By Ovat Abeng No few than 600 women in Anambra State have benefitted from a three-day free medical services offered by a humanitarian group, Anambra Women Union Incorporated, Chicago, United State of America (USA). The free medical programme, held respectively, on Monday across the three Senatorial District of the State that featured; Breast Cancer awareness…
By Ovat Abeng Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra state on Monday said 21 persons lost their lives while 144 were injured between January and October 2025 in the state. Sector Commander, Bridget Asekhauno gave the statistics during a press conference to flag off the 2025 ember months public enlightenment campaign themed, “Take Responsibility…
By Ovat Abeng Victims of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raid that took place first quarter of 2025 at the popular Onitsha Drug Market (Ogbaugo market), in Anambra State has appeal to the State Government, to urgently intervened in their present situations reported to have emanated from the raid….
By Ovat Abeng The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikoye Orutugu, has directed a continuous and discreet investigation to ascertain the true cause of death of a 17-year-old apprentice, who was reportedly found lifeless in a compound at Umuzocha, Awka. The directive was contained in a statement issue to Journalists in Awka on…
By Ovat Abeng The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has assured the Awka High Court in Anambra State that it will halt all actions against Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, Bishop of Awka Diocese, over the alleged sale of church lands pending the case’s determination. Counsel to the EFCC, Mr C. A. Okoli, told the…
By Ovat Abeng The Obosi ancient kingdom in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State set to hold this year 2025 Obiora/ Iwa-ji festival in Grand style. According to the Committee Chairman 2025 Obiora Obosi Festival, Chief Kenneth Ifeatu Obi (Zikora) said that it will be a one week programme which will…
By Ovat Abeng The first lady of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has decried rising cases of organ failure among children in Nigeria. She raised the alarm when she led a wellness walk in Awka, on Saturday, to promote physical fitness and raise awareness on disease prevention in the state. It was gathered that the…
By Ovat Abeng The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has cautioned Nigeria’s political class against abandoning governance in pursuit of early political alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such actions could worsen the country’s economic and social crises. Speaking during the 2025 Ofala Festival in Onitsha, Anambra State, on…
By Ovat Abeng Ahead of the November 8, 2025 election in Anambra State, the Executive Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Hon Echezuna Anazodo, has vow not to allow opposition political parties in the race to take over the council area from the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA led-government under his watch. He…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the state. The Governor stated this at the commemoration of the World Food Day with the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future.” During the event which…