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August 13, 2017

Just In: Gunmen attack another church in Anambra

Gunmen on Sunday attack at the Assemblies of God Church, Oguta road Onitsha, Anambra State killing one policeman and a civilian, Punch reports. An eyewitness account said the gunmen had temporarily stopped at the Church, but seeing some policemen at the church, opened fire on them. “When the firing became too hot, the policemen abandoned their... Read More

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August 12, 2017

Ozubulu church killing: Osinbajo sends 5-man delegation to Anambra

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is sending a 5-man delegation to Anambra state to commiserate with the victims of the church massacre that claimed lives and injured some others. The delegation, according to the Presidency, is made up of the Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole; Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige; Foreign Affairs Minister, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister... Read More

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August 10, 2017

Obiano vs Oyegun: The game of words played for the numbers

by Alexander O. Onukwue The APC Chairman, John Oyegun and the Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano, have had their words to each other with respect to the coming Anambra elections reported and analyzed. Oyegun says Obiano should contact the Movers because results in November will move him from Awka to Aguleri, with Obiano retracing the APC... Read More

Story of the day

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August 10, 2017

By the numbers: How important is Anambra to the APC for 2019?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the Anambra elections are on the way, the APC, like any ambitious ruling party wishing to strengthen its hold on the nation, are making plans to win the state. While responding to remarks credited to the APC Chairman, John Oyegun, Obiano noted that “Anambra is crucial to their [APC] plot... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

August 10, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: Murder in the Cathedral

by Olusegun Adeniyi First performed in 1935, ‘Murder in the Cathedral’ is a play by the 20th-century British playwright and social critic, T. S. Eliot which tells the story of the assassination in 1170 AD of Archbishop Thomas Beckett by loyalists of the then British monarch, Henry II. In writing the drama, Eliot was said... Read More

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We won’t allow anybody stop Anambra election – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has said no person or group can stop the governorship election in the state. The governor spoke with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday when he visited the national headquarters of APGA to pick his nomination form. He also boasted that he would win the November 18 election. Obiano said, “That... Read More

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Anambra shooting was not a terror attack – Obiano

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has dismissed insinuations that the shooting of worshippers at St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, was a terror attack. Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu had said the attack was carried out by “enemies of the Igbos”. While responding in a state broadcast on Monday, Obiano said the... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. BUHARI WILL ONLY RETURN IF HIS DOCTORS PERMIT – FEMI ADESINA The Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, says the demands of the civil society groups who are staging a protest in Abuja, are not known to the laws of Nigeria.... Read More

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S’East governors, Ndigbo responsible for Anambra church attack – Nnamdi Kanu

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has said enemies of Igbo people were responsible for the attack on worshippers in a Catholic church in Anambra. While addressing IPOB members in Abia on Monday, he blamed Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, and south-east governors for the killings. “They have killed our... Read More

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Don’t listen to IPOB | APGA tells Anambra electorate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has asked electorate in Anambra State to shun the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), calling for the cancellation of the governorship poll in the state. National Director of publicity, APGA, Ifeanacho Oguejiofor said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. He said nothing would stop the election, urging them... Read More

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Police arrest suspects involved in Anambra church attack

The Anambra State Police command said it has arrested suspects involved in the attack on St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu area of the state. The police had said 11 people died, while 18 others were injured in the attack. Spokesman of the command, Nkeiruka Nwode said the suspects were arrested on Monday but refused to reveal... Read More

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Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested and detained – Edwin Clark

Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark has said leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu should be arrested. In an interview with Vanguard, Clark said Kanu should be detained for declaring that there would be no election in Anambra State. According to him, the IPOB leader was misleading... Read More

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Anambra church attack caused by feud between two brothers – Obiano

Anambra governor, Willie Obiano has said the shooting at St Philip’s Catholic church in Ozubulu was caused by a feud between two brothers from the community who live abroad. A masked gunman had killed 8 people, after opening fire on the congregation during service. Ifeanyi Aniagoh, media aide of the governor, in a statement said... Read More

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Gunman killed 8, injured 18 in Anambra church attack – Police

The Anambra State Police command has confirmed that a gunmen attacked St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area on Sunday. According to the Police, 8 worshippers were killed, while 18 others were injured. Commissioner of Police, Mr Garba Umar, said the remains of the dead had been deposited at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital... Read More

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Election must hold in Anambra – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASOB) has said the governorship election in Anambra State must hold. National Director of Information of MASSOB, Sunday Okereafor said this in an interview with Punch. This is contrary to a statement made by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, that... Read More

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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. Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Nnia Nwodo had urged the Igbo to be more committed to the ongoing voters registration exercise, as he expressed concern over the disposition of some Igbo to the... Read More

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With a slogan that seems like a joke, Kcee joins the Anambra governorship race

If you follow Kcee go, na enjoyment go kill you! It looks like the people of Anambra are in for a major political spectacle this November as Limpopo singer, Kcee has just announced his intention to contest in the Anambra gubernatorial race. With an instructive slogan “Attention to Detail 2017”, Kcee has joined Nollywood actor,... Read More

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Kcee launches 2017 Anambra governorship campaign

Singer Kingsley Okonkwo popularly known as Kcee has joined the race for the next governor of Anambra State. The “Limpopo” crooner on Thursday shared his campaign poster on Instagram. “It’s about time, Big Announcement on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 11am,” he wrote. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXVH3MSlGBX/ Yul Edochie, son of veteran actor, Pete Edochie had earlier declared... Read More

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Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states

Three former governors – current ministers have said that they no longer receive pensions from their state governments. The ministers are Babatunde Fashola (Power, Works and Housing); Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment) and Kayode Fayemi (Mines and Steel Development). Fashola, a former governor of Lagos State, said he did not receive any pension from Lagos... Read More

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Govt has infiltrated our ranks with uneducated individuals – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said some ‘miscreants’ have infiltrated its ranks. It accused the Federal Government and Anambra State government of recruiting uneducated individual into its fold to label the group as violent. IPOB was reacting to an incident in Ekwulobia on Sunday where some youths dressed in IPOB uniform and waving Biafra flags tried... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump plan on China may come as soon as this week | Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles | More stories

From the papers, tracklist. IPOB members storm Anambra governor’s church, chanting “no referendum, no election” – YNaija Amaechi’s blackmail will fail – Wike – YNaija Reps frown over slow delivery of N6.1bn vehicles – YNaija Quit notice to Igbos is just a part of the Kaduna Declaration – Northern youth – YNaija ASUU threatens indefinite... Read More

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How we made Anambra the 4th largest economy – Gov Obiano

The Governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano has said that the state became Nigeria’s fourth largest economy, with the determination of his team. According to Vanguard, Obiano also stated that through strategic refocusing, the state had been positioned as one with the greatest chances of producing the most surprising development results in the next five years.... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. POLICE RESCUE THE IGBONLA SCHOOL CHILDREN Officers of the Nigeria Police have Friday rescued the six students who were kidnapped Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, Lagos State. 2. AFRICA’S RICHEST MAN, DANGOTE DROPS 54 PLACES IN FORBES RATING Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has fallen from being the... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of July

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: We will jail you for invading our land | Anambra community tells Nnamdi Kanu Joint military chiefs say there will be no changes to Obama transgender policy Jeff Bezos’ reign as world’s richest man only lasted hours

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We will jail you for invading our land | Anambra community tells Nnamdi Kanu

The Nri community in Anambra State has threatened to jail the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The community alleged that the secessionist leader invaded the area and desecrated sacred places. The traditional of Nri, Igwe Eze Obidiegwu Onyeso, said this on Thursday while chatting with newsmen in Awka, the Anambra State... Read More

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We have no business with calls for secession, boycott – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said threats by pro-Biafran groups would not stop it from conducting elections in the South-East. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Enugu State, Emeka Ononamadu said this while addressing journalists in Enugu. He said the threat to boycott the Anambra State governorship election was bizzare. [Read Also: Nnamdi Kanu gives... Read More

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Election will hold in Anambra | Obiano threatens to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB members

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano on Wednesday said members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) posing a threat to the November 18 poll will be arrested. IPOB has threatened that it would not allow the governorship election in the state take place if the Federal Government does not allow referendum for Biafra. Obiano however... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others | Military prepares 498 soldiers for retirement | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. N5.1bn fraud: Court rejects Jonathan’s aide application for medical trip – YNaija N37bn fraud: Court remands ex-Jigawa governor in prison – YNaija PDP to set up disciplinary panel for Sheriff, others – YNaija Police warn against attacks on campaign rallies in Anambra – YNaija Defectors will not... Read More

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Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie announces intention to be Anambra governor

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has revealed his intention to run for the office of Governor of Anambra State. Yul disclosed this on Instagram when he shared his campaign poster on Friday. Yul is a Pharmatex Ambasador and CEO of DKK investments and Realtors limited. He is also the son of Nollywood veteran, Pete Edochie.

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Election will not be held in Anambra, IPOB insists

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Sunday insisted that the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State would not hold. In a statement by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful in Awka, the Anambra State capital, IPOB said it was still holding on to its promise not to allow elections in the state.... Read More

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