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Fidelity Bank, Anambra Partner to Empower 1,950 Women, Pupils, Vulnerable Families

June 18, 2026

Fidelity Bank Plc has partnered with the Anambra State Government to provide economic and educational support to 1,950 women, schoolchildren and vulnerable households, in a move aimed at easing financial pressures on

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Anambra Extends Anti-Crime Crackdown to Pastors, Moves to Counter Bias Criticism

June 15, 2026

The Anambra State Government has expanded its controversial campaign against individuals accused of using spiritual platforms to facilitate crime, announcing that pastors and other religious leaders suspected of criminal activities will now

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Soludo Unveils Ambitious Plan For ‘New Onitsha’ Industrial City

July 26, 2025

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced plans to build a new industrial city, describing it as a bold step towards economic transformation and infrastructural renewal. Speaking at a recent event, Governor

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Anambra Govt Counters Obi Over Claim On SABMiller’s Tax Ranking

July 18, 2025

Anambra State government has countered former governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over claims on ranking of SABMiller Brewery in terms of tax contribution in the state. During recent interviews,

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Nibo Residents In Anambra Raise The Alarm Over Poor Road Construction As Contractor Defends Project

July 5, 2025

Residents of Nibo community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have raised the alarm over what they described as poor construction of a road in the area. This followed a

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Ozigbo To Soludo: Bringing Tinubu To Commission ‘Overhyped Projects’ Doesn’t Mask Your Failure

May 9, 2025

An All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship aspirant in the Anambra State 2025 election, Valentine Ozigbo, has criticised the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, over his style of governance. Ozigbo said that inviting

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APGA Endorses Tinubu For 2027 Presidential Election

May 8, 2025

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu as its candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, made this known at the Alex Ekwueme

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Anambra Security Heads Launch Joint Operations To Tackle Kidnapping, Violent Crimes

April 12, 2025

Heads of security agencies in Anambra State have set up a joint security operation to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes in the state effectively. The joint operation was formed during a

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Anambra Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Threats Of Kidnapping, Violence In Ihiala

April 11, 2025

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested four suspects for criminal acts of threatening innocent individuals with kidnapping and violence in Ihiala area of the state. The four suspects are

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Gov Soludo Signs Six Bills Into Law To Foster Investment, Security

April 10, 2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Thursday, 10 April 2025, signed six new bills into law, aimed at strengthening security, health and creating a conducive environment for investments in the state.

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CKC Onitsha Wins ‘Outstanding School Of The Year In Africa’ Award For 2024

April 5, 2025

Christ the King College, Onitsha in Anambra State, Nigeria, has won the “Outstanding School of the Year in Africa” award for 2024. The award was delivered to the school today, 5th of

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Anambra Guber 2025: Nwosu Quits LP Primaries, Accuses Party Leaders Of Misconduct

April 5, 2025

Hours to the Labour Party’s 2025 governorship primaries in Anambra State, an aspirant, John Chuma Nwosu, has withdrawn from the race. The LP governorship primaries is scheduled to take place today, 5

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Anambra Guber 2025: I’m Confident Of Winning April 5 APC Primaries – Chukwuma

March 26, 2025

Sir Paul Chukwuma, a leading aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship in Anambra State, has stated that he is confident of winning the party’s primary election on Saturday, 5 April

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Anambra, Enugu Police Commands Join Forces To Strengthen Interstate Policing

March 24, 2025

The Anambra State Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, and his Enugu State counterpart CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, met on Monday, 24 March 2025, to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively

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Anambra Govt Assures Quick Rehabilitation Of Ulasi Bridge In Nnewi

March 8, 2025

The Anambra State government has assured of quick intervention in reconstruction of Ulasi bridge in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. The state government made the promise during a visit

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COOU Acting VC Appoints Aronu To Head Data, Statistics Unit

March 6, 2025

Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, has appointed Dr. Charles Okechukwu Aronu to head a newly established Data and Statistics Unit in the university. The creation of

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Obiano Commiserates With Ex-Aide Nwokoye

March 2, 2025

Immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has commiserated with the family of Sir Willie Nwokoye over the passing of their mother, late Mrs Felicia Ifeonu Nwokoye. Nwokoye, who served

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Police Approve Burial Of 3 Children Killed, Dumped Inside Fridge In Anambra

March 2, 2025

Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has granted a request for the burial of three children whose lifeless bodies were found inside a refrigerator in Nnewi part of the state

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Anambra Police Overhaul RRS Unit To Boost Crime Prevention, Law Enforcement Efforts

February 23, 2025

Anambra State Police Command has begun reorganisation of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Unit located in Awkuzu, to boost the unit’s operational effectiveness in crime prevention and law enforcement. The command also

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I’m Ready To Take Over Governance In Anambra – APC Aspirant Chukwuma

February 21, 2025

A frontline aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 8th November 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has expressed confidence in securing the party ticket and winning

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Anambra 2025: Ozigbo Joins APC After Leaving Labour Party

February 21, 2025

Valentine Ozigbo, a business leader and 2021 Anambra Governorship Candidate, on Thursday, 20 February 2025 joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling political party in Nigeria. This comes a day after

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Ozigbo Resigns From Labour Party In Tears, Cites Injustice

February 20, 2025

Former contestant in Anambra governorship election, Valentine Ozigbo, has officially resigned his membership of the Labour Party. This comes as political parties prepare for primaries ahead of the 8th November 2025 governorship

YPP Candidates In Nnewi Joins APC Declare Support For Paul Chukwuma

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YPP Candidates In Nnewi Join APC, Declare Support For Paul Chukwuma

February 20, 2025

The Young Progressives Party (YPP), Councilor candidates during last September’s LGA election across the ten wards in Nnewi North LGA, Anambra State have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The group also

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Faith-based Group Spreads Love To Inmates At Onitsha Correctional Center On Valentine’s Day

February 17, 2025

Faithspiration Initiative, a charity and Christian organisation, marked this year’s Valentine’s Day with inmates at Onitsha Correctional Center, bringing them hope, joy, and essential supplies. Barely a month after its life-changing outreach

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Soludo: We’re Not Against Traditional Worship But Those Preparing Charms For Kidnappers, Armed Robbers

February 16, 2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has clarified that his government is not against traditional worship as there is freedom of religion in Nigeria’s constitution. Soludo, however, said his government will not

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Soludo, Obi, Umeh Attend Burial Of Slain Anambra Lawmaker, Azuka

February 15, 2025

Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, former governor Peter Obi, and Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Victor Umeh, were among the personalities that attended the burial of late Justice Chukwunenye

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Anambra Police Commissioner Hails State Govt For Creating Bureau Of Missing Persons

February 14, 2025

Newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has applauded the state government for the establishment of the Bureau of Missing Persons. CP Orutugu pledged the Command’s support in

Federal Poly Oko Rector Bans Public Display Of Wealth, Vows To Tackle Cultism, Other Malpractices

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Oko Poly Rector Bans Display Of Wealth, Vows To Tackle Cultism, Other Malpractices

February 12, 2025

The newly appointed Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko in Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Awuzie, has prohibited the spraying of cash and other forms of public display of wealth by students in

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Justice Azuka Killing: Onitsha Traditional Council Decries Spate Of Insecurity

February 11, 2025

The Onitsha Traditional Council (Imeobi) has decried the spate of insecurity in the town in recent times and called for a drastic measure to restore peace and stability. The Council said news

Soludo Felicitates With Archbishop Okeke At 69

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Sir Chukwuma Congratulates Archbishop Okeke On 23rd Episcopal Anniversary

February 10, 2025

Sir Paul Chukwuma, a frontline All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, has congratulated the Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke, on the occasion of his 23rd episcopal anniversary.

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Soludo Govt Approves 5 Sand Miners For Excavation Permit In Anambra – Full List

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has approved five sand miners to operate in the state. Prime Business Africa reports that the governor had following environmental degradation and pollution caused by unauthorised sand mining activities, ordered the suspension of mining to check

August 30, 2024

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Breaking: Anambra Govt Announces LG Election Date

The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has announced that local government elections will hold on Saturday, 28 September 2024. The Electoral Commission made this known on Monday. The Electoral Commission which was inaugurated by the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on

August 12, 2024

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Teachers Lament As Pupils Take Lessons Under Leaky Roofs In Ojoto Schools

Teachers in some primary and secondary schools in Ojoto, Idemili South LGA of Anambra State, have lamented about the dilapidated state of buildings in their schools, making learning difficult for pupils. Since the rainy season set in this year, it has been

August 11, 2024

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Constitution Of ANSIEC Board Sets Stage For LG Election – Soludo

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has said the newly constituted Board of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) will play a crucial role in setting the stage for the conduct of local government elections in the state. Soludo stated this while inaugurating the

August 10, 2024

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Unknown Gunmen Kill 2 Police Officers In Ichi, Anambra State

Unknown gunmen have attacked police vehicle at Omatha Junction, Ichi in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to an eyewitness account, the incident occurred at 8.30 am today. The unknown gunmen were said to have used an explosive to blast

August 9, 2024

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Awka Abduction: Efforts To Rescue Victims, Arrest Kidnappers Ongoing – Police

Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has stated that efforts are ongoing to arrest assailants and rescue the victims of the abduction that occurred on Saturday, 13th July 2024. Prime Business Africa reports that the abduction that happened along

July 14, 2024

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Anambra Govt Orders Property Owners Along Amawbia-Agulu-Uga Road To Relocate As Dualisation Begins

Anambra State Government has ordered property owners along Amawbia-Agulu-Nanka-Ekwulobia-Uga Road to relocate them as the road dualisation project begins. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Paul Nwosu, the state government urged property owners on the right of way

July 10, 2024

Anambra Police Command Begin Retraining Of Officers

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Anambra Police Command Begins Retraining Of Officers

Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has directed the commencement of training and retraining of personnel of the state command aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, and increasing police knowledge and performance to ensure discipline and create better relationships with

July 1, 2024

Anambra Police Recover Vehicles Invite Owners To Come For Collection

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Anambra Police Recover 12 Vehicles, Invite Owners To Come For Collection

The Anambra State Police Command on Thursday, 20 June 2024, announced that there are abandoned/recovered vehicles in the Command headquarters in Awka. The vehicles include nine cars, two buses and one tricycle.

June 20, 2024

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U.S Convoy Attack In Anambra: We’ve Arrested 2 Suspects – Police

Two suspects linked to the attack on officials of the United States of America Consulate and their police escorts in Anambra State have been arrested, the State Police Command has confirmed. The state Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng, made this known during

May 18, 2023

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