Report by: Chukwuka Ugokwe Edited with analysis by: Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige | Sylviangige.com June 1, 2026 The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has raised concerns over the persistent under-representation of women in leadership positions within Nigeria’s judiciary, despite the growing number of female legal professionals and significant milestones achieved over the years. FIDA Nigeria, therefore pushes to end this gender disparity …

Report by: Chukwuka Ugokwe, Ministry of Information, Anambra State Edited with analysis by: Sylvia Tochukwu- Ngige, sylviangige com May 25, 2026 The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Owerri Zone, has expressed deep concern over what it described as the Federal Government’s failure to fully implement ASUU 2025 agreement reached with the union, warning that the continued delay could trigger unrest …

I saw a young woman crying, begging and wandering around near UNIZIK Junction  Awka. She was neatly dressed, which made the situation even more unsettling for me and other passersby. Some people felt sympathy. Others laughed, pulled out their phones, and dismissed her with comments like:“She looks too decent for this. She is probably creating content. How can a grown …

Report by: Chukwuka Ugokwe, Ministry of Information, Anambra State. Edited with analysis by: Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige, sylviangige.com May 18, 2026/Awka An aspirant for the Awka South and North Federal Constituency seat, Chief Azubuike Ekweozor, has reaffirmed his commitment to serving only one term in office if elected into the House of Representatives. Ekweozor described the decision as non-negotiable, insisting that four …

Some men are brilliant everywhere except inside the kitchen. My brother is a perfect example. He is 34. A PhD holder. He can explain quantum physics, fix a car engine, and argue politics for three straight hours without blinking. But ask him to boil rice and suddenly he becomes a confused five-year-old. “Erm…Sis, how many cups of water again? I …

Last week, Mrs. Ngozi from Ezinato called me. Her daughter finished secondary school in 2023. No university admission. No job. She just sleeps, presses phone, and quarrels at home. Ngozi asked me, “Sylvia, where can she learn handwork that brings money?” Every mother in Anambra is asking the same question: “After WAEC, then what?” University is expensive. Jobs are scarce. …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the final phase of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) open on May 11 and ends on July 10, 2026. According to the commission, this will be the last opportunity for Nigerians to register before the next general election, as no fresh registration will take place after the exercise closes. The registrati is …

A Simple Rule We Keep Ignoring In every organized society, simple rules exist to protect lives and maintain order. One of the most basic is obeying traffic lights. It may seem like a small act, but it reflects discipline, responsibility, and respect for others on the road. Sadly, in Awka, this rule is often ignored—especially at the busy Lighthouse junction …

IntroductionPresident Bola Tinubu did more than reshuffle his cabinet on April 29, 2026—he sent a clear and deliberate signal. By appointing Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, he returned Anambra to a visible position on the global stage. To Ndi Anambra, This Is PersonalBianca is not just another figure in government—she is deeply symbolic. As the widow …

  Report by: Chukwuka Ugokwe, Ministry of Information, Anambra State. Edited with analysis by: Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige, Sylviangige.com May 2, 2026 | Awka A man seeking to represent Anambra East Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Mr. Oguejiofor Chidebelu, has shared his plans to improve the lives of young people and bring meaningful development to the area. He pledged to …