# Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed his determination to sustain in more expanded manner his government’s moral rearmament project, aimed at arresting the sweeping whirlwind of moral bankruptcy destroying the fabrics of the society today.
Soludo made the expression in Awka, in the course of officially flagging off the 2026 Summit and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Anambra State Chapter.
Making his flag-off remarks, the Governor stated his admiration and respect of the institute charged with regulating the rules and rubrics of professional management of ‘Reputation’ and ‘Image,’ without which an entity doesn’t have any thing meaningful to offer.
According to him, the NIPR is very strategically pivotal in the project of rebuilding the collapsing moral foundation and framework of the society and those of the individuals who constitute it.
# Coordinator of Electricity Consumers Rights Network in Anambra, Comrade Osita Obi, have announced the suspension of the Saturday March 14 planned protest, till further notice.
Activist Obi announced the suspension of the protest at a news conference in Awka on Friday. He stressed that the protest had only been suspended and not cancelled.
He explained that the decision followed security concerns raised by security agencies, including the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Anambra State Government ahead of the governor’s inauguration on March 17.
The cordinator who was joined at the press conference by Mr Tony Erike and Nonso Okpara, representatives of the consumer community, said the suspension had become necessary to because of the volume of pressure and threats on him and other members of the organising team.
# Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has appointed Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, as a Visiting Associate Professor at its Business School.
The appointment, which takes effect from February 12, 2026, is on a pro bono basis.
Unizik Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Anyaehie, while speaking at the event, described the decision as part of a broader effort to enrich the university’s MBA programme with practitioners whose professional journeys offer insights beyond the traditional classroom.
Prof. Anyaehie noted that Universities achieve their greatest impact when knowledge and real-world experience intersect,”
Reacting to the appointment, Chief Valentine Ozigbo described the opportunity as a chance to invest in the next generation of leaders and strengthen the culture of principled leadership in Nigeria.
# The FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited (FPEDL) has clarified the recent sharp drop in electricity supply being experienced across communities in Anambra State, describing it as a result of nationwide generation challenges that hit and affected the entire Nigerian power sector, rather than an operational failure by the distribution company.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Wednesday by the company’s Head of Communications, Izunna Okafor, in which he explained that electricity distribution companies operate only at the final stage of the electricity value chain and do not generate power or determine how much electricity is transmitted to any state.
The FirstPower Head of Communications detailed how Nigeria’s electricity system functions through three major segments — generation, transmission and distribution, emphasizing that electricity is produced by Generation Companies (GenCos), transmitted nationwide through infrastructure managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), and finally distributed to consumers by distribution companies, such as FirstPower.
According to Okafor, the electricity distributed in Anambra is generated elsewhere in the country and transmitted through the national grid before reaching the interface stations that supply the state.
Consequently, he explained that whenever national electricity generation declines, the amount allocated to every distribution company across Nigeria automatically drops.
# The lawmaker representing Idemili South constituency, Barr. Ebuka Igwe has formally declared his intention recontest for second term.
The declaration was made during a meeting with stakeholders and party executives held at his country home in Alor.
In his address, Hon. Igwe expressed deep appreciation to APGA stakeholders for their commitment in strengthening the party structure across Idemili South. He also commended the achievements of Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the numerous developmental projects ongoing across the state.
# The Medical Director of Princeton Specialist Hospital and Orthopedic Center, Awka, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, said he is ready to become a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
Nwachukwu stated that joining the Institute will enable him to contribute to promoting good communication practices in society, even as a medical practitioner.
He made this statement today when he received the ‘Lifetime Reputation Management Award’ from the Anambra State chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, during the chapter’s pre-annual general meeting and special engagement with PR students and members of the professional hub, held at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus.
Speaking after receiving the award, the renowned orthopedic surgeon thanked the Institute’s members and event organizers for the award, declaring he would prioritize joining the institute to contribute his quota to the society
# The Anambra State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and other security stakeholders, has intensified advocacy efforts to combat cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices during a one-day youth summit focused on the theme: “Combating Drug Abuse and Cultism Among the Youth for a Safer Society.”
The summit was organised by the Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN), Anaocha Chapter, and held in Agulu.
During the interaction, the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) a non-kinetic security initiative of the Nigeria Police Force, to expose dangers of cultism and drugs was highlighted.
Also, the Police and other speakers at the summit emphasised the need for collective action among security agencies, community leaders, parents, and youths to address the growing concerns of drug abuse and cult-related activities. They also encouraged young people to embrace positive values and lawful means of achieving their aspirations.
The engagement also featured the testimony of a survivor of drug addiction, as well as the viewing of several video clips highlighting the devastating effects of drug abuse on young people.
These activities form part of the ongoing efforts by the Police and community stakeholders to promote a safer and more secure society in Anambra State.
# Executive Director, Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), Mrs. Ugochi Ehiahuruike have urged men to move beyond passive support and become active champions of gender equality in order to achieve meaningful social change.
Ehiahuruike made the appeal at a He-for-She Leadership Forum organized for men under its Project IMPACT – Inclusive Mobilization for Participation, Advocacy, and Civic Transformation.
The meeting which attracted politicians, the clergy, community leaders, civil society actors and the media examined the critical role of men in advancing gender justice and inclusive governance.
In her presentation titled “Understanding Men’s Engagement in Advancing Gender Equality,” SIDEC ED, Ehiahuruike, said men remain key actors in the pursuit of gender equity and must therefore become deliberate allies in addressing discrimination and harmful practices affecting women and girls.
