Tag: anambra

Peter Obi lives in Lagos, I’ll return him to Anambra – Tinubu; Lagos lawmaker Abdulsobur Omititi dies at Tinubu rally in Jos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi lives in Lagos, I’ll return him to Anambra - TinubuLagos lawmaker Abdulsobur Omititi dies at Tinubu rally in JosHe remains my brother - Peter Obi reacts to Soludo’s…

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Nigeria wins first gold medal at Commonwealth Games; We’re prepared for terrorists’ attack on Lagos – PPRO | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria wins first gold medal at Commonwealth GamesIGP threatens arrest of skit, filmmakers over unauthorised use of police uniform, kitsWe’re prepared for terrorists’ attack on Lagos – PPROAnambra man kills…

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LASG bans corporal punishment in public schools; ‘Jonathan still in the race, cause of APC screening delay’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Super Eagles Manager, Jose Peseiro, promises successSoludo imposes 6pm-6am curfew on eight councils 'Jonathan still in the race, cause of APC screening delay' BBNaija's Ka3na announces bid for 2023 PresidencyLASG bans…

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Awkuzu: Outrage on social media over allegations of extra judicial killings by SARS operatives

It is common knowledge that young Nigerians all over the country protest regularly against the brutality in the hands of law enforcement agents. As much as it is a disturbing…

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Baby selling factories are still a thing in Nigeria, yet we won’t embrace adoption

At a time several families are trying their best at conception and other means to seek the fruit of the womb, a family in Anambra state felt so defeated by…

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The Big 5: Customs intercepts truck load of ammunition, Alleged killer of Ex-Deputy Governor’s daughter arrested and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Officers of the Nigeria Customs, Minna Area Command have intercepted an Onitsha-bound truck load of 200,000 live ammunition along the Wawa-Babana…

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Kingsley Moghalu Ignites Anambra at Town Hall meeting

On Tuesday 15 May 2018, Moghalu Prof Kingsley Moghalu one of the young emerging aspirants contesting for the post of President in the country continued his “To build a Nation”…

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#AnambraDecides: Obiano in early lead as INEC begins announcement

Incumbent governor Willie Obiano is currently leading in the Anambra governorship election. Obiano, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has polled twice as much votes as…

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#AnambraDecides2017: “I will win this election by a landslide” – Obiano

The governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano says he is confident of winning the ongoing governorship election by a landslide. Obiano, the candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in…

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4 persons arraigned over Ozubulu church killings

Four suspects were, on Friday, arraigned before an Anambra Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, over their alleged involvement in the killings of 13 persons at St.…

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President Buhari has proven he “belongs to everybody” – APGA media group

The National Coordinator, APGA Media Warriors Forum, Evang Chinedu Obigwe, on Thursday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is indeed "for every body". Antecedent: President Buhari ordered the Inspector General of Police,…

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The good intentions of Buhari towards the South East should not be doubted – Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been fair to he indigenes of the South East, the Presidency has said - downplaying claims of marginalisation. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and…

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We will protect you from IPOB | NOA tells Anambra voters

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged voters in Anambra to come out and vote during the forthcoming Anambra governorship election. This comes after the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) threatened…

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Police to deploy 21,000 officers, helicopters for Anambra election

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said about 21,000 policemen would be deployed for the Anambra State governorship election on November 18. The Police boss disclosed this to State House…

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APGA will rule Anambra for 50 years – Soludo

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof.  Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday said the All Progressive Grand Alliance would Anambra for 50 years. Soludo said this on Saturday at…

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President Buhari to attend APC guber rally in Anambra

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to attend the grand finale of the gubernatorial campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra. Buhari made the promise at the Aso…

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[The Activism Blog] NGO to distribute sanitary pads to 330,000 girls in six states

In commemoration of the Annual International Day of girl-child, an NGO, Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) done in collaboration with the federal ministry of women affairs has concluded plans to distribute…

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Why I am campaigning against Obiano – Peter Obi

A former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi Wednesday, during a  rally organised by the women’s wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the secretariat in Awka, explained why he is working…

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[The Injustice Blog] We should not ignore these “weighty allegations” against Anambra health workers

There is a weighty allegation against health workers in Anambra which should not be ignored without a discussion about it. It concerns the plight of Nigerians living with Sickle Cell…

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Buhari meets Obiano, promises free and fair election in Anambra

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met with Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor met Buhari over the governorship election in the state in November…

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FG will complete the 2nd Niger Bridge – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has said the administration will complete work on the second Niger Bridge as well as other federal projects in the Southeast zone. Highlights: He gave the…

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I will fight against Obaino’s re-election with the last drop of my blood – Peter Obi

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi on Wednesday said he would fight against the re-election of Governor Willie Obiano with the last drop of his blood. Obi said this…

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NEMA warns of more flooding in Bayelsa, Imo, Anambra, others

The National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigerian Metrological Agency on Wednesday warned states to prepare for more flooding. NEMA said this became necessary after recent signals from the Niger…

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We won’t allow Nnamdi Kanu invade our peaceful state – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has called on the people of the state to stand up against elements that are planning to disrupt the election. He said this while addressing a…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 16th of August

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EXCLUSIVE: What actually happened at the Ozubulu church attack

by Patrick Egwu One week after the bloody attack at St Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra left 13 people dead and more than 20 injured, YNaija carried out an…

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Anambra church attack target, Bishop visits victims

Aloysius-Ikegwuonu, aka Bishop, who was the target of an attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Anambra has visited victims of the attack. 13 were killed, while 20 others were…

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My ambition to become governor is not a joke – Kcee

Singer, Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee has said his decision to contest in the Anambra governorship election is not a joke. Kcee had shared his campaign poster on Instagram,…

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Anambra church killing: Ozubulu youth protest reopening of church

Ozubulu youth Monday, protested the reopening of St Philips Catholic Church, Amakwa Ozubulu, Anambra, by the Catholic Bishop of Nnewi diocese, Most Rev Hilary Okeke. A week after the massacre…

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Gov Obiano to speak at 72nd UN General Assembly

The governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano would September, present a paper on the achievements and opportunities in Agriculture during the 72nd United Nations (UN) General Assembly. The Commissioner for Budget,…

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