# Determined to enforce to the letter the free education policy of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the Chairman, Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, has directed the principals of Community Secondary School, Awkuzu, Mrs Cecilia Okeke, and Community Secondary School, Igbakwu, Mrs Patricia Ezeabiakwa, to step aside from their positions.
Ikediugwu gave the directive during unannounced visits to the schools, where she discovered that the principal of Community Secondary School, Awkuzu, alongside some teachers, was collecting amounts ranging from ten thousand naira to forty thousand naira from newly admitted students, contrary to the free education policy of the Soludo administration, while similar infractions were also recorded at Community Secondary School, Igbakwu, where the principal and teachers were extorting money from students under various guises.
She asked the two principals to step aside from their positions, hand over to their vice principals (administration) with immediate effect, personally refund every kobo collected from the students within seven days, and submit proof of refund to the headquarters of PPSSC, Awka, while the teachers involved were summoned to appear at the PPSSC headquarters on Monday, 15 December, to collect letters of query and await further disciplinary action, which may include suspension.
The PPSSC Chairman stressed that Governor Soludo has made education free from nursery to secondary school and that any principal or teacher who is still collecting one naira from students is a saboteur who will be treated as such, adding that repeated warnings against such acts have continued to be flouted by some individuals.
# The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Anambra urge the motoring public and Drivers who have applied for the National Driver’s Licence to visit the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) or any FRSC Driver’s Licence Centre within the state to collect their processed drivers licences.
The Sector Commander acknowledged that recent checks shows that a large number of licences have been produced and are awaiting collection.
Applicants are therefore encouraged to visit the Motor licensing Authority (MLAs) in the State.
Timely collection of the Driver’s Licence helps ensure proper identification, enhances road safety, and prevents avoidable inconveniences during routine checks.
FRSC remains committed to ensuring a seamless licensing processes and the safety of all road users.
# The Electoral Committee of the Anambra State Football Association has announced December 15 as the start date for the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the elections into the Anambra State Local Football Councils and the By-Elections for the Anambra State Football Association Board.
The ANSFA Electoral Committee announced on Sunday, December 14, that the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the upcoming elections will begin on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to participate by obtaining their forms and election guidelines from the office of the Committee’s Secretary.
The forms will be available at the Anambra State Football Association Secretariat, located at House 3, beside East End Hotel, near Old Government House, along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway in Awka.
#Mr Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo and CP Ikioye Orutugu, Commissioner of Police, Anambra Command have been honoured by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) for their positive contributions to the society.
The awards of recognition were conferred on the recipients during the SWAN Anambra Chapter End of Year Lectures and Recognition ceremony on Awka Saturday night.
The event marked the end of the two-day 2025 edition of SWAN Week by the Anambra Chapter of the association which started with Medical Outreach for journalists where no fewer than 50 benefited.
Aburime was honoured for his contributions to the media and support for sports journalism in Anambra while Ikioye was recognised for his community policing strategy which had stability to Anambra security environment.
# Poised to creating awareness on the new tax law passed by the National Assembly and scheduled to take effect in 2026, the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has held a maiden tax summit to help Ndi Anambra, and by extension Nigerians, understand the provisions of the law, how to avoid falling foul of it, and how to comply judiciously with its requirements.
In his speech, the AIRS Executive Chairman, Dr. Greg Ezeilo, said the summit was aimed at demystifying the apprehension people have towards the new tax law, encouraging compliance rather than offending, noting that the provisions are punitive, even as the law takes into cognizance the concerns of Nigerians by exempting low-income earners and enabling small businesses within certain thresholds to grow without paying tax.
In her lecture, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Anambra State on Internal Revenue Service (Technical), Hon. Kate Oyeka, whose presentation focused on the informal sector and the new tax law, emphasized that it is no longer business as usual for businesses that hide under the informal sector and make huge profits without paying tax, as technology would be deployed to ensure compliance with the law.
In his lecture on the provisions of the new tax law, a tax expert, Mr. Chijioke Uwaegbute, explained that individuals and businesses earning between eight hundred thousand naira and one point three million naira after all deductibles are exempt from tax, while companies earning between fifty million naira and one hundred million naira after deductibles are also exempt, advising that it has become imperative for business owners and individuals alike to engage the services of tax experts, as the narrative has changed.
The Managing Director of the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA), Mr. Odili Ujubuonu, noted that people are more willing to pay their taxes when they are better informed and can see the impact of their tax payments, adding that the new tax law is in the interest of all, especially as low-income earners are exempted and pay less.
The event also featured a panel session where broader issues surrounding the tax law were discussed, questions were asked and answered, and awards were presented.
# The Managing Director of the Anambra State Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Chief Mike Ozoemena, has outlined the agency’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving waste evacuation and strengthening environmental cleanliness across the state.
During a media chat in Awka, Chief Ozoemena said that under the Soludo administration, ASWAMA has prioritised the clearing of long-standing refuse heaps in major urban centres, noting that locations such as the Awka roundabout previously suffered heavy waste accumulation that affected residents and road users.
He said the agency received strong backing from Governor Chukwuma Soludo, leading to the activation of a state task force that tackled the immediate challenge of waste blockages.
According to him, the intervention resulted in the gradual removal of refuse mountains that had posed environmental and health concerns for years.
Chief Ozoemena explained that ASWAMA has moved from emergency clearance to a broader restructuring of the waste management system.
He stressed that the decentralisation of responsibilities now allows local government councils to oversee waste collection within their areas, while ASWAMA focuses on coordination, policy formulation, enforcement, and dumpsite management.
The ASWAMA boss said field officers currently submit daily situation reports from all twenty-one local government areas, enabling the agency to respond quickly to emerging waste issues.
He added that the improved monitoring system has led to more consistent evacuation services, especially in densely populated locations.
Chief Ozoemena identified low public compliance with the “pay direct” funding model as a major challenge, noting that many residents still fail to pay for waste services despite rising operational costs borne by contractors.
# Anambra State has won $400,000 at the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge, an initiative of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, supported by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, UNICEF, The Gates Foundation, and Dangote Foundation.
The 2025 PHC Leadership Challenge Gala Night, held on Friday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, attracted key players in the health sector across Nigeria.
The prize money of $400,000 was given to Anambra as the 2nd runner-up in the zone, with the best national performance. The state was also commended for basic health care infrastructure provision and services, as well as strong performance on essential health services. The commendation echoes the focus of the Anambra State Health Ministry, under Dr. Afam Obidike, in domesticating access to health care across the state.
# The Anambra State Government, has released the lineup of events for the highly anticipated ‘Ọnwa Dezemba’, a special Christmas extravaganza aimed at making December 2025 unforgettable in the mind of Ndi- Anambra.
According to a release signed by Anambra Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, and made available to Angel Network News (ANN), the scheduled dates and events are as follows:
18th December: #onwadezemba City Block – (For the GenZ, a fun-filled gathering with music, performances and other forms of entertainment), 6pm at Awka City Stadium (By Solution Fun City)
20th December: Onwadezemba Christmas Carol/Cankata- 4pm at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka
25th December: #onwadezemba Children’s Christmas Festival – 2pm at Solution Fun City
27th December: #onwadezemba Ịgba Mmanwụ Festival – 2pm at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka
28th December: #onwadezemba Ịgba Mmanwụ Festival – 2pm at Township Stadium, Ekwulobia
– 29th December: #onwadezemba Novelty Match – 2pm at Awka Township Stadium
29th December: #onwadezemba Ịgba Mmanwụ Festival – 2pm at Ezechima Primary School, Onitsha
30th December: #onwadezemba Flavour Home Coming – (A special concert where Anambra’s popular musician, Flavour n’Abanịa returns to Anambra State for a special performance), 5pm at Solution Fun City
3rd January: #onwadezemba Walk for Life – 7am at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka
3rd January: #onwadezemba LOL (Laugh Out Loud) Anambra – ( A comedy show/stand-up comedy night where comedians perform live, aiming to make the audience laugh out loud), 5pm at Solution Fun City
4th January: #onwadezemba All White Old School Night – (A party/event where attendees are encouraged to wear all-white outfits with focus on playing and celebrating “old school” music), 6pm at Solution Fun City
