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Correspondent  of The Sun Newspaper in Anambra state, Aloysius Attah, has won the 2025 edition of the Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna Ethical Journalism Prize of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council. The Prize was instituted in the year 2020 by Prof. Chinyere Okunna, first female professor of mass communication in sub-Saharan Africa and presently Deputy Vice Chancellor, Paul University, Awka , to reward  outstanding journalists  that adhered to the core ethics of journalism practice  in their reports and in their personal conducts while in practice. Attah was declared winner during the 2025 Press Week Grand Finale and Man of the Year Awards of the NUJ Anambra State Council held during the weekend at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Awka. Anambra His report titled “ Inside Anambra’s trouble communities” published in Saturday Sun edition of June 28, 2025 was adjudged the best among the entries received during the completion ...

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced a planned power outage in Anambra State and parts of Enugu State, including Oji River and adjoining communities. According to a statement issued by the company’s Group Head, Corporate Communications, Emeka Ezeh, the outage will take place from Sunday, August 31, to Monday, September 1, 2025, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. Ezeh explained that the exercise is to enable the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) maintenance team to replace faulty overhead stack porcelain insulators at its 330kV switch yard in Awada. He noted that electricity supply to customers within the affected areas will be interrupted during the maintenance period, while assuring that the exercise is targeted at enhancing service delivery. The EEDC management expressed regret over the inconvenience the planned outage might cause customers and appealed for their patience and understanding.

A kidnapping gang operating with Sienna bus  has struck again at Fegge, Onitsha in Anambra State where they abducted a man at Porthacourt Road near Uga Street. An eyewitness account said the incident  took place at about4.30 pm  last Thursday at 37 Porthacourt Road, Fegge, Onitsha opposite one Hanza Suleman's provision store near United Bank for African (UBA). The man was said to have been blocked with the kidnappers' Sienna, even as he  frantically shouted  for help.  Inspite of  the shout for help, the armed men were said to have  alighted from their  Sienna bus already packed with people unaware that they were kidnappers.  In a jiffy, said the eyewitness,  about five of them came out from the vehicle, blocked the man armed with their AK 47 raffles and brought their handcuffs, pretending to be security officers.  The man was said to have resisted  to be handcuffed but they succeeded only in one of his hands b...

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has successfully concluded its two-day Council Meeting in Awka, marking the association’s return to Anambra State after 16 years. The meeting, which ended on Thursday, August 28, was described by delegates as a resounding success, with stakeholders commending Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo for implementing economic reforms that continue to attract investment and inspire private sector confidence in the state. Declaring the meeting open, Governor Soludo, ably represented by his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, welcomed delegates and reaffirmed the state’s readiness to strengthen partnerships with NACCIMA in advancing trade, commerce, and industrial growth. He emphasized that Anambra remains “open for business with a heart of partnership.” In his welcome address, Chairman of the Anambra Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ANCCIMA), Engr. Chidi Egemba, describe...

The Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Bursar, Mr. Stephen Udu, fondly known as Udummili. He passed away while in active service. In a condolence message signed by the Rector, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, the institution described Mr. Udu as a man of integrity, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to duty. According to Dr. Awuzie, the late Bursar played a pivotal role in the financial management and growth of the Polytechnic, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and service. She noted that his contributions went beyond official duties, as his kindness and humane disposition endeared him to colleagues, students, and the wider community. “On behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Staff, and Students of Federal Polytechnic Oko, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Udu. We share in their grief and pray that God grants them the strength to bear this great loss,” the Rector sta...

Residents of Anambra State and Oji River in Enugu State have been thrown into total blackout following an explosion that occurred at the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) station in Awada in the early hours of Wednesday. The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), in a statement issued by its Group Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed that the incident happened at about 2:34 a.m., leading to the shutdown of supply to the affected areas. According to Ezeh, the explosion disrupted power transmission, leaving the entire Anambra State and Oji River area without electricity supply. “We are in close contact with the TCN team who are already working tirelessly to rectify the problem. Power supply will be restored as soon as the repairs are completed,” the statement read. The company, while appealing for calm, expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to its customers. “We sincerely understand the discomfort this outage may have caused our...

By Chigozie Igbo Jr  The Anambra State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) today, 26th August 2025 embarked on an extensive tour of strategic projects executed by the administration of Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, reaffirming its role as a watchdog and partner in the state’s development journey. The tour, which formed part of activities marking the union’s 2025 Press Week, was aimed at giving journalists and, by extension, the people of Anambra State first-hand information about the government’s ongoing infrastructure drive. Among the places visited were the newly constructed Ekwulobia Flyover, the expansive Solution Market and Park in Ekwulobia, as well as the ultra-modern Solution Fun City facility in Awka, the state capital. Each of these projects represents a unique aspect of Soludo’s vision to transform Anambra into a livable, prosperous, and smart mega-city. While the flyover addresses traffic congestion and urban mobility, the market and park p...

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Monday commissioned more projects as he continued the tour of his constituency in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District. During the tour, the Senate President was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Unoma Godswill Akpabio. Two blocks of 14 classrooms each were commissioned in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area. Other projects such as fully furnished Modern Health Centre, an ICT Centre and an ultra modern market were also commissioned for the benefit of his constituents, who trooped out in their thousands to welcome Akpabio's entourage at the project sites. Speaking at the commissioning sites, Akpabio thanked the people for coming out in their thousands to welcome him. He assured them of his total commitment to their welfare and uplifting of their living standards through viable projects. "Let me thank you all for coming out to receive me, it shows that you all voted for me. In appreciation of your support for me, President Bola...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has confirmed that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, dismissing speculations that he might step aside from the race. Atiku made his position known through his long-time associate and spokesperson during the 2023 elections, Tunde Olusunle, who disclosed the remarks to ThisDay on Sunday night. According to Olusunle, the former Vice President is determined to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “intensive care” under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku, who recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is now aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—a coalition that has drawn several prominent politicians in recent months. He criticised what he termed “mega-scale thievery, loss of values, and lack of accountability” in government, vowing that the ADC would mobilise Nigerians to upstage the ruling establishment in 2027. “I will be offering myself to lead the reclamation and rec...

The Campaign for Democracy (CD) and Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defender's Foundation (HURIDE) have condemned the forceful ejection of tenants from a shops at Awka without due process and quit notice The right groups in their statement in Awka said it was wrong and insensitive of the Catholic Diocese of Awka to have gone to forcefully evict the tenants even if they have a court judgment since church should be seen as a humanitarian organisation not a militarised and despotic organisation. They said throwing out those tenants in a most callous manner actually interrogates the integrity of the church like Roman Catholic church that is being held in high esteem as the epitome of the gospel of Christ and hope for the oppressed. The groups in the statement signed by Dede Uzor A Uzor, Chairman, CD in South East Zone and Executive Director, HURIDE asked if the Church displayed this degree of insensitivity, callousness and brigandage, what gospel would they be preaching to t...