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The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized banned pharmaceutical products, worth millions of naira, in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra, during a raid. The agency also burst factories manufacturing fake alcoholic beverages in Enugu and Imo states during the month. Mr Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s Director, South East Zone, told…
29 Feb
A bill to include Anambra State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been rejected by the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Tony Nwoye, representing the Anambra North district, was presented on Wednesday but failed to pass the second reading, facing strong opposition from a majority of senators. Currently, the…
27 Feb
The Police Command in Anambra has announced the arrest of four suspects over the murder of Mr Silas Onyima, President General of Umuoji Community in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
23 Feb
As part of efforts toward advancing Information and Technology (IT) development in Nigeria, Anambra and Lagos states have agreed on a partnership that will see to the strengthening of their respective IT ecosystems.
13 Feb
The Police in Anambra said they arrested two suspected serial killer cultists in the Ihiala Local Government Area of the state.
15 Jan
Fire on Sunday gutted a mechanic workshop situated along the Onitsha-Enugu Expressway, opposite the Building Materials International Market in Ogidi, Anambra.
9 Jan
Sporting activities had a great start in the new year in Okija, Anambra State over the weekend as communities contended for the coveted trophy of the football tournament organised by Abig Nwankwo Foundation. The tournament, which was keenly contested among several communities, had three of them emerging as the major contenders at the grand finale…
8 Jan
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) confirmed on Sunday that eight people died and 38 others were rescued in a boat accident in Anambra State.
26 Dec
In a heartwarming celebration, the Chairman of Bigly Group, Ichie Kennedy Chimezie Nwankwo, popularly known as Abig Nwankwo, brought Christmas cheer to the residents of Okija in Ihiala Local Government, Anambra State. The festivities, organized by the Bigly Foundation, witnessed an impressive turnout, surpassing previous years' celebrations. The annual event, which took place in Okija,…
20 Dec
A trailer with a malfunctioning brake has reportedly killed a commercial motorcyclist at Amaokpala Village on Umunze-Ekwulobia Road, Anambra. The State Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Wednesday. Irelewuyi said the accident could be attributed to brake…
19 Dec
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested a couple suspected to be trafficking one month old baby from Lagos to Onitsha. This is contained in a statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Onitsha. Ikenga said that the interception was made at…
11 Dec
At least seven people, including members of a local vigilante group, have been killed following an attack by gunmen at the Porsche nightclub in Oba, Anambra State, on Sunday night. The Anambra State Police Command confirmed the incident, with spokesperson DSP Tochukwu Ikenga stating that police recovered some bodies from the scene. While the police…

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