# Anambra Government owned club, Solution FC defeated Ekiti United FC by a lone goal in one of the match day 14 fixtures of the ongoing 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) played at the Awka City Stadium, Anambra State.
The technical crew led by Head Coach, Willy Udube retained the same starting XI that lost last time out to Stormers FC in Abeokuta.
The deciding factor in the game came in the 10th minute of the pulsating clash through lanky forward, Moses Amanekwe who poked home from close range off an inviting free kick from Chukwuemeka Okeke.
The Solution Boys held on for the maximum points and should have had a second goal on the dot of the 90th minute when substitute Chigozie Anolue missed a sitter from about 3 yards out in a goal mouth melee.
# The Federal Road Safety Corps, Anambra State Command, announces the deployment of its personnel and resources in preparation for the second-term inauguration of Governor
Chukwuma Soludo, and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, scheduled for 17th March 2026.
In collaboration with other security agencies, the Command has intensified traffic control measures and public sensitization efforts to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free vehicular movement during and after the event.
Addressing officers and men, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, charged them to exhibit a high level of discipline and professionalism.
A total of 275 officers and men, along with 29 vehicles, including bikes, ambulances, and tow trucks, have been deployed across the state.
The Command urges residents, stakeholders, and visitors to remain law-abiding and cooperate with security personnel to ensure the safety of all dignitaries and members of the public.
The Sector Commander reiterates the Command’s commitment to providing adequate safety measures and ensuring that the inauguration ceremony is conducted in a peaceful and secure atmosphere.
# The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Anambra State Command, Comdt. Maku Olatunde, alongside other service commanders, attended the Inter-denominational thanksgiving service held at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Awka to mark end of Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s first term in office.
The service, titled “Leading with Wisdom and Integrity,” signified the end of the Governor’s initial four-year tenure and acted as a spiritual launchpad for his second term in office inauguration.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Service, Commandant Maku Olatunde emphasized that it marked a significant milestone, marking the end of Governor Soludo’s first four years administration. He noted that the event, which brought together Anambra residents and visitors alike to pray for the Governor’s success, was a demonstration of support as they seek divine guidance for his second term swearing in ceremony.
# Ambassador Dr. John Metchie, Ezi Umueri, and the President General (PG) of the ancient Umueri Kingdom in Anambra-East LGA, has congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on his second term inauguration which marks the commencement of another 4 years as Governor of Anambra State
In a congratulatory message issued by the PG, Amb. Metchie described the re-election of Prof. Soludo as a clear endorsement of visionary leadership, transformative governance, and people-centered development.
He noted that the people of Anambra overwhelmingly demonstrated their confidence in the governor’s leadership at the polls, where he secured victory across all 21 Local Government Areas of the State, scoring a symbolic 73% of votes cast, describing the feat as “a historic mandate and a strong affirmation that Ndi Anambra believe in the Governor’s development blueprint.
# The Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, has congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as activities marking the inauguration of his second term in office commence.
Obiogbolu noted that it is both symbolic and significant that the programme of events begins with an Interdenominational Church Service and will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service, describing the decision to begin and end the inauguration activities with God as a reflection of humility and recognition that leadership is a sacred trust.
He stated that the Governor’s second term represents a renewed mandate and a reaffirmation of the people’s confidence in his vision of building a livable and prosperous homeland for ndị Anambra. According to him, the Governor’s commitment to purposeful leadership and selfless service continues to inspire many within the administration and beyond.
Obiogbolu further noted that such dedication to service has also inspired his own aspiration to represent the people of Anambra North Senatorial Zone in the Senate, with a commitment to serve with humility, transparency, and a deep sense of responsibility to the people.
# The leading aspirant for Idemili North/South Federal Constituency under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Ikenna Iyiegbu has vowed to address the “long time deprivations”, which he said the people of ldemili North/South have suffered because of lack of federal government presence in the constituency.
Iyiegbu promised to provide quality representation for the federal constituency if supported in the next year’s general election. He maintained that his people deserved a representation that would effectively connect the constituency to the national resource distribution.
While stating that he will lobby to attract federal government-funded projects to the communities, he added that he would promote legislations that will address the constituency’s needs while delivering on his S.E.E.D.S programme.
# The Mayor of Ayamelum Local Government, Hon. Prince Alphonsus Ofumelu, and the APGA Mayoral Candidate, Amb. Emmanuel Mgbechi Emmanuel Igwebuike, hosted Ayamelum party stakeholders at the Local Government Secretariat in Anaku.
In his opening remarks, Hon. Prince Alphonsus commended the people of Ayamelum for the peaceful primaries conducted last month.
He expressed deep gratitude to the party executives at the national, state, and local government levels, as well as Governor Chukwuma Soludo, for ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and successful process.
Hon. Ofumelu emphasized that APGA remains one united family and will continue to grow stronger through our collective support. He appealed to the people of Ayamelum: if anyone was offended in any way during the primaries, please forgive and let us move our party forward together.
# The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has said that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s reelection has justified the confidence the people of Anambra State have in him as well as his astute performance and commitment to the upliftment of the basic welfare of the people and overall development of the State during his first tenure.
In his Congratulatory Message to Governor Soludo on behalf of the State Legislature on his second term inauguration, Rt. Hon. Udeze maintained that the State Legislature will continue to work harmoniously with the Governor for the peace and progress of the State by enacting development driven laws and resolutions, adding that Governor Soludo has succeeded in transforming all sectors of the State economy through lofty programmes and policies especially his thoughtful free education policy in the State.
The Speaker revealed that Governor Soludo has through determined efforts, prudence, good works and uncommon leadership style of inclusive governance, rekindled the confidence of the people in participatory democracy, evident in his massive accomplishments in education, health, agriculture, youth empowerment, security architecture, road infrastructure, employment opportunities as well as expanding development to the frontiers of the rural areas among other thrusts and gains of his first tenure.
Rt. Hon. Udeze noted that the good news about Governor Soludo’s second term inauguration is that the Governor had through the details of his 2026 Budget, displayed renewed vigour and firm commitment to continue and consolidate on the solid foundation and massive achievements he has recorded in the last four years, appealing to the citizenry to continue to pray fervently for the Governor and give him more support as his second term unfolds to enable him take the State to greater heights in line with the dreams of the founding fathers of Anambra State.
The Speaker enjoined captains of industry as well as business magnets in the State to avail themselves of the healthy business environment created by Governor Soludo to expand their investments especially now that the security architecture of the State has improved drastically.
