Anambra State
5 Mar 2024
The trial of former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been adjourned till March 7.
27 Feb 2024
Stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have decided to forgo personal interests and ensure that the party returns to power in the 2025 governorship election in the state.
21 Feb 2024
Many people were injured and some exotic cars recovered when the Anambra State Joint Security Force busted the camp of sit-at-home proponents in Achalla, Awka North Local Council of the state.
8 Feb 2024
For an administration annunciating and charting the path ways for an enduring, transformative and sustainable livable State transition committees are both a springboard, sufficient and necessary condition as well as the surest political blueprint that can only but be valid as the truth function of democracy.
1 Feb 2024
The Anambra State Government has banned the depositing of corpses in the mortuary or any other place beyond two months from the date of death. This is contained in a law enacted by the Anambra State House of Assembly. The law is to control burial and funeral ceremony activities in the state. Anambra State governor…
30 Jan 2024
A 37-year-old widow, Chinenye Okonkwo, has cried out over an alleged oppression by brothers of her late husband in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State.
27 Jan 2024
The Southeast states in Nigeria were abuzz with colourful celebrations and multiple social events during the 2023 Christmas season, as it is now customary in Igboland during festive periods.
25 Jan 2024
Amid tight security, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, arraigned former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on charges bordering on money laundering and financial crime.
25 Jan 2024
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, and his counterpart from Anambra State, Charles Soludo, yesterday, agreed for home-grown solutions to resolve a lingering boundary dispute between the two states, as the Federal Government takes steps towards resolution of the disputed boundary.
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