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Soludo insists on Monday businesses in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on Monday continued his snap tour of markets and other business locations across the state to monitor compliance with his directive that nobody should sit at home.
Locations visited by the Governor include, Nkwo Igbo-ukwu, Afọr Nnobi, parts of Nnewi, Nkwọ Oraifite, Upper Iweka, Ochanja, among others, as people were seen moving about their lawful businesses amidst tight security by the law enforcement agencies.
The governor’s message was clear – everyone must work together to maintain both the public and the state’s economy.
During the visits, Governor Soludo interacted with some traders, transporters, and residents, stressing the importance of adhering to the government directives.
He also encouraged the business owners to innovate and find creative ways to continue operating their businesses while maintaining a safe environment.
Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement said Soludo’s proactive approach has been well-received by ndị Anambra, who appreciate his efforts to stimulate economic growth.
“His moves have also helped to boost morale among small business owners, especially small businesses who have been struggling to keep afloat.
“Many residents and traders who interacted with the governor equally lauded his hands-on approach to governance, with some commenting that they feel more connected to their leader because of his efforts to visit and engage with them,” Aburime said
tt would be recalled that last Monday, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, paid an unscheduled visit to Onitsha main market, where he issued a directive that shop owners should open and trade their wares on Mondays.
The Governor also made commitments to intensify the provision of security every monday.
The Governor was accomplished by the Special Adviser on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi rtd and Barrister Patricia Igwebuike, Commissioner for Transport accompanied while the Mayors received them at the various local government areas visited.
Two Nigerian-born scientists—Adesola Adegoke, a researcher at Arizona State University (ASU), and Seunnla Adelusi, a PhD candidate at the Université de Sherbrooke, Canada—have been named among the 20 global winners of the Digital GreenTalents Award 2025.
These two Nigerians were announced among the winners during a virtual ceremony held on 25 November. In a statement following the virtual announcement ceremony, the organisers said the 20 awardees for this year joined from different time zones, including “very early morning in Canada and evening hours in the Philippines.”
The digital Green Talent Award is an annual initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) that recognises outstanding young researchers whose work advances sustainability through digital innovation.
Each year, 20 scientists are selected from a competitive global pool for their cutting-edge ideas at the intersection of digitalisation and environmental sustainability.
Alex Otti, the Abia State Governor, on Sunday paid a visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The governor was accompanied by officials of the Sokoto State Government during the closed-door visit.
Nnamdi Kanu was recently moved to Sokoto after he was convicted on terrorism-related charges and handed a life sentence by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
Governor Otti had earlier promised to pursue every lawful and political avenue to ensure that Kanu gets justice. Sunday’s visit is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Abia State Government regarding his case.
Details of the meeting were not made public as of the time of this report.
Armed terrorists have abducted a bride-to-be, her bridesmaid, and eight other residents from Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State
The Sokoto abduction occurred around 1:30 a.m., according to residents, when the attackers stormed the village. Most of the victims were women, with only one man also taken.
One resident sustained injuries and is receiving medical treatment. Villagers told reporters that the bride was preparing for her wedding scheduled for later that morning when the raid struck, plunging the community into shock and mourning.
A community member described the attack as “tragic,” noting the delay in security response. “Security operatives were alerted immediately, but they only arrived about an hour after the bandits had fled,” he said, expressing frustration.
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