By Femi Anamelechi The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to utterly false, malicious, and wicked claims circulating online, alleging that the newly constructed Ekwulobia Flyover Bridge has been “suspended” from public use and marked for demolition due to alleged “structural cracks.”We wish to state categorically and unequivocally that these claims are…
By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has called on the South East Development Commission, SEDC to produce a simple, measurable, impactful plan for the South East, which could be known and referred to as Nigeria’s Marshall Plan for the South EastSpeaking at the South East Vision 2050 Stakeholder Forum, Governor…
By Christian ABURIME In a move to restore the economic pulse of Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has declared that all markets and shops across the state must remain open every working day, including Mondays. The Governor made this mandate during an intensive interactive session with market leaders from across the state. The meeting…
By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, of Anambra State yesterday joined a high-powered panel of African leaders and financial titans, including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu, for the 2026 African Finance Corporation (AFC) Staff Retreat.The high-level gathering, held in Lagos, served as a reflective summit for the AFC’s founders…
By Femi Anamelechi Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo has ordered the immediate shut down of the Onitsha Main Market for one week, following defiance of the market leadership to open, against government directive. Governor Soludo’s order for a one-week shutdown of the sprawling market is more than an administrative penalty. It is the…
By Christian ABURIME The 2025 Christmas has come and gone, yet its beautiful memories in Anambra linger with a different fragrance. It was not just the aroma of jollof rice, spicy nkwobi, fried chicken, barbecued fish and roasted goat meat from bustling kitchens, or the sparkling glow from fireworks that painted the night sky. Woven…
By Femi Anamelechi A delegation of senior officials of the United States Africa Command on Tuesday 13th January 2026 met with the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) during which they commended the existing relationship between NDLEA and AFRICOM, with an assurance of enhanced collaboration…
By Christian ABURIME In a robust push to sustain security gains across the state, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has donated 30 operational vehicles to the Nigeria Police, Anambra State Command. The generous handover is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity and deepen community safety.Recall that last year, the state government had donated…
By Femi Anamelechi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed profound condolences and deep sorrow over the devastating fire incident that claimed lives at the Great Nigeria Insurance House on Martins Street, Lagos Island, on December 24, 2025. Governor Soludo commiserates with all families who lost loved ones in the…
By Christian ABURIME Leaders come in all shapes of clout. Many carry the aura of power in its symbolism. Others channel the gravitas of leadership with quiet banality. Yet, there are other leaders, like Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, who embody quintessential leadership qualities with finesse in everything. Blending the echoes of history…
