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EFCC to arraign Obiano over alleged ₦4bn fraud Wednesday

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will arraign the immediate-past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, January 24, before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged money laundering to the tune of N4,008,573,350. Our correspondent gathered

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Bianca Ojukwu slaps Ex-Gov Obiano’s wife, at Soludo’s inauguration

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2022 0

Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, slapped Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who was at the scene of the event reports that the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took […]

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EFCC places Gov Obiano on watch list

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2021 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has placed the incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, on a watch list, ahead of the handover of government in the state. This was contained in a letter to the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) dated November 15, 2021. The EFCC requested the immigration […]

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Despite the poor level of infrastructures in Anambara, Governor Willie Obiano enjoys self in Houston

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2021 0

Anambra Governor Willie Obiano enjoying himself in far away Houston in his mansion as posted on his official social media handle while Anambra roads, school and institutions are dead, these are the kind of so called leaders who IPOB and other agitators should call to question. “In terms of infrastructure, Anambra State was established 30 […]

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I am the only Governor who do not receive monthly Salary – Gov Willie Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano has stated that is the only Nigerian governor who does not receive a monthly salary. The governor explained that after his tax has been deducted from his salary, he sends the remaining balance to homes of destitute for their upkeep, adding that he has been rendering self-service for the state. […]

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COVID-19: 9 die, 31 cases active in Anambra, says Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has said that nine persons have died of Coronavirus disease in the state. Obiano said this in an address to the people of the state on Wednesday. He said a total of 302 samples had been collected from Anambra by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), out of which […]

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Obiano redeploys 4 commissioners in minor cabinet reshuffle

Ihesiulo Grace 5 June 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has approved the redeployment of four commissioners in the state in a minor cabinet reshuffle. Mr C-Don Adinuba the state’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Thursday, adding that the redeployment was with immediate effect. Adinuba said the affected commissioners include

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Obiano inaugurates water scheme, assures sustainability

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state on Monday, inaugurated the first phase of the Otuocha Regional Water Supply Scheme at Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area, with a promise to ensure its sustainability. The water project is being constructed under a partnership arrangement with the European Union (EU) and the state government. It would supply […]

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Obiano imposes 12-hour curfew on Umumbo, Omor communities

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2020 0

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has imposed a 6 pm to 6 am curfew on Umumbo and Omor communities in Ayamelum Local Government Area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by Mr. Don Adinuba, the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment on Thursday in Awka. The imposition of the […]

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Coronavirus cannot take away our hope at Easter – Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2020 0

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has stated that the threat of Coronavirus pandemic cannot take away the hope inherent in Easter celebrations that marks the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Obiano made the declaration at the weekend in a message contained in a Special Easter Broadcast to update ndi Anambra on measures […]

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COVID-19: Improve on research to provide vaccine, Obiano tells scientists

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2020 0

Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has called on the academia to intensify efforts that will aid provide vaccine for the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Governor Obiano made the call during the tenth Convocation ceremony of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. While congratulating the graduates, the Governor urged ndi Anambra to adhere to the WHO preventive

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Obiano Honoured as Change Ambassador in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020 0

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has been honoured as the Change Ambassador on Security in Nigeria by the management of Centre for Change. The honour was accorded to the Governor during the Exco meeting at the Government House, Awka. The President Centre for Change, Dr. Joe Okei – Odumakin, who presented the award, said […]

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Gov Obiano presents Certificate of Recognition to two royal fathers

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Aambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has presented Certificate of Recognition to two elected traditional rulers in the state. They are the traditional ruler of Nkpologwu, Agụata Local Government Area, HRH Igwe Moses Obijikwa Okpalanwaka and the traditional ruler of Isulo, HRH Igwe Chike Mmaduka. Governor Obiano made the presentations at the Governor’s Lodge,

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Stop eating rats to avoid Lassa fever, Obiano urges residents

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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state on Thursday urged people of the state to desist from eating rats as one of the safest ways to avoid Lassa fever currently ravaging some states. Gov. Obiano made the call while flagging-off the second phase of the maternal, newborn and child health week/national immunisation plus days at the […]

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Obiano inaugurates Court of Appeal in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

A new Divisional Court of Appeal has been inaugurated in Anambra State, making it the 18th in the nation. The milestone achievement is coming after 29 years of its creation as a state, which would provide easy and timely access to people in Anambra and environs. Commissioning the new Court of Appeal complex at Court […]

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Gov. Obiano inaugurates court of appeal in Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

A new divisional court of appeal has been inaugurated in Anambra state, making it the 18th in the nation. The milestone achievement is coming after 29 years of its creation as a state, which would provide easy and timely access to people in Anambra state and environs. Commissioning the new court of appeal complex at […]

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Give us Soludo, Obidigwe pleads with Gov Obiano

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2020 0

The member representing Anambra East and West in the House of Representatives, and founding President of United Anambra Youths Assembly (U-AYA), Hon. Chinedu Obidigwe, has pleaded with Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State to work towards ensuring that Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank, succeeds him. Hon. Obidigwe made the plea […]

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Road construction: Take advantage of dry season to deliver results, Obiano charges contractors

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2020 0

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has charged contractors handling different road projects in the state to take advantage of the dry season in achieving tremendous results. Governor Obiano said his administration is determined to completing every roads awarded during the last rainy season to ensure that people do not suffer again in the next […]

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Sen Victor Umeh felicitates with Gov Obiano on Papal Knight award

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2020 0

Former National Chairman of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and Senator that represented Anambra Central in the 8th Senate, Senator (Sir) Victor Umeh, has joined Ndị Anambra especially the Catholic faithful in celebrating the investiture of Knight Commander of the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory on the Governor of Anambra State, Chief (Dr.) Willie Obiano, […]

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Obiano’s security arrangement fast meeting int’l standard, says lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 5 January 2020 0

Chief Chukwuma Umeoji, Member, Federal House of Representatives, representing Aguata Constituency, has extolled Governor Willie Obiano’s security arrangement with special regards to the celebration season. Umeoji made the observation at Aguata Local Government Area premises while inspecting his Constituency Free Medicare/Drug Awareness on December 30, 2019. According