Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called on Nigerians living abroad to remain connected to their roots and play an active role in driving economic growth and development back home. The governor made the appeal after attending the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference in Toronto, Canada, which was...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Governor of Anambra State Chukwuma Charles Soludo on the occasion of his birthday. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, celebrated the exceptional economist, who, as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), led one of Nigeria’s most impactful...
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has unveiled a statue of renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe at Ugwunwasike Roundabout in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area. Speaking during the ceremony on Saturday, Soludo described Achebe as a global literary icon whose influence continues to inspire people around the world, 13...
Anambra State Government has issued a new directive requiring traders in the state’s 41 major markets to formally notify market authorities before closing their shops on market days. This measure aims to curb unauthorized shutdowns that have long disrupted commerce in the region. The directive was adnnounced through the...
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has been sworn in for a second term in office. He took the oath during his inauguration which was held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Akwa, the state capital on Tuesday. Soludo was sworn in alongside his deputy, Dr Onyeka...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has announced the official resumption of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) membership registration and revalidation exercise, describing it as a major step toward strengthening the party’s internal structure. In a statement shared via his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle: @ CCSoludo on...
President Bola Tinubu has received in audience Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo and Sir Emeka Offor at the State House, Abuja. Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo has announced the reopening of the Onitsha Main Market, following the expiration of the closure order earlier imposed by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, PhD, the government confirmed that trading activities will...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appealed to the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, to reconsider the closure of the Onitsha Main Market, citing the severe economic hardship being faced by traders and their families. The appeal was made by the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, in a...
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has raised alarm over what he described as the unlawful and prolonged detention of a popular Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, widely known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki. Nwangwu, a renowned native doctor hails from...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially handed over the Certificate of Return to Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, confirming his re-election as the governor of Anambra State following the November 8 governorship poll. The presentation took place on Tuesday at the INEC headquarters in Awka. Mr. Kenneth Ikeagu, the...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that Soludo won the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Nichols Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Professor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) the winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8. Announcing the results on Sunday at INEC’s state headquarters in Awka, the Returning Officer, Professor Edoba Omoregie—who also serves...
By RICHARD INYA, BM NADIDI – Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), has honoured three distinguished Nigerians: Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Dr. Usman Sanni, and Dr. Udenta O. Udenta — with special awards in recognition of their outstanding contributions to literature, education, and national development. The honours were conferred during...
Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to preserving and promoting Igbo culture, morals, and traditional values as vital instruments of unity and identity. Soludo gave the assurance on Saturday during the Obosi New Yam Festival, popularly known as Obiora Obosi, where he was conferred...
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has rolled out a robust 489-member campaign council to drive Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid for the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election. The council was inaugurated on Friday in Awka, signaling a strong push for victory. APGA National Chairman, Mr. Sylvester Ezeokenwa, expressed...
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has clarified that ‘stomach infrastructure’ entails providing sustainable services to enhance citizens’ livelihoods, rather than temporary handouts. Speaking at a press conference in Awka on August 27, 2025, to commemorate Anambra’s 34th anniversary, Soludo emphasized long-term development over short-term relief. According to the News...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka – Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has extended birthday congratulations to his predecessors, Chief Willie Obiano and Dr. Chris Ngige. Obiano, who served as governor from March 17, 2014, to March 17, 2022, turned 70, while Ngige, governor from 2003 to 2006, celebrated his 73rd...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed an ambitious initiative to transform the Igbo-Ukwu Museum into a vibrant showcase of South-Eastern Nigeria’s cultural legacy. During a visit to the Igbo-Ukwu community in Aguata Local Government Area on Wednesday, where he commissioned multiple projects, Soludo outlined his vision. “My goal...
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has downplayed the challenge posed by other candidates in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, claiming they are merely using their campaigns to solicit funds. Representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Soludo made these remarks during a vibrant endorsement rally held by party...