The Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu has commended the people of Awka for making the 2025 Imoka Festival a success, with zero reported cases of crime or violence.
“This achievement reflects the community’s commitment to peace and cooperation with the security agencies and urges other localities to emulate such conduct in every aspect of their lives in the State.
“The Command is pleased with the development as it underscores the importance of fostering unity and cooperation.
The CP also commended other sister agencies especially the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Traffic Management and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in complementing Police Operational deployment to sustain Safety given the information received overtime on how miscreants under the guise of celebration of the Imoka Awka festival become unruly and make life unbearable for the good people of the State especially residents of Awka.
* Anambra First Lady Mrs. Nonye Soludo has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Public Health and Nutrition by Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam Campus.
The conferment ceremony took place at the University’s convocation arena Igbariam, during its 11th to 15th combined convocation ceremonies.
Mrs Soludo was honoured with the award for championing healthy lifestyle in the state through her NGO, Healthy Living with Nonye.
The Varsity also award higher degrees and honorary doctorate to other distinguished personalities in the state, including the South East Chairman of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Lady Ada Chukwudozie, the traditional ruler of Ogidi kingdom, Igwe Alex Onyido; business men, Engr Chidozie Mbanefo and Chief Christopher Ndubuisi.
* The Managing Director of Angel Network News (ANN) Dr. Ifeanyi Obiefuna on Friday 23rd May 2025 in Ebengwu Village, Nimo, Njikoka LGA, buried his father, Late Engineer Nnamdi John Obiefuna who died at the age of 76.
In his sermon at the requiem mass at St Marys Catholic Church, Nimo, officiated by Rev. Fr. Peter Obiefuna, Christians were
urged to reconsile with God and amend their ways because no one knows the day they will die.
Fr. Obiefuna who is the brother to late Engr. John, expressed gratitude to all for their solidarity in this trying times.
* Aguata LGA best student challenge finalists has receive International Passports ahead of South Africa educational tour
In a major step towards empowering young minds, the organizers of the 2025 Aguata Best Student Challenge have proudly taken delivery of the international passports for the fifteen outstanding finalists selected from schools across rural communities in Aguata Local Government Area.
According to the coordinator of the initiative, preparations for an inspiring educational tour to South Africa are nearing completion. The transformative trip is designed to broaden the global perspective of the finalists,tenacious boys and girls who have emerged as the brightest academic champions in their communities.
* Governor Chukwuma Soludo has
commended his predecessor, Late Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju for founding Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University in the year 2,000 during his administration, describing him as a visionary leader that has not been adequately celebrated.
Soludo while speaking at the 25th anniversary of the institution at Igbariam Campus, praised late Mbadinuju as a great leader whose foresight led to the establishment of an institution that has since become a source of pride for the state.
The Governor recalled that the university originally started at the Uli campus, a vision brought to life by Mbadinuju’s dedication. He reflected on the transformation of COOU since his administration took office.
Soludo stated that government alone cannot fast track the speed of development without partnerships with the private sector and communities.
* The House of Representatives member representing Ihiala Federal Constituency at the National Assembly Rt. Hon. Paschal Agbodike has taken his scholarship scheme to Federal Cooperative College Oji River Enugu State where about 500 students of Ihiala origin would benefit immensely.
Agbodike who was on an oversight visit to the school recently, described the Federal Cooperative College Oji River as very serene and conducive for learning; declaring that the school has what it takes to train and empower Nigerian youths with requisite economic cum entrepreneurial skills to enable them become future wealth creators and employers.
Agbodike who explained that the scholarship programme will cover their tuition and hostel fees, said that the import of the education support programme was to assist indigent boys and girls from Ihiala whose parents couldn’t afford tertiary education for them.
* The Mayor of Njikoka LGA, Barr. Chinedu Ononiba had felicitated with Engr. Francis Obidike PhD on his recent attainment of a Doctoral Degree at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus.
The Mayor described the conferment of Doctoral Degree as a laudable feat considering the Engr. Obidike’s dedication, years of solitary research, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and resilience in surmounting setbacks inherent in pursuing a PhD. He added that such lofty academic success was a testament to Engr. Obidike’s courage to explore the unknown.
Engr. Francis Obidike PhD expressed his gratitude over the show of solidarity and compassion by the Mayor and vowed to sway the achieved feat for a more impactful life.
* Nigerian activist and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) has stormed Onitsha Medicine Market to hear directly from the dealers who alleged that some of their shops has not been opened.
VDM recall that on February 8, 2025, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control
(NAFDAC) shut down the entire market, over five thousand shops, claiming that some of them were selling fake drugs.
“I am currently live at the largest medication market in Ogbogwu, Onitsha (Anambra State), to expose the exploitation, stealing, oppression, and abuse of power by NAFDAC against traders of pharmaceutical and medical products.
“After three months, NAFDAC returned and declared that each shop must pay ₦500,000 to reopen. They later increased this fee to ₦700,000 per shop. So far, over 1,000 shop owners have reportedly paid to have their businesses reopened, while many others cannot afford the fee.
“This is blatant injustice, extortion, and a gross abuse of power and office. If NAFDAC discovered fake drugs, they should prosecute the offenders—not punish the entire market.
This is not the Nigeria we want.
“I am calling on the Federal Government and the Government of Anambra State to intervene and put a stop to this exploitation.” VDM said.
* The Joint security team comprising the Police, Military and Operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante has extended Offensive Operations to a criminal Camp at Isseke, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
During the operation, a local bomb factory was destroyed, while assorted locally made improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were recovered and demobilized.
According to SP. Tochukwu Ikenga,
Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, the Criminal Camp is one of the last strongholds of the secessionist group that was impregnable for over two years which the hoodlums used to wreck havoc in the State.
* Amafor Community has staged a peaceful protest, demanding that both Business Link Ltd and the Idemili North Local Government vacate what they claim is their ancestral land.
The longstanding dispute over a federal government property located under the Nkpor flyover in Anambra State took a new turn at the weekend.
Led by their community chairman, Engr. Idemili Emmanuel, the demonstrators carried placards and voiced their grievances against what they described as encroachment on their land.
The protestors insist that the land, originally granted to their forefathers by the federal government, is now being unfairly controlled by private interests and government authorities.
