Jun 18, 2026

Fidelity Bank, Anambra State Empower 1,950 Nigerians

Jun 18, 2026 topnews

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable social impact and economic inclusion through the empowerment of women and schoolchildren in Anambra State. The landmark intervention, held recently in Awka during the 2026 Fidelity Empowerment Programme, featured the distribution of 200 sewing and grinding machines to women entrepreneurs, N25 million in seed capital support, 1,500 food packs to vulnerable households, and 250 solar-powered school bags to schoolchildren. The initiative was implemented in partnership with Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, a Non-Governmental Organisation led by the Wife…

Anambra Woman Accused of Assaulting Minor Remanded as Child Handed to Relatives, Welfare Ministry Intervenes

Jun 18, 2026 topnews

The Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has taken steps to safeguard the welfare of a young child after the arrest and remand of a woman accused of assaulting a minor. The suspect, identified as Mrs. Chisom Chukwuyere, was brought to the Ministry by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) alongside her child, Chukwutulumugo Chukwuyere, before being taken into custody for further investigation and prosecution. According to information released by the Ministry, the child was formally received by officials in line with established child protection…