Governor Soludo has announced the appointment of new leaders to head various health agencies in Anambra State. These appointments aim to strengthen the state's healthcare sector.

Sandra Mbaeyi, an APGA aspirant, has announced her candidacy for the 2027 Anambra State House of Assembly election, promising to address youth restiveness through empowerment and job creation.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that a tanker accident in Anambra State resulted in the death of a tricycle rider.

Anambra State in Nigeria has begun a large-scale project to clear waterways and drainage systems to prevent flooding ahead of the upcoming rainy season.

The Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ASEREC) has assured residents of improved electricity service, outlining plans to address power challenges, energy theft, and ensure reliability.

The Anambra State government has refuted claims of a collapsed structure at its new Government House, clarifying that only external barricades were damaged by a storm.

Anambra State in Nigeria has announced the opening of applications for qualified civil servants to fill permanent secretary positions. Interested candidates are invited to review the criteria and apply before the specified deadline.

Chidiebere Nzotta, the newly promoted Area Commander of Police Area Command in Onitsha, Anambra State, has vowed to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force, maintain integrity, and build public trust.

The Anambra State House of Assembly is preparing to enact a new law aimed at controlling rising house rents and exploitative housing practices across the state, particularly impacting student communities.

Police in Anambra State, Nigeria, have arrested a man for allegedly killing his cousin and concealing the body in a shallow grave within his compound eight months ago.

Anambra State Governor Soludo has appointed an attorney-general and eleven other officials, following the dissolution of his cabinet shortly after being sworn in for his second term.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has approved the appointment of Mrs Chiamaka Nnake as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), making her the first woman to occupy the position since the state’s creation.

Police in Anambra State have arrested three suspected armed robbers and cultists, recovering firearms and a stolen petrol tanker in Ogidi.

Nathaniel Anigbo, the former chairman of the Anambra State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has been laid to rest in his hometown of Agulu, Anambra State.

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State dissolved his cabinet barely 24 hours after being sworn in for his second term in office.

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has directed all political appointees to hand over their responsibilities to permanent secretaries, ahead of the formation of a new cabinet.

Vice President Kashim Shettima said the Federal Government remains committed to partnering with states to tackle insecurity, adding that the FG policies have begun to impact the people. Shettima stated this when he spoke at the second-term inauguration of the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, at the Dr. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-partnering-states-to-tackle-insecurity-shettima/

The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, have been sworn in as the sixth governor and deputy governor of Anambra State, respectively, in a ceremony…

Anambra State is holding an inter-denominational service in preparation for Governor Soludo's inauguration for his second tenure, which is scheduled for March 17.

Governor Soludo of Anambra State marked the end of his first term in office with a thanksgiving service, reaffirming his commitment to making Anambra a prosperous and law-abiding state.

The Anambra State Police Command has heightened security measures across the state in anticipation of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's second-term inauguration.

Anambra State and Saudi firm DTVC sign an MoU for technology investment, fostering innovation, startups, and economic growth in Africa & the Middle East. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-saudi-firm-sign-strategic-mou-to-accelerate-technology-investment/

The Environmental Health Officers Association of Nigeria (EHOAN) in Anambra State has announced the reintroduction of house-to-house sanitation inspections across the state to improve public health and sanitary conditions.

UNIZIK nursing school management pledges to review a significant fee hike from N90,000 to N580,000 following a student protest in Nnewi, Anambra State. Read More:…

Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Governor of Anambra State, voiced her concern regarding the low involvement of women in Nigerian politics and urged them to take on more active roles in leadership and decision-making.

By Vincent Ujumadu Former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has lauded Anambra State's transition from diesel to gas as an industrial game-changer, calling it a strategic move for sustainable growth and cost reduction for manufacturers.

The Anambra State Government has approved ₦604 million for key road and infrastructural projects and is finalizing preparations for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s swearing-in ceremony.

Anambra State has won the ‘Top Fan Vote’ at the inaugural Google award for its innovative project focused on digitizing property tax systems using Google Maps.

A high court in Awka, Anambra State, sentenced native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu to 12 years imprisonment for preparing charms for criminals and engaging in ritual activities, leading to the demolition of his shrine.

Traders at Onitsha Main Market were shocked and distressed as Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State commenced demolition of the market, proceeding despite a pending court order that restrained such action.

A native doctor, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment in Anambra State, Nigeria, after being arrested for allegedly preparing charms for criminals and other rituals.

An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced detained native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwaokuko Tiwara Aki, to 12 years imprisonment. The post Just in: Anambra court sentences native doctor Akwaokuko to 12 years imprisonment appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra State’s Assembly passes a bill to establish a Rural Access Roads Agency, aiming to manage, develop, and maintain rural roads for economic growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-assembly-passes-bill-to-establish-rural-roads-agency/

Disinterest has continued to trail marketing, business, and commercial activities in Anambra State, after Governor Soludo of Anambra State forced traders back to markets to stop the sit-at-home order still being observed by traders and residents of Anambra State. The post Why Monday market’s not picking up in S-East — Traders appeared first on Vanguard News.

In a bid to support students and parents facing financial constraints, the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) has commenced the distribution of funds from President Bola Tinubu to enable students in Anambra State to procure Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms. The post SERHA kicks off distribution of JAMB form funds to 10,000 Anambra students appeared first on Vanguard News.

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday in Fegge, an urban community in the Onitsha South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The post Apprentice allegedly kills mentor in Anambra appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Governor Soludo has appointed Bishop Matthew Kukah as the new chancellor of a university in Anambra State. He will serve as the chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.

Governor Soludo has appointed Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the first CEO of the new Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation, aiming to boost private investment in the region.

Anambra State has commenced waterways clearance after the Federal Government identified several communities in the state as high-risk areas in its latest flood warning covering 10 states.

Police in Delta and Anambra states have launched coordinated anti-kidnapping patrols on critical waterways to combat security threats and ensure commuter safety.

Nonye Soludo, wife of the Anambra State Governor, has called on the newly inaugurated executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Anambra State to advocate for peace, good morals, and healthy living.

Nigeria's African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended its congresses in Anambra state, with new dates to be announced after ongoing national consultations and meetings.

Operatives of Anambra State's security outfit, Agunechemba, have demolished a brothel in Awka's Okpuno area, arresting 38 individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and prostitution.

Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo has reiterated his administration's commitment to building a prosperous and liveable homeland for the people of Anambra State.

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the suspension of a significant number of workers found absent from their offices after 10 a.m. during a surprise visit.

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has condemned reports of child abuse in Cross River State, Nigeria, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable children.

Anambra State is intensifying its fight against tuberculosis by deploying tricycles to boost grassroots testing, following the First Lady's call for collective action on World TB Day to end TB deaths and promote free diagnosis and treatment.

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved new appointments for key officials, including a Head of Service, Chief of Staff, and several special advisers.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, Nigeria, has committed his second term in office to God, stating that his first tenure and re-election were divinely ordained.

Anambra State Police arrested three armed robbery suspects in Ogidi, recovering pistols and ammunition. A separate operation also led to the recovery of a stolen petrol tanker.

Governor Soludo's campaign against 'criminal idolatry' in Anambra State is criticized as a futile distraction that fails to address the underlying issues of illicit wealth.

Obi Cubana expresses confidence that Governor Charles Soludo’s second term will accelerate development in Anambra State, citing his purposeful leadership. Read More:…

The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled a portrait for his second term tenure, urging offices across the state to use the portrait. The portrait was officially unveiled by the governor on his Facebook page on Tuesday. He urged all offices, both public and private, including all government and non-governmental institutions, to discard the Read More: https://punchng.com/soludo-unveils-new-official-portrait-for-second-term/

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has pledged support for healthcare transformation in Anambra State, citing reforms targeting drug distribution, regulatory improvements, and expansion of local pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity. The pledge followed the second term inauguration of Gov. Charles Soludo, which the association described as endorsement of visionary leadership and people centred governance […] The post ACPN backs Soludo’s drug reforms, local manufacturin...

Officials of the Anambra State Government, supported by the state security outfit Operation Udo Ga Achi, sealed more than 1,000 shops at the popular Bridgehead Drug Market (Ogbogwu) in Onitsha, Anambra State, in enforcement of the sit-at-home order.

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has said his administration is anchored on the principles of inclusivity and collective progress, regardless of religious or ethnic differences. The…

Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested another native doctor for alleged ritual practices, weeks after another popular native doctor in the state was sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment for similar offences.

A planned protest against poor electricity supply in Anambra State, Nigeria, has been suspended following alleged security concerns.

The Anambra State Government has reiterated its commitment to prosecute a woman accused of assaulting a teenager with a hot iron, marking the third such vow since February 3.

Governor Soludo of Anambra State toured schools to reinforce the resumption of normal academic activities on Mondays, a significant step towards restoring productivity after years of illegal sit-at-home orders.

By Vincent Ujumadu  Awka- The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has urged students to develop the habit of saving their money in licensed banks for their financial safety in future. At a programmme to mark the World Savings Day at Capital City Secondary School,Awka, Anambra State, officials of NDIC said the aim is to encourage […] The post NDIC takes students bank savings campaign to Anambra  appeared first on Vanguard News.

Presidential hopeful and former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has said he will challenge the recently passed 2026 Electoral Act in court, expressing concerns that some of its provisions…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi says Nigeria’s poverty problem is not about a lack of resources but about the choices the country has made. The post Nigeria is poor because we celebrate thieves, says Obi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra State is making preparations for Governor Chukwuma Soludo's swearing-in ceremony and has approved ₦604 million for key projects.

The savage attack that took place in Benin City, Edo State, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 could be a sign that Nigerians might be in for a violent campaign and general election season. African Democratic Congress, ADC, leaders, including former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, gathered in the home of one of the party’s national […] The post Gun attack on ADC leaders in Edo appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Vincent Ujumadu ANAMBRA — Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has reopened the New Motorcycle Spare Parts Market, Nkwo Nnewi, after it was closed for a week due to traders refusing to open on Monday. Meanwhile, Nkwo Ogbe Ihiala Market was shut down on Monday for continued non-compliance. The closure followed low turnout […] The post Soludo reopens Nkwo Nnewi Market, shuts Ihiala market over Sit-at-Home appeared first on Vanguard News.

A former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. D. B. Afam Obi, is dead. The post Former Anambra Deputy Speaker, Afam Obi, dies appeared first on Vanguard News.

Authorities in Anambra state have demolished the shrine of native doctor Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, following his 11-month jail sentence by a high court.

Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has been appointed as the Anambra State Woman Leader for the City Boys Movement.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has revealed that Adamawa State recorded the highest number of applicants for the ongoing police recruitment exercise, with 39,989 submissions, while Anambra State posted the lowest with 1,739 applications. The post Police recruitment: Adamawa leads with 39,989 applicants, Anambra lowest appeared first on Vanguard News.

The governor of Anambra State, Nigeria, has ordered the closure of another market, following a previous closure of Onitsha Main Market, due to alleged compliance with IPOB's sit-at-home directive.

Commercial activities across Anambra State remain sluggish despite efforts by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to compel traders to return to their shops and end the Monday sit-at-home. The post Sit-at-home: Low patronage, high transport costs stall Anambra markets appeared first on Vanguard News.

Anambra State in Nigeria has announced a partnership with Flutterwave to enhance digital payment infrastructure and promote e-commerce within the state.

The Attorney General of Anambra State, Tobechukwu Nweke (SAN), issued a notice calling for the provision of free legal aid for inmates in the state.

The Anambra State Government has launched an investigation into civil servants for lateness and absenteeism, following an unscheduled visit by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to the secretariat.

Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated that he is not desperate to become Nigeria's president but rather to see the nation achieve stability.

Separate fire incidents in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, have destroyed a popular restaurant and a residential building. No casualties were reported in the incidents.

Police in Nigeria's Anambra state are searching for a suspected fake retired army general accused of leading a criminal gang involved in land document forgery and threatening a businessman in Enugu.

The Onitsha Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (ONICCIMA) has called for urgent proactive measures to curb the rising wave of market fires destroying livelihoods across Anambra State, Nigeria.

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, stated that Nigeria's garment and footwear industry in Aba, Abia State, could generate revenue comparable to the country's oil earnings if properly managed.

Police in Anambra State, Nigeria, have exhumed the body of 52-year-old Chinedu Ezeani, who was allegedly murdered and buried by his cousin, Chukwudalu Ezeani, in Amichi.

Adaora Soludo, daughter of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Woman Leader of the City Boys Movement, has publicly stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has performed well and deserves re-election for a second term.

The Anambra State Police Command has honored Prophet Odumeje by making him a patron.

Governor Soludo of Anambra State has appointed a 39-year-old woman as the new Secretary to the State Government, who previously served as the commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning.

Elder statesman and Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Chief Arthur Mbanefo, was laid to rest in Onitsha, Anambra State, with glowing tributes and rich cultural displays.

Idemili North and Onitsha North Local Government Areas in Anambra State are in dispute over the renaming of Limca Road after former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has announced the immediate sack of all political appointees, directing first-term cabinet members to meet with him.

Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo as a 'nation builder' during his second term inauguration, highlighting their cordial relationship despite differing party affiliations.

The Anambra State Police Command is investigating viral claims of extortion by officers and has detained six officers for allegedly extorting N200,000 from a citizen, with the investigation ongoing.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 275 officers in Awka, Anambra State, ahead of Governor Soludo's second-term inauguration, as announced by Sector Commander Mrs. Bridget Asekhauno.

By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has congratulated mothers on the occasion of Mothering Sunday, describing motherhood as a divine responsibility that…

“The chairman of the State Caretaker Committee in Anambra State has disenfranchise some committed stakeholders and party faithful" The post Anambra PDP crisis: Chieftain petitions Wike over ‘congress…

The Anambra State House of Assembly has begun moves to review several state laws described as obsolete, particularly those inherited from the military era. The post Anambra Assembly moves to review obsolete laws, military-era decrees appeared first on Vanguard News.

Chinedu Anyaso, the Chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), has announced his intention to contest for the Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency seat in Anambra State.

Electricity consumers in Anambra State, Nigeria, are organizing a statewide protest to voice their grievances over persistent power outages affecting the region.

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, declared that no one can prevent him from visiting any part of Nigeria, emphasizing every citizen's constitutional right.

Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) secured the conviction of 35 traffic offenders in Anambra state for various violations, aiming to improve road safety.

The Anambra State government warns that students who fail to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension, enforcing full academic resumption. Read More: https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-absentee-students-risk-suspension-in-anambra-commissioner/

The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the executive arm of government to procure and install 24-hour remote surveillance Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in all public health facilities across the state.

Anambra State has implemented salary cuts for civil servants who missed work on Mondays due to the sit-at-home order, leading to widespread outcry over the significant deductions.

One such figure is Archbishop Onyeka Joseph Nzekwesi, a native of Eziowelle in Anambra State, whose contributions to the Nigerian housing sector are fast gaining national recognition The post Archbishop Onyeka Nzekwesi: Bridging Nigeria’s housing gap through visionary leadership appeared first on Vanguard News.

A fatal multi-vehicle road crash in Anambra State kills four women and injures nine others. The accident occurred on the Nanka-Agulu road near Agulu Lake. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-die-nine-injured-in-anambra-multiple-road-crash/

The Anambra State Government has carried out the demolition of a convicted native doctor’s shrine in Oba as part of a broader crackdown on ritual practices.

Widespread condemnation has followed a gun attack on the Edo State secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the residence of its national leader, John Odigie-Oyegun, during which former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi was also present.

Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, warning that borrowing without corresponding economic growth is deepening the country’s financial challenges. The post Peter Obi warns of ‘Debt Without Growth,’ compares Nigeria’s economy to Bangladesh appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Anambra State government, led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has shut down the New Auto Spare Parts Association (NASPA) Market in Nkwo Nnewi for one week after it failed to open on Monday as directed.

Police in Anambra State, Nigeria, in collaboration with the Beer Sectoral Group, have raided illegal factories accused of destroying returnable beverage bottles and plastic crates belonging to major manufacturers.