# The Anambra State Task Force on Human Trafficking has taken its sensitization programme to two schools in Aguleri, Anambra East LGA, warning school children against juicy offers with dangerous motives.
At Little Angels British School and Father Joseph Memorial High School, members of the task force explained that most traffickers pose as helpers of destiny.
A member of the State Task Force, Yohanna Rachel, narrated how a young girl was lured into trafficking with the instrumentality of her school mate.
# The Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu has flagged off its Skill Empowerment and Development Centre (SEDC) to enhance the quality and capacity of manpower of graduates from the institution.
The Director Southeast Zone of NBTE, Dr. Ngozi Okelekwe who inaugurated the centres, described it as one of the best among its peers.
Okelekwe congratulated the institution for being one of the beneficiaries of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) of NBTE.
The Director said trainees would receive skill based certificates known as National Skill Qualification after undergoing stringent quality assessment procedures.
# The 2025 edition of the annual Manfes Pharmaceuticals Ltd/Anambra State Football Association, ANSFA All Stars Football Competition blossoms in full swing with tricky fixtures.
Fixtures for the ‘weekend festival of football’ just released by the organisers indicates that no fewer than three games are on the card for Saturday, 28 June 2025, at the emerging ‘Theatre of Football’ in Anambra State, Awka City Stadium.
The Saturday fixtures get underway with Uncle Ralph FC taking on Estate All Stars at 11 a.m. Just after that, it will be the turn of former champions, Anambra State All Stars, Onitsha to flex soccer muscles with Great United Stars.
# Major political stakeholders from Aguleri town in Anambra East LGA say they have disowned Mr. Evaristus Obiano over his recent backing of gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress APC Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu.
Evaristus is the younger brother of former Anambra State Governor Chief Willie Obiano.
According to former Political Adviser to the then Governor and former member of the National Assembly, Chief Chinedu Obidigwe, the declaration of support to Ukachukwu by Evaristus did not represent the position of the Aguleri people.
The former lawmaker said Evaristus was on his own, urging him to come out straight to express his annoyance against Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
# A young widow in Anambra State, who recently lost her husband, is now facing fresh legal troubles despite being cleared of murder allegations.
According to human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, the woman’s late husband, a member of the local vigilante, was shot and later died at the hospital.
Following his death, his family accused the wife of killing him, leading to her arrest alongside her friend. She spent seven days in detention while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Awka investigated the case.
# Anambra State High Court, Otuocha Judicial Division holding at Onitsha and presided over by Justice Tagbo Anieto has sentenced two brothers, Hyacinth and Jerry Onwurah, to death by hanging or by firing squad until life goes out completely of them.
The two brothers were sentenced for murdering their cousin, Mr Nnalue Onwurah, attempted murder of the son of the said Nnalue, and setting his house on
fire at Odeh community in Anambra West Local Government Area.
Delivering judgement in a 4-count charge brought against the defendants which bordered on conspiracy, murder,
arson and attempted murder, the court resolved issues for determination against the defendants and accordingly convicted them of commission of murder; with 7 years imprisonment in Count-1, life imprisonment in Count-3 and Count-4, and death in Count-2.
# The Anambra State House of Assembly led by the Rt. Hon. Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Nkem Udeze has commenced its annual recess following the successful completion of the Second Legislative Session.
Announcing this during plenary, Rt. Hon. Udeze commended members for their dedication to duty and urged them to utilize the recess to reconnect with their constituents, monitor ongoing projects, and ensure that governance continues to touch the grassroots meaningfully.
The Speaker also encouraged the lawmakers to facilitate the participation of their constituents in the forthcoming SmFest program scheduled to hold in Awka—an initiative aimed at empowering young people with digital skills, innovation, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The House is expected to reconvene for the Third Session after the recess by August 7th following a motion for adjournment moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Hon Ikenna Ofodeme and seconded by Hon. Noble Nonso Igwe.
# The Anambra State Police Command has activated rescue operations to apprehend the armed hoodlums involved in the abduction of an unsuspecting member of the public in the early hours of Friday 27th June 2025 at Awka.
As captured in a trending video,the three armed men operating in a stainless colored Highlander without a plate number shot indiscriminately and abducted the victim.
The Command has assured that its operatives shall leave no stone unturned in making sure that the victim is rescued alive.
# Anambra State ICT Agency, in partnership with the Geeks and Founders Alliance for Soludo (GEFAS), announces the availability of free WiFi at the Anambra Mega Fest/Grand Opening of Solution Fun City.
Powered by Pine Heights Systems (PHSWEB), this initiative reinforces the state government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and bringing connectivity directly to the people.
A statement released by the Public Relations Officer Anambra ICT Agency, Angela Nwanodu said the grand opening of Solution Fun City, which takes place tomorrow Saturday June 28, 2025 at 1pm, will light up Awka with a mix of tech-forward innovation and high-energy entertainment, all under the distinguished hosting of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo.
According to Nwanodu, the event will feature music, dance, comedy, games, and electrifying performances from Flavour, Umu Obiligbo, JeriQ, Jennifer Eliogu, Ugoccie, Apete, Ojadili, Ogbuefi I Go Tuk, Onye Obodo, Prince Neche, and many more.
