Tag: Anambra
Aggrieved aspirants call for APGA Chairman’s resignation
Some aggrieved aspirants of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra state have called for the resignation of the…
INEC to display voters’ register in Anambra Nov. 6
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will display voters’ register in Anambra between Nov.6 and Nov. 12, 2018.
Flood kills 20-year-old in Anambra
Ifejika Umuiza, a 20-year-old boy from Ogbetiti village in Odekpe community, Ogbaru, Anambra has been reported killed by flood.
11 trapped as building collapses in Anambra
No fewer than 11 persons were trapped under a three storey building which collapsed in Nnewi, Anambra in the early…
Two die, 16 injured in Anambra road crash
Two person were confirmed dead and 16 others sustained varying degrees of injury when an 18-seater commuter bus crashed into…
Prisons Service urged not to admit inmates without court papers
Justice Peter Umeadi, Chief Judge of Anambra has called on the Nigerian Prisons Service(NPS) not to accept any person as…
Flood: Traditional ruler urges govt. to compensate Anambra farmers
Eze Emmanuel Onyia, the traditional ruler of Odokpe Community in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, has called on…
Woman delivers twins in emergency centre for flood victims
A middle-aged woman, identified as Mrs Obiora, has been delivered a set of twins in an emergency shelter for victims…
Flood kills 9-year-old girl in Anambra
The flood disaster ravaging parts of Anambra has claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl, Benedict Uzo in Amiyi, Ogbaru…
Flood: No cause for alarm over safety of corps members – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said that there was no cause for alarm over the safety of corps…
Flooding: Anambra tells citizens to relocate
The Anambra Government has advised people living in flood-prone areas to immediately relocate to approved Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) centres…
Traffic offences: FRSC arrests 53, convicts 48 motorists
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said no fewer than 52 motorists were arrested for 92 traffic offences on…
Anambra has 134,000 unclaimed PVCs – INEC
No fewer than 134,000 registered voters are yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra, the Independent National…
3-member syndicate arrested for alleged child theft
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested a 50-year-old man, Nonyelum Okakwu, and two boys in Ogbaru Local Government Area…
Roads: Nigerian Govt to refund N37 billion to Anambra – Sen. Umeh
The Senate has approved the reimbursement of N37.9 billion out of N43.5 billion expended by Anambra Government for the rehabilitation…
Fake revenue agent arrested in Anambra
The Anambra Government has arrested one Chidebele Ozua, a fake revenue agent, who used government receipts to defraud traders at…
Anambra to boost spices production for local, export markets
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has announced plans by the state government to boost spices production of spices for local…
Anambra Agency creates 20,000 direct jobs in 3 years
The Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA) said it had created more than 20, 000 direct jobs using two billion…
Anambra plans to convert waste into electricity
The Anambra State Government says it plans to partner with an Austrian firm to generate electricity through waste-to-energy technology.
SON impounds suspected substandard spray paint
The Standard Organisations of Nigeria (SON) says it has impounded 1,223 cartons of “EmmaScale” paint for non-compliance to quality standards.
263 teachers write professional exam
No fewer than 263 teachers have registered to write the professional examination to be conducted by Teachers Registration Council of…
IPOB’s sit at home: Anambra Govt to monitor workers
The Anambra Government says it will sanction staff of the civil service who fail to report to office on May…
82-year-old widow killed by son for money ritual
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Christopher Okadigbo of Nando Community in Anambra for allegedly killing his 82-year-old…
Anambra seeks partnership with foreign investors to develop tourism sector
The Anambra State Government says it is planning to go into partnership with foreign investors for the development of its…
World Sculpture Day: Anambra to partner professionals in promoting Arts
Mrs Sally Mbanefo, Commissioner for Indigenous Artworks, Diaspora Affairs, Culture and Tourism in Anambra has said the state government will…
Anambra to establish Sports Commission – Commissioner
The Anambra Government on Friday said it would establish a Sports Commission to manage and drive sports in the state.
Commissioner decorates 1,200 newly promoted police personnel
Mr Garba Umar, Anambra Commissioner of Police (CP), on Wednesday decorated 1,200 newly promoted police personnel in the State command.…
Gov. Obiano rewards 2017 national best teacher with N1m
The Anambra State Government on Friday presented N1million cheque to the winner of the 2017 Best Teacher in Nigeria award,…
Anambra inaugurates 19 sports associations Excos
Uju Nwogu, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Entrepreneurship in Anambra on Friday inaugurated the Executive Committees of the 19 sports…
Anambra approves N27.4m for measles vaccination
The Anambra Government says it has approved the release of N27.4 million for the 2018 measles vaccination campaign. The Head…