# The Anambra State Government has directed the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) to intensify its revenue generation drive while ensuring that businesses are not overburdened with taxes.
The Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr. Law Mefor, gave the charge when the Corporate Communications Unit of AIRS, led by Lynda Chioma Okoye, alongside Umeh Onyinye Charity, Chinwe Enemchukwu and Paschal Blaise Eme, paid him a courtesy visit to strengthen the existing partnership between the agency and the ministry.
Dr. Mefor described AIRS as a critical component of the state’s economic development, noting that the revenue agency has a significant role to play in supporting Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ambitious infrastructure and social development programmes.
He listed some of the administration’s ongoing and proposed projects to include Awka 2.0, Ekwulobia Flyover City, Airport City, New Niger City, aimed at decongesting Onitsha, Awka City Park, Marriott Hotel, over 900 kilometres of roads, with about 750 kilometres already tarred, and the regeneration of Onitsha Main Market, scheduled for completion in December.
The Commissioner also highlighted the government’s commitment to sustaining free education and free antenatal and delivery services.
# The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two male suspects and recovered a stolen blue Toyota Camry following a distress alert from operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) during a routine vehicle registration verification exercise.
The suspects were identified as Umeh Thankgod, 32, and Sunday Ozor, 24.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were arrested in the evening of October 28, 2026, by operatives attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID) at the Old Spare Parts Market, Mgbuka, Obosi, following the alert from the FRSC.
Preliminary information indicated that FRSC operatives in Awka detected irregularities during the verification of the vehicle’s registration particulars and promptly alerted the Police for necessary intervention.
Acting on the information, Police operatives swiftly moved in, leading to the arrest of the two suspects and the recovery of the vehicle.
# The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Senatorial Candidate for Anambra Central, Hon. Ferdinand Dozie Nwankwo
has received assurances of support from political stakeholders in Njikoka Local Government Area during a thank-you tour and the inauguration of his campaign council ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The event, held at the Njikoka Local Government Headquarters, Abagana, attracted prominent APGA stakeholders, political leaders, elected representatives, community leaders, campaign coordinators and supporters, who gathered to welcome the senatorial candidate and reaffirm their commitment to the party’s activities in the area.
In his remarks, the Njikoka APGA Local Government Chairman, Hon. Chinedu Anaekwe, assured Nwankwo of the party’s readiness to mobilise support across the 18 wards of the local government. He said Njikoka was prepared to translate its commitment into active electoral participation, promising that no vote would be lost.
Similarly, Hon. Chinedu Nwoye, former Chief Protocol Officer and Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, expressed confidence in the commitment of his hometown, Nawfia, to the Onyendozi campaign. He urged other political stakeholders to demonstrate similar dedication by mobilising support within their respective communities.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Clem Aguiyi, also assured the candidate that Njikoka stakeholders were prepared to take ownership of the campaign. He expressed confidence that the local government would set the pace in supporting the APGA candidate.
# The traditional ruler of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Eze Iweka III), has called on residents of Obosi and other parts of Anambra State to embrace tree planting and desist from activities that contribute to environmental degradation.
Igwe Iweka made the call during the Anambra State Model Schools Recycling Initiative, themed “Clean Schools, Brighter Futures,” held at Ire Central School, Obosi.
The monarch expressed concern over the environmental consequences of human activities, particularly those contributing to the depletion of the ozone layer and exposing the earth to harmful ultraviolet radiation.
He stressed the importance of environmental protection, noting that sustained human activities that damage the environment could threaten the planet’s future if left unchecked.
# 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 has graduated over 100 beneficiaries in Skills Acquisition programme. The 3 months programme successfully trained and equipped the participants with practical skills to be self-reliant among residents of Anambra North.
The programme, sponsored by 𝗦𝗲𝗻. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗵, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate for Anambra North Senatorial District provided practical trainings in various vocational fields, with women making up the majority of the beneficiaries.
At the graduation ceremony held at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Okpoko, the beneficiaries received official certificates of completion, qualifying them to pursue business opportunities in areas such as cosmetics, fashion design, makeup designs and other vocational enterprises.
The beneficiaries further called on the people of Anambra North to support 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗵’s aspiration to return to the National Assembly come 2027 general election. They concluded by extolling her style and confidence in human capital development.
# The reconstruction of major access roads in Onitsha Main Market is progressing steadily as part of the comprehensive modernization and regeneration initiative of the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
The project aims to improve accessibility, ease traffic congestion, enhance safety, and create a more organized and conducive environment for traders, customers, and other market users.
The road reconstruction forms a key part of the state government’s broader efforts to restore order, improve infrastructure, and reposition Onitsha Main Market as a leading commercial hub in West Africa.
The modernization initiative also includes the phased remodelling of market structures and redevelopment of access corridors, with the involvement of market stakeholders to minimize disruptions to commercial activities.
Work is ongoing across designated routes, reflecting the administration’s commitment to building a modern, orderly, livable, and prosperous trading environment for Ndi Anambra and beyond.
# The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Comprehensive Medical Centre (CMC), Awkuzu, Dr Adaobi Odina, has urged members of the public to embrace healthy lifestyles and undergo regular medical check-ups to reduce the risk of stroke.
Odina made the call during a chat with health information officers in her office as the world marks World Stroke Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about stroke prevention, early recognition, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Odina highlighted the importance of controlling high blood pressure, managing diabetes, maintaining a healthy weight, engaging in regular physical exercise, and eating a balanced diet as essential measures for reducing stroke risk.
She also encouraged members of the public to avoid smoking, limit excessive salt intake, and seek medical advice on managing conditions that could increase their vulnerability to stroke.
Odina further emphasised the need for people to recognise the warning signs of stroke, including sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, sudden vision problems, loss of balance, and severe headache without an obvious cause.
She advised members of the public to seek emergency medical care immediately if any of these symptoms occur, even if they disappear after a short time, insisting that a second could count in management of stroke
The CMD’s awareness message also underscored the importance of regular blood pressure checks, early diagnosis, and adherence to prescribed treatment, particularly among people living with hypertension and diabetes.
# It was a celebration of joy, pride and nostalgia at Great Choice De Immaculate Demonstration School (CIDS), Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, as the institution held its 2026 Valedictory, Send-Forth and Prize-Giving Ceremony for the graduating Class.
In his farewell address, the Director of the school, Engr. Solormy Ochokwu described the graduating class as one of his favourites, recalling their six-year academic journey from Junior Secondary School One to Senior Secondary School Three.
He urged the graduates, who would be proceeding to higher institutions and other ventures, to uphold the values of honesty, discipline, integrity, service, excellence, hard work and godly character associated with CIDS.
Ochokwu advised the graduands against measuring success by wealth, positions or titles, emphasising that true greatness was reflected in the positive difference individuals made in the lives of others.
The ceremony also celebrated academic excellence, with two students emerging as overall best graduating students in their respective categories. Miss Favour Adaeze Okafor, from Obosi, Anambra State, emerged overall best graduating student in Arts/Management, winning prizes in English Language, Government, Civic Education, Biology and Igbo Language, as well as the Neatest Student Award. She also contributed to the school’s success in three external quiz competitions.
# In a remarkable gesture of faith, love and gratitude to God, Rev. Fr. Dr. Raphael Azubuike Onyekwelu, the Chaplain to the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has built and donated a Chapel of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area, in loving memory of his late mother, Madam Martina Chimezie Onyekwelu.
The chapel was blessed after a solemn Pontifical Mass presided over by the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Bishop Paulinus Ezeokafor.
The occasion attracted priests, religious men and women, government dignitaries and other distinguished guests, including Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who attended as Special Guest of Honour.
# The Legislative Council of Njikoka has confirmed seven supervisory nominees submitted by the Mayor, Hon. Ikechukwu Okakpu.
The confirmation took during the council’s inaugural plenary session following the inauguration of the newly elected councillors.
The mayor submitted the nominees’ names through an official letter, accompanied by their respective curriculum vitae, for consideration by the councillors.
After deliberations and a voting process, the councillors unanimously approved all seven nominees.
