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BREAKING: Anambra Recovers 10 Oil Wells.

Anambra State has successfully reclaimed 10 oil wells that were previously credited to Delta State because of boundary disputes.

According to Professor Charles Ofoegbu, Managing Director of the Anambra State Solid Mineral Development Company and Chairman of Anambra State Petroleum Energy Resources Limited, a verification by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) confirmed that the wells rightly belong to Anambra.

Once the report is officially approved, Anambra will start receiving revenue from these oil wells along its maritime boundary with Delta State, boosting the state’s 13% oil derivation revenue from the Federal Government.

The government is also planning a modular refinery in Osamala, Ogbaru LGA, which will refine petroleum and diesel, create jobs, and increase economic growth across the state.

This is a major win for Anambra’s economy and development.

The lawyer to Akwa Okuko is a very smart lawyer.

Not every lawyer would be smart enough to have pulled this up.

Smart move

Winter is coming, and whether we admit it or not, everyone of us has already chosen a side

SIT-AT-HOME: NEW AUTO SPARE PARTS ASSOCIATION (NASPA) MARKET, NKWO NNEWI SHUT FOR ONE WEEK

Anambra State Government hereby informs the general public that New Auto Spare Parts Asocciation (NASPA) Market, Nkwo Nnewi, is closed for business.

The market, whose date of closure is effective from midnight today, Monday, 23rd February, 2026, will reopen next Monday, 2nd March, 2026.

The closure of the market followed low compliance with Mr Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo's order to end Monday sit-at-home in Anambra State.

The order to close the market was handed down on behalf of the governor by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Chief Evarist Uba, in company of the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AVM Ben Chiobi(Rtd) and Nnewi Mayor, Hon. Echezona Anazodo.

Traders and customers are advised to avoid the market until next Monday to avoid issues with law enforcement agents.

The market may face further closure if compliance is not substantial by next Monday, when the market reopens.

Meanwhile, normal activities have resumed in Anambra State on Mondays following the governor's order late January, 2026.

Law Mefor, PhD,
Commissioner for Information,
Anambra State.

Feb 23, 2026.

Simi in the eye of the storm

You Have Finally Scattered The Table We've Been Managing All Along

"Let Me Say The Truth; Our Corruption As Politicians Is People-driven, We St3al All The Money And We Share It With The People. No Politican In The National Assembly Can Claim To Be Clean. Some Will Even St3al Then Go And Keep It Without Sharing" — Sen. Ali Ndume

The Hidden Workforce of the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

When the final runner crossed the finish line at the 11 th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon (ABLCM), the applause began to fade. But for hundreds of workers across Lagos, the real work was just beginning. Major highways had been closed to facilitate the event. Tens of thousands of runners moved through the city in a coordinated surge of athletic endurance. Thousands of bottles of water and energy drinks were distributed, alongside sachets containing essential medical supplies and medication. The race route itself was meticulously prepared, lined with banners, barricades, medical tents and precision timing systems that ensured safety, organisation and accurate performance tracking from start to finish.
What followed was the part few cameras lingered on, yet it remains one of the clearest indicators of institutional progress. Within minutes of the race conclusion, coordinated sanitation teams fanned out across the marathon corridor. Their work went beyond sweeping. Waste was systematically
sorted. Plastic bottles were separated from general refuse. Sachets were gathered in bulk. Collection trucks moved along predefined routes, ensuring rapid evacuation of waste. Temporary race infrastructure was dismantled with quiet precision.
In a megacity like Lagos, speed is a necessity. Urban momentum cannot pause for long. The ability to restore order quickly after an event of this magnitude reflects operational discipline across interconnected systems, municipal authorities, environmental agencies, private waste management partners and event coordinators.
Globally, large-scale sporting events are no longer evaluated solely by participation numbers or prize purses. Sustainability has emerged as a defining metric. Environmental responsiveness is now a core measure of credibility. Cities seeking tourism growth, foreign investment and international partnerships must demonstrate that scale does not compromise responsibility. The 2026 marathon provided a compelling case study in this evolution.
The clean-up operation itself generated meaningful economic activity. Temporary employment opportunities emerged for sanitation workers and logistics personnel.
Recycling partners engaged in material recovery, reinforcing circular economy value chains. What was once viewed as routine waste disposal has evolved into a structured ecosystem of environmental services, a sector of increasing importance in modern urban economies.
This level of sustainability was the result of deliberate planning. Effective post-event recovery requires route mapping, waste volume projections, coordination between www.accessbankplc.com sponsors such as Access Bank Plc and municipal bodies, contingency planning for
congestion points and clear communication protocols.
Each edition of the marathon has built on lessons from the last. International participation has expanded. Accreditation standards have strengthened. Media visibility has grown. Most importantly, environmental management has become embedded in the marathon’s operational framework rather than treated as an afterthought. Progress rarely arrives in dramatic leaps, it advances through incremental improvements, refined systems and institutional learning. Just as elite runners close performance gaps through disciplined training, cities strengthen their global standing through consistent operational excellence.
The 2026 marathon therefore tells a story that extends far beyond athletic achievement. It is a story of coordination, sustainability as strategy rather than slogan, and the often unseen workforce, sanitation workers, planners, volunteers, security officials and environmental partners, whose discipline sustains the spectacle. Because in the end, global cities are judged by how well they host and how responsibly they restore. On the marathon day in Lagos, it was the runners who demonstrated endurance and the systems, and the people behind them, who ensured that when the
cheering stopped, the city kept moving.

LASG SUPPORTS BECKY JOE’S GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT FOR AFRICA’S LARGEST SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING LESSON

The Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment has lent its support to the Guinness World Record attempt for Africa’s Largest Social Media Marketing Lesson, spearheaded by marketing strategist Becky Joe.

The landmark event, which kicked off at the University of Lagos Sports Centre on Thursday, had in attendance thousands of participants in a single session and is designed to break the existing Guinness World Record while equipping young people with practical, income-generating skills in content creation and social media marketing.

While addressing the participants at the event, the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, described the initiative as a strategic platform that aligns with the Ministry’s mandate to drive sustainable employment through innovation and digital enterprise.

“This Guinness World Record attempt is not just about setting a global benchmark,” he stated. “It is about setting our youth on the path of economic relevance. The digital economy offers limitless opportunities, and Lagos is determined to ensure our young people are prepared to compete and win.”

He affirmed that the State Government remains committed to creating opportunities that empower its citizens, unlock creativity, and position the State as a hub for digital innovation and enterprise.

Hon. Ajigbotafe commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his passion for your empowerment and also acknowledged Miss Becky Joe for her visionary efforts in empowering individuals with actionable knowledge on leveraging social media platforms to generate income and build valuable digital capabilities.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs Lolade Aina, noted that the record attempt symbolises Lagos State’s forward-thinking approach to wealth creation. According to her, social media marketing and content development have evolved into viable business ventures capable of generating sustainable income and expanding global reach for entrepreneurs.

She emphasised that beyond the prestige of a Guinness World Record, the initiative represents a deliberate investment in skills development, digital inclusion, and large-scale economic empowerment.

Becky Joe explained that the programme will be a comprehensive three-month initiative, delivered through a blended format of in-person and virtual

sessions, and will equip young people with practical, market-relevant digital skills that foster sustainable income opportunities in today's dynamic

economy.

"This partnership reflects Lagos State's firm commitment to moving beyond dialogue and actively establishing structured pathways that enable youth

empowerment and long-term economic growth."

She applauded the State Government for embracing and supporting the initiative, describing the partnership as a decisive step toward reducing poverty, expanding access to digital education, and creating sustainable employment opportunities for young people and residents of the state.

The event attracted content creators, aspiring influencers, entrepreneurs, media enthusiasts, and young innovators from across the State and beyond in large numbers.