# Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief. Victor Umeh, has visited parts of Ogidi affected by the devastating flooding, inspecting some of the worst-hit areas and sympathising with residents whose homes and properties have been affected.
During the visit, Senator Umeh expressed concern over the scale of the damage and pledged to raise a motion in the Senate when it resumes, calling for urgent Federal Government intervention and a lasting solution to the recurring flooding in Ogidi.
The President General of Ogidi, Mr. Chijioke Ewesiobi, alongside the President General of Ogidi Youth, Hon. Chris Obi Okafor, appealed for urgent Federal and Anambra State Government intervention, including improved drainage and flood-control infrastructure, rehabilitation of affected areas and relief for impacted families.
Senator Umeh also sympathised with HRM Igwe (Pharm.) Alex Uzor Onyido, Ezechuamagha I of Ogidi Kingdom, whose palace and property were also affected by the flooding.
# A young man identified as Ebuka, a tiler, has reportedly been beaten to death following a dispute over a ₦200 debt in Awkuzu community, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The incident, which reportedly occurred over the weekend, has ignited unrest in the community, with relatives alleging that the victim was attacked with a stick and machete during the altercation.
According to accounts given by some of his relatives to Awkuzu Podcast TV, the dispute reportedly ensued on Saturday when some friends of Ebuka visited him at his family compound.
One of the friends was said to be owing Ebuka’s cousin ₦200, which reportedly made the cousin to approach the visitor there to demand for his money, allegedly in a manner that was considered embarrassing.
While this was going on, Ebuka was said to have intervened to prevent his friend from being embarrassed. He reportedly assured his cousin that he would pay the money on his friend’s behalf.
The situation, however, reportedly escalated when the cousin allegedly insisted on collecting the money immediately and refused to leave despite Ebuka’s assurance that he would pay him the money on his friend’s behalf.
# The Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) has taken HIV prevention, testing and other integrated health services directly to residents of Abacha Community in Idemili North Local Government Area.
The community outreach, held at Abacha Amaka Hall, Olise Market, provided residents with free HIV testing and counselling, hepatitis screening, tuberculosis (TB) screening, blood pressure checks and health education.
The exercise was carried out during the Abacha Youth Unity Hangout 2026, organised by the Abacha Youth Association, providing an opportunity for ANSACA to reach young people and other members of the community with essential preventive health services.
Beyond testing, the ANSACA team sensitised residents on HIV and other communicable diseases, the importance of knowing their health status, early detection and treatment, healthy lifestyles, and the need to avoid drug abuse and other behaviours that could negatively affect their health and wellbeing.
The traditional ruler of Abacha, HRH Igwe Nwabunwanne Godwin Odiegwu, commended the initiative and encouraged members of the community to take advantage of preventive healthcare services. Leading by example, the monarch also voluntarily participated in the health screenings.
The President of the Abacha Youth Association, Solomon Nwabueze Onyiagha, appreciated ANSACA for bringing the services closer to the people and expressed the association’s willingness to continue partnering with government and other stakeholders to promote the health and development of Abacha Community.
# The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has expressed heartfelt sense of loss over the crash road involving members of
POR Star Football Club of Onitsha who were on their way to Awka on Sunday, Aug. 16
POR Star players were on their way to honour a fixture in the ongoing All Stars Football Championship when the bus conveying them plunged into a ditch on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway leaving some severely wounded and in danger.
The incident was confirmed by Chikelue Iloenyosi, Chairman of Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) who has paid condolence visit to the club and the families of affected persons.
SWAN Anambra Chapter, in a Statement signed by Chimezie Anaso and Uche Ndeke, Chairman Secretary respectively extended condolences to the entire football family, AnSFA and POR Star Football Club of Onitsha for the unfortunate loss.
# The Department of Child Labour, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, led by Mrs. Bernadine Orji Ogbuehi, has paid a courtesy visit to Mrs. Esther Chinyere Onyekesi, Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Anambra State, at her office, to explore areas of collaboration in tackling child labour and strengthening child protection in the State.
During the visit, the delegation highlighted the importance of inter-ministerial collaboration in protecting children from exploitation and safeguarding their rights. They stressed the need for joint public awareness campaigns on the dangers of child labour, as well as effective implementation and enforcement of relevant laws and policies aimed at eliminating the practice.
Responding, Commissioner Onyekesi welcomed the initiative and expressed her readiness to work closely with the Department of Child Labour to address the challenges raised. She emphasised the importance of a coordinated and sustained approach to combating child labour and reaffirmed the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare’s commitment to protecting the rights, dignity and wellbeing of children across Anambra State.
#Hon. Okwudili Ezenwankwo, joined indigenes and residents of Ugwu Umuagu Village, Ufuma, to celebrate their 2026 Carnival Day.
Hon. Ezenwankwo commended the organisers, particularly the Deputy Director-General of the Okwudili Ezenwankwo Campaign Organisation, Hon. Sampson Odira Unorji, and the village leadership for sustaining the community’s cultural heritage and promoting initiatives that foster unity among the people.
He reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots engagement, cultural preservation and programmes aimed at advancing the welfare and development of communities across orumba.
Ezenwankwo also attended a meeting of the NDC in orumba north, where he received a warm welcome from a large gathering of party members, supporters and political leaders. The reception, according to his campaign organisation, further demonstrated the strength of the party’s grassroots network in the area and its resolve to promote service-oriented leadership.
# Anambra state chapter of the City Boys Movement has dared Mr. Peter Obi and his supporters saying that they are not moved that he is an indigene of the state.
The state chapter of the City Boys Movement through the Coordinator, Mr. Enzo Uzodimma, made it categorically clear that they would mobilise as well as galvanise votes for president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Anambra State come January 2027.
Uzodimma said that Anambra State is a beneficiary of President Tinubu’s benevolent government with emphasis on critical road projects such as the 2nd Niger Bridge bypass from Obosi to Ogidi, the ongoing state-of-the-art interchange at Nkwele-Ezunaka junction, the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway coupled with various federal social intervention programmes.
# A Political Stalwart, Barr. Peter Ekwueme, has urged youths to reject money politics and prioritise competence, integrity, accountability and credible leadership in choosing their political representatives.
Barr. Ekwueme described young people as the fulcrum of a thriving democracy, noting that their numerical strength, energy, ideas and active participation were essential to strengthening democratic governance.
According to him, youth participation in democracy should go beyond voting to include asking questions, scrutinising the records of political candidates, demanding accountability and making informed electoral choices.
He cautioned youths against allowing financial inducements to determine their political choices, stressing that the ability of a politician to spend money should not be mistaken for competence or capacity to serve the people. He said, “Do not allow the size of a politician’s pocket to determine the size of your future.”
The political stalwart urged young people to look beyond campaign handouts and political theatrics by examining the track records, character, vision and competence of candidates before supporting them. He maintained that democracy would be strengthened when citizens elect leaders based on their values, capacity, vision and record of service rather than temporary material benefits offered during election campaigns.
Barr. Ekwueme further charged the youths to take an active role in shaping the political future of the district by demanding credible leadership and accountable representation. He stressed that their future should not be determined by the highest bidder, but by the collective choices of its people, particularly the younger generation.
# Anambra business community and residents have been charged to make effective use of social media platforms to enhance the visibility and productivity of their businesses.
This was the consensus among resource persons at the Business, Balance and Beyond (B³) Summit, held in Awka, Anambra State.
The summit, convened by Dr. Ella Ezeadilieje, is a free empowerment programme for entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals.
Addressing participants, Dr. Ezeadilieje said the summit focuses on wealth creation, financial strategies, as well as maintaining personal health and well-being alongside business growth.
She lamented that many residents of Anambra State are more active as consumers of social media content than as content creators.
Dr. Ezeadilieje therefore encouraged them to leverage social media to showcase their businesses, products and services, thereby increasing visibility, reaching wider markets and improving productivity.
# The Private Education Network of Schools Association of Nigeria (PENSAN), Anambra State Chapter, led by its Chairman, Mr. Christian Nwanosike, has paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Ekene Ogugua, seeking stronger collaboration with the Ministry in advancing education in the state.
Nwanosike, who led members of the association to the Commissioner’s office, expressed appreciation to Ogugua for granting them audience and creating an opportunity for meaningful interaction. He commended the Commissioner for what he described as some of the giant strides recorded since his assumption of office, noting that PENSAN was interested in maintaining a cordial and productive relationship with the Ministry.
The PENSAN chairman said regular engagement between private school operators and the Ministry was important for addressing challenges in the sector, improving understanding of government policies and ensuring that private schools continued to contribute meaningfully to educational development in Anambra. He also expressed the association’s readiness to work with the Ministry and support initiatives aimed at improving standards.
Responding, Commissioner Ogugua assured PENSAN of the Ministry’s openness to dialogue and partnership with private school proprietors, stressing that government’s objective was not to frustrate private education providers but to ensure compliance with established standards. He urged schools to ensure proper registration and accurate documentation, noting that reliable data would assist government in effective planning and monitoring of the education sector.
