No fewer than two persons were confirmed dead and six others injured, when a tanker bearing petrol fell at Amawbia Roundabout in Awka and went up in flames on Saturday night. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt from eyewitnesses that…
No state like Anambra in four years – Chinedu Nzeribe
No state in Nigeria has in the last four years recorded as much progress as Anambra State in various areas. Here is a cursory look at the achievements which have made the state the most competitive in the Nigerian federation.…
Girl 23, drowns in Onitsha (Guardian)
The Nwoko family in Onitsha was thrown into wailing over the drowning of a 23-year old Miss. Nwoko who was a member of the family. The girl was said to have left her shop with some friends making her way…
Obiano declares Zik’s birthday work-free day, asks FG to make it national holiday
Anambra State will soon start to observe November 16 of every year a work-free day in the state to commemorate the birthday of Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who led the country to independence on October 1, 1960. Governor…
Gunmen kill man in Anambra (Nation)
A middle-aged man was at the weekend shot dead by armed robbers in Ire village, Ogidi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra State. The deceased, Ifeanyi Nwanga was reportedly shot with a gun in Ifite dunu after he was…
2019: Over 20,000 Anambrarians receive Peter Obi
Over 20,000 Anambrarians from the 21 local government areas of the state and beyond on Sunday gathered at Emmaus House in the state capital, Awka, to formally receive the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter…
Anambra Homecoming Fest with Nigeria and the Diaspora – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Anambra Homecoming Festival shook up the Christmas season from December 13 to 17 in the state capital, Awka. Friends of Anambra State attended the events from all across Nigeria and the Diaspora. The Aare Ona Kakanfo of the Yoruba,…
Obiano rewards outstanding NYSC members (Nation)
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra on Thursday rewarded seven members of the National Youth Service Corps ( NYSC ) who served in the state for distinguishing themselves during their service year. The governor gave the awardees, members of the 2017…
Anambra court sacks APC executive (Nation)
The Anambra State Executive Committee (SEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Emeka Ibe, has been sacked by a Federal High Court. But in a statement yesterday in Awka, the state capital, by the State Publicity Secretary, Okelo…
IPOB: 33 detained traders released in Nnewi (Nation)
Nnewi, the industrial city of Anambra State, was agog following the release of 33 traders who were arrested and detained on the presumption that they were members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The arrest took place during the…
