Gov Obiano claims the APC is behind insecurity in Anambra

The governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, has claimed the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), wants to send the state into crisis, using its federal might to attempt to impose a state of emergency. According to Vanguard, Obiano who was reacting to reports credited to the APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where he called on the... Read More

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August 4, 2017

Kcee to use proceeds from new album for election campaign

Singer Kcee has announced that he would use the proceeds from his forthcoming album ‘Attention to detail’ to fund his campaign for the Anambra governorship poll. The singer had on Thursday revealed his interest in running for the seat of governor of his State. In an Instagram post on Friday, Kcee said his decision was... Read More

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August 4, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. ANYONE CALLING FOR BOYCOTT OF ANAMBRA ELECTION IS ANTI-IGBO – BIM The Ralph Uwazuruike-led Biafra Independence Movement (BIM), has described anyone calling for the boycott of the November 18, Anambra State governorship poll, as anti-Igbo. 2. INSIDERS: GOVERNORS VISIT TO BUHARI NEGATES COMMON SENSE Insiders... Read More

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August 1, 2017

15 political parties endorse Andy Uba as consensus candidate for Anambra election

An alliance of 15 registered political parties called The Mega Coalition, said it had endorsed Senator Andy Uba (Anambra South) as its candidate for the Nov. 18 governorship election in Anambra State. The Chancellor of the coalition, Chief Perry Opara, announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Opara said that Uba emerged from... Read More

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July 31, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election” 2. Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike 3. ‘Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles’ 4. Wike claims he has CJN, judiciary in his pocket – Amaechi 5. Quit notice to Igbos is just a part... Read More

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July 31, 2017

IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election”

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Sunday, stormed St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ekwulobia in Aguata local government area, where Governor Willie Obiano was worshipping and tried to disrupt the service. According to Vanguard, the governor had hardly settled down in the church when some youth, including women, who adorned Biafra dresses and... Read More

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July 25, 2017

If you choose to live in the North, you choose to be a sacrificial lamb | Nnamdi Kanu tells Igbos

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu on Monday said Igbos vacating the North was not a condition for the actualisation of Biafra. Kanu spoke in an interview with journalists in Enugu, where he received awards from a number of pan-Igbo groups, including the Igbo Women Assembly, the Eastern Consultative Assembly and... Read More

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July 24, 2017

Nnamdi Kanu gives conditions for Anambra election to hold

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has stated the only reason the upcoming Anambra elections will take place. Kanu said this at an event in Enugu on Monday, where he received awards from three Igbo groups, including the Eastern Consultative Assembly and the Igbo Students’ Association. He said, according to... Read More

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July 19, 2017

N’Delta groups support Nnamdi kanu to boycott Anambra election

Some Niger Delta militant groups have reportedly declared their support for the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over his decision to boycott the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra. The groups, Concerned Militant Leaders (CML), Niger Delta People Democratic Front (NDPDF) and Rainbow Marabas Squad (RMS) said they are distraught over the May... Read More

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June 30, 2017

“APGA will be here for another 100 years”- Oye

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Victor Oye, has stated that the party will remain the ruling party in Anambra State for the next 100 years. According to Daily Trust, Oye was reacting to a question on the threats from members of the opposition APC in the state, who allegedly said... Read More

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June 23, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. RECALL MOVE: I HAVE NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM INEC – MELAYE Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not communicated with him over his planned recall from the Senate. 2. I AM WORKING TIRELESSLY TO... Read More

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June 23, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Winners and losers from the Senate repeal bill | I am a Traditionalist, Christian and a practicing Muslim – Ooni of Ife | More stories

From the papers, a tracklist. Anambra gov election will not hold if… | Nnamdi Kanu threatens – YNaija I am working tirelessly to ensure kidnapped students return safely – Ambode – YNaija Our common enemy is the corrupt political class | Labour Unions tell Nigerians – YNaija Recall move: I have not heard anything from... Read More

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January 23, 2017

Opinion: Anambra Election 2017 | The danger of the single story and the prophecy of Chimamanda Adichie

by Ike Klinsmann “It is impossible to talk about the single story without talking about power”…Chimamanda Adichie Democracy is the Greek word for people’s power (Power to the people). But the question is this – to what degree is this power actually controlled by the people? Are the masses really in charge and... Read More

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December 15, 2013

Gov. Obi got N8 billion from FG to prosecute Anambra election – Ngige

by Akintomiwa Agbaje The fire in Anambra seems not to have been put out as a new allegation by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Chris Ngige has added fuel to the fire. Senator Chris Ngige alleged that the federal government gave Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, N8 billion to prosecute the election. He emphasized... Read More

November 23, 2013

Opinion: Anambra and the drama of electoral contest

by Ifeanyi Afuba The opposition politicians and their supporters have denounced the exercise as seriously flawed and demanded a rerun. But election monitors who observed the conduct of the polls upheld it as substantially free and fair. Anambra’s opposition politicians are working very hard to obscure the facts on the November 16, 2013 governorship election... Read More

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November 20, 2013

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano made this statement while speaking to journalists yesterday at his home town of Aguleri in Anambra East council area. Chief Obiano said the outcome of the... Read More

November 20, 2013

#Anambra Election: I did not rig alone, I was used and dumped – Arrested INEC official confesses

An electoral officer, Okeke Chukwujekwu, in charge of Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, is currently in police detention over his role in the November 16, governorship election in the state. A principal actor in the controversial election, Okeke made an eye opening revelation to his interrogators in Abuja. Okeke told the police investigators that... Read More

November 16, 2013

#AnambraDecides: Logistic problems mar election

by Oge Okonkwo The governorship election in Anambra state was said to be a flop due to disenfranchisement of votes, logistics problems and pockets of violence. It was gathered that in Alor, the the ward of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Chris Ngige, only 72 names were found in the register containing 600 voters. And... Read More

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November 10, 2013

Opinion: Ngige has received money to build mosque in Awka, convert Anambrarians

by Okike Ozoemena Senator Chris Ngige, APC candidate in the coming gubernatorial election in Anambra State has allegedly received a large sum of money from undisclosed Arab sources who are said to be sympathetic to his APC backers to build a magnificent mosque in Awka and convert the predominantly Christian population of Anambra State to... Read More

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November 9, 2013

Femi Adesina: Gazing inside my Anambra crystal ball

by Femi Adesina By the way, we have not heard much from the futurologists about this Anambra election. I think they are playing safe, lest we know they are as blind as bats, when their predictions fail. They know it is a dicey race, so they’re not sticking out their necks. Mum is the word. ... Read More

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Gov Obiano claims the APC is behind insecurity in Anambra

Kcee to use proceeds from new album for election campaign

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

15 political parties endorse Andy Uba as consensus candidate for Anambra election

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election”

If you choose to live in the North, you choose to be a sacrificial lamb | Nnamdi Kanu tells Igbos

Nnamdi Kanu gives conditions for Anambra election to hold

N’Delta groups support Nnamdi kanu to boycott Anambra election

“APGA will be here for another 100 years”- Oye

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: Winners and losers from the Senate repeal bill | I am a Traditionalist, Christian and a practicing Muslim – Ooni of Ife | More stories

Opinion: Anambra Election 2017 | The danger of the single story and the prophecy of Chimamanda Adichie

Gov. Obi got N8 billion from FG to prosecute Anambra election – Ngige

Opinion: Anambra and the drama of electoral contest

#AnambraElection: Drama as INEC drags 183 fake observers to court over forgery and possession of arms

#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground

#Anambra Election: I did not rig alone, I was used and dumped – Arrested INEC official confesses

#AnambraDecides: Logistic problems mar election

Opinion: Ngige has received money to build mosque in Awka, convert Anambrarians

Femi Adesina: Gazing inside my Anambra crystal ball

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