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.

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.

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.