Anambra State Government has officially scrapped the long-standing Monday sit-at-home observed across the state, declaring that the directive takes effect immediately. The decision was conveyed in a statement signed by the Board Secretary of the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB), Mgbemena Loveline E., following a State Executive...
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African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Saturday Anambra governorship election, describing it as a ‘heavily-monetised process’ that undermines democracy. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance...
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election, describing his victory in the November 8 Anambra governorship election as both historic and overwhelming. In a statement released on Sunday in Awka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, said the outcome of the...
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Money Soludo has hailed Anambra-born Onyinyechi Basil for her stunning victory as Miss Universe Nigeria 2025, describing her as a beacon of courage and excellence. Basil’s crowning moment came at the grand finale of the pageant held on Saturday night in Lagos, where...
In a groundbreaking announcement, Zeus Sports Ltd unveiled plans to host Nigeria’s most monumental boxing event in partnership with the World Boxing Federation (WBF) in Anambra, promising a global showcase of talent and culture. Speaking to sports journalists in Awka on Friday, renowned promoter, Emmanuel Emenogu revealed that the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Anambra State governor Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that President Bola Tinubu led administration salvaged Nigeria’s public finances from the brink of collapse. In an address delivered on June 12 at The Platform Nigeria, hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Governor Soludo praised...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka– Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has approved ₦6.154 billion as counterpart funding for Anambra’s Universal Basic Education (UBE) grants for 2022 to 2024. This approval will enable the state to access an equal matching grant from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), amounting to ₦12.308...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka– Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo is set to deliver a keynote address on national rebirth at the 2025 June 12 ‘Platform’ in Lagos, marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The event, themed “Rebuilding the Nation,” comes at a time when Nigerians are grappling with economic uncertainty, political...
Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra Governorship election to be held on Nov. 8, has vowed to deliver the state to the APC. Ukachukwu made the pledge while addressing State House Correspondents, after the presentation of the APC flag to...
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, affirmed his commitment to the development of the South-East, promising to integrate Anambra and the entire region into the Federal Government’s economic development plan. Tinubu made the pledge when he paid a one-day working visit to the state to inaugurate projects completed by Gov....
The Managing Director of Dutum Construction Ltd., Mr Temitope Runsewe, says Anambra’s ‘Iconic Light of the Nation Tower’ places the state on Nigeria’s tourism map. Runsewe, whose firm built the tower, made this known in Awka on Thursday during the inauguration of major state projects by President Bola Tinubu....
Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced that President Bola Tinubu would visit the state on May 8 to inaugurate some projects. Soludo made the announcement while addressing members of the Nigeria Labour Congress on Thursday in Awka, during the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration. According to the governor, the President...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has mourned His Holiness, Pope Francis, saying he was a globally respected icon of faith, humility and compassion. Soludo, in a condolence message issued on Monday by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, described Pope Francis as a shepherd whose legacy transcended borders. Pope...
Traditional Prime Minister Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU), Dr John Metchie, has said that fake native doctors in the state have deceived many youths into various heinous crimes. Metchie, who is the Deputy Commander-General of Nigeria Forest Security Service, said this in an interview with newsmen in...
Anamba State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has issued a warning against pollution of streams and rivers by native doctors engaging in ritual practices in the state. Soludo gave the warning while addressing All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) faithful in Awka on Thursday. He urged residents to support the state government’s...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has took him a year to decide to join the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2013. Soludo disclosed this on Wednesday in Awka while welcoming 15,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra, who defected to APGA. He said: “The first...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo on Saturday won the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship primary in Anambra. Governor Soludo was declared winner at the primary held at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, amidst tight security and under the watch of the officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)....
Traditional doctors in Anambra have pledged their commitment to work with the state government to ensure the success of the ongoing sanitisation in the traditional medicine practice sector. Chairman of the group, Chief Innocent Okwundu, gave the pledge during a parley with leadership of the Anambra House of Assembly...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has said his administration pulled out of an existing loan arrangement with the World Bank to save the state from “debt overhang”. Soludo said this while addressing members of the Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Media team, who were on inspection of the ongoing Government...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to concentrate on one agenda or project at a time to achieve meaningful impact. Soludo made the call when he received the newly appointed members of SEDC, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Dr Emeka Nworgu,...