Sylvia’s Take

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 …

Sylvia’s Story: From Proofreader to Publisher By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige | https://.www.sylviangige.com  [Awka, July 2026] AWKA— “Sylvia, nza mara gi tata. You will talk to us about your career as a journalist at our July Congress,” NUJ Anambra State Council Chairman, Dr. Emeka Odogwu, told me on the phone two days ago. I laughed. What, I wondered, was so special about …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige | http://Sylviangige.com_ I ‘ve sat with women who flinch at loud voices. I’ve spoken to men who said “I didn’t know calling her names was abuse too.” I’ve held the hands of children who thought bruises were normal.The silence behind closed doors concerning domestic violence in Nigeria is rising everyday. If there is one truth I’ve learned …

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 …

By Sylvia Tochukwu-Ngige 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 …

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 …

In Isuaniocha and nearby Okpuno, in Anambra State, darkness is no longer just the absence of light—it has become a daily burden, a quiet destroyer of dreams, and for many women, a slow death of their livelihoods. The failure of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to provide steady electricity is not just an inconvenience; it is a crisis that …