Former vice-presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has explained why he saved money for Anambra when he was the governor of the state. The former Anambra Governor had, during the twilight of his tenure as governor of the State, announced that he was leaving behind N75 biliion for his successor, Chief Willie Obiano. In a press … Read more
Gunmen have reportedly killed two police officers in Anambra state. Ikenga Tochukwu, Anambra command spokesperson, who made this known in a statement on Sunday, said the slain officers were travelling with their colleagues when they came under attack by the gunmen. According to him, one officer is still missing, while other officers were able to … Read more
Chief Anthony Nwabuona, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Anambra, has said the people of the state will hold the newly sworn-in state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo by the letters of his manifesto. Nwabuona, who stated this while speaking to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Friday, said Soludo’s agenda for the state … Read more
The Police Command in Anambra State has confirmed the arrest of two suspects involved in the recent attack on the United States (US) Consulate Convoy in Ogbaru Local Government Area. The attack resulted in the death of seven individuals, including three US Consulate officials and four Mobile Police escorts. Preliminary investigations conducted by the police … Read more
A mother, Esther Obidigwe, and her two children, Ozioma and Obuka Obidigwe, have been arrested by security operatives in Anambra State for beating their 75-year-old father, Romanus Obidigwe, over firewood. The incident occurred in Awba-Ofemmili community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to the State Commissioner for Women and Social … Read more
The Court of Appeal Awka Judicial Division holding at Abuja has held that Valentine Ozigbo is the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 6. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dogban Mensem, in a unanimous decision delivered that the court held on … Read more
Suspected gunmen, on Tuesday reportedly attacked a United States (US) Consulate staff convoy along Atani, Osamale Road in Anambra State. During the attack, four persons were person killed. The spokesman of the Anambra State Police Command Tobechukwu Ikenga confirmed the development in a statement. Ikenga however but revealed no US citizen was in the convoy. … Read more
Unknown gunmen have attacked a police checkpoint between the Ihiala-Uli axis in Ihiala local government area, in Anambra State. Many were feared dead during the attack with others reportedly injured. A senior police officer, who spoke with The Nation in confidence, confirmed the attack, saying; ” I’ve not heard of any death but I can … Read more
A certain man with mental instability reportedly stabbed a worshiper when he was taken to an undisclosed church in Obosi, Anambra State, for deliverance. During the Sunday service, the Madman grabbed a cutlass from the altar and attacked another worshipper, causing a severe injury. A struggle ensued between the man, the pastor, and other witnesses … Read more
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has announced that Some parts of Anambra State will witness a five-day power outage. A press release signed by Mr Emeka Ezeh, the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, disclosed that the planned outage will commence from 2nd to 6th December, 2023. Ezeh listed the areas that would be … Read more
Former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar has felicitated with newly sworn-in Anambra state governor, Prof. Charles Soludo. Atiku, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential aspirant, urged Soludo to use his experience and expertise to impact the State. In a tweet, Atiku wrote: “H.E Prof Charles Soludo, @CCSoludo, as you have been sworn in today, it is my … Read more
Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Uba, a Nigerian businessman has given out 23 cars to 23 persons in his community in celebration of his 50th birthday. The businessman and philanthropist handed the new whips to the beneficiaries in marking his 50th birth anniversary. Mixed reactions have followed the gesture with some Nigerians questioning the rationale behind the … Read more
Dr. Okechukwu Okoye, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, representing Aguata North Constituency, has been beheaded by his abductors. Dr. Okechuckwu, popularly known as “Okey Di Okay” was abducted on Thursday, with his assailants killing the orderly attached to the lawmaker. Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Chukwuma Soludo, who hails from … Read more
A motor accident that occurred in the late hours of Sunday, September 12, 2021, had claimed the lives of a woman and a girl. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra confirming the case said the accident took place at Uli, on the Ihiala-Onitsha expressway. Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, The Sector Commander of the Corps, … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, has winner of the just concluded governorship election in Anambra state. Prof Florence Obi, Returning Officer of the Anambra Governorship Election, announced the former Central Bank of Nigeria as winner of the Anambra election early hours of … Read more
Former militant leader, Asari Dokubo’s De Facto Customary Government of Biafra, has stated that the November 6, 2021 Governorship election of Anambra State, must hold as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Okafor-Mefor Uche, the Head of Information and Communication, in a statement urged the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) not to deny … Read more