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Just In: Anambra Governor, Soludo Loses Father

Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has lost his father, Simon Soludo. It was gathered that the nonagenarian died in the early hours of Monday after an illness. However, no official announcement has been made about the demise. When contacted

Fire Guts Anambra House, Causes Great Losses

Electronics and valuable documents worth millions were lost in a fire incident at a two-storey building in Kwata junction, Awka, Anambra State capital. The incident occurred on Tuesday and affected the roof of the structure, which housed multiple offices.

Nursing mother brutalises her maid in Anambra

Another young girl has been brutalised by her madam in Anambra State. The former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) Dr. Uche Nworah, who confirmed the incident in a post on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, said

Anambra residents frown at prolonged public holidays

Residents of Anambra have frowned at the additional day approved by the Federal Government for the Muslim faithful to celebrate the 2024 Eid-El-Fitr, saying this will have negative effects on the economy. The Federal Government had earlier declared April 9

APGA's Obiano wins Anambra governorship election

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Willie Obiano, has won the Anambra governorship election. Mr. Obiano won in all the 21 local government areas of the state with a total of about 234,071 votes. He was followed by the candidate of All Progressives

Anambra election will hold if....... Kanu

"Anambra governorship election will not hold if Nigeria is not restructured before October 1, 2017", the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu said on Monday. Kanu reportedly said this at an event in Enugu where he received awards

Five wedding guests abducted in Anambra

Five wedding guests have been abducted by gunmen in Akpo community of Aguata council of Anambra State. The victims were returning from a traditional marriage ceremony of a cousin to the Commissioner for Special duties, Sly Ezeokenwa, when they were attacked

Anambra Man Killed Six Days to Wedding

A man, Ndubuisi Oye, said to be preparing for his wedding on Sunday has been allegedly killed by a vigilante in Ogbunike community, in the Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. Property worth thousands of naira was razed in the area following the incident

Biafra Security Service Trainer Arrested In Anambra

A 26-year-old alleged army deserter, Ebeje Nnamdi, suspected to be the trainer of members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by Police in Anambra. Nnamdi was arrested alongside three others for their alleged involvement in armed robbery

'Lottery betting sites not banned in Anambra'

Mr Don Onyenji, Anambra Commissioner For Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, has called on operators of Lottery and Betting activities to carry on their businesses as allowed by the extant law. Onyenji urged the operators to disregard the information in circulation

Pope Francis Appoints Anambra Bishop Into Pontifical Council

Pope Francis has appointed the auxiliary bishop of Onitsha Archdiocese, Anambra State, Denis Isizoh, into the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. The Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor made this known in a congratulatory

JAMB: Anambra govt panel reveals how Mmesoma confessed

The Anambra State Government panel that investigated the controversial result put forward by Mmesoma Ejikeme has revealed how the student confessed to the crime while calling on her to make a written apology to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board,

Delta state government denies deporting female Anambra beggar

The Delta State Government has dismissed claims of deporting a female beggar who was allegedly constituting a nuisance in Asaba, the capital city. Last week, there were reports that the state government deported a female beggar who is originally from Anambra

Peter Obi wrecked Anambra economy - Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician, and youngest son of the Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Peter Obi's family wrecked the Anambra State economy. Kuti made the allegation in a video on his Instagram page. He said Anamabra State has bad

Gov. Soludo joins Anambra indigenes on monthly sanitation

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo joined Anambra indigenes today, July 30, during its monthly sanitation. The governor got his hands dirty as he used a shovel to pack dirt out of gutters. On Facebook, he wrote: 'We do not make excuses for things undone

Anambra Govt shuts down hotel over sex party

The Anambra State Government has suspended operations in a section of Wintess Garden Annex in Awka, the state capital, where a sex party was allegedly held last weekend. Viral videos circulated on the internet of a party held in Wintess Garden Annex, Ifite

We Are Ready For Anambra Guber Poll- INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has expressed readiness to conduct the November 18 governorship election in Anambra. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the state, Nkwachukwu Orji, stated this at a stakeholders' forum in Awka

Pastor Rapes 13-year-old Boy in Anambra

A pastor in a Pentecostal church known as the Jesus Miracle Ministries in Awka, Anambra State (names withheld) is said to be on the run after he allegedly raped a 13-year-old boy identified only as Abuchi. According to reports, the gay pastor said he was told