Report: Chukwuka Ugokwe, Ministry of Information, Anambra State Edited with analysis by: Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige, sylviangige.com [Nnewi, August 7, 2026] The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, NVMA, Anambra State Chapter, has called on the Anambra State Government to establish a standalone Ministry of Veterinary Services and Livestock Development to drive sustainable growth in the sector. The association said the creation of the Ministry …

Another Year Of God’s Faithfulness By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige There are certain dates that live in a mother’s heart.  You don’t need a reminder on your phone. Your child will remind you. For days.  “Don’t forget August 3.”  “And I want that cake. The one with candies.”  That’s my son.  One of the things that still gives children pure, unfiltered joy …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige [AWKA, July 31, 2026]. A house without a plan becomes a slum. A city without planning become chaos. That is the warning — and the promise — coming from the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, as Anambra’s population continues to grow. ACTDA has very strong role to play in building orderly and livable communities in Awka Capital …

The real question in 2026 is whether we can afford to keep working apart. Therefore, we should stop asking if she can do it better. By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige AWKA, July 27, 2026 — For years, the phrase “Whatever a man can do, a woman can do better”has been shouted at rallies, posted in captions, and whispered in boardrooms. It was …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige [AWKA, July, 2026] Yesterday in Awka, bulldozers spoke louder than warnings. The Awka Capital Territory Development Agency, ACTDA, pulled down illegal shops and marked more structures for removal along Immigration Road and in Nibo. And honestly? It was long overdue. Let’s call it what it is. Some developers in Awka have been testing the system. Build under …

            By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige [AWKA July, 20, 2026] Managing a home as a wife is not just about cooking and cleaning. For many wives, it is about building systems that keep a family stable, peaceful, and progressive. In conversations with young couples across Anambra and beyond, one truth keeps coming up: a house becomes a …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige   [AWKA July 14, 2026] Soon schools  in Nigeria will vacate for the long holiday. There eill no more 5:00am alarm. But dear parent, the real work is just starting. Can you hear it? That sweet silence. No more “Mummy, wake me up.” No 5am uniform ironing. No traffic. No “we’re late!” in the car. For the first …

Don’t Let Your Drainage Become Mosquito Hotel By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige [AWKA July 10, 2026] It started with one small rain last week in Awka. By evening, the gutter in front of Mama Chika’s shop was already full. Black water. Plastic bags. Pure water nylons. And by 8pm, mosquitoes were having a party. Three days later, her youngest had malaria. Again. …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige [AWKA July 8, 2026] A lot of people think ACTDA only covers Awka town. Truth is, the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority oversees 23 towns across 6 LGAs in Anambra. From Agulu and Nri to Nimo, Ukpo, and Awgbu — your community might be on the list. Before you start any building project, get the necessary approval …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige | www.sylviangige.com [Awka July, 2026] It was 2am in Awja last night.The rain was beating zinc like drums. Light was off. And Mama Ngozi’s 3-month-old baby started coughing. Small cough. Then catarrh. Then fever. By morning, they were at the hospital. ₦18,000 for drugs. 3 days of no sleep. All because of “small cold.” Mama, I see …