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The Anambra State Police Command has commemorated the 2025 Customer Service Week on Tuesday, October 8, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen public trust and improve police-community relations across the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, officers across all Area Commands, Tactical Units, and Divisional Headquarters demonstrated empathy, care, and humanitarian values while carrying out their duties throughout the celebration period. The event however encouraged the Area Commanders, Heads of Tactical Units, and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to produce customized T-shirts bearing the bold inscription “2025 Customer Service Week” alongside the Police logo. The Command also urged officers to engage in acts of public goodwill, including assisting school children to cross the road safely, showing compassion to complainants, and—where legally permissible—considering the release of suspects involved in minor offences. Officers a...

From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Abuja The Cashew Processors and Packagers Association of Nigeria (CAPPAN) has endorsed the appointment of Ademola Adesokan as interim national president of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), describing the change as a long-awaited opportunity to restore transparency and accountability in the industry Adesokan will be taking over from Ojo Ajanaku, who, until now, spearheaded the affairs of NCAN as president. CAPPAN said the restructuring of the cashew association, which produced Adesokan’s leadership, followed years of agitation by stakeholders who accused the association’s former executives of exclusion and mismanagement. Tunde Awoyoola, managing director of Nutslink Limited, said the development represents a turning point that reflects what “we have consistently advocated, that NCAN must evolve into a body that truly represents farmers, processors, traders, and exporters, rather than serving the interests of a few ind...

From Uchenna Ezeadigwe  Awka The bustling commercial city of Onitsha witnessed a remarkable milestone in retail growth and development as Zara Stores Limited  officially opened its newest branch in the heart of the city.  The grand opening ceremony, held on 9th Oct, at the ultra-modern store located No 76 Limca Rd Old Road Nkpor, drew a large crowd of dignitaries, business leaders, customers, Religious leaders and members of the media. The event marked a significant step in Zara Stores’ expansion drive aimed at bringing quality products, affordable pricing, and an exceptional shopping experience to the people of Anambra State and the South-East region at large. In his opening address, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Zara Stores Limited, Chief Akai Egwuonwu expressed deep gratitude to God, the government of Anambra State, and the people of Onitsha for their warm support and hospitality. “Today marks another important chapter in our journey ...

Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has said that Nigerians can begin to receive verified election results within three hours of voting if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fully adopts and deploys modern technological tools in the electoral process. Aregbesola made the assertion during a panel discussion titled “Innovation in Electoral Technology 2015–2025,” where he emphasized that advanced digital systems could significantly enhance transparency, efficiency, and public trust in Nigeria’s elections. He cited examples from Brazil, Venezuela, Israel, and Ghana, where the use of technology in voting and result collation has drastically reduced election malpractice and enabled citizens to access official results within hours of polls closing. “With the level of technological advancement in today’s world, there is no reason Nigerians should wait for days to know who won an elec...

By Chigozie Igbo The member representing Nnewi North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Augustine Onyekachukwu Ike, has denied allegations that he collected money from Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, to defect from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) to the APC. Addressing journalists in Nnewi on Monday, Hon. Ike described the allegation as “baseless and politically motivated,” urging the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)-led government to present credible evidence if such ever happened. “I challenge anyone, including the APGA government, to show proof that I collected money from Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu or anyone else to join APC. My decision was based purely on conviction and the need to attract greater democratic dividends to my constituency,” he stated. The lawmaker emphasized that his political moves were guided by his commitment to credible governance and his desire to ensure Anambra Sta...

A fatal road traffic accident involving six vehicles occurred on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at about 9:12 a.m. near BASCO Hotel, along the Ihiala–Owerri Road in Anambra State. According to reports from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, the crash resulted in the death of one male adult, while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries. In total, eight male occupants were involved in the collision. The vehicles affected include a Mack trailer, a Lexus 350 SUV (registration number YAB-131-DA), an Inveco truck (ABC-693-XD), a Mitsubishi L300 truck (JJJ-488-SQ), a Toyota Camry (MKA-331-AA), and another Inveco tipper (HAL-604-ZX). Eyewitnesses said the accident occurred when the Mack trailer, which was reportedly speeding, suffered a brake failure, lost control, and rammed into the other vehicles in its path. The injured victims were quickly taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala, where the driver of the Lexus was confir...

By Uchenna Ezeadigwe, Awka In a renewed effort to curb illicit drug use, homelessness, and the growing number of out-of-school children, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity, has embarked on a nationwide advocacy and humanitarian campaign across Nigeria and abroad. The Awka chapter, known as the Honduras Deck, joined the initiative on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a road walk through major streets and motor parks in Awka. The event, tagged “Street Child Project”, carried the theme Against Drug Abuse and Homelessness, Back to School Project. Speaking during the awareness rally, President of the Honduras Deck, Engr. Okata Friday, said the campaign aimed to sensitize the public on the dangers of drug abuse and the social consequences of homelessness and out-of-school children. “NAS believes in advocacy and humanitarian service. We are always at the forefront of offering a helping hand where challenges abound,” Okata said. “Here in Awka...

A renowned cleric, Chief Apostle Fidel Chimezie, has disclosed what God told her about new Nigeria, and what are required to actualize the new nation. In a media chat to commemorate 65th anniversary of Nigeria's independent on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Chief Apostle Chimezie, who is the founder of the Nigeria Ministers Project, and Apostolic Discipleship Project, said that God showed her a vision of a new Nigeria, and a pattern to dislodge principalities and negative altars holding the country down. "When God called me, he said he has chosen me for a new Nigeria. He called the work a project. It is not a ministry; it is not a church. It is a project. My primary assignment is to gather ministers, principally apostles and prophets, to intercede and pray for a new Nigeria, and do all manner of works that will enable a new Nigeria to manifest. This call took place in 2007, after so many years of being born again.  "I was called in the order of apostolic work, pr...

Chief of Staff to former Governor Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano, Chief Primus Odili, has called on Anambra people to continue to support the government of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state. Chief Odili, a senatorial aspirant in Anambra North senatorial district in the 2023 general election, made the plea while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council at the Godwin Ezeemo Secretariat, Awka, on Thursday, October 2, during the monthly Congress of the union. He urged media practitioners to be fair in their critiques and reportage of the activities of the APGA-led government in the state. "Anambra is in election season," he said. "Journalists should pay attention to what they put out there as news reports, especially on matters concerning the activities and achievements of the Anambra State government. We should ensure that what we present to the public is factual and reflects the reality on the ground...

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a serious road traffic crash that occurred on Friday, October 3, 2025, along the Awka–Onitsha Expressway near Igbariam Junction. According to the Command, the accident, which happened at about 9:50 a.m., involved a wine-colored Mack tipper truck and a red HOWO tanker with registration number KWR133YQ. Four persons were involved in the crash. One male adult sustained bruises and was immediately rushed to Chira Hospital, Awkzu, for medical attention. No deaths were recorded. Preliminary investigations by the FRSC revealed that the crash was caused by the Mack tipper driver who lost control of the vehicle. Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, who confirmed the incident, wished the injured victim a quick recovery. She also advised motorists to drive cautiously and obey traffic regulations to avoid preventable accidents. “We urge all road users to remain vigilant and coo...