Tag: #AnambraState
-
ANAMBRA HONOURS DIPLOMAT: LIMCA ROAD RENAMED AFTER EMeka ANYAOKU
In a move celebrating excellence and integrity, Idemili North Local Government has renamed Limca Road in Onitsha to Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road, honoring the former Emeka Anyaoku for his distinguished service to Nigeria and the world. Chairman Stanley Nkwoka explained that the renaming, which passed through council legislation, is meant to inspire future generations to…
-
SOLUDO SWEEPS OUT APPOINTEES, ORDERS IMMEDIATE HANDOVER AFTER 2ND TERM KICKOFF
Barely 24 hours after being sworn in for a second term, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has moved swiftly to dissolve his existing team—directing all political appointees to hand over their duties with immediate effect. The directive, conveyed through a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), mandates that all…
-
ANAMBRA GOVT SEALS NKWO-OGBE MARKET OVER MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME
The Anambra State Government has shut down the popular Nkwo-Ogbe Market in Ihiala for one week after traders repeatedly refused to open for business on Mondays. Ihiala Local Government Chairman, Anayochukwu Ojiako, said the move is a warning signal, stressing that the government has done everything possible to end the Monday sit-at-home practice. According to…
-
ONITSHA COUNCIL SEALS 200 SHOPS OVER MONDAY SIT-AT-HOME DEFIANCE
Authorities crack down on traders who ignored directives to reopen, warning of possible loss of shop ownership. More than 200 shops at Bridge Head Market in Onitsha have been sealed by the Onitsha South Local Government Council for refusing to open on Mondays, in defiance of the Anambra State Government’s directive to end the sit-at-home…
-
HOTEL TURNED BABY FACTORY: NAPTIP SMASHES TRAFFICKING RING IN ONITSHA
Six suspects arrested, 17 girls rescued as a hotel allegedly doubled as a trafficking hub. Operatives of NAPTIP have busted a suspected human trafficking and baby-selling syndicate operating from a hotel in Onitsha, Anambra State, arresting six suspects and rescuing 17 young girls. The sting, backed by the military, followed intelligence reports of underage girls…
-
ACTION ALLIANCE’S JEFF NWEKE CONGRATULATES SOLUDO, URGES UNITY AND JOB CREATION IN ANAMBRA
Jeff Nweke, the Action Alliance governorship candidate in Anambra’s recent election, has congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on his victory. Speaking at a post-election press conference in Awka, Nweke described the election as one of the freest and most efficient in Anambra’s history. He praised the smooth conduct and…
-
ANAMBRA POLICE RESCUE THREE-YEAR-OLD, ARREST SIX IN CHILD TRAFFICKING CRACKDOWN
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a three-year-old boy reported missing and arrested six suspects linked to a child trafficking syndicate spanning Anambra, Enugu, and Lagos states. Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga announced that the investigation began after the boy’s family lodged a petition on September 4. The child was left in…
-
YIAGA AFRICA COMMENDS ANAMBRA FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS, WARNS AGAINST VOTE-BUYING
Ms. Cynthia Mbamalu, Director of Programmes at Yiaga Africa, praised the people of Anambra for maintaining peace before, during, and after the 2025 governorship election. She also lauded the security agencies for their professionalism and coordination throughout the process. However, Mbamalu pointed out logistical challenges as less than half of the polling units were operational…
-
IMPRESSIVE VOTER TURNOUT HIGHLIGHTS PEACEFUL ELECTORAL PROCESS IN ANAMBRA
The governorship election in Anambra saw remarkable turnout across polling units in Aguata, Orumba South, and Orumba North LGAs, with voters arriving early and patiently awaiting their turn. Most voters were present even before INEC officials, signaling strong civic engagement. Residents like 73-year-old Charles Orazulike praised the efficient voting process aided by the Bimodal Voter…
-
EARLY VOTING MARKS SMOOTH START AT AFOR AGBOLA II, ANAMBRA ELECTIONS
The Anambra governorship election got off to an early and orderly start at Afor Agbola II polling unit in Awka South LGA, where voting began at 8:25 a.m. Residents like 73-year-old Raymond Eze expressed joy in fulfilling their civic duty and urged INEC to ensure every vote counts, fostering election transparency and voter confidence. Young…
