The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (AnSIEC) has announced 29 August 2026 as the date for local government chairmanship and councillorship polls. In a statement on Wednesday, the commission’s chairperson, Mrs Genevieve Osakwe, said political parties could begin collecting the election timetable and nomination forms from 28 November 2025. She explained that the exercise was…
The Police Command in Anambra has detained 24-year-old suspected vehicle robber, Chidi Nwoye, and recovered some stolen vehicles and other exhibits in Obosi Community near Onitsha. SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Spokesman of the Command disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Awka. Ikenga said that operatives attached to the Isiowulu Police Division,…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has strengthened its position in Anambra State following decisive wins in the Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North I Constituency by-elections. Results announced by the electoral commission showed APGA’s Dr Emmanuel Nwachukwu securing 90,408 votes in the senatorial race, well ahead of APC candidate Chief Azuka Okwuosa with…
Sen Chris Ngige, former governor of Anambra, says he did not consent to the use of his picture in the campaign poster of All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Nov. 8 election. Ngige, who made the clarification in a statement signed by Mr Hyggy Obialo, his Special Assistant on Tuesday in Awka, said that…
Severe flooding has struck Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, submerging houses, farmlands, and public infrastructure, and forcing residents to navigate their community using wooden canoes. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports from Onitsha on Wednesday that Ogbaru, a flood-prone area, has once again suffered extensive damage due to rising water levels from…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), where they secured a record-breaking 10th title. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria staged a stunning comeback, beating hosts Morocco 3-2 in a tense final in Rabat, Morocco….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the assignation attempt on its Nov. 8, governorship election in Anambra, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, demanding immediate arrest of the assailants and their sponsors. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Sunday in Abuja. Ologunagba urged the Inspector General of Police…
The Anambra Joint Security Force (JSF) says it has neutralised two suspected gunmen and also detained a suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Spokesman for the state Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka on Tuesday. Ikenga stated that the security operatives achieved the…
The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, Mr Basil Ejidike, has described late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, as a disciplined leader who pursued the part to better Nigeria. Ejidike said this on Tuesday during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka He said Buhari was a leader with integrity. “Buhari…
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Anambra, Ikioye Orutugu has ordered a clampdown on unlawful gatherings, especially cult related activities, towards averting supremacy battle among cult groups in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga made this known in a statement on Monday in Awka. “The Commissioner of…
