# The Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, has inspected students’ hostels to get first-hand information from the students.
Shortly after taking over as the Substantive Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Anyaehie visited the students’ hostels to assess the state of affairs.
The hostels visited were Prof. Dora Akunyili Hostel (Female) and Basilio Aoli hostel (Male).
Speaking on behalf of the students, Comrade Samuel Chinazam, and some spokespersons pointed out their needs, which included power supply and internet subscription.
The Vice-Chancellor granted approval of free WiFi subscription with immediate effect and assured them of prompt action regarding power supply. He urged the students to be committed to their studies, as the university will make the environment safe for learning.
# Nine youths identified as members of various cult groups in Anambra State have publicly renounced their membership and sought forgiveness after voluntarily presenting themselves to the leadership of Agụnechemba Security Outfit in Awka.
Their appearance followed the recent directive issued by Prince Ken Emeakayi, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Policing, instructing Agụnechemba operatives to clamp down heavily on cultism and related crimes across the state.
The remorseful youths visited the Agụnechemba headquarters at Lion Building, Awka, where they expressed regret for their past involvement in cult activities and pledged to turn a new leaf. Their parents were also in attendance to witness what the group described as the beginning of their reintegration into society.
This development was contained in a statement issued in Awka by the Media Publicity Secretary of Agụnechemba, Comrade Nweke Nweke, who confirmed that the meeting took place on Wednesday as part of the ongoing efforts to curb cult-related violence in the state.
# The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has said that the State Deputy Governor, Dr.Onyeka Ibezim’s loyalty, dedication and hard work have fetched him a second term as Governor Chukwuma Soludo considered his reliable qualities and accepted to run his second term with him, which epitomizes the high trust bestowed on him
In his Birthday Message to Dr. Ibezim, Rt. Hon. Udeze noted that the Deputy Governor has in the past eleven years, been contributing to the development of the State, having served as Special Adviser on Youths and Indigenous Medicine respectively, medical officer in charge of the State’s Oxygen plant at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku Awka, and now the Deputy Governor.
The Speaker who acknowledged with great satisfaction that the Deputy Governor Ibezim had a glorious Public Service career as a Medical Director in the Federal Ministry of Defense, enjoined him to continue to work cordially with his Boss, Governor Soludo in the interest of peace and development of the State.
Rt. Hon. Udeze while praying God to grant Dr. Ibezim longevity, good health, strength and wisdom to be able to carry on with his responsibilities, wished him more eventful years ahead.
# Anambra State Executive Council headed by governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has approved the insurance of the new Government House; Light House Awka for the sum of N871 million.
This was contained in a press release signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor and made available to journalists in Awka.
Mefor said the approval was made during the 23rd Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) Meeting, held at Light House, Awka, on November 17, 2025.
He said: “The Council approved the sum of N87,168,413.00 (eighty-seven million, one hundred and sixty-eighty thousand, four hundred and thirteen naira) only, as the annual premium for the provision of asset insurance policy/coverage for the Light House, Awka, through a long-term agreement of five (5) years in the first instance.”
# Anambra State Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu has declared that the landslide victory of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in the just concluded November 8th election is not a miracle.
Udechukwu in a chat with newsmen attributed the resounding victory to the Governor’s unprecedented achievements and goodwill from the people.
He said the voice of citizens rose above the noise, as a powerful and unified chorus echoing across our state.
# The Chairman of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Internal Security Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, has commended the repentant cultists for taking what he described as a bold and commendable step. He urged other cultists in the state to emulate them, warning that cultism offers no benefit and only destroys lives and futures.
Ofodeme who is the Majority Leader of the House, and also the lawmaker representing Ekwusigo Constituency
directed the leadership of Agụnechemba to compile the full profiles of the repentant youths and forward the list to the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, for proper documentation and monitoring.
The lawmaker restated the commitment of the State Assembly to supporting initiatives that promote safety, de-escalate violence, and encourage the rehabilitation of misguided youths.
# Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Sen. Chris Ngige, has emphasized the urgent need to expand the College of Medicine and Health Sciences of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).
Ngige made the call shortly after he was conferred with an Award of Recognition by the College during the graduation and induction ceremony of 80 medical graduands.
He commended the immense contributions of pioneer academics who laid the foundation for the institution’s medical programme.
Calling for urgent expansion, Ngige urged Governor Charles Soludo, the Pro-Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor and the University Management to “think and work aggressively” toward strengthening the institution’s facilities in order to increase admissions into medical and health-related programmes.
# The Majority Leader of the Anambra State House of Assembly Hon. Ikenna Sylvester Ofodeme, the lawmaker representing Aguata 1 state constituency Hon. Emmanuel Anayo Okpalaeke and other lawmakers in the current 8th legislature have described as arrant falsehoods and baseless fabrications that the leadership of the House and the state security outfit Udo Ga Chi squad barred journalists and assembly workers from entering the legislative complex on Tuesday 18th November, 2025.
It would be recalled that legislative staff have raised concerns over the non-implementation of the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS), non-constitution of the House of Assembly Commission as well as non-payment of Special Allowances which they alleged have brought untold hardships upon them culminating into the current nationwide solidarity strike they have embarked upon in conjunction with their counterparts across the federation.
It was gathered that the striking parliamentary workers had placed the assembly complex under lock and key insisting that the Speaker and other Honourable members won’t access the legislative chambers for plenary and any other business.
But the Majority Leader of the House who spoke in his office shortly after plenary, maintained that the striking assembly workers have no rights whatsoever to disrupt House of Assembly proceedings nor prevent the Speaker from accessing his office.
