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Anambra guber: NYSC boss hails corps members on election duties

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2021 0

Ukpono Ukpong The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim, has commended the patriotism of Corps Members engaged in the conduct of the governorship election in Anambra State. Ibrahim made the commendation at the weekend while monitoring the

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Counting of votes begins in Anambra governorship election

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2021 0

Counting of votes has started in some polling units in Awka township after Saturday governorship election in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that though voting began late in some polling units in Awka, the exercise was concluded about 3.30pm. Mr Ugochukwu Nwosu, a voter at the Agu ward 2 polling unit 009, […]

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Anambra gov’ship poll: Ensure every single vote counts, Yakubu tells staff

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2021 0

*As Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges residents to come out, vote en mass *Obiano requests early turnout for today’s election *We’re in high spirit to vote, say Electorate As residents of Anambra State vote in today’s governorship election, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has directed all staff of the commission to ensure […]

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Anambra poll: Governorship candidates sign peace accord

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2021 0

*We shall be neutral, say Police, as Gen. Abubakar urges peace *State Govt reassures citizens of safety, says no need to panic Candidates in the Anambra State governorship election on Thursday signed a peace accord in Awka, the state capital. The election is slated for tomorrow, November 6, 2021. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral […]

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Election: Mixed reactions trail massive security deployment in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

Residents of Awka, the Anambra State capital have expressed mixed feelings following the deployment of heavy security to the state ahead of Nov. 6 governorship election. The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) had earlier announced that it would deploy 34,000 personnel outside those serving in the state for the election. Apart from the police, the military, […]

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Anambra poll: Abubakar peace c’ttee signs accord with 18 parties tomorrow

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja Three days ahead of the Anambra State governorship election, the National Peace Committee, NPC, headed by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, is expected to supervise the signing of a peace accord in Awka, the state capital, tomorrow, with representatives of the 18 political parties participating. All the candidates of the […]

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Anambra poll: Nine guber candidates call for release of Nnamdi Kanu

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2021 0

*As Court adjourns Human Rights suit filed by IPOB leader till Nov 19 Nine candidates in the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election have called for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. This is as they also urged the Federal Government to demilitarise the South-East zone in a bid […]

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Ezeife bemoans NCAA’s suspension of Anambra airport’s official opening

Ihesiulo Grace 30 October 2021 0

A former Governor of Anambra State, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezeife, has advised relevant authorities regulating airport operations in the country to ensure the urgent opening of the Anambra International Airport. Ezeife, in a press statement on Friday, in Enugu, condemned what he described as arbitrary moves by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to stop the […]

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We are ready for Anambra election, INEC Chairman assures parties

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Friday declared the readiness of the Commission to conduct next weekend Anambra State Governorship election. The Chairman gave the assurance at a special consultative meeting with leaders of political parties at INEC headquarters,Abuja. While every arrangement are in top

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Why Anambra guber poll is more expensive than Edo, Ondo – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2021 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the amount expended on the rehabilitation of its burnt office and materials is the reason for the high cost of the Anambra gubernatorial election. On May 23, gunmen burnt the commission’s office in Awka, Anambra state, and also destroyed some sensitive and non-sensitive materials. Commenting on the election […]

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Anambra security: IGP deploys new CP, Special Forces

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2021 0

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Usman Baba, on Tuesday, ordered the immediate posting of Echeng Echeng as the new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State. He takes over from CP Tony Olofu, who has been redeployed to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The IGP has also ordered the deployment of a detachment of NPF Special Forces […]

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PDP shifts inauguration of Anambra governorship campaign council

Ihesiulo Grace 7 September 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the party’s candidate in the November 6 Anambra State Governorship election till Thursday, September 9. The event earlier slated for 12 noon Monday was shifted on the account of the absence of chairman of the campaign council, […]

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Anambra: INEC approves devolution of voters registration in 326 wards

Ihesiulo Grace 27 August 2021 0

Tunde Opalana, Abuja Determined to enfranchise every eligible voter in Anambra State ahead of the November 6,2021 governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved that registration exercise of voters should be carried out in 326 wards in the state. The commission said this is to ensure that fresh voters and those who […]

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“Don’t run with Andy Uba”, Save Anambra Group cautions Ngige cousin

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2021 0

A new pressure group, Save Anambra State Group (SASG), has appealed to Barrister Emeka Okafor, a first cousin of Labour and Productivity Minister Chris Ngige, not to accept the reported offer of being the running mate of Senator Andy Uba, the controversial All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the November 6 gubernatorial election in the […]

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ANAMBRA GUBER: APGA, APC, PDP Are Crisis Infested, Maduka, only Viable Option For Ndi Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2021 0

The outcome of the just concluded governorship primaries of the three major political parties in Anambra State, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, All Progressive Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was riddled with crisis. The three parties, already plagued by in fighting which gave birth to various factions in their fold, held […]

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Anambra guber: Confusion as courts recognise Ozigbo, Uba as PDP candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2021 0

Confusion seem to reign supreme in the Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as a Federal High Court in Awka has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publish the name of Valentine Ozigbo as the candidate of the PDP for the November 6 Anambra State governorship election, while an Anambra […]

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Okwuosa wins online polls ahead of Anambra APC guber primaries

Ihesiulo Grace 16 June 2021 0

Philip Clement, Abuja All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, Hon Azuka Okwuosa is currently leading in an online poll to determine the next flagbearer for the party in Anambra state. The online poll shows that 40.2% of the electorate has chosen Azuka Okwuosa as the most preferred APC candidate for the 2021 gubernatorial elections in Anambra. […]

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Anambra governorship: We stand on zoning – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Ihesiulo Grace 14 June 2021 0

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reaffirmed its support for zoning of Anambra governorship seat. The Vice-President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogenere, reaffirmed the position in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Akwa on Monday. Okeke-Ogene noted Ohanaeze Ndigbo represented all Igbo communities at home and

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Anambra Guber: APC is popular in South/E, State will support us – Muoghalu

Ihesiulo Grace 6 June 2021 0

By Tom Okpe A major contender in the forth coming Anambra State Governorship election under the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Dr George Muoghalu has revealed that the party is popular in the South East, so, will enjoy tremendous support in the state governorship race. The state governorship election is slated for November 6th, 2021. The […]

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NYSC members kick against scrapping of scheme, stage unity march in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2021 0

No fewer than 2,500 corps members participating in the ongoing orientation programme in Anambra, on Saturday held a protest march against the proposed scrapping of the scheme. They also marched to show their solidarity for a united Nigeria. The corps members who marched around the parade ground from number one platoon to the 10th, showed […]