No fewer than 523 children are detained in various prisons in Anambra State, the National Human Rights Commission has said. The Anambra State coordinator of the NHRC, Mrs Nkechi Ugwuanyi, stated this at the Onitsha Prisons during an interface with…
Why I spent my Easter in hospitals – Obi
Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has explained why he chose to spend his Easter holiday in hospitals across Anambra State. Obi was speaking on Monday at Umueje when he visited…
Anambra Assembly passes bill to stop expensive funerals (Punch)
The Anambra State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed a bill to stop expensive funerals in the state. The bill, which was sponsored by the representative of Anaocha II Constituency, Charles Ezeani, now makes it an offence to hold funerals…
Anambra commends State Police Command for arrest, prosecution of most wanted man
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.…