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ANAMBRA POLL: Uzodinma, S/East ministers woo voters with 2nd Niger Bridge

On February 7, 20216:40 amIn Newsby Nwafor

By Vincent Ujumadu, Awka IMO State Governor Hope Uzodinma at the weekend led ministers from the South East and the leadership of Ohaneze Ndigbo to inspect the Onitsha end of the 2ndNiger Bridge under construction as part of moves to woo Anambra voters for the November 6, 2021 governorship election. They described the project as
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Ekwueme, Anambra poll, matters arising

On November 23, 20177:50 amIn Special Reportby vanguard

By Ikechukwu Amaechi At last, the November 18, 2017, Anambra State governorship election has been conducted and Anambrarians are ululating. They have every reason to be joyous. What many thought was a tinderbox about to explode turned out, perhaps to be one of the most peaceful and transparent elections in the country to the extent
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ANAMBRA POLL: From tension to anti-climax

On November 19, 20175:21 amIn Politicsby Emmanuel Okogba

Anambra made history when the Supreme Court ruled that the tenure of former Governor Peter Obi began the day he was inaugurated, a decision that led to the staggering of governorship elections in about seven states of the country

Anambra poll: Observer Groups express mixed feelings over exercise

On November 18, 20176:19 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

Some election observers, who monitored the governorship election in Anambra on Saturday have expressed mixed feelings over the exercise, newsmen report.

Anambra poll: Octogenarian wants INEC to strictly adhere to voting time

On November 18, 201712:59 pmIn Newsby Nwafor

An Octogenerian voter in Anambra, Mrs Ogechi Onwudinjo, has decried the late arrival of materials and officials of INEC in Saturday’s governorship election in the state.

Anambra Poll: IPND tasks APGA, APC, PDP, others on non-violence, malpractice

On November 17, 20173:21 pmIn Anambra Electionsby Emmanuel Okogba

BARELY 24 hours to the long awaited Anambra State governorship election, the Indigenous People of Niger Delta, IPND, have tasked the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, All Progressives Congress, APC, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other parties on non-violence and no malpractice in the electoral process.

Anambra poll: Awka remains calm, traffic free

On November 17, 20173:14 pmIn Anambra Elections, Newsby Urowayino Jeremiah

Commercial and social activities on Friday remained normal in Awka, capital Anambra as the people of the state prepare to cast their votes in the governorship election scheduled for Nov. 18, the Newsmen reports. Newsmen who visited some areas in the state capital reports that vehicular movement in and around the capital was also smooth.
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Anambra poll: Delta Police command restricts vehicular movement ,12 mid-night

On November 17, 20179:49 amIn Newsby Nwafor

The Delta Command of the Nigeria Police has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement between Delta and Anambra through the Niger Bridge, with effect from 12 mid-night on Friday.

Anambra poll: The thing with Nwoye

On November 16, 20176:37 pmIn Anambra Elections, Newsby vanguard

OF all the candidates contesting the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State, the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Tony Nwoye stands out. Apart from being the youngest candidate among the major political parties (he is 43 years), Nwoye had garnered enough political experience which, perhaps, is what had propelled his ambition to govern Anambra State from March 17, 2018.

Anambra poll: Security tightened after ‘Biafran boycott’ call

On November 16, 20171:55 pmIn Anambra Elections, Newsby vanguard

Voters in Anambra state, southeast Nigeria, go the polls to elect a new governor this weekend, with security tight after a call from a pro-Biafran group for people to boycott the polls.