# The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, has warned individuals and groups against the unauthorised collection of development levies on land transactions across the state.
The clarification was made during a peace meeting held at the office of the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Barrister Chijioke Ojukwu.
The meeting was convened to address lingering disagreements between the Oba community in Idemili North Local Government Area and property developers.
Speaking at the meeting, the Commissioner disclosed that he had received several complaints concerning the alleged harassment of property developers and the indiscriminate collection of levies during land transactions.
# The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has stated unequivocally that campaigns against the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, are efforts in futility.
This was top on the agenda during the formal inauguration of the Obi/Kwankwanso Presidential Campaign Council Anambra State in Awka.
Chairman of the party and former Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ikem Uzoezie, said indeed it would amount to an effort in futility should anyone attempt to campaign against Peter Obi because he has an impeccable character and a reputation that commands global acceptance.
Uzoezie explained that Peter Obi has marketed himself in Anambra State in the last 16 years as governor and as past governor, noting that Peter Obi is no longer a candidate in the forthcoming general elections but a movement to deliver Nigeria from the precipice it found itself.
# The National Leader of The Church of God Ministry Incorporated CGM and Chairman National Church Council, Evangelist Prof Uzochukwu Solomon Nwanonyuo, has urged Christian leaders and believers across Nigeria to remain steadfast in their faith and uphold the teachings and doctrines of the Holy Scriptures.
Prof. Nwanonyuo expressed concern over what he described as the growing influence of unbiblical practices in some churches, warning that certain activities had deviated from the fundamental principles of Christianity.
The prelate gave the advice while addressing newsmen shortly after The Church of God Ministry Inc. marked its Golden Jubilee anniversary with a grand celebration held at its National Headquarters, 7A New Cemetery Road, Onitsha, Anambra State, under the theme “A Legacy of Faith, A Future of Hope.”
Nwanonyuo lamented that some religious institutions were increasingly accommodating practices he characterised as occultic and satanic, thereby undermining the spiritual integrity of the Church and exposing worshippers to influences contrary to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
The cleric called on church leaders to protect the Christian faith from practices that compromise biblical truth, as well as undue interference from political interests, social pressures and other external influences. He maintained that the Church must remain committed to its spiritual responsibilities and the teachings of Christ.
Speaking on the 2027 general elections, Prof. Uzochukwu Nwanonyuo, National Leader of The Church of God Ministry urged politicians and citizens to embrace peace and unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
# Architect Okey Ezeobi, Anambra State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure sent an unmistakable message at a recent press briefing: Anambra’s massive infrastructure drive is unshakable, resilient, and built to world-class engineering standards.
Addressing recent online video commentary concerning road distress points across the state, Architect Ezeobi set the record straight, describing such media content as politically motivated narratives driven by a lack of technical understanding.
“We’ve never had this good before,” Ezeobi said, adding that the Federal Government had also demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the rehabilitation of the First Niger Bridge.
“The rehabilitation of the First Niger Bridge, I was reliably informed, is being handled differently from other projects, with the Federal Government working day and night.
Arc Okey Ezeobi maintained that all these road Infractural happening in Anambra as sponsored by the federal government are coming up as a result of synergy with Anambra. “We’ve never had this level of infrastructure investment under Tinubu, even when we didn’t vote for him,” he stated.
# The Executive Mayor of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Hon. Ikechukwu Mofunanya (has conducted an unannounced inspection of Block O at Ochanja Central Market, following concerns over a partially collapsed building and the continued occupation of unauthorised roadside spaces by traders.
The visit was aimed at assessing the structural condition of the affected building, which had reportedly suffered a partial collapse and a previous fire outbreak, as well as evaluating the potential risks it poses to traders, customers and other market users.
The Mayor explained that the council considered it necessary to undertake an on-the-spot assessment to establish the actual situation and determine appropriate measures in the interest of public safety.
During the inspection, Ezeoba expressed concern over the persistent disregard for previous directives prohibiting roadside trading and the obstruction of public spaces. He issued a fresh and stern warning to traders displaying their goods along roads and other unauthorised locations, directing them to vacate without further delay.
The Mayor further announced that enforcement would commence next week, making it clear that the council would no longer tolerate continued violations of its regulations.
He reassured the public that road construction in Anambra is being executed by top-tier, A-rated contractors such as GuildGuild, LEBTEK, AG VISION, BENEJAF International Ltd and IDC. Unlike lower-tier firms, these industry leaders build to global standards, refrain from compromising on materials, and hold contractual responsibility to promptly return and rectify any localized distress point.
# The Malaria Eradication and Safe Health Initiative (MESHI) at the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Hall, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, organized a close-out meeting of the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
The community representatives from the communities, including Officers-in-Charge of health facilities and members of Ward Development Committees, highlighted the positive impact of the intervention on healthcare awareness and service delivery. They said improved family planning education had enabled residents to make informed reproductive health decisions and encouraged more people to access available services.
They also noted that increased awareness of gender-based violence had strengthened understanding of the need for survivors to seek appropriate medical attention at healthcare facilities.
The representatives further commended the improvement of adolescent-friendly health services, explaining that the provision of equipment and support for adolescent health units had created a more welcoming environment for young people to access appropriate healthcare.
They also said service integration had reduced the need for separate visits, as residents could now access family planning, antenatal care, immunisation and other essential services at the same health facility during a single visit.
# The Anambra State Government has launched the Catch Them Young – Clean School Initiative, a new environmental education programme designed to instil proper waste management practices and promote environmental responsibility among pupils across the state.
The initiative was officially launched with the commissioning of designated waste collection points at Central School, Ire, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area.
The Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, who performed the commissioning alongside the traditional ruler of Obosi, HRM Igwe Dr. Chidubem Iweka (Eze Iweka III), said the initiative aligns with the vision of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to build a clean, green, liveable and prosperous homeland.
Dr. Aguiyi explained that the programme was designed to instil responsible environmental habits in children from an early age, with particular emphasis on waste sorting, proper disposal and environmental stewardship.
He noted that schools remain strategic platforms for promoting behavioural change, stressing that educating children on proper waste management would help raise a generation that understands and embraces its responsibility for protecting the environment.
The Commissioner disclosed that the pilot phase of the programme would cover 12 schools across the state’s three senatorial zones. The participating schools would be provided with designated waste collection points, alongside practical environmental education to encourage pupils to adopt and sustain responsible waste management practices.
# Anambra State government through the commissioner for works and infrastructure Dr Okey Ezeobi has disclosed that the Federal Government had approved the construction of pedestrian flyovers at Regina Junction and the second gate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, following Governor Soludo’s appeal to address pedestrian safety concerns, particularly among students.
The commissioner further announced the ongoing construction of a bypass linking Nkwelle Ezunaka to the Second Niger Bridge through Ogbunike, Ogidi and Obosi, noting that the Anambra section of the project was valued at N180 billion.
