As the November 8, 2025 Anambra state governorahip election, and the August 16th Anambra South senatorial by-election and Onitsha North 2 state constituency by-election draw closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued guidelines in preparation for the upcoming elections. In a press conference at the commission’s state headquarters in Awka, on Thursday, July…
The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to negotiate the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), but emphasized that such discussions should not be tied to political bargaining or regional support. Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, made the statement on Friday night during an interaction with journalists in…
Abia State government has announced that it will establish a Public Service Academy in the state soon. The academy, Governor Alex Otti declared, will facilitate schedule training for government employees. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Abia State Quarter 2 Executive Council Strategy Retreat held in Umuahia, Otti announced his administration’s plans to…
The Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Offences Court in Awka has ordered the remand of a 72-year-old medical doctor, Daniel Ikebuilo, alongside two women, Ifunanya Ogbonna, 23, and Chidiogo Ogbonna, 20, over alleged child theft and illegal sale. The three defendants pleaded not guilty to a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, child stealing,…
Abia State Police Command has announced the arrest of 245 suspected criminals, comprising 230 males and 15 females between January 2025 till date. Among the suspects apprehended by the Police is Chisom Chikwendu, arrested in connection with the ambush and killing of two Chinese expatriates and their Police escort on April 4 at Uturu, Isuikwuato…
The Labour Party in Imo State has declared that it will not follow its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi to his new party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC). State chairman of the party, Calistus Ihejiagba speaking to our correspondent on Obi’s exit of the party affirmed that the party will exist with or without the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Further updates have emerged on the case of Mr. Chibuike Agina, an Anambra businessman who had earlier accused operatives of the Agụnechemba security outfit (popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achi) of abduction, extortion, and forced confession under duress. This is coming barely one month after the REPORT and videos on the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has assured residents of Obosi and the general public that decisive steps are being taken to address the recent clash involving operatives of the Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) and some individuals in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The unfortunate incident, which led to destruction…
In a major show of support at the 2025 Anambra Local Government Service Commission Week, held at the Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, local government workers across the state restated their unwavering commitment to the re-election of Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo. With the November 8 gubernatorial election approaching, they pledged to replicate the…
Enugu state governor, Peter Mba, has cautioned journalists in the country against relying entirely on artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of their profession. Mba gave this warning on Friday in his welcome address delivered at a retreat organized by the State House Press Corps (SHPC) in Enugu. Represented by his Commissioner for Environment and…
