Anambra
JAMB begins Rescheduled UTME for Candidates Affected by Technical Glitches
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced the rescheduled Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) today, following disruptions experienced by some candidates during the initial exercise. The rescheduling comes in response to a combination of technical malfunctions and human errors that impacted the smooth conduct of the original examination. According to The Nation, JAMB […]
Gunmen kill Lawyer, Client after Court Session
The gunmen first shot the lawyer and then targeted his client, who attempted to flee but was also gunned down. The attackers fled the scene immediately afterward Panic has enveloped residents of Agulu and Nanka communities in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State following the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his client by […]
NSCDC Shuts Down Illegal Refinery, Seizes Petroleum Products
In a significant operation aimed at curbing illegal petroleum activities in Anambra State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal artisanal refinery and unregistered petrol station in Nkwelle Ezunaka, Oyi Local Government Area. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and Navy, led to the seizure of large […]
Anambra, Lagos top UTME Malpractice List
Anambra State tops the list with 14 suspects arrested for impersonation and picture mismatch, followed closely by Lagos State with nine suspects arrested for impersonation, spying, and possession of mobile phones. The majority of the 80 suspects being interrogated by the police for their involvement in 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination malpractices are from Anambra […]
Five Siblings Die from Suspected Food Poisoning
The samples of food have been taken for a forensic assessment, and operatives are also engaging the neighbourhood for necessary information that will aid the investigations. A heartbreaking tragedy has occurred in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, resulting in the deaths of five siblings from suspected food poisoning. The incident, which […]
Today, 1,630 Delegates to Pick Anambra APC Gov.
With 1,630 accredited delegates, the primary election for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has begun in the state of Anambra. The election took place in two distinct centers. Additionally, the primary election for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is taking place today, and Governor Chukwuma Soludo is the only candidate running for the position. […]
Anambra 2025: Umeoji Withdraws From APC Primaries
Anambra governorship candidate Chukwuma Umeoji has withdrawn before Saturday’s All Progressives Congress primaries. Party primaries were set for March 20–April 10, 2025, by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Paul Chukwuma, Onunkwo Johnbisco Obinna, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu will compete for the party’s ticket tomorrow after Umeoji’s resignation. The announcement […]
Soludo Prohibits Marketplace Preaching, Imposes N500,000 fine
This is a marketplace, not a church. You are violating the law. Roadside preachers who use loudspeakers in public locations, notably markets, have been issued a strong warning by the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo. He has accused these preachers of contributing to noise pollution and irritating inhabitants of the area. As stated […]
PDP’s N40m Form Fee Sparks Crisis
Concerns are growing over the inability of prospective governorship candidates in Anambra State to purchase the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) expression of interest and nomination forms for the November 8 election. The party had set a deadline for the sale of forms, which comes with a hefty N40 million price tag. Despite the party’s determination […]