– Asks him to declare Zik’s birthday national holiday The Anambra State government has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for honouring the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential vote, Chief Moshood Abiola, with a national holiday and the renaming of…
Anambra mourns Okwui Enwezor (1963-2019)
The Anambra State government has said that it is with the deepest grief that it received the news of the untimely passing of the world-class curator, Okwui Enwezor, one of their own. The inimitable Okwui Enwezor, who was fondly known…
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,…
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…
Anambra says it is developing Awka stadium, not selling it
The Anambra State government has described the information that it is selling the Awka Stadium as not only false and misleading but also a perfect example of disinformation. A statement by the Commissioner for information & Public Enlightenment, C. Don…
Anambra govt urges eligible residents to please go out and vote on Saturday
The Anambra State Government urges all residents of Anambra State who are 18 years and above and registered to vote in the election to hold on Saturday, February 16, and the rest of the 2019 general elections to go out…
‘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…
Obiano laments Awka INEC fire, orders deployment of security, firefighting equipment
The Anambra State Government has noted with dismay the fire which engulfed the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, Awka, just four days to the 2019 general election. A statement by the Commissioner for Information &…
Obiano commends security agencies for crime-free holidays
Governor Willie Obiano has commended intelligence and security agencies in Anambra State as well as certain state-owned organisations for providing impressive security in the state especially during the Christmas and New Year fiesta. A statement signed by Commissioner for Information…
Obiano urges politicians to conduct peaceful campaign or face rejection
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has admonished political parties and their candidates participating in the forthcoming general election to conduct their campaigns peacefully or face humiliation by the people at the polls. “Anambra State has gone far beyond the…