The Police Command in Anambra said on Wednesday it had arrested four suspects, including a chairman of market association it alleged were behind recent cult-related killings in the state. The spokesman for the command, Superintendent of Police Haruna Mohammed, who…
Anambra wins again – this time for supporting small businesses – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
It is a measure of its laudable enterprise drive that Anambra State on Thursday, August 1, 2019, won the first prize in a national competition. At a ceremony led by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo at State House, Abuja, where the state…
New lease of life in Anambra State – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The word out there from most informed Nigerians is the agreement that Anambra State is working in an exemplary way. The concrete examples of excellence cited range from education to security and the refreshing initiative on ranching – the Anambra…
Newspaper vendors in Awka embark on indefinite strike (Guardian)
Newspaper distributors and vendors in Awka, Anambra, on Monday, embarked on an indefinite strike, following an alleged clamp down on their members by officials of the state government’s agency. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited the vendors’ stands…
The Efi-Igbo phenomenon in Anambra State – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The creature hit the internet with a huge hump. In no time at all, the image had gone viral. Call the phenomenon “Anambra cattle” or “Efi-Igbo” – a new star has made its majestic appearance in the Nigerian firmament. It…
Ihiala people thank Obiano for speaking up for Nigerian murdered in South Africa
The people of Ihiala in Anambra State have paid a glowing tribute to Governor Willie Obiano for his spirited fight to get justice for one of their own, Mrs Elizabeth Obianuju Ndubuisi-Chukwu. She was murdered in her room on June…
Anambra to sack unqualified teachers (Nation)
The Anambra State government has said teachers without requisite qualifications will be disengaged by December 31. Commissioner for Basic Education Prof. Kate Omenugha, in a statement by the ministry’s spokesman, Mr. Nnaemeka Egwuonwu, said the deadline was in line with…
Obiano petitions SA High Commission over murder of Mrs Uju Ndubuisi-Chukwu
One week after Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano of wrote a letter to the Secretary of the Federation requesting him to get the South African police to get serious with the investigation into the murder of Mrs. Uju Ndubuisi-Chukwu, Deputy…
Ondubuisi-Chukwu Murder: Obiano urges SFGN to get SA police to act decisively
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has asked the Secretary to the Federal Government of Nigeria, Mr Boss Mustapha, to use his good offices to get the South African police authorities to take serious steps to unravel the murder of…
Obiano praises Air Peace, as airline starts intercontinental operations Wednesday
Nigeria’s biggest air carrier, Air Peace, has emerged the most patriotic airline in Nigeria’s history, according to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State. In a goodwill message to the carrier which will start intercontinental operations on Wednesday, July 3, with…