By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has officially launched its nationwide election campaign with a high-profile flag-off ceremony at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, unveiling over 253 standard-bearers across the federation and adopting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its official presidential flag bearer. During the event, the National Leader of APGA…
By Ovat Abeng The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in Anambra State has inaugurated its Peter Obi/Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 elections. The inauguration ceremony took place at King David hotel in Awka, on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026. Speaking shortly after the inauguration, the Anambra State NDC Chairman, Rt Hon. Ikem Uzoezie, said the…
By Ovat Abeng The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving a Toyota Camry car along the Awka–Enugu Expressway, opposite the Old Government House, Awka, in the early hours of Monday, 2nd November, 2026. The FRSC State Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Margaret B. Onabe,…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 10-year-old boy, identified as Chinecherem Onuwasoanya, who lost his way home after going out to play in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said the rescue…
By Ovat Abeng Former governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, has called on Nigerian youths to emulate the humble beginning of Chief Dr Chidi Anyaegbu (Okeiyi Ndigbo), Chairman, Chisco Group, to grow, developed and assume leadership roles in the society. He stated that young people must recognise that they are no longer merely the…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a male suspect, Chima Ofoeke, in connection with the suspected murder of 23-year-old Mmesoma Umeorini in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The arrest according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement in Awka…
By Ovat Abeng The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Anambra State will give special consideration to Persons Living with Disabilities (PWLDs), during the 2027 General Elections in the state. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, stated this while sensitising PLWDs, 21 Electoral officers (EOs) in the state and Disability desk…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Mustapha Sani, and the recovery of an Infinix Android phone allegedly stolen in Adamawa State. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on…
By Ovat Abeng Following the confirmation of Ebola Outbreak at Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, the Anambra State government, has announced plans to deploy surveillance health officers in Chinua Achebe International Airport Umueri, motor parks, banks and other social gathering areas. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Ben Obidike, who made the…
By Ovat Abeng The crisis rocking the Diocese of Awka, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion has deepened with the rejection of the recent suspension of Archbishop Alex Ibezim for six months by Primate of the Church, His Grace, Most Rev Henry Ndukuba. Ibezim was last week suspended for six months by the Primate following allegation…
