Tension as Ubah, Uba, Azubuogu clash in Nnewi
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Tension as Ubah, Uba, Azubuogu clash in Nnewi

There was uneasy calm at the Nnewi North Local Government secretariat in Anambra State on Sunday following heavy shooting ocasioned by alleged clash between three Senatorial Candidates in the area. Anambra South Senatorial Candidate under Young Progressive Party, Ifeanyi Ubah, and Chief Chris Uba as well as member of the House of Representatives, Hon Chris

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Anambra Police assure escortion, protection of INEC personnel, materials *deploy unarmed agents to man 5,720 poling units Awesome Ekene Anambra State police command said it has deployed unarmed law enforcement agents to man the 5,720 poling units across the state ahead of Presidential, National and state House of Assembly elections. The Command, through its spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, also assured escortion and protection of all Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel and ad-hoc staff on election duty in synergy with the military and sister security agencies. It said the Command would also escort and protect all sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials as may be required by INEC. The statement partly reads, "The police will provide robust security/confidence building patrols across communities to reassure the citizenry and encourage voters to come out and exercise their franchise freely. "We'll maintain formidable rapid response teams across all the 326 wards to promptly and effectively respond to any distress call; as well as enforce movement restriction orders." While calling on people of the State to come out on election days to exercise their franchise without fear of favour, the Police advised political gladiators and supporters to play according to rules, as anyone found wanting, shall be dealt with according to the law. "In the words of the President and Commander-in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, “Nigerians should vote for whoever they like from whatever party. "Nobody will be allowed to mobilize resources and thugs to intimidate people in any constituency. "To members the fourth estate and the civil society, I urge you to be more patriotic, as you discharge your duties. Together, we can make our country proud," the statement concluded.
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Anambra Police assure escortion, protection of INEC personnel

…protect all sensitive and non-sensitive electoral materials Anambra State police command said it has deployed unarmed law enforcement agents to man the 5,720 poling units across the state ahead of Presidential, National and state House of Assembly elections. The Command, through its spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, also assured escortion and protection of all Independent National Electoral

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Group calls for investigations on Anambra discarded PVCs
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Group calls for investigations on Anambra discarded PVCs

…says the investigation has become necessary to ensure rights of eligible voters were protected and upheld Executive Director, Catch Them Young Community Initiative (CATYCOI) has called for a thorough investigation into alleged recovery of uncollected Permanent Voters Cards PVCs in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Executive Director, Nonso Orakwe in a statement,

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NSCDC warns trouble makers against disrupting polls
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NSCDC warns trouble makers against disrupting polls

…says those planning to disrupt the forthcoming elections should have a rethink Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State Command has called on those planning to disrupt the forthcoming elections to have a rethink to as not to regret their actions. Commandant, Isidore Chikere gave the warning during the combined team of security

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AIG, 3 CPs deployed to Anambra ahead Saturday poll
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AIG, 3 CPs deployed to Anambra ahead Saturday poll

…the AIG shall supervise the three Commissioners of Police deployed to the three senatorial districts of the state Anambra State Police Command on Wednesday received newly deployed Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Eboka Friday and three Commissioners of Police posted to Zone 13 headquarters, Ukpo and the Command respectively for election duty in the

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Anambra businessman drums support for YPP candidates, Sen Ubah, Barr Maduakolam
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Anambra businessman drums support for YPP candidates, Sen Ubah, Maduakolam

By: Ifeoma Ejiofor Ahead of the February 25 National Assembly elections, an Anambra-based businessman, Ichie Kenneth Maduakor, has solicited support for the Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidates, Sen Ifeanyi Ubah and his younger brother, Barr Johnmary Akachukwu Maduakolam. Sen Ubah is seeking reelection to the red chamber of the National Assembly to represent Anambra South senatorial zone,

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Thousands of uncollected PVCs found in Anambra forest
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Thousands of uncollected PVCs found in Anambra forest

…viral video showed the PVCs displayed on the floor Barely four days to the general election, a bag filled with thousands of Permanent Voters’ Card (PVCs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been discovered in a forest in Nnewi, Anambra State. The cards were reportedly found by hunters in Akamili, a community in

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2023 Presidency: Igbo elders root for Peter Obi, warn Biafra aggitators
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2023 Presidency: Igbo elders root for Peter Obi, warn Biafra agitators

Ahead the February 25 presidential election, Igbo Elders have drummed support for the candidate of Labour Party (LP) Mr Peter Obi. They also warned Biafra agitators against killing and maiming their fellow country men. The elders’ position was contained in a press release presented by the former chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC) Chief Simon Okeke. The

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Rise above primordial sentiments, financial inducement - Music actress urges Nigerians
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Rise above primordial sentiments, financial inducement – Music actress urges Nigerians

A Canadian-based Peace Ambassador, Dr. Uba Iwunwa-Ndukwe has urged Nigerians to rise above primordial sentiments and financial inducement in casting their votes for most credible, competent and committed candidate as President Muhammadu Buhari’s successor. She said it would be tragic for electorate to sell their votes to same wicked leaders and commit themselves to another

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NASS Election: Community leader mobilizes support for Sen. Ubah
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NASS Election: Community leader mobilizes support for Sen. Ubah

…says Ubah has demonstrated an unprecedented level of responsibility in representation By: Ifeoma Ejiofor The former President General (PG) of Nnewichi-Nnewi, Chief Cyprain Okolo has called on the people of Anambra South senatorial zone to ensure that the incumbent, Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah of Young Progressives Party (YPP) is reelected. The former PG, who hosted over

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Monarchs, elders, PGs, Others Endorse APGA National, State Assembly Candidates
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Monarchs, elders, PGs, Others Endorse APGA National, State Assembly Candidates

…the endorsed candidates were Hon Azubogu, Dom Okafor, Hon Okpalaeke and Hon Muobike People of Anambra South Senate, Aguata Federal Constituency, Aguata One State Constituency and Aguata Two State Constituency have endorsed the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) National and State Assembly candidates in the forthcoming general elections. The endorsed candidates were Hon Chris Azubogu

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Why I'll Vote Peter Obi on Saturday - Onyeka Onwenu
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Why I’ll Vote Peter Obi on Saturday – Onyeka Onwenu

…says Obi has the sense of purpose, mission and he has the passion to turn Nigeria around Nigerian singer/songwriter and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, has explained reasons why she would vote for candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi on forthcoming Saturday’s presidential election. Onwenu, a human right activist, social activist, journalist and politician in a

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Nnewi North: APGA House of Assembly candidate promises responsible representation
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Nnewi North: APGA House of Assembly candidate promises responsible representation

…The House of Assembly hopeful made the promise during an interactive meeting with ward leaders The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the Nnewi North House of Assembly election, Cmrd Peter Nwosu has meet with the fifty one traditional ward leaders in the council area. The House of Assembly hopeful had the interactive meeting

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APC inaugurates 8,326 agents, targets over 25percent votes in Anambra
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APC inaugurates 8,326 agents, targets 25percent votes in Anambra

…says with their canvassers and ward executive as well as agents the figure is as good as being realized The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has commissioned a total of 8,326 ward agents and canvassers towards securing statutory spread for its Presidential candidate, Sen. Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Coordinator of the Campaign Council, Sen

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