# Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has been conferred with the Chieftaincy title of “Ife Mbaukwu” by the Traditional Ruler of his community, Igwe Peter Anugwu
The Deputy Governor’s wife, Oluchi Ibezim was honored as “Ugogbe Mbaukwu”.
Performing the ceremony at his Obu Akabueze Palace Mbaukwu, Igwe Anugwu described Dr Ibezim as a worthy son of the community whose commitment, humility and service have contributed in the development of the community and the state at large.
Speaking after receiving the Chieftaincy title, Dr. Ibezim, who thanked Igwe Anugwu for being father to all in the community, noted that an honor to him is an honor to the state government under Professor Chukwuma Soludo, and promised to sustain the legacies for which he was honored.
Describing the honor as well-deserved, some dignitaries, friends and well-wishers who gathered to celebrate with the Ibezim family, including Dr V. Egbuna, Hon. Kelvin Okonkwo, Professor Ebuka Nwankwo, and Barr Chukwunonso Chukwudi, urged “Ife Mbaukwu” to keep the light shining.
# The Councillor representing Enugwu-Ukwu Ward 2, Hon. Alexander Obiora Anene, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Mayor of Njikoka LGA, Barr. Chinedu Ononiba, for donating vital medical equipment to Uruekwo Primary Health Centre. He praised the Mayor’s continued support for grassroots development and prioritization of quality healthcare for the people.
Hon. Alexander Anene also extended his gratitude to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR, for his visionary leadership, which he said has created room for impactful projects across the state particularly at the grassroots. He noted that the governor’s reforms are being felt even at the ward level.
The Councillor reaffirmed the political loyalty of Enugwu-Ukwu Ward 2 to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), assuring the Mayor that the ward remains predominantly APGA and will vote massively in support of Governor Soludo’s re-election come November 8, 2025.
# In what has been described as a free, fair credible and keenly contested town Union election, Hon. Ifeanyi Emegwa has emerged as the new President General of Umuchu Improvement Union Representatives Assembly, UIURA.
The election held at Umuchu Civic Centre, Umuchu by the electoral committee chaired by Mr. Basil Ezeigwe, was witnessed by the Igwe-in-Council, led by the traditional Prime Minister of Umuchu, Chief Alphonsus Obidike; the Head of Department, Town Union Matters, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony Onyekwelu, the President General of Uga Community, Chief Romanus Umenze among other Anambra State Town Union Officers.
Addressing the delegates, the Secretary of the electoral committee, Hon. Vitus Uzoh appealed to the delegates to be true representatives of their various wards and sections by participating actively in the Town Union meetings and not just taking part in the election, pointing out that non participation and non attendance to UIURA meetings sets the community programmes backward.
In a remark, the outgoing President General, Nze Charles Ezenwabasili thanked the delegates and the entire people of Umuchu for the opportunity to serve, and enjoined them to also extend a positive hand of fellowship to the incoming executives.
The 116 electoral delegates were drawn from the 35 wards within the 3 quarters in Umuchu, comprising Ihite, Amanasaa, and Okpunachala; 15 Branches and 20 Age grades in Umuchu and the election process commenced with the accreditation of the delegates followed by a secret ballot voting.
# Governor Chukwuma Soludo is set to kickstart the construction of a new airport in Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra state.
Speaking during a tour of the proposed site for the project, the Managing Director, Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport, Engr. Martins Emeka Nwafor, noted that the visit was to identify a suitable, flyable location, where the state government can develop an airport and industrial park, associated with aerotropolis.
Engr Nwafor, who is also the chairman of the new Airport and Aerotropolis Committee set up by the state government, emphasised that the project would be a game changer by breaking the economic opportunities in the state that are yet untapped.
He maintained that the construction of the project will attract investments by combining the aviation infrastructure with surrounding commercial, residential and logistics facilities to create a dynamic airport -driven city.
According to Nwafor, having multiple airports in the state will give room for industrialisation and overall development of the state.
# Following a distress call that armed men suspected to be cultists invaded a burial ceremony at Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North LGA and opened fire on the attendees, resulting in the death of four persons while fifteen others sustained serious injuries.
Police Operatives from Ogidi Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly mobilized to the scene, restored normalcy, and immediately evacuated the victims to hospitals for medical attention.
According to SP Tochukwu Ikenga
Police Public Relations Officer
Anambra State, the Command has since launched a discreet investigation to identify, trace, and arrest the perpetrators, as preliminary findings suggest that the incident is connected to a clash between rival cult groups.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP. Ikioye Orutugu, has strongly condemned the incident and assures residents that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to rid the State of cult-related violence and other criminal activities.
# Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor says the report that Anambra State Government is set to build another airport is false and at best speculative.
In a press statement Mefor clarified the essence of the visit to the site.
“The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a report making the rounds in the media about plans to build a second airport at Ndikelionwu, Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.
“It is believed that the speculators may be following the recent visit to the Anambra Mixed-use Industrial City (AMIC), with some possibly assuming that the industrial park would require its own airport.
” The fact is, in alignment with Mr Governor’s Urban Renewal Plan, multimodal transport systems, including railways and airports, are being studied as part of the AMIC master plan to ensure long-term economic and infrastructural sustainability.
” The recent site visit was specifically to commence technical investigations to determine the most suitable locations for these transport systems within the Industrial Park and the new city design, should the need arise in the future.
“The Final master plan also integrates the 4,000-hectare Anambra Mixed-Use Industrial City (AMIC), a Pharmaceutical Hub, and a new global-standard urban city with innovation centers, education and medical facilities, tourism, business districts, and housing clusters to drive industrialization and sustainable growth.
“The Anambra State Government therefore clarifies whether or not a railway and an airport should be built to service AMIC has not been decided, and any such decision will be communicated through official channels when taken.
“Members of the public are therefore advised to disregard this false report and continue to rely on official announcements on any significant projects or developments in the state” the information Commissioner stated.
# The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.Somtochukwu Udeze has described Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor as a good shepherd who was ordained, consecrated and commissioned to work in God’s vineyard for the salvation of mankind.
In his Goodwill Message to Bishop Ezeokafor on his 73rd birthday, made available to Angel Network News (ANN),
Rt. Hon. Udeze acknowledged the Bishop’s accomplishments in Awka Catholic Diocese, adding that his vision for the Diocese has come to reality in many ways especially in the spiritual growth of the members of the Diocese as well as the overall development of the Diocese.
The Speaker who maintained that Bishop Ezeokafor has through his natural simplicity and spirit of ecumenism, instituted a powerful religious outreach and brotherhood with other religious bodies, enjoined other Prelates and Men of God to emulate his sterling religious attributes.
He called on members of the Awka Catholic Diocese to commit their time and part of their God-given resources to the service of God and humanity, and uphold the sanctity of the Catholic faith at all times.
Rt. Hon. Udeze prayed God to give Bishop Ezeokafor the grace of good health and longevity to enable him continue to discharge his episcopal mandate.
# Chief Sam Ekpeh (Ezedigbo Enugwu-Ukwu Na Umunri), Chairman of the Uruekwo Primary Health Centre Committee, has expressed deep gratitude to the Mayor of Njikoka LGA, Barr. Chinedu Dominic Ononiba, for fulfilling his promise of donating hospital equipment to the facility.
Chief Ekpeh recalled the Mayor’s visit on June 25, 2025, when the committee outlined their pressing needs—and less than three months later, the promise was fulfilled. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude,” he said, adding, “like Oliver Twist, we will always ask for more.”
He described the Mayor as “Ekwueme”—(the one who says and does)—emphasizing that his actions show true leadership and care for the people. On behalf of the management of the health centre, he assured that all donated equipment will be put to proper and effective use for the benefit of the community.
