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Anambra: IPOB leadership has rescinded sit-at-home order, return to work – Obiano tells residents

Ihesiulo Grace 11 September 2021 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has called on residents of the southeast state to stop obeying the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Naija News reports that the governor made the call in a statement on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Information

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Obiano bans passage of Herdsmen through Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2021 0

By Nkiru Nwagbo Governor Willie Obiano has warned that his administration would no longer allow the passage of intenerant herdsmen through the state according them of perpetrating armed robbery kidnapping and other violence crimes in the state. In the same vain Obiano also announced that Traditional Rulers who failed to hold the mandatory perioic meetings […]

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Obiano dethrones 3 traditional rulers, reinstates five others

Ihesiulo Grace 18 December 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has withdrawn the certificates of appointment of three traditional rulers state and reinstated five others. Chief Greg Obi, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs announced this on Friday in Awka entitled: “Update on Suspension of Igwes in Anambra.’’ He said the governor acted according to the powers

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Obiano’s community disowns monarchs for travelling to Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

By Nkiru Nwagbo Governor Willie Obiano’s community has disowned two of its monarchs for joining oil mogul, Prince Arthur Eze, to Abuja on a visit to see President MuhammaduBuhari without the approval of the Anambra State helmsman. The governor’s town, Aguleri, made up of five communities, on Monday staged a protest against two monarchs, Alex […]

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Obiano’s second term performance ‘ll surpass first tenure-Ezeonwuka

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2018 0

As Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State assumes office for the Second term, a member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka has predicted superlative performance by Obiano in the next four years. Chief Ezeonwuka who is the Ogilisigbo, told newsmen in his residence at Oba, Idemili South […]

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Analysis: Why Obiano was re-elected

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

.Demystifies Nwoye’s federal might, Obaze’s godfather For Governor Willie Obiano, the victory in last Saturday’s election was a hard one given the enormity of opposition to his re-election campaign. The campaign against Obiano’s re-election was so crunchy that both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) flatly dismissed

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#AnambraDecides2017: CNPP hails Obiano’s victory, commends INEC, security agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has hailed the reelection of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State in last Saturday’s governorship election in the state and gave a thumb up to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a job well done. CNPP also commended the people of the state for conducting themselves peacefully […]

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#AnambraDecides2017: Obiano in early lead

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

Governor Willie Obiano of All Progessives Grand Alliance (APGA), might be coasting home to victory in the 2017 Anambra State Governorship election. Polling Units and ward results indicated that Obiano was winning in various communities and Local Governments of the State. Former Chairman of the party who spoke to newsmen in his home Polling units […]

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Court fixes Nov 9 for suit seeking to stop Gov Obiano as APGA candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 31 October 2017 0

Andrew Orolua, Abuja. The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 9 to hear suit seeking to stop Governor Willie Obiano from parading himself as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the governship election scheduled for November 18. The court declined to issue an exparte order stopping Governor Obiano […]

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Agunechemba support group endorses Obiano for second term

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

No fewer than 10,000 registered members of the Agunechemba Support Group have unanimously vowed to return Governor Willie Obiano to complete his ‘excellent achievements’ he started by voting him in come November 18, 2017 governorship election. The group, under the leadership of Senator Annie Okonkwo, stated this during a ‘Solidarity Endorsement Rally’, it orgainsed at […]

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Hate speech: Obiano’s aide calls for caution

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

The Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Special Duties and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Dr. Mrs. Amaka Akudo, has advised politicians to focus on issue based campaign and desist from attacking political opponents. Hon. Akudo, who was reacting to a video that recently went viral on the social media where a gubernatorial candidate of […]

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Obiano is a leader needed in turbulent Nigeria – Awogu

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has been described as the kind of leader needed in today’s turbulent Nigeria because of his open mindedness and non-discriminatory policies. The Governor’s Special Assistant on Political Matters, Comrade Arinzechukwu Awogu, stated this in Atani during the Diocesan Men’s Conference of Anglican Communion at the St. Basilica of St. […]

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Physically challenged persons commend Obiano’s performance

Ihesiulo Grace 23 October 2017 0

The Association of Physically Challenged Persons in Anambra State have expressed gratitude to Governor Willie Obiano his support to them. The association said this during a press briefing held at the Government House, Awka recently. At the briefing, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Disability Matters, Mr. Chuks Ezewuzie, said “disabled people are a vulnerable […]

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Anambra Govt begins registration of unemployed youths

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2017 0

The Anambra Government says it has begun registration of unemployed youths in the state to enable it to effectively plan for their welfare and provide them with sustainable means of livelihood. Special Adviser to Governor Willie Obiano on Youth Empowerment and Mobilisation, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]

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Anambra Can’t Be Handed Over To Politicians Without Managerial Skill- Umeh.

Ihesiulo Grace 16 September 2017 0

The Director-General of Governor Willie Obiano Campaign Organisation for November 18, 2017, governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Victor Umeh, has said the state will not be handed over to people who do not have the administrative acumen and requisite experience to run it. Umeh, who spoke in a recent public function in Awka, said […]

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Anambra attracts medical and mental hospital

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2016 0

Governor Willie Obiano has laid the foundation stone for the construction of the League Medical and Mental Health Hospital, in the state. The foundation stone was laid at the project site at Okoti Odekpe, Ogbaru Council Area. Performing the ground breaking ceremony, Chief Obiano said the ultra modern hospital would be fully funded by the […]

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Anambra Indigenes in Kaduna Hail Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2015 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has earned the respect and support of his kinsmen resident in Kaduna State for running an effective administration. The President General, Igbo Community Welfare Association (ICWA), Kaduna, Barrister Chris Nnoli, who spoke on behalf of the people cited the Governors achievements in health, education sectors, roads infrastructure,

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Anambra Women Group Urges APGA to Accept Defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2015 0

A group of women, under the aegis of Women of Honour International, has congratulated the Senator-elect for Anambra Central senatorial zone, Mrs.UcheEkwunife, for her victory and urged members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, (APGA) to accept defeat. The group, led by the National President, Mrs. NkemOdunze, also called on the candidates of APGA, especially, […]

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2015 House of Assembly Poll: Could APGA Succeed This Race?

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2015 0

On April 11th, State Governors and Assembly’s polls will take place all over the country. But in Anambra State, it would be a sort of theater for political juggernauts to play their chess mainly on the 30 vacant positions in the state legislative chamber, having held its gubernatorial poll in 2013. As a result, Governor […]

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Umueri Community Rejects N73M Land Compensation

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2015 0

  Angered by what it described as the unfair treatment melted on it by the Anambra State government, the Umueri Community in Anambra East local government area has rejected the sum of N73,521,200 payment as compensation for its land taken over by government. Earlier before this development the two communities of Umueri and Aguleri had […]