Anambra

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has given the assurance that he will lead his brother governors in the Southeast to engage the Federal Government on dialogue to handle insecurity in the zone. Soludo said that an…

Prof. Obiajulu Obikeze and four others were, on Tuesday, arraigned by the police before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court, Abuja, over allegations bordering on forgery. Obikeze, who works with the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu…

An Anambra High Court sitting in Onitsha on Wednesday sentenced two men Valentine Umezinwa and Emeka Okolonji, to death for killing one Blessing Eze, a sex worker. Justice D.A. Onyefulu said the prosecution established beyond reasonable…

The Police in Anambra has arrested one Onyedika Nnofu who allegedly killed and burnt his elder brother, late Mmaduabuchi Nnofu, 47, in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra. Mr Aderemi Adeoye, Deputy Commissioner of Police…

A 10-year-old girl was allegedly defiled by 16-year-old twin brothers, Chukwuemeka and Chukwuebuka Okpe, in Abagana, Njikoka Local Government of Anambra. The Executive Director of Davina Care Foundation, Mrs Rachel Yohanna, told the News…

A chieftain of the PDP in Anambra, Mr Christian Chima, says the party will be a strong opposition by keeping the governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on his toes. Chima, who is aspiring to be elected the Publicity Secretary of Anambra…

The Police Command in Anambra has declared 21 persons wanted over their alleged involvement in the killing of two indigenes of Ogwuaniocha in Ogbaru Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka, the command’s Public…

Eleven people were confirmed dead on Sunday in an accident involving three vehicles on Agulu Lake Bridge by Awka-Ekwulobia Road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra. Mr. Adeoye Irelewuyi, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety…

Anambra Governor-elect, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, says his victory is “a by-product” of twelve years of relentless political struggle. Soludo stated this in an acceptance speech after his declaration by the Independent National Electoral…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the voting timeline for the Tuesday supplementary election in Ihiala Local Government of Anambra, to conclude the governorship election in the state. INEC National…

Supporters and well-wishers on Sunday night, gathered at the home of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)’s candidate, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, as they await election result. The Independent…

The Nigerian Army says it remains apolitical whenever called upon by civil authorities to provide internal security. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Thursday while reacting to…

Widow of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mrs. Bianca Ojukwu has expressed worry over the dwindling political fortune of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Ojukwu made the remarks in a statement she signed on Thursday to mark…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Depot Community, has advised motorists and those on election duty in Anambra to buy sufficient petrol on Thursday. Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN in the zone…

Police in Anambra says there is no suspect in their custody who has confessed that a politician in the state hired him as an assassin. The police was reacting to an alleged confession by member of a killer squad purportedly paid…

Mr Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) has once again reminded the leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) of the imperatives of striking a merger with APC, in the Zikist Model strategy, to win the…

The House of Representatives has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA) and other security agencies to deploy all necessary machinery to Anambra towards containing the menace of insecurity. This followed the adoption of a motion of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) of new registrants in Anambra state would be ready for collection on or shortly after Oct. 7. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman,…

One person lost his life while 13 luxury buses and property worth several millions of naira were destroyed at New Tarzan junction at Ogidi, near Onitsha in a fire disaster. Mr Emeka Obinwa, official of Anambra State Emergency Management…

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano says that Prof. Chukwuma Soludo is the best person to succeed him as the next governor of the state. Obiano made the statement at the 2021 New Yam Festival of Isuofia Community in Aguata Local…

Two persons have been killed and four vehicles razed in Nnewi, Anambra State, as the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) commenced across the South-East geopolitical zone on Monday. Residents were said to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Hon. Chukwuma Michael Umeoji as the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the November 6 election in Anambra State. This was contained…

Eleven of the 14 governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra have said the June 26 governorship primary in the state did not hold. Dr George Muoghalu, spokesperson for the aspirants, made the position of the…

The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed an attack on some Naval Ratings at a checkpoint near Enamel Ware Junction on Onitsha – Owerri Highway by hoodlums on Tuesday. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga,…

Nine persons have been confirmed killed by gunmen during a Monday attack that occurred in an area known as Modiyam Umaru camp in Awkuzu, Oyi local government area of Anambra State. The area is close to many hostels housing students of…

The Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested six youths aged between the ages of 17 and 25 years suspected to be cult members. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command disclosed this in a…

A gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra State, Charles Soludo said he would be shocked if Wednesday's attack that claimed the lives of three policemen attached to him was politically motivated. Soludo, who is vying for the ticket of the All…