How APC can win Anambra governorship — Okwuosa
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu, NNEWI Ahead of the Anambra State governorship election, a front line aspirant for the November 6 governorships ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Sir Azuka Okwuosa, has declared that the party has all it takes to succeed Governor Willie Obiano. Sir Okwuosa, an engineer, however said that for […]
Anambra guber battle: APGA, not a divided house — National chairman
The National leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, under Edozie Njoku, yesterday said that APGA, would not go into the battle of winning the governorship election of Anambra State with a divided house.
Anambra Guber: INEC loses 50% of non-sensitive materials in fire attacks
Fifty per cent of non-sensitive materials for November 6 Anambra governorship election has been lost, following attacks on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office by hoodlums. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Okoye said three offices of the commission […]
Mixed reactions trail emergence of Anambra Cargo Airport
By Lawani Mikairu The rate state governments are building and operating state-owned airports has attracted mixed reactions from aviation stakeholders. While some stakeholders have applauded the governors for using airports to create job opportunity for their citizens, others have questioned the viability of these state-owned airports. The latest of the state-owned airports is the Anambra […]
Communal clash: Don’t let Anambra slide into anarchy, APC guber aspirant tells Gov Obiano
A gubernatorial aspirant in the Anambra governorship election, Dr Chidozie Nwankwo, has called on Anambra State Governor, Chief Willy Obiano to step up measures at tackling the growing incidence of security challenges in the State.
Police confirm 3 dead in Anambra inter-communal clash
The Police Command in Anambra says three persons have been confirmed dead in a clash between Omor and Anaku communities in Anyamelum Local Government Area of the state.
PDP kicks against Anambra Govt’s deductions from workers’ salaries
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra chapter, has kicked against the “illegal deductions” from civil servants’ salaries for the recapitalisation of Ndi-Olu Micro Finance Bank Limited (NMFB). Chief Ndubisi Nwobu, the state Chairman of the party, said at a news conference in Awka on Friday that the party was worried by the development. Nwobu therefore […]
Anambra guber: Eschew violence, Anambra Lagos president urges politicians
By Onozure Dania As Anambra State goes to the poll in November, to elect Governor Willie Obiano’s successor, the President of Association of Anambra State Development Unions, AASDU, Lagos, Sir Amechi Ebeledike, has called on political parties, political actors and followers to play by the rule in order to ensure peaceful and credible election. Ebeledike […]
South-east water crisis: Abandoned water projects abound in Anambra
Following calls for potable water in Southeast, there seems to be abandoned water projets in Anambra as these are fraudulently done to create opportunity and avenue to siphon money. The Deputy Director, Public Relations, Anambra State Water Corporation, Sir Victor Okonye disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Vanguard correspondent on Wednesday. His words; “In […]
Insecurity: Don’t use official vehicles to work, Anambra tells political appointees
FOLLOWING increasing insecurity across the country, the Anambra State government has asked its political appointees to stop using their official vehicles to work.
Truck loaded with ammunition discovered in Anambra
Cartons of live ammunition were discovered on Sunday at Awka Road, Onitsha, in Anambra, after a truck conveying them fell into drainage and spilled its content. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident sent jitters into residents of the area, who later drew the attention of the Police. An eyewitness told NAN […]
Tension over Anambra guber, as APGA NWC holds crucial meeting
Investigation yesterday by Vanguard revealed that the National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has planned to meet on Saturday (tomorrow) in Abuja, to take final decisions regarding the upcoming Anambra State governorship election.
Gunmen abduct Abia varsity students, kill 2 Policemen, burn down Police station in Anambra
…Attack another Police station in Ebonyi, kill Policeman …Set DPO’s office, Admin building ablaze By Vincent Ujumadu, Peter Okutu & Steve Oko The challenge of insecurity in the South-East, yesterday assumed another dimension, as an unspecified number of students of Abia State University, Uturu, ABSU, were reportedly abducted by unknown armed men. This came as […]
Gunmen attack, burn Anambra police station, free detainees, kill 2 policemen
By Vincent Ujumadu – Awka Two policemen were feared dead when unknown gunmen attacked Obosi Police Station in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State in the early hours of Thursday. The incident happened barely a few hours after a newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Mr Chris Owolabi, assumed duty in the state. The […]
ANAMBRA POLLS: Top 3 front liners for APC victory
The political parties in Anambra state have begun to gear up as the gubernatorial elections slated for November 2021 draws closer. Strong opposition has begun to rise against the incumbent administration headed by His excellency Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The shortfalls of his second tenure have loosened the party’s […]
Buhari condemns cycle of violence in Benue, Anambra
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of 11 people in Gwer West Local Government of Benue and the reprisals on innocent people by mobs that blocked roads to unleash terror and violence. The president made the condemnation in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja […]
