Anambra: Persons with disabilities mobilise for Saturday’s poll
Mr Ugochukwu Okeke, the Chairman of, Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities in Anambra, has urged his members to ensure they participate actively in Saturday’s governorship poll.
Anambra Poll: Group calls For probe of bribery allegation
Citing media reports, a group, Save Nigeria Movement (SNM) has asked security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations that a top official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) received a $4million bribe to compromise the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. Some media houses had claimed on Saturday that a particular […]
Anambra as metaphor for emergency rule in the South east
By Sola Ebisieni LIKE a magician in the 1970s and 80s, Nigeria and its politics have become “America Wonder.” Just like you thought you had reached the pinnacle of the bizarre, new ones are unleashed in quick succession leaving you confounded. Democracy, based on the rule of law and precedent, makes governance predictable unlike the […]
Anambra Guber: We’re ready, Police, INEC declare
IN SPITE of security challenges, the Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, declared their readiness for the November 6, 2021 Anambra State Governorship election, with the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba saying that the Police will deploy 34,587 officers, special forces and three helicopters for the poll.
Gov Obiano presents N141.9 bn budget for Anambra for 2022
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Thursday presented a budget of N141.9 billion for 2022 to the State House of Assembly for approval
Reasons why Ndi Anambra should consider Valentine Chineto Ozigbo as their next governor
Mr. Valentine Ozigbo came from a humble background, growing up in a well respected christian family whom his father Mr. Andrew Ozigbo (a retired school headmaster) and Christiana Ozigbo (a small businesswoman) brought him up in a godly way.
Anambra as metaphor for emergency rule in the Southeast [OPINION]
LIKE a magician in the 1970s and 80s, Nigeria and its politics have become “America Wonder.” Just like you thought you had reached the pinnacle of the bizarre, new ones are unleashed in quick succession leaving you confounded.
Anambra: USA Partners roots for Andy Uba
Ahead of November 6, 2021 governorship election on Amambra State, a group, United States Partners, USA Partners, for Senator Andy Uba, has thrown its weight to the candidacy of the All Progressive Congress, APC, flag bearer.
Obiano seeks NCAA approval to open Anambra Airport
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra says he is seeking approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open the state’s cargo and passengers Airport for operations on Oct. 21. Obiano disclosed this at a news conference after a tour of the airport and the International Conference Centre in Umueri and Awka respectively on Sunday. […]
APGA warns FG against declaring state of emergency in Anambra
By Chris Ochayi – Abuja The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has rejected the proposal by the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Anambra State. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Tex Okechukwu, Wednesday night in Abuja, warned the government not to toy with the idea of declaring […]
Insecurity in Anambra: Postpone election rather than unconstitutional state of emergency, Middle Belt Forum tells FG
The National President of the Middle Belt Forum, Dr. Bitrus Pogu has said that the Federal Government’s threat to impose a state of emergency on Anambra State ahead of the coming governorship election is unacceptable and unconstitutional.
Anambra Polls: Uproar, as FG threatens emergency rule
Outrage, Wednesday, greeted the Federal Government’s threat to declare state of emergency in Anambra State ahead of the November 6 governorship election, if the security situation in the state did not improve.
Anambra Security: IGP orders posting of new CP
By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate posting of a new Commissioner of Police (CP) to Anambra state. The new CP, Echeng Eworo Echeng, takes over from CP Tony Olofu who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The IGP has also ordered the […]
Insecurity: Army launches ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’ in Anambra
Determined to restore security in Anambra State, the 302 Artillery Regiment General Support has lunched ‘Exercise Golden Dawn’.
Anambra Guber: INEC assures security of corps members, staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not compromise the security of its staff and members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to be deployed for Anambra Governorship Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this while speaking during a one-day forum on “Inclusive Electoral in Anambra State and Beyond” on Wednesday […]
Anambra Guber: Nobody has right to declare sit-at-home ― Police
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has declared its readiness for the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra state, dismissing fears of a possible declaration of a sit-at-home by separatists. It announced its plan to deploy six helicopters in the state to provide aerial patrol, surveillance and support for ground forces during […]
