The Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, has imposed a three-day curfew on Umeri, Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities in Anambra East local government area of the state after two people were killed in violence on Saturday. The governor, who announced the development in a statement in Awka, said the curfew would run from 7:00 p.m.
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The Anambra State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) controlled government in the state for selling the state assets. The Publicity Secretary of PDP in Anambra State, Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu in a press release said that it is really unfortunate that most of the landmark properties
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The Anambra State Government has declared Monday, November 16, a work free day in honour of Nigeria’s first president, Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, who was born on November 16, 1904, in Zungeru in today’s Niger State. Acccording to a statement issued by theCommissioner for Information & Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba, all government offices, except those
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Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano has regretted the increasing cases of crime in the state being perpetuated with tricycles operators popularly known as Keke riders. Obiano who raised the alarm through the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu while interfacing with the operators at Dr Alex Ekwueme square, Awka, urged them to join
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Chairman, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State Chapter, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, has commended the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano over the payment of compensation of #200m to victims of EndSARS protest in the state. Obiano had during his 2021 budget presentation to the State House of Assembly on Tuesday, announced the setting aside of a sum of
Read moreGovernor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has presented a budget estimate of N143.65bn to the Anambra State House of Assembly for the 2021 fiscal year. The 2021 budget estimate projected a recurrent expenditure of 39.5% (N56.77bn) and a capital expenditure of 60.5% (86.88bn). Presenting the budget estimate themed: ‘Economic Recovery and Consolidation’ at the
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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has dispelled Federal Government’s claim of building an airport in the state. The governor through a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C-Don Adinuba, said the government had received series of calls since the claim by the Federal Government which had gone viral. He said
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Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has directed all educational institutions to resume normal activities following the lifting of curfew imposed last week in the wake of the havoc visited on the state by gangs of arsonists. He also directed civil servants in the state to return to work. In a statement issued by theCommissioner
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Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has announced a 24hour curfew in the state. The curfew, acccording to insider source takes effect from 8pm on Thursday. The governor also earmarked N200 million compensation for families and victims of disbanded SARS/police brutality, upon recommendation by the Judicial Panel of Inquiry. The statement read, “Gov Obiano declares
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People of Ifite Umueri community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra state on Monday protested alleged encroachment into their land by the state government. The community had donated portion of its land to the State government for Cargo Airport, but alleged that the government had gone beyond the allocated portion. The protesting three
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Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) Anambra State branch has called on the State governor, Willie Obiano to establish special fund for flood victims in the state. Chairman of the body, Comrade Vincent Ezekwueme said the funds were to cater for victims of devastating flooding in six Local Governments of Ogbaru, Ayamelum, Onitsha North, Ihiala and Anambra
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Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano on Saturday granted three detainees who committed minor offenses unconditional bail during a visit to former Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS in state. The visit was in fulfillment of his promise he made while addressing protesters who besieged the Awka government house and the expressway on Thursday, October 15th, 2020.
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Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has sacked his Senior Special Adviser on Security, Mr James Nwafor in an effort to appease the EndSARS protesters. The protesters had accused Nwafor who was formerly the commander of SARS in Anambra, of alleged killing and maiming many youths in the state. The protesters had on Wednesday blocked
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A Rights group, Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace, Defenders ‘Foundation (HURIDE) has called on Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano to direct his focus to sports development. The group regretted that the state known for sports especially football had taken the back seat. In a statement issued by the chairmam, Board of Trustees (BoT), Dede
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A group of youths in Osumenyi in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra state have lamented alleged abandonment of the only two public secondary schools in the area. The youths under the aegis of Osumenyi Youth Council said it was unfortunate that pupils offering science in the school had been studying without science laboratories
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