# According to the Anambra State Police Command, the individual behind the violent conduct of the Agaba Awgbu masquerade has been identified as Ifesinachi Ezeolu, a 28-year-old male.
The Police reiterated that while cultural and traditional practices are respected, no masquerade or cultural activity is allowed to violate citizens’ rights through assault, intimidation, or public disorder.
The Command assured the public that investigations are ongoing to identify other persons involved, and reaffirmed its commitment to working with community leaders to ensure peaceful cultural expressions and public safety.
# The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration to protecting the learning environment of schools across the state, following a reported case of noise pollution affecting Promise International School, Onitsha.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh said this while addressing a petition submitted to her office by the Proprietress of Promise International School, Lady Ngozi Grace Udeh, concerning persistent noise disturbances allegedly emanating from Divine Dominion Prophetic Ministry, Onitsha, located opposite the school.
According to the petition, the church whose auditorium was constructed in 2024 has recently intensified its activities, generating excessive noise during school hours, particularly on Tuesdays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The commissioner noted that such disturbances disrupt teaching and learning, thereby infringing on students’ right to education in a conducive environment.
Prof. Chuma-Udeh emphasized that the Soludo-led administration will not tolerate actions that undermine academic activities in any part of the state. She reminded the parties that noise pollution is an offence under Nigerian law and attracts sanctions when established.
# The Enforcement Team of Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) has clamped down on stubborn builders that flout the laws that are regulating the building of houses in the state.
The exercise took place at Bida Road, by Nwangene Street in Onitsha South LGA, where the owner of the building with reckless abandonment blocked the access road linking the next Street within the locality.
On arrival to the Street in question with Payloader, the Enforcement Team, immediately demolished, and open up the blocked access road. Mrs. Chioma Egwuonwu, who is the Executive Secretary for Onitsha South Local Planning Authority (LPA), affirmed that the owner decided to ignore removal notices issued, instead, he chose blocking the access road with the part of his building.
In a separate speeches by two of the residents and the traders within the locality, they lauded the exercise by the Soludo-led Administration as ‘Ekwueme’.
# Anambra State Government has introduced 15 entrepreneurial subjects into junior secondary schools in other to boost the practical skills and mindset of students.
The subjects introduced include solar installation, garment making, GSM repairs, agriculture and processing, plumbing, tiling, POP installation, event management, bakery, hairstyling, make-up, interior design, CCTV and intercom installation, and digital literacy, including IT and robotics, among others.
In her address during the introduction of the subjects held at Igwebuike Grammar School, Awka, the Chairman of the Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), Professor Nkechi Ikediugwu, said that in today’s rapidly changing world, education must go beyond theory and examinations to equip students with practical skills, creativity, innovation, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
Ikediugwu pointed out that the goal is to prepare learners not just to seek jobs but to create value, generate employment, and contribute meaningfully to the economic development of Anambra State.
The PPSSC Chairman stated that teaching methods for the entrepreneurial subjects must be practical, teachers adequately supported, and students exposed to real-life problem-solving experiences, while maintaining that the PPSSC remains committed to providing guidance, capacity building, and the necessary support to make entrepreneurial education effective and impactful across Anambra schools.
# The Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe, Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu, has paid a courtesy and advocacy visit to renowned philanthropist, Dr. ABC Orjiako, as part of the College’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Public–Private Partnerships for institutional development.
During the visit, Dr. Anyadiegwu presented proposals seeking support for the construction of a Central Security Post to enhance campus safety, as well as the establishment of scholarship schemes for indigent students of the College, aimed at promoting access, equity, and academic continuity.
She emphasized that improved security and targeted student support are critical to creating a safe, inclusive, and enabling environment for teaching and learning, while also aligning with Management’s broader reform agenda anchored on accountability, welfare, and sustainable development.
Dr. Orjiako received the proposals with keen interest and commended the Provost for her visionary leadership and proactive engagement in advancing the welfare and development of the College. The meeting was described as highly fruitful, reflecting a shared commitment to education, security, and social responsibility.
# The Enforcement Team of Anambra State Physical Planning Board (ANSPPB) has clamped down on stubborn builders that flout the laws that are regulating the building of houses in the state.
The exercise took place at Bida Road, by Nwangene Street in Onitsha South LGA, where the owner of the building with reckless abandonment blocked the access road linking the next Street within the locality.
On arrival to the Street in question with Payloader, the Enforcement Team, immediately demolished, and open up the blocked access road. Mrs. Chioma Egwuonwu, who is the Executive Secretary for Onitsha South Local Planning Authority (LPA), affirmed that the owner decided to ignore removal notices issued, instead, he chose blocking the access road with the part of his building.
In a separate speeches by two of the residents and the traders within the locality, they lauded the exercise by the Soludo-led Administration as ‘Ekwueme’.
In a similar vein, the Enforcement Team stopped over at Oguta Road, within the Ekenedilichukwu axis, where a builder is building without approval, and as result of non adherence to government guidelines, the building was touched partially as a warning to the owner.
The Soludo-led Administration decided to nip it in the bud the cases of building collapse in the State. The Government of the day is very serious in monitoring how buildings in the state are being carried out from the foundation.
# The launch of two novels, Rose Petals and Glittering Spear, written by Mrs. Obianuju Ekwughe-Azukaego, a journalist and information officer with the Anambra State Ministry of Information, has been launched in Awka.
The launch of the two books was marked by high commendations from academics, media professionals, government officials, and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate her literary achievement.
Speaking at the event, Prof. Osita Nwosu, a former lecturer of the author, recalled what he described as her outstanding brilliance as a student during her university days.
He described the task of writing and publishing books as demanding and intellectually rigorous, noting that Mrs. Ekwughe-Azukaego’s accomplishment reflected discipline, vision, and excellence.
# Managing Director of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (Ocha Brigade) Comrade Celestine Anere has indicated plans to establish National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)–Ocha Brigade units in various higher institutions across the State.
Comrade Anere made the statement on Friday when a delegation of NANS, led by the National Clerk of the Senate, Comrade Daniel Vyonku, paid a courtesy visit
During the visit, the delegation conferred on Anere the prestigious honour of Lifetime Membership and Patron of NANS.
Anere, who expressed delight over the recognition, thanked the students’ body for finding him worthy of the award. He assured the delegation that the Ocha Brigade would intensify efforts to address the poor welfare and environmental conditions prevalent in private students’ hostels across the state.
