Anambra Govt Orders Iron Dealers to Relocate to Nteje After Election — “No Going Back,” Soludo’s Aide Warns


The Anambra State Government has issued a firm directive to all iron dealers in Onitsha and Ogbaru, ordering them to relocate to the new permanent Iron Dealers Market at Nteje, Oyi Local Government Area, immediately after the November 8 gubernatorial election.

Speaking during the dedication of the new market, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Trade and Markets, Hon. Evaristus Ubah (represented by Hon. Ezennia Chukwuemelie Ibekwe), vowed that traders who refuse to move will be forcefully ejected.

“If there are those still remaining in Onitsha or Ogbaru, we will ensure they are relocated here to Nteje. There is no going back after the election,” he declared.


Union Chairman Mr. Evaristus Ejezie expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for his unwavering support in the market’s construction, describing the project as a divine success story despite numerous challenges. He also appealed to the government to enforce relocation of remaining members, emphasizing that the market will significantly boost state revenue once fully occupied.

Ejezie urged traders who have made payments to submit their evidence for shop allocation, assuring them that transparency and fairness remain the priority.

The market dedication was conducted by Lt. Col. Godspower Anozie of the Salvation Army, Anambra West Division, who prayed for prosperity, unity, and divine protection for the traders.

In his remarks, Chief Humphrey Anuna, President-General of the Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA), commended the union executives for their vision, describing the Nteje Market as a future international hub that could surpass major building materials markets in Nigeria.

Other union leaders, including Hon. Ejike Ignatius of Allied Building Materials International Market and former chairman Mr. Nnaemeka Onuzulike, pledged total cooperation with the relocation plan, urging members to embrace peace and unity as business activities commence.

The event ended with prayers and blessings for the market executives and their committees, symbolizing a new beginning for Anambra’s booming building materials sector.

Peter Obi Sues Deji Adeyanju For N1.5Billion Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts.

The suit, No: 0/254/25, was filed at the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division, with Obi as the plaintiff and Adeyanju as the defendant.

Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi, has filed a ₦1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against Nigerian human rights activist and social commentator, Mr. Deji Adeyanju.

The suit, No: 0/254/25, was filed at the High Court of Anambra State, Onitsha Judicial Division, with Obi as the plaintiff and Adeyanju as the defendant.

According to the writ of summons issued by Obi’s counsel, Alex Ejesieme (SAN), the former governor is seeking ₦500 million in aggravated damages and ₦1 billion in general damages over a series of allegedly false and malicious statements made by Adeyanju across his social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.

NDLEA Nabs Lagos, Onitsha Boutique Owner With 127 Wraps of Cocaine Hidden in Stomach and Underwear.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano for attempting to smuggle 127 wraps of cocaine into Nigeria.

Ejiofor, who reportedly owns boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra State, was intercepted on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi, the suspect was apprehended following credible intelligence. A body scan revealed that he had ingested several pellets of cocaine and concealed more inside his underwear.

“Ejiofor was immediately taken into custody after the scan confirmed he had ingested the drugs. A total of 58 wraps were recovered from his underwear, while another 69 pellets were later excreted in seven rounds, bringing the total to 127 wraps weighing 1.388 kilograms,” the statement said.

In related operations, NDLEA operatives in Lagos intercepted three shipments of illicit drugs bound for the United Kingdom between October 9 and 10. The seizures included 1.74 kg of methamphetamine hidden in glass ceramic blocks, 114 grams of pentazocine, 168 grams of tramadol injections, and 48 grams of tramadol capsules concealed in Vitamin C containers.

The agency also foiled attempts by other drug syndicates to smuggle 2.6 kg of skunk and 422 grams of tapentadol disguised as black soap heading to Turkey, 169 grams of cocaine hidden in women’s handbags destined for Australia, and 568 grams of “Loyd” cannabis concealed in herbal containers en route to the United Arab Emirates.

NDLEA reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying operations against drug trafficking networks across Nigeria and beyond.

Founder of Vivian Fowler Memorial College, Leila Fowler, Passes On at 92

Chief (Mrs.) Leila Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of the prestigious Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls, has passed away at the age of 92.

Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the school on Sunday. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved founder, Chief (Mrs.) Leila Fowler, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Chief (Mrs.) Fowler was a true pioneer, an erudite lawyer, and a visionary educationalist who founded Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in 1991. Her life was a testament to the power of empowering young women through education.

Her guidance and motherly warmth built not just a school, but a community dedicated to excellence,” the statement read. Born on March 23, 1933, in Lagos, Fowler (née Moore) attended CMS Girls’ School and Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha.

She began her career in teaching before training as a nurse at St Thomas’ Hospital in London. She later studied law at Middle Temple and was called to the Bar in 1962, and to the Nigerian Bar in 1963.

Fowler specialised in insurance law and consultancy and also served in public life, including as a councillor in the Lagos City Council between 1978 and 1980. She was actively involved with the Nigerian Bar Association, the Nigerian Red Cross, and the Corona Schools Trust Council.

Her passion for education led to the founding of Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in 1991, in honour of her late daughter. The school has since grown into one of Nigeria’s foremost all-girls institutions, known for academic excellence and leadership development.

Fowler was widowed in 2015 following the death of her husband, Professor Vidal Fowler. She was later honoured with the chieftaincy title of Yeye Mofin of Lagos by Oba Adeyinka Oyekan II.

Described by the school as a devout Christian, philanthropist and mentor, Fowler “will be deeply missed… Her legacy of service, faith, and dedication will continue to inspire us all.”

When I Die, No One Will Find My Body, I Will Fly Away — Prophet Odumeje

Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, and General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, has sparked reactions with a dramatic prophecy about his death.

During a recent church service, the controversial preacher revealed that his time on earth is short and that when he passes, his body will not be found.

“I am the strongest spiritual man in the world after Emmanuel TB Joshua. We are only two. One has completed his mission and returned home; now it’s just the Lion himself, the dead man. My assignment is not about living long — nobody will ever see my corpse,” he declared.

Odumeje explained that his calling is to prove the reality of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his message of “one God and one power.”

“Our mission is to clear people’s doubts about Jesus Christ. There is only one God and one power, and that power is Jesus Christ,” he said.

Odumeje Declares Nobody Will See His Corpse, Sparks Reactions

Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred controversy after declaring that when his life ends, his body will not be seen.

Speaking during a recent service at his Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry in Onitsha, the flamboyant preacher said his mission on earth is almost complete.

“I’m the strongest spiritual man in the world after the general, Emmanuel TB Joshua. We are not many—just two. One has finished his assignment and returned home. Remaining is the Lion Himself, the dead man. I don’t have much time to spend here. Nobody will see my corpse,” he said.

Odumeje stressed that his calling is not about longevity but about fulfilling a divine mandate, noting that his ministry exists to clear people’s doubts about Jesus Christ.

“Our mission is to clear your doubt about Jesus Christ. Our mission is one God and one power, and that man is Jesus Christ,” he added.

Known for his dramatic style, controversial prophecies, and unconventional approach to deliverance, Odumeje has consistently divided opinion among Nigerians—attracting both staunch supporters and fierce critics.

Nobody will see my corpse, I’m the strongest spiritual man after TB Joshua’ – Odumeje predicts own death.

General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred reactions with a new revelation about his life and ministry.

During a recent church service, the preacher declared that his time on earth is limited and that when his journey comes to an end, no one will ever see his body.

“I am the strongest spirtual man in the world, after the general ‘Emmanuel’ TB Joshua. We are not many, we are just two. One has done the job and has returned home, remaining the Lion Himself. The dead man. I don’t have much time to spend here. Nobody will see my corpse,” Odumeje said, stressing that his earthly assignment was not about longevity but about fulfilling a divine mandate.

According to him, his ministry was established to “clear people’s doubt about Jesus Christ,” pointing out that his central message is anchored on the supremacy of one God and one power.

“Our mission is to clear your doubt about Jesus Christ. Our mission is one God and one power, and that man is Jesus Christ,” he added.

The Onitsha-based cleric, who has gained nationwide attention for his unorthodox style of preaching and deliverance, is no stranger to controversy.

His dramatic demonstrations on the pulpit, bold prophecies, and unconventional statements have earned him both staunch supporters and strong critics.

Odumeje has often described himself as the “liquid metal,” “the war,” and “the indaboski bahose,” titles that have become catchphrases among his followers and online audiences.

Police Arrest 65-Year-Old Man With Over 1,000 Rounds Of Live Ammunition In Anambra

Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested a 65-year-old man, Akpan Godwin, with 1,100 rounds of live ammunition at Nkpor, near Onitsha.

Command spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed on Saturday that the Rapid Response Squad attached to Akwuzu effected the arrest following credible intelligence. During interrogation, Godwin admitted to involvement in illegal ammunition sales and named other accomplices.

Ikenga said investigations are ongoing to track down his collaborators and dismantle the wider arms supply network fueling insecurity in the state.

Anambra has faced worsening security challenges, with recent police crackdowns leading to multiple arrests linked to arms smuggling, vandalism, and violent crimes.

#AnambraSecurity #IllegalArms #NigeriaPolice #Onitsha

NDLEA arrests 52 year old mother and son for distributing 298 blocs of c+nnabis.

In Lagos, a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her 25-year-old son, Faruk Mumuni, were arrested at Ladega Street, Mushin, on Wednesday, August 13, for storing and distributing 298 blocks of Ghana Loud c+nnabis weighing 149kg.

In a related operation in Ajah, Emmanuel Samuel was nabbed on Friday, August 15, after 8.5kg of Canadian Lo¥d c+nnabis was recovered from his apartment. Gombe State saw the arrest of Sani Mohammed, 32, at Jauro Jatau on Monday, August 11, with 128,000 caps¥les of tr@madol.

Similarly, in Kogi State, NDLEA operatives intercepted a commercial bus along the Okene-Lokoja highway, driven by Sulaiman Oyedokun, 47. A search revealed 337,800 tram@dol capsules being transported from Onitsha, Anambra State, to Kontagora, Niger State. In Taraba State, officers raided Tanmiya Forest in Sardauna LGA on Tuesday, August 12, destroying 4.5 hectares of farmland cultivating 11,250kg of c+nnabis.

Days later, 29,840 tr@madol caps¥les were seized from Saleh Babangida, 20, at a checkpoint in Wukari. Kaduna State witnessed several arrests: Mohammed Amdife, 46, and Sulaiman Mohammed, 22, were caught with 22,640 pills of tr@madol and roh¥pnol at checkpoints in Zaria and Tudun Wada.

Meanwhile, Caroline David, 51, and Abdulhadi Umar, 30, were intercepted with 111.1kg of c+nnabis along the Zaria-Kano Road. In Edo State, NDLEA officers recovered 432kg of c+nnabis from 24 bags along Warake-Auchi Road in Etsako West LGA on Wednesday, August 13, and 130kg from a warehouse in Sobe, Owan West LGA, the following day.

Kano State arrests included Tahiru Madu Manga, 25, with 16kg of c+nnabis along the Zaria-Kano Road and Ibrahim Audu, 47, with 76kg at Gadar Tamburawa on Wednesday, August 13. According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, the arrests and seizures are part of ongoing nationwide operations targeting c+nnabis, opi%ids, and other illicit substances to curb dr¥g abus£ and tr+fficking.

By-Elections: Soludo Declares LP, ADC “Dead” In Anambra, Mocks Obi’s Coalition

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says Saturday’s by-election results prove that the Labour Party (LP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) are “dead” in the state.

Speaking in Nanka during APGA’s victory celebration, Soludo taunted his predecessor Peter Obi — who backed ADC candidates — insisting that “ADC does not exist in Anambra. Labour Party is dead.”

In the Anambra South Senatorial District, APGA’s Emmanuel Nwachukwu won with 90,408 votes, defeating APC’s Azuka Okwuosa (19,847) and ADC’s Donald Amangbo (2,889). He replaces the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

INEC also declared APGA’s Ifeoma Azikiwe winner of the Onitsha North Constituency 1 by-election, Obi’s home constituency.

Soludo said the results sent “a very emphatic statement” that the ADC-LP alliance failed despite mobilizing top politicians.

The governor, a former CBN chief, is seeking re-election on November 8, 2025, under APGA.

#AnambraDecides #ByElections2025 #Soludo #PeterObi

BREAKING: Peter Obi Shuns LP, Campaigns for ADC Candidate in Anambra By-Elections.

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was spotted wearing an African Democratic Congress (ADC) branded cap while campaigning for the party’s candidate, Justina Azuka, in the Onitsha North State Constituency by-election.

Azuka, widow of the late Labour Party lawmaker for Onitsha North, entered the race under the ADC platform following her husband’s killing last December.

The slain legislator was abducted on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road in Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. His body was found weeks later at the Second Niger Bridge on February 6, 2025.

Peter Obi is part of a coalition of opposition politicians who have united under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election.

The alliance has pledged to strengthen the party’s structures and uphold the principle that the organisation’s collective interest must outweigh the influence of any single individual, regardless of their elected office.

Kidnapped Law School Students Paid N10m Each for Ransom — Victim Debunks Police Rescue Claim.

David Obiora, a Nigerian Law School student, has debunked claims by the police that he and five others were rescued from k+dnappers, revealing they were released only after paying ₦10 million each in ransom.

Obiora, from Anambra State, said he was abd¥cted on July 20 while traveling to the Yola Campus of the Nigerian Law School. He boarded an Al Dampulo Transport bus from Onitsha, but along the Zakibiam-Mukari Expressway, the road was blocked with sticks and tables. The driver’s attempt to escape failed, and the kidnappers seized them.

He disclosed that six law students and several traders were among the passengers. During their five-day captivity, they were tortured, starved, and forced to drink muddy water. “We paid ₦10 million each. The police didn’t rescue us—they never even came close,” he said.

Obiora also stated that the Council of Legal Education played no role in securing their release. After paying the ransom, the victims trekked through the bush from Benue to Taraba State and eventually found help at a roadside restaurant.

He described the area, identified as Jota in Benue State and inhabited by Tiv people, as a hub for organized kidnapping. “Elderly women cooked for us. Children watched us. The whole community was involved, it’s their business,” Obiora alleged.

He claimed the gang’s leader is a former soldier who has been in the kidnapping business for nine years and owns several cars. According to him, the ex-soldier brags about paying off army and navy officials and uses a rit¥alist from Kano to detect and neutralize military operations.

“They told me they don’t kill victims—they only collect ransom. The leader settles security agents and uses the community as a shield,” he said.

Obiora urged the government to launch airstrikes and wipe out the camp, insisting that only a full-scale military operation could end the menace.

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Divine Nnalue for absconding with his employer’s car at Trinity Avenue, Federal Housing in 33, close to the Onitsha area of the state.

Major Arms Seizure in Anambra: Troops Intercept Truck with Over 164,000 Live Ammunition

In a significant security operation, Nigerian troops have intercepted a truck loaded with over 164,000 live ammunition in Anambra State. The operation, which took place on July 15, 2023, was a result of actionable intelligence and vigilant efforts by the Nigerian Army.

Troops of the 192 Battalion Nigerian Army, operating within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility, conducted a stop-and-search operation along the Ajilete-Owode Road in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State. During the operation, they uncovered a truck with registration number ENU 697 XY, which was loaded with 720 packets of Red Star Cartridges (12 Calibre), each containing 25 cartridges, totaling 18,000 cartridges. 250 packets of live (black) cartridges, each containing 10 packets, totaling 2,500 cartridges.

The ammunition was cleverly concealed in a truck that appeared empty, highlighting the sophistication of the smuggling attempt.

Two individuals were arrested in connection with the illicit shipment:

Eric Seworvor, a Ghanaian national.

Lukman Sani, the Nigerian driver of the truck.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the ammunition was imported from Mali through the Idiroko International Border. The suspects had successfully evaded several checkpoints en route to their final destination in Onitsha, Anambra State, where they intended to deliver the illegal cargo.
The timely intervention by the Nigerian Army prevented what could have been a catastrophic security breach. The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, commended the troops for their dedication and urged them to continue their efforts in ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians.
This operation underscores the ongoing challenges posed by illegal arms trafficking and the commitment of Nigerian security forces to combat such threats.

#AnambraArmsSeizure #NigerianArmy #SecurityOperation #IllegalAmmunition

BREAKING NEWS: NAFDAC has cleared 3,500 shops to reopen at the Onitsha drug market in Anambra state. copied.

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