HURRICANE NEWS.

  Gov Soludo Meets With Markets and Line Leaders, Vows To Rejig Market Security  NKIRU NWAGBO  In a move to restore the economic pulse of Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has declared that all markets and shops across the state must remain open every working day, including Mondays. The Governor made this mandate during an intensive interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The meeting held in Awka, was sparked by the recent closure of the Onitsha Main Market and a growing long stay over the Monday sit-at-home syndrome that has crippled commence in the Southeast for years. Addressing the traders of Onitsha Main Market specifically, Governor Soludo presented a "renovate or rebuild" ultimatum. He offered two paths forward: leveling the existing structures to build a completely new, world-class trading hub, or undergoing a massive modernization project. Regardless of the choice, the Governor emphasized that the era of Monday closures is ove...

  More Trouble For Anambra Traders As Soludo Threatens Revocation Of Markets/ Shops  BY NKIRU NWAGBO, The troubles of market traders in Anambra state may worsen following the threat by Governor Charles Soludo that if traders refuse to open markets on Monday they would have their shops and markets ownership revoked . Soludo who spoke to reporters in Awka stated that under the land use act he has the right as a government to revoke any market of shops including the private ones under the policy of over ridding public interest. He warned that should the traders refuse to open the markets he would not mind closing the markets for the rest of the year . "We are not afraid of litigations in Anambra state and we are ready and you bring your lawyer and we bring our senior advocates quite a number of them" "It is the property of government of Anambra state and under the Land Use Act even the private ones I will revoke it and pay you compensation and that is what the law requires ...

  ANAMBRA POLICE REVEALS THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSON INSIDE THE VIOLENT MASQUERADE IN AWGBU: REITERATES RESPECT FOR CULTURE BUT WARNS AGAINST RIGHTS VIOLATIONS The Anambra State Police Command has revealed a male suspect, Ifesinachi Ezeolu aged 28 years as the person inside the violent conduct displayed during the outing of a masquerade in Awgbu community. This follows widespread public concern and reports of assaults and intimidation of residents in the occasion. The Command wishes to clearly state that the Nigeria Police Force respects and recognises the cultural and traditional practices of the people. However, no cultural activity or belief system should be used as a cover to harass, assault, intimidate, or violate the fundamental human rights of citizens. The Command also emphasizes that masquerade activities, like all public gatherings, must be conducted peacefully and within the confines of the law. Therefore, any act capable of causing fear, injury, or public disorder will b...