Military Boosts Civil Relations with School Support Initiative in Anambra

Military Boosts Civil Relations with School Support Initiative in Anambra

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Armed Forces has provided educational materials to pupils of Ogwumabiri Primary School in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, in a move aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and supporting learning in the community. According to a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olalekan Ayeni, the outreach was carried out under Operation UDOKA as part of efforts […]

March 21, 2026 15

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INEC Fixes Date for Bye-Elections, Announces Voter Registration Plans in Anambra, Nationwide

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has continued its consultative engagements with critical stakeholders, holding a high-level meeting with leaders of all registered political parties as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure seamless electoral administration. In his opening address, INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, provided a detailed briefing on the Commission’s forthcoming activities, which include the conduct of bye-elections in 16 constituencies, the resumption of […]

June 27, 2025 29

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Police hunt killers of Anambra native doctor’s three sons

The Anambra State Police Command said it has begun a manhunt for the killers of three children of a native doctor murdered at their home in Nise community in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. The yet-to-be-identified murderers were said to have scaled the fence of the building where they gained entry into the compound to carry out the act and subsequently left the compound unnoticed. It […]

January 6, 2025 33

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Anambra probes alleged assault on ex-chamber of commerce boss

The Anambra State Government has commenced an investigation into the alleged brutalisation of a former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Okey Akaneme, by officials of the state Waste Management Agency and police officers. The state Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odumegwu, confirmed the probe when contacted by our correspondent on Monday, adding that while the government does not condone assault, preliminary findings suggested that ASWAMA […]

November 18, 2024 37

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Gunmen abduct bizman in Anambra

Some assailants have abducted a middle-aged man, suspected to be a businessman in the Alor community in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident happened late on Sunday while the victim was driving home from a function. Sources in the area said the gunmen whisked their victim away after double-crossing his vehicle opposite Ezeani Primary School in the Alor community. One of the […]

November 4, 2024 68

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Hunger protest: Anambra NSCDC deploys 1,190 personnel, warns protesters

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, said it has deployed 1,190 officers and men ahead of the planned nationwide protest scheduled to begin on August 1. The Anambra State Commandant of NSCDC, Maku Olatunde, stated this in Awka, the state capital, after a meeting with other service commanders in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the Head, Media and Tactical Operations, Okadigbo Edwin, […]

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BUSINESS

Anambra labour monitors compliance, police warn against illegal enforcement

Organised Labour in Anambra State, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress said it has begun full monitoring of all affiliates unions and offices to ensure full compliance. This was disclosed in a press statement jointly signed by the state NLC Chairman, Humphrey Nwafor; Secretary, Gaius Chukwuka; TUC Chairman, Chris Ogbonna and Secretary, Alex Ebi, on Monday. The body said the exercise followed the directive of the national […]

June 3, 2024 62

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One student dies as fire guts Anambra seminary school

One person died, and several properties were damaged when a fire broke out at the Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School, Awka, Anambra State capital. The cause of the fire has yet to be ascertained, but it was gathered that the incident occurred around 11.30 pm on Saturday. It was also gathered that the fire damaged the school’s hostel, including mattresses and other students’ belongings. The victim, a student who died […]

May 20, 2024 67

POLITICS

Anambra police raid insurgents’ hideouts, recover ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command said its Joint Security Force had intensified the manhunt for insurgents who attacked two police stations in the state recently. Some yet-to-be-identified assailants had last Thursday set ablaze the Police Divisional Headquarters in Nneni, Anaocha Local Government Area of state. It was gathered that the hoodlums invaded the facility in the early hours and threw explosive devices that burnt parts of the building. One of the residents […]

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