Imo REC denies leading protest against Anambra monarch
By Chidi Nkwopara The Resident Electoral Commission, REC, in Imo State, Professor Francis Ezeonu, has denied leading or engineering any protest against any traditional ruler in Anambra State. Ezeonu, who made the denial Monday, when he was confronted by newsmen in Owerri, to explain his alleged involvement in the reported protest against the traditional ruler […]
Anambra govt. cautions residents against rising COVID-19 cases
Anambra Government has called on residents of the state to take active precautionary measures against COVID-19, as the state’s confirmed cases continue to rise. Dr. Vincent Okpala, Commissioner for Health in Anambra, made the appeal while speaking with newsmen in Awka on Saturday. He said that the ministry had concluded plans to collaborate with the […]
Vibration on Niger Bridge not a threat ― FG
Warns security operatives, revenue touts to stop encouraging gridlock on the bridge By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka FOLLOWING social media reports that the 55 year–old Niger Bridge linking Delta and Anambra states had become a security risk to motorists due to vibration on some sections of the bridge, the federal ministry of works assured yesterday […]
2021: APC’ll take over Anambra – Onuchukwu
Hon. Lawrence Onuchukwu is a politician of note, with a versatile knowledge in political mobilisation, especially at the grassroots level. This quality has endeared him to the warm embrace of the people of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, where he holds sway as Vice Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC.
Race for Anambra 2021, the players and the reality
By Ambrose Okeke Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, China. The Federal Ministry of Health (FMofH) confirmed the first coronavirus index case in Lagos State, on February 27, 2020. On March 30, the Nigerian government announced a 14-day lockdown of Lagos State, […]
PDP intact, focuses on taking Anambra in 2021– Nwobu
Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra said the party had mustered enough vigour and determination to win the 2021 governorship election in the state. Nwobu, who made the expression while speaking to newsmen in Awka on Tuesday described the party as, ” intact and united”. He said that PDP had […]
Era of merchandising gone in Anambra PDP — UMAHI
THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned that the party will no longer condone merchandising with the platform in Anambra state.
Lamentations in Anambra, as herdsmen take over farmlands
By Anayo Okoli, Vincent Ujumadu, Peter Okutu, Chimaobi Nwaiwu, Ikechukwu Odu & Chinonso Alozie There is hardly any community in Anambra that is not complaining about the negative activities of herdsmen. Although most Anambra communities were used to herdsmen who graze their cows essentially in places that were not cultivated, the resurgence of herdsmen began […]
Anambra identifies 6 herbal products for management of COVID-19
Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra on Indigenous Medicine and Herbal Practice, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim has said that the government had identified six herbal drugs that could be used to manage coronavirus in the state.
Anambra 2021 Guber: Group insists on no zoning arrangement
AN Anambra state-based youths group, Anambra Ekunie, has reiterated that the 2021 governorship election in the state will not be based on any zoning arrangement.
ANAMBRA 2021: I never attacked Obi — Ben Nwabueze
By Clifford Ndujihe Elder statesman, Professor Ben Nwabueze(SAN), has distanced himself from an online report quoting him as saying that Mr. Peter Obi received bribe from Dr. Godwin Maduka and would betray Senator Uche Ekwunife in the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State. Maduka and Ekwunife are governorship aspirants on the platform of Peoples Democratic […]
Two persons missing, others injured after Anambra communal clash
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka Two persons from Achalla in Awka North local government area of Anambra State are still missing following the recent communal clash between Achalla and their neighbouring Urum. During the clash, some houses were burnt, while few others received machete cuts. President General of Achalla, Mr. Boniface Chigbo yesterday gave the […]
Land Dispute: Two persons missing, others injured in Anambra communal clash
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka Two persons from Achalla community in Awka North local government area of Anambra State are still missing following the recent communal clash between Achalla and their neighbouring community, Urum. During the clash, some houses were burnt, while few others received machete cuts. President General of Achalla, Mr Boniface Chigbo has […]
Anambra sets up mobile courts against abuse of face masks
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka The Anambra State government has said that it would set up mobile courts in various parts of the state to try those who contravene the new law on COVID-19, particularly individuals who do not wear face coverings or do not wear them properly. Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. […]
Man runs amok in Anambra, kills his 2 children with pestle
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka A 34-year old man, Mr. Ifeanyi Apusiobi, from Ogbunike in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State, reportedly went berserk, killed his two children with a pestle and used same to inflict injuries on his 72–year-old father. Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, […]
Begin to plan post COVID-19 measures now, Obi advises leaders
The Vice Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has advised those in authority and policymakers to, while concentrating on how to ameliorate the immediate suffering of the people, look beyond now and plan for after the COVID-19 pandemic. Obi spoke through the Chairman of his COVID-19 Palliative Committee, […]
