# Tension is mounting in Anambra State following a dramatic backlash against Prof. Chukwuma Soludo over the decision to rename the Uli campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University after former Governor Chinweoke Mbadinuju.
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), an Onitsha-based human rights organization led by Comrade Emeka Umeagbalasi, fiercely condemned the move, insisting that no campus of the university should bear any other name apart from that of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.
In a statement, the group argued that the university had already been permanently immortalized in Ojukwu’s name since 2014 under the administration of former Governor Peter Obi, making any attempt to rename any of its campuses “an exercise in futility.”
Although the organization acknowledged that Mbadinuju established the institution in 2000 as Anambra State University, it maintained that the later renaming in honour of Ojukwu superseded every other consideration.
According to the group, tampering with any part of the institution’s identity risks undermining the legacy of the revered Igbo figure widely known as Eze Igbo Gburugburu.
# The newly appointed Executive Secretary, Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), Dr Obianuju Chinelo Okoye together with Family, Management and Staff of ASPHCDA has ushered in her administration with a thanksgiving Mass held at the ASPHCDA office complex, Awka.
Officiating the Mass, Rev. Fr Charles Obi from Archdiocese of Onitsha, commended the Executive Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo for finding Dr Okoye qualified to head the Primary Healthcare Agency and hence the need to commence work with God as cut off from him one achieves nothing.
Fr. Obi prayed for God’s strength, and wisdom on the Executive Secretary and all who would be working with her, that through good works, would deliver a better healthcare system in Anambra State.
He noted that Dr Okoye’s appointment was drawn from the desire of the State Government to have best hands working to improve systems, emphasizing that a working Government was one with a system that has capable hands working in every corner.
# Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association, has introduced ‘ASMATA E-commerce Plus’ platform, an online business transaction initiative.
The ASMATA E-commerce Plus platform, meant for traders to meet up with the current digital world, will ease business transactions within minutes as it is done with online applications.
Unveiling the initiative, the ASMATA E-commerce Plus platform Application Developer, (APP), Engr. Mike Nnebo, said that the ASMATA e-commerce plus platform will help Anambra markets to be online for fast sales and products delivery.
# Corps members of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2, Anambra State were urged to live intentionally and take deliberate steps toward personal growth during a motivational lecture on “The Power of Intentionality” today Wednesday 29th April, 2026 at the multi purpose hall Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Orientation Camp, Umauulu/Mbaukwu Awka L.G.A Anambra State.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Chijioke Igwendu, popularly known as Yan Baba, a media personality and Chief Executive Officer of Yan Kontent Factory, during the morning session at the camp’s Multi-Purpose Hall.
Dr. Igwendu told corps members that success requires deliberate action, not passive conformity. “You should not merely follow what others expect of you,” he said. “Take deliberate actions based on what you truly want to achieve. Understand the reason behind your actions and consistently question your intentions.”
He cautioned against repetitive behavior without reflection, noting that “many people continue to do the same things while expecting different results.” According to him, actions without purpose often lead to confusion and dissatisfaction, while intentionality provides direction.
# The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has praised Ven. Tochukwu Sagacious Ikezue’s courage in declaring his bid for the Anambra Central Senatorial seat, calling it a bold step toward serving society.
Speaking during a courtesy visit, Bishop Ezeokafor observed that the cleric’s decision to seek elective office highlights the imperative for leaders of integrity, compassion, and the fear of God in the quest for good governance and national progress. He offered prayers, invoking divine wisdom and direction for Venerable Ikezue’s political endeavour.
In response, Ven. Ikezue thanked the bishop for his fatherly support, framing his political entry as a direct answer to the people’s call for purposeful, people-focused leadership.
# Angry youths stormed the Okpoko Divisional Police Station, demanding the arrest and prosecution of officials of the United Hybrid Enforcement Team (UBET) allegedly linked to a fatal accident that claimed the life of Joe Nwosu.
Late Nwosu, a trader at Ogbo-Ogwu Market, and several others, lost their lives at Upper Iweka, along the Onitsha–Owerri Road.
The tragic incident occurred near Goodness and Mercy Motor Park, Onitsha.
Eyewitnesses and protesters, including Kenechukwu Chiononso and Justice Ozobi, alleged that the victims were passengers in a commercial tricycle (popularly known as “keke”) when a vehicle rammed into them.
# Faced with the challenge of limited space and the variety of crops to cultivate, the Orumba North Local Government Area, led by its Chairman, Barrister Chinonso Nwafor, has introduced a new farming technique known as soilless farming, focused on maximizing small spaces and achieving high yields, even for crop varieties not known to thrive in the South-East.
Speaking at the event, the Mayor explained that the council area is intentional about agriculture and that, apart from teaching farmers in the area soilless farming techniques, the council has also registered a farm and acquired one hundred plots of land to commence large-scale farming of different crop varieties hitherto not known to do well in the South-East, all aimed at increasing yields, empowering the people, and ensuring that the council area thrives.
On his part, the founder of Big Berry Farm Nigeria and facilitator of the programme, Mr. Ejike Indeke, explained that the major aim of the workshop is to transition farmers from traditional to advanced eco-friendly farming techniques using hydroponic soilless methods already practiced in countries with less landmass than Nigeria, revealing that participating farmers would be empowered with thousands of hybrid crops such as plantain suckers, tomato, pepper, ugu vegetable, and others to commence the technique.
# The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Anambra State Council, will partner Malaria Eradication and Safe Health Initiative, MESHI, to promote sexual and reproductive health rights.
This partnership aims to increase awareness on communicable diseases, SRHR/CD, in Anambra State and among university students.
Chairman of the NUJ Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu PhD, announced this during an advocacy visit by a delegation from MESHI led by Executive Director of MESHI, Prof. Dennis Aribodor.
According to Comrade Odogwu, NUJ Anambra State Council has 20 chapels including members of the UNIZIK FM chaple where the team was received. He reminded that the media is powerful and can make or mar an event or organization’s reputation.
In his speech, the Executive Director of MESHI, Prof Dennis Aribodor asserted that the role of the media is critical to the success of the project by amplifying accurate information, raising awareness, and shaping public perception.
