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90% of cult-related deaths not documented – Anambra CP

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2021 0

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Chris Owolabi, says about 90 per cent of cult-related deaths in the state are not documented. Owolabi made the disclosure during a Peace/Security Summit, organised by National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), in collaboration with the state

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Anambra Gov’ship election; Uba says state in a cross-road

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2021 0

Tom Okpe, Abuja A major contender in the forrhcoming Anambra State governorship election under the All Progressives Congress,(APC), Senator Andy Uba said the state is in a cross-road and has the plan to change and uplift it to its glory. Uba told journalists at the party Secretariat on Tuesday when he came to submit his […]

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Anambra govt. explains deductions from workers salaries

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2021 0

The Anambra government on Tuesday said that the deductions being made from salaries of state workers are to stabilise the capital of Ndiolu Micro Finance Bank (NMFB) Limited. Ndiolu Macro Finance Bank, established more than 10 years ago is owned by Anambra State Workers. Mr Harry Udu, Head of Service in Anambra, who briefed newsmen […]

Politics

Anambra Guber: My blueprint on development makes me stand out – Dozie Madu

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2021 0

By Tom Okpe As the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 6, 2021, draws closer, an aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dozie Madu said he is the candidate to beat as his developmental blueprint speaks, and stands him out among other contestants. Madu who picked his Expression of Interest […]

Politics

Anambra youths tag Azuka Okwuosa “MR. LETS FIX ANAMBRA”

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2021 0

Anambra state gubernatorial aspirant Hon Azuka Okwuosa is fast becoming a social media sensation. He has a voice crying out for the transformation of his beloved Anambra state and by churning out tweets using the hashtag #LetsFixAnambra, he has quickly caused a rave amongst social media users, especially on Twitter where he trended all through […]

Headlines

Bloodbath, kidnapping spree in Kaduna, Benue, Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2021 0

By Idibia Gabriel & Kajo Martins It was a rain of blood and tears in parts of the country yesterday as the reign of terror heightened in Kaduna and Benue states, as insurgents, the military and police suffered casualties in the ongoing battle against banditry and terrorism. Latest report revealed that 10 people were killed, […]

Politics

Can govern Anambra with my experience in private sector – Okonkwo

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2021 0

By Tunde Opalana A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Dr Obiora Okonkwo on Tuesday said if given the mandate in the November 6 governorship election, he that he will bring all his private sector experience into governance. He told journalists, shortly after submitting his nomination/expression form at the PDP secretariat, Abuja […]

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Speeding driver dies, kills female pedestrian in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2021 0

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of a speeding driver and a female pedestrian at Obiuno Road in Igbo Ukwu community in Anambra. Igbo Ukwu is in the Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra. The FRSC Sector Commander in Anambra, Mr Andrew Kumapayi, confirmed the development in an interview with the […]

Politics

Gov Obiano, Senator Ubah in Anambra billboards war

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2021 0

By Nkiru Nwagbo Two titans of Anambra politics are locked in a faceoff ahead of the gubernatorial election slated for next November by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The showdown between Governor Willie Obiano and Senator Ifeanyi Ubah is over the latter’s billboards. The senator’s media aide had made some allegations against the governor […]

Politics

Anambra: I won’t be party to consensus arrangement for PDP ticket – Ekwunife

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2021 0

By Tunde Opalana One of the aspirants for the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, Senator Uche Ekwunife has turned down suspected move by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to have a consensus flag bearer. Ekwunife outrightly said it was too late to talk about a consensus arrangement, she said “I don’t see how […]

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FG commences disbursement of N560M cash grant for rural Women in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2021 0

Nkiru Nwagbo The Federal government has commenced the disbursement of a cash grant of five hundred and sixty million naira (N560M) to Anambra women under the rural women project. The Minister who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry , Bashir Nura Alkali, said the Grant for Rural Women programme was introduced in […]

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Anambra man kills wife, only child after smoking India herm

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2021 0

By Nkiru Nwagbo A middle aged man Chukwuemeka Obijiofor from Ofufe Nza Village in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state has been arrested for allegedly killing of his wife and only child with shovel yesterday. It was gathered that the man who allegedy ran amok ,clubbed the victims to death with a shovel after […]

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Anambra dethrones three more traditional rulers

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2020 0

By Nkiru Nwagbo The Anambra State Government yesterday dethroned three more traditional rulers and withdrew their certificates of recongintions . The sacked monarchs were amongst the 12 rulers suspended in the state for going to Abuja to see the President Muhammadu Buhari without the state government’s approval. It would be recalled that the state government […]

Politics

Anambra indigenes endorse Orji Uzo Kalu for 2023 presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2020 0

Some Anambra indigenes have endorsed the Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to run for Nigeria’s presidential elections in 2023. Daily Times gathered that the indigenes of Alor community in Idemili South local government area of Anambra State, made this appeal to Kalu during the funeral service of […]

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FG sets up Paddy aggregation centers, boosts Anambra rice farms

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2020 0

The Minister of State, Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Mustapha Baba Shehuri has stated that the Federal Government Rice Farms in Anambra State will be  revitalized to boost rice production, create jobs  and also improve the living  standard of the people in the State and the region. Shehuri said this on Monday, September 28, during his […]

Crime News

Man uses shovel to kill 70-year-old father in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

A 26-year-old man, Chisom Ogum, has allegedly killed his father with shovel in Anambra state. Daily Times gathered that the 70 -year-old father, Christopher Ogum was killed on Saturday in Umuomaku in the Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra state. The State Police Public Relations Officer,  Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident said the […]

Education

Anambra govt approves reopening of schools

Ihesiulo Grace 8 September 2020 0

The Ministry of Basic Education in Anambra has approved gradual reopening of schools in the state, in line with the ministry’s approved timetable for the completion of the 2019/2020 academic session. READ ALSO: Schools in Ogun state to resume Sept 21 The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Nwabueze Nwankwo, announced this on Monday in […]

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Anambra State suspends Igweship certificates of 12 traditional rulers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has suspended 12 traditional rulers in the state for one year each. According to a statement by Greg Obi, the commissioner for local government, chieftaincy and community affairs, the monarchs were suspended for travelling out of the state, without “consultation or approval” from the government. The circular, titled “Suspension […]

Business

SON presents 11 manufacturing coys with professional certificates in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), has presented awards of Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification to eleven (11) manufacturing companies in Awka, the Anambra State Capital. The Director-General of SON, Mr Osita A. Aboloma esq. in his welcome address, explained the importance of standardization activities during the pandemic and the role,

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Anambra State: Two feared dead as lorry crushes commercial bus along Onitsha Expressway

Ihesiulo Grace 22 May 2020 0

Two persons were confirmed dead while 13 others were injured in an accident involving a lorry and a commercial bus that occurred along Ihiala axis of the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Anambra today Friday. Two persons were confirmed dead while 13 others were injured in an accident involving a lorry and a commercial bus that occurred […]