Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. He did so alongside three other significant bills. The signing ceremony held at the Light House in Awka, the governor said heralds a new chapter in the state’s fiscal management and governance. The 2026 Appropriation Law, which saw its budget increased from N757billion to N766billion, following extensive deliberations by the state assembly, which the governor also said lays financial framework for the state’s priorities.

The Anambra State Police Command has recorded a significant reduction in violent crimes including kidnappings, armed robberies and cult-related activities in 2025. Addressing journalists in Awka, the Commissioner of Police, Ikiyoye Orutugu, said the achievements were made possible through proactive policing, intelligence led operations, improved response time, increased visibility patrols and strong community participation. He said that despite fluctuations in crime patterns influenced by socio-economic challenges and the evolving security dynamics across the country, the command had dismantled several kidnapping syndicates, dismantled criminal dens and black spots, strengthened community policing structures and improved inter-agency collaboration in several local government areas.

AWKA, Dec. 17, 2025 (Naija247news) – The Anambra State Government has vowed to reclaim government-owned lands illegally acquired across the state, announcing plans to set up a committee to recover such properties from unauthorised occupants. The state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday following the 25th Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) meeting held at the Government House, Lighthouse, Awka, on December 15, 2025.

A special enforcement team from the office of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrived in Awka, capital of Anambra State, to implement the nationwide directive removing police escorts and security details from Very Important Persons (VIPs). The move follows a recent instruction from the national leadership aimed at redirecting police manpower from private protection to frontline public security duties.

At least four people have been killed following a violent clash between suspected cult groups at Afor Nawfia Market, along the Onitsha–Awka Old Road in Anambra State. The incident, which occurred on Sunday evening, has prompted the state police command to launch a manhunt for the perpetrators. Naija247News gathered that the attack involved gunmen who arrived in a black SUV and opened fire indiscriminately, causing panic among shoppers and traders.

Henry Awuregu, the Federal Commissioner for Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has urged the Awka Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (AWKACCIMA) to strengthen engagement between policy makers and the business community. Avuregu spoke at the investiture ceremony of Philip Ekwempu, the 13th President of AWKACCIMA in Awka on Thursday. He said the separation between the two regions remains a hindrance to economic development.

Remi Tinubu unveils empowerment programme for persons with disabilities in Anambra By Sele Media Africa|Ihuoma Amarachi AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE — Nigeria’s First Lady on Wednesday launched a new empowerment initiative under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), targeting persons living with disabilities (PLWDs) in Anambra State. The scheme will provide business‑recapitalisation grants of ₦200,000 each to 250 beneficiariesacross the state, aimed at supporting small businesses and fostering inclusive economic growth. [1] What the Programme Offers - Each selected person with disability will receive a ₦200,000 grant to help recapitalise and grow their existing small business.

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Tensions rose in Anambra State after a businessman publicly accused a unit of the Soludo Taskforce of demanding sudden additional fees during a delivery. The businessman, who transported a container all the way from Lagos to Awka, expressed his frustration: “We brought this container all the way from Lagos to Awka… now they’re demanding an extra ₦500,000 before we can even offload it.”

Governor Charles Soludo has described Saturday’s governorship election as the best organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state. Mr Soludo made the remark during his victory speech in Awka on Sunday, after being declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election by INEC. Edoba Omoregie, the returning officer and vice-chancellor of the University of Benin, announced the result at INEC’s headquarters in Awka, declaring Mr Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance the winner with 422,664 votes.

Fresh findings have clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a confrontation between the Deputy Governor of Anambra State and a military rescue team during the governorship election in Awka. The video, shared extensively on social media, depicts the Deputy Governor verbally harassing a soldier at an INEC collation point, demanding to know why the military officer was present at the venue.

AnambraDecides2025: 74-Year-Old Man Casts First Vote in Awka! Reported By Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa A 74-year-old man on Saturday became the first person to cast his vote at Polling Unit 003, Awka 2 Ward 6, in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, as the governorship election commenced peacefully. Arriving early before accreditation began, the elderly voter expressed hope for credible leadership and urged young people to embrace civic responsibility.

Abia State Governor Alex Oti has announced ongoing discussions with the Akwa Ibom State Government to establish a rail link between the two states to boost trade and cultural exchanges. Governor Oti made this known during a meeting with a delegation from China Harbor Engineering Company Limited led by its Managing Director Jason Wang at Government House, Umuahia. The Governor said the state was keen to explore collaboration in areas such as infrastructure development, erosion control, dredging, rail transport and port construction, where the company has demonstrated global expertise.

Avaka|| All roads leading to INEC office in Awka, the Anambra State capital have been blocked. Kayode Oyedare, a correspondent who was in Awka to monitor the election, said armed security personnel were deployed at strategic locations to safeguard the environment and ensure that only vehicles with election duty tags were allowed entry into the INEC premises. Security personnel were also seen conducting thorough checks to ensure that only accredited people could access the INEC State Office in Awka.

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