The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra State, following a significant surge in participation. Within just nine days of commencement, a total of 96,085 eligible persons have been successfully enrolled. This extension was announced by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu,
Awka, July 17, 2025 The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has refuted recent claims by former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, that SABMiller Breweries is the highest taxpayer in the state. The rebuttal came shortly after Mr. Obi, while addressing an audience, stated that SABMiller, a
Anambra, July 9, 2025 — Terror gripped the people of Ekwulobia in Aguata LGA, Anambra State, on Wednesday morning as armed men, reportedly dressed in mafia-style outfits, invaded the community, triggering widespread panic and deadly violence. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen arrived in Toyota Sienna vehicles and began firing indiscriminately, forcing residents to flee their homes in terror.
Anambra State, July 1, 2025 — The Anambra State Police Command has strongly condemned the recent deadly shooting in Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area, which left residents in shock and mourning. The Command has vowed to track down and bring the perpetrators to justice. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, June 30, when
NIMO, ANAMBRA STATE – A tragic incident has shaken Nimo community in Njikoka Local Government Area following the abduction and brutal killing of High Chief Ogbuefi Ozo Nnayelugo na Nimo, affectionately known as High Chief Gbafankiti, a respected traditional leader and member of the Nimo royal cabinet. The 70‑year‑old chief was reportedly seized at gunpoint
Ogbaru, Anambra – June 23, 2025 – In a strategic effort to bolster flood preparedness and emergency response capabilities, a full-scale flood disaster response simulation exercise was successfully conducted at the Naval Base Odekpe in Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State. The simulation exercise, organised by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), brought together a
In a decisive move to uphold integrity within the ranks of the Nigeria Police Force, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered the immediate detention of three police inspectors following allegations bordering on corrupt practices. The directive, which was issued on Tuesday, comes in response to credible reports received by
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially published the final list of candidates for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election. The publication marks a key milestone as political parties prepare to launch their campaigns ahead of the November 8, 2025 poll. The final list includes candidates from 16 registered political parties, following thorough verification
It was a jubilant atmosphere at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Thursday as workers in Anambra State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), poured encomiums on Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo for his administration’s approval and implementation of a new minimum wage pegged at
Operatives of Anambra State’s Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, better known as the OCHA Brigade, have successfully raided an illegal disinfectant manufacturing facility located at 14, Chris Ugoezu Street, Odume Obosi, in the Idemili North Local Government Area. The operation, which took place early on Tuesday morning, is part of the brigade’s coordinated efforts to
