The Police Command in Anambra says its operatives have apprehended and detained a 24-year-old man, Muanaenye Chekwube, who allegedly masterminded the kidnap of his friend. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Onitsha, the state’s commercial capital. Ikenga noted that police operatives attached to Uli, in Onitsha, on…
Residents of Akiliozizor community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra have called on the Federal Government to provide a permanent solution to the recurring flood disasters affecting their area. Mr Okwudili Oduah, President-General of the community, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Awka. Oduah…
Students from St. John Vianney Science College in Anambra State have taken the top prize at the maiden UK-Nigeria Virtual Debate Championship, triumphing over international peers in a spirited display of intellect and eloquence. The competition, conducted virtually on Thursday, was a joint initiative between UK-based Debate Mate and the African educational organisation Bring-It-On Africa….
In a deeply tragic accident, a 10-year-old boy in Nigeria’s Anambra State has unintentionally shot and killed his father, a serving police inspector, with a service-issued rifle. The Anambra State Police Command reported that the incident took place at the officer’s home in Awka on the evening of Saturday, 15 June 2025. Police spokesperson SP…
Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, the Managing Director of Seahorse Lubricant Limited has commended Mr Ugochukwu Orji, the immigration officer who apprehended the fleeing suspected ritualist at Seme border for his gallantry and refusal to be bribed. Onunkwo, who received Orji in his Ihembosi home , Ihiala local Government Area of Anambra on Tuesday gave him a…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday published final list of 16 candidates for Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election. The commission stated that electioneering campaigns would begin on June 11. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Olumekun said that…
The Anambra Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has raided an illegal mining site in the state and seized sand dredging machine during the operations. The state Commandant of the corps, Mr Olatunde Maku, disclosed this in Awka on Monday, while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command in the…
The Anambra female volleyball team has ended their quest for a medal at the ongoing 2nd National Sports Festival (NSF) in Ogun. The hard fighting Anambra ladies lost 0-3 to the superior power of Rivers girls in the quarter finals at the Aleke Sports Complex in Abeokuta. The exciting game ended 25-14, 26-24, 25-8 in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally unveiled names of political parties and their candidates cleared to contest the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election. According to the list pasted at the entrance gate of the electoral umpire’s Anambra state headquarters in Awka a total of 15 political parties with names of their…
The Anambra Government has advised residents of the state to cooperate with security agencies and other relevant authorities in order to ensure a memorable state visit for president Bola Tinubu on Thursday. Dr Law Mefor, Anambra Commissioner for Information, reiterated the State Government’s readiness to host President Bola Tinubu on a day official visit on…
