral processes took place at various localities in Umunze, Ezira and Nawfija communities.  Addressing journalists, the Programmes and Communications Manager, Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) and also the Programme Director Koyenum Immalah Foundation (KIF) Mr MacDonald Ekemezie, stated that th...

  Enugu-Agidi Indigenes Protest Over Intimidation, Kidnapping, Land Grabbing By PG - Onuorah,  ...foils Peace Meeting  From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Indigenes of Enugwu-Agidi community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have staged a peaceful protest against the President General of Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union, Nigeria, Mr Ebuka Onuorah, accusing him of kidnapping, illegal land sales, harassment and intimidation of community members, as well as total disregarding for the constitution of the community. Converged on Eke market square, Enugwu-Agidi, the protesters displayed placards with various inscriptions such as; “Ebuka Onuorah must go, Ebuka Onuorah uses police to intimidate us, Governor Chukwuma Soludo save us from Ebuka Onuorah”. However, another small group supporting the PG and standing opposite displayed placards with inscriptions such as; “Ebuka Onuorah is our saviour, The government of the day must continue, Igwe Okekeuche must Go.” One of the...

  Geometric Power is World-Class, Says American Ambassador BY NKIRU NWAGBO  The Aba Independent Power Project, developed by Geometric Power, Nigeria’s only integrated electric power company, is world class, according to the American ambassador to the country, Richard Mills. Mills made known his assessment of the company today after he led a team of top American embassy officials on a tour of the firm’s facilities in the Osisioma Industrial layout in Aba, Abia State’s economic nerve centre. He stated: “This is world-class, reflecting the kind of innovation and commitment needed to address Nigeria’s energy challenges” The facilities the American delegation inspected include the turbines from General Electric, the world’s biggest and oldest electricity equipment manufacturing firm which is based in the United States The ambassador and his team also inspected the state-of-the-art digital SCADA facilities used in the distribution and management of electricity in all Geometric Power...

  *SOLUDO’S UNDENIABLE IMPACT AND GLOBAL ACCLAIM * BY NKIRU NWAGBO  In a society like ours where local jaundiced politics often breeds cynicism and unfounded critiques, the international spotlight has a way of cutting through the noise like a blaze of truth. This week, as the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly got underway in New York, Anambra State’s Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, showed up not just as a participant but as a celebrated icon of African leadership.  Garnering triple honours, including the prestigious African Public Service Excellence Award, the African Governor of the Year Award, and a special commendation from the South Carolina House of Representatives, Governor Soludo’s accolades come as an undeniable authentication of his purposeful governance.  For those back home in Nigeria who have chosen to peddle perfidious ratings and criticisms about Anambra under Governor Soludo, the latest global validation is telling the t...

  Afamation Adopts Prof Charles Chukwuma As Preferred Candidate For Nov 8 polls ...Says You Can Only Reinforce Success Not Failure  From Uchenna Ezeadigwe   Awka The Afamation Movement Worldwide have clearly stated that the present administration of Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo in Anambra state has scored above average thus, the need to re-elect him for a second tenure. They made the resolution on Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 during the group stakeholders' meeting held at Lorgart Hills Hotel , Ekwulobia where after much deliberation chose Soludo as their preferred candidate for come November 8th gubernatorial election in the state. Speaking shortly after the deliberations the National Leader, Hon Afamefuna Ezenwafor the Movement have agreed to join hands to support Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as it is better to reinforce success rather than failure. "Afamation Movement proudly endorses Prof. Charles Soludo for a second term as Governor of Anambra State. ...

  UN PEPOLAC Celebrates 2025 Int'l Day, Honours Ambassadorial Appointment, Inducts New Members ...as Ambassadors calls for Youthfulness proactiveness ....from Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre (UN-PEPOLAC) have held its Peace Advocates & Convention/Annual General Meeting in commemoration of the 2025 World Peace Day Celebration.  The powered packed event saw culture of peace awareness, peace awards, appointment of peace alive iniatives campaign as well as the investiture and paper presentations as key activites which was held at the Hilton Leisure Resort and Hotels Awka from 19th-20th September, 2025, with the Theme - Act Now For A Peaceful World" (Peace, Panacea For Sustainable Development). Speaking at the opening remark, the International President, Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre (PEPOLAC) and founder, presiding Bishop of holy Ghost New Life International Church His Excellency Bishop Ambassador Dr Festus Ozioma Ozoeme...

  Umueri PG, Amb Metchie, Mayor Chinweze, Assures Soludo of 100% Votes ...Expresses Satisfaction for Awarding Umueri/Chinua Achebe link Road From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The President-General of Umueri General Assembly, Anambra East Local Government Area, Amb. John Metchie, has vowed to ensure that one hundred percent votes be given to Governor Charles Soludo re-election come November 8th, 2025. The Umueri born workaholic leader equally expressed happiness and thanked you message to Professor Soludo for approving the award of the Umueri road leading to Chinua Achebe International Airport. Amb Metchie made this known on Thursday 18th September, 2025 during a solidarity/welcome visit of the Governor at Ama Umueri.  He described the governor’s approval to construct the Umueri–Chinua Achebe International Airport link road as a landmark achievement and one of the most significant gifts Governor Soludo could offer the people of Umueri Kingdom and the entire Omambala region. “Th...

Soludo Commissions 13km rd Leading to Nzam From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo officially commissioned the newly constructed 13-kilometer Nzam road. This is as a result of fulfilling his campaign promise. The headquarters of Anambra West local government long neglected due to lack of  motorable access road. Speaking at the local government headquarters after visiting various markets and locations, Governor Soludo declared that the barrier has finally been overcome, allowing residents to commute on a tarred road. He highlighted other fulfilled commitments made by his administration since taking office, stating, "This is an emotional journey for me. I made a promise accompanied by a significant consequence during the last gubernatorial campaign. Today that promise has been fulfilled as we can now drive into Nzam in September." He welcomed prominent figures from Anambra West politics who have chosen to join the strong politi...

  Police Arrest Suspected Madman For Cultivating, Selling Of Marijuana By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 43-year old man, Patrick Ojele, who pretended to be mentally unstable while secretly cultivating a marijuana farm in Awka for over two years.  Police Public Relations Officer Anambra State Police Command, Awka, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who made this known to this reporter on, 18th September 2025 said "The Police Operatives attached to the Operations Department, Awka, nabbed the suspect on 17th September 2025 during a routine patrol along the Awka–Enugu Expressway near Ngozika Estate. He later led the team to the hidden farm, where large quantities of weeds suspected to be cannabis sativa were recovered". The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD notes that the arrest reflects the Command’s renewed strategy of cutting off criminal supplies by targeting drug dealers who embolden cultists and violent offenders.  Th...

  Anambra NYCN Unveils Archbishop Nzekwesi as Supreme Patron, Inaugrates 21 LGA Executives From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Hundreds of youths from the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Anambra state chapter on Wednesday 17th, 2025 decorated the Chief Executive Officer, PineLeaf Estate and Properties Ltd, Archbishop, Dr. Onyekachukwu Joseph Nzekwesi as the Supreme Patron of the council.  The epoch-making event which was held at the Apple Valley Hotels, Awka with the theme; "Voice for Re-evaluation of Leadership & Good Governance, The Journey So Far" also saw the inauguration of the twenty-one local government coordinators and executives. In his opening remark, the state Chairman, Amb Survy, Obi Emeka Chukwudi lauded Archbishop Nzekwesi for his pivotal roles in the society and revealed that unique personalities was what attracted the NYCN to adopt him as the preferred supreme leader. "The council wants to associate with such an impactful youth leader like you so you can ...

  " Nyoocha tupu i kesaa": Anambra Youths Take on Misinformation with Culturally-Driven Campaign By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka In response to the growing challenge of misinformation in Anambra State, a youth-led communication group has launched a culturally resonant campaign to change how people consume and share information. The initiative, spearheaded by The Comms Avenue (TCA) Anambra Chapter and led by communications professional, Joy Udemezue is titled ‘Nyoocha tupu i kesaa’ an Igbo phrase meaning ‘Stop and think before sharing.’ The campaign seeks to curb the unchecked spread of false information, especially via WhatsApp, Facebook, and word-of-mouth channels.  A Timely Response to a Growing Problem Misinformation has increasingly shaped public behavior in Anambra State, influencing decisions around health, politics, and business. With little verification or fact-checking, misleading content often spreads faster than truth,resulting in panic, distrust, and even harm. Rec...

  Prof Abamara Appreciates God In Thanksgiving, Calls For Humility, Respect To Service  By Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The Chief Executive Officer/Consultant, Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health expert, Nedal Psychological Clinic, Awka, and lecturer of the Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka on Sunday, 14th Spet, 2025 expressed gratitude to God for standing by him through out his academic endeavours to the rank of professorship.  Professor Abamara was accompanied by families, friends, colleagues and relatives to the Chapel of Redemption, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, were he offered thanksgiving to almighty God and a donation for the church building.  Speaking during the Homily, the officiating priest, Rev Canon Maduabuchi Ezechukwu called on faithfuls to look unto Jesus as the only source of protection and hope. "No man can give you life t's only jesus who has come and died for our sins. In his prayers Canon Ezechukwu asked God to conti...

  Okoma Vows 130-Ward Win for Soludo, as SGG Strategizes ahead of Nov 8 polls From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka Obosi, Idemili North LGA — The Honorable Commissioner for Works, Hon. Ifeanyi Okoma, the Convener of the SGG, on Sunday hosted the Solution for Good Governance (SGG) in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, where a massive gathering of ward coordinators and supporters mapped out strategies ahead of the forthcoming governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025 — just 56 days away. The strategic meeting drew in all 14 ward coordinators under SGG, each accompanied by over 2,000 loyal supporters, reaffirming their commitment to delivering sweeping victory for the incumbent governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo. Speaking at the event, Hon. Okoma expressed confidence in mobilizing not only his ward but the entire 130 wards in Obosi, describing the coming election as a “4 + 4 equals 8 goal,” stressing that the South must be allowed to complete its rightful tenure....

  Mrs. Nonye Doesn't Owe Me Any Apology But His Husband, Soludo - Sen Ekwunife declares! From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awma Former senator representing Anambra Central, Uche Ekwunife, has responded to the wife of Anambra State Governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo, insisting that she owes explanations only to her husband, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and not to her. Her statement comes after Mrs. Soludo issued a rejoinder to Ekwunife’s purported advice urging her to pay more attention to the personal hygiene of her husband, the governor. The remark, which circulated widely online, had drawn strong reactions from Mrs. Soludo, who in her response sought to defend her chastity, fidelity, and family integrity. In a counter-statement made available to journalists on Saturday, Ekwunife dismissed the explanations as misplaced and unnecessary. “Without dignifying her with a response or condescending to their low mental level, I make bold to say that Mrs. Nonye Soludo doesn’t owe me all those explanations. ...