The Anambra State government has commended the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Mustapha Dandaura, for the arrest and quick prosecution of one Ikechukwu Udensi, known as Ikanda, suspected of masterminding the killing last June of a 38-year-old…
Anambra woman strips husband’s Facebook friend naked (Punch)
A woman, Tochukwu Azota, has attacked and stripped her husband’s Facebook female friend naked in Amawbia, near Awka, Anambra State. Our correspondent learnt that the husband had invited one Ogochukwu through Facebook to their matrimonial home in Amawbia. The wife,…
Election is over, get cracking immediately, Obiano tells Anambra officials
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has directed members of his administration to face their responsibilities with greater vigour and dedication because the “election is now over”. A statement by the Commissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba,…
Gov Obiano commends Anambra people over polls
Governor Willie Obiano has commended the people of Anambra State for their role in the 2019 general elections, describing it as peaceful, forward-looking and inspiring. A statement by the state Commissioner for information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba,…
Anambra explains low-flying helicopters on election day
The Anambra State government has said that as part of the effort to ensure a free and fair election on Saturday, March 9, the Nigerian Air Force will deploy some of its helicopters to conduct surveillance across the country. Commissioner…
Govt stops Peter Obi from holding meeting in Agulu
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, was on Friday afternoon stopped from holding a meeting in his home town, Agulu, Anambra State. The news which first was taken as a rumour was confirmed…
Anambra: The renegades are gathering again – Chinedu Nzeribe
There is a human tendency to become complacent when things are going very well. People assume that things can never go bad again, believing the worst is over. This is so even among the most rigorous scholars in the world.…
Atiku floors Buhari in Obi’s LGA (Guardian)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the presidential election in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, where Mr. Peter Obi, the party’s vice presidential candidate hails from. PDP polled 30,655 out of the vote cast while the All…
Police station in Anambra gutted by fire (Punch)
A police station in Ajali Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State has been gutted by fire. According to a source, several policemen were beaten up before the station was set ablaze. Several detainees were also said to have…
‘Anambra State has left violent politics behind’
The Anambra State government has said that the state has in its developmental process gone past the stage of violent politics. It was reacting to what it described as a “hate broadcast” on social media by members of a political…
