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2023 Obi Announces Suspension Of campaign, Gives Reasons

2023: Obi Announces Suspension Of Campaign, Gives Reasons

October 20, 2022 7:48 am

The presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has announced a suspension of his 2023 presidential campaign while disclosing the reasons for doing so. 

The former Anambra governor disclosed this on Wednesday when he visited the Benue State Governor in Abuja.

His decision was influenced by the plight of citizens who were affected by the flood that caused havoc in several places in the country last week.

Obi also called on the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, and the ruling All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu to follow suit.

Read Also: How El-Rufai Told ‘Blatant Lies’

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2023 What Peter Obi Must Do To Become President – Ajulo

2023: What Peter Obi Must Do To Become President – Ajulo

September 1, 2022 5:03 am

Constitutional lawyer, Kayode Ajulo has submitted that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, needs more than just social media clout and endorsement to win the 2023 presidential election.

The former LP National Secretary offered his opinion on Wednesday in a statement on political issues in Nigeria.

Ajulo said though social media polls were good for a show of popularity, such votes are rather imaginary.

‘What will determine the next President of Nigeria are the tangible votes cast at the polling units across the country’, he stressed.

Reiterating that there are about 176,00 polling units (PUs) in …

Troops Dislodge IPOB ESN Hideouts In Anambra, Enugu

Troops Dislodge IPOB/ESN Hideouts In Anambra, Enugu

June 27, 2022 4:27 am

A joint security team consisting of troops of 302 Regiment of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services, and Nigeria Police Force have dislodged camps reportedly belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Idara Nnebo, Ihe Mbosi villages and Ukpor in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Army spokesman, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu made this disclosure on Sunday in a brief communique which was made available to Africa Dailly News, New York.

He revealed that in a clearance operation conducted in the early hours of …

‘Stop The Carnage In Anambra’ – Ohanaeze Urges Soludo

‘Stop The Carnage In Anambra’ – Ohanaeze Urges Soludo

May 26, 2022 5:19 am

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Soludo to stop the blame game and face the insecurity ravaging the State.

Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made this known in a statement made available to Africa Daily News, New York on Thursday while reacting to the gruesome killing of a woman and her four children in Anambra State.

The group who accused the Governor of not doing enough to defend the oath of office he took as the Chief Security Officer of the State, Isiguzoro said Gov. Soludo must go …

Soludo Apologises Over Bianca, Obiano’s Wife Fight

Soludo Apologises Over Bianca, Obiano’s Wife Fight

March 17, 2022 2:33 pm

The newly inaugurated Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has apologised to all Anambra people, friends, and guests who attended his inauguration for the momentary breach of protocol that happened during the event.

In a statement on Thursday, by his media office, Soludo, said the breach was caused by improper communication which arose from a personal issue between the two parties involved.

According to him, the breach which disrupted proceedings at the event happened after the wife of the former governor, Ebelechukwu Obiano, approached Mrs Bianca Ojukwu and muttered some words that led to fisticuffs.

‘Sadly, the fight …

Breaking Soludo Officially Sworn-In As Anambra Governor

Breaking: Soludo Officially Sworn-In As Anambra Governor

March 17, 2022 5:43 am

Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has been officially sworn-in as the new Governor of the State in Awka, Anambra State.

He was sworn in by the State Chief judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu at exactly 9:45am, at the Anambra State Government House.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the event was witnessed by several dignitaries, including the out-gone governor, Chief Willie Obiano who was in the company of his wife, Mrs Ebelechukwu, and all the 30 members of the Anambra State House of Assembly.

As of the time of filing this report, the new Governor is already inspecting the …

Obiano Criticised For Delay In Anambra Airport Opening

Erosion: 10 Buildings Collapse In Anambra

May 15, 2020 1:41 pm

No fewer than 10 buildings including a school and church have collapsed at Obeleagu St. and Nkissi Aroli axis of Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra following erosion caused by downpour.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obeleagu community in Onitsha metropolis has been threatened by gully erosion which has turned into an unending nightmare for the people of the area.

Read Also: Gov Obiano Ruins The Economy Of Anambra

The Minister of State for Environment, Mrs Sharon Ikeazor accompanied by the Deputy Governor of the state, Dr Nkem Okeke had in October 2019, inspected the erosion …

Anambra To Re-Open Markets Next Week

Anambra To Re-Open Markets Next Week – Obiano

April 27, 2020 3:04 pm

The Anambra state government has announced that sixty three markets in the State will re-open on Monday, 4th of May, 2020.

Governor Willie Obiano announced this today, shortly after a closed – door meeting with market leaders in the state. He said that markets will open only after they must have participated in the training organized by the state government.

Governor Obiano said that each market must have a COVID-19 team that will have the responsibility of enforcing COVID-19 preventive codes and guidelines which includes compulsory wearing of face masks, provision of running water, hand sanitizers, physical distancing, among …

Pastor Ashimolowo Attacks Popular Prophet, Odumeje

Pastor Ashimolowo Attacks Popular Prophet, Odumeje

April 16, 2020 5:52 am

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, has accused popular Anambra controversial prophet, Chukwuemeka Odumeje (Liquid Metal), the General Overseer Of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention of performing ungodly acts in the house of God.

He, therefore, warned Christians against false prophets and pastors in the country.

Ashimolowo, in a live video with Pastor Poju Oyemade on his Instagram page on Wednesday, warned genuine lovers of God, against greedy and fake miracle-performing men of God.

Read Also; Why Gov. Ganduje’s Entourage Humiliated Pastor Odumeje

Odumeje’s church members had been seen on social media, spraying money on

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Anambra

2nd Niger Bridge: 18 Days Darkness Hits Anambra

February 27, 2020 6:22 am

At least 4200 households, residing in Iyiowa and Odekpe areas of Anambra State have been thrown into darkness for over 18 days.

This is as a result of 2nd Niger Bridge construction activities of Julius Berger PLC, along Atani road, Anambra which affected the underground cable powering the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC’s IYIOWA 11KV feeder.

Following the development which occurred on 7th of February, 2020, the IYIOWA 11KV feeder has been out of supply.

Read Also: 2nd Niger Bridge: Julius Berger Gives Completion Date

This development was made known to newsmen by the Head of Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka

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Anambra 2021: UK-Based Ike Oligbo Joins Guber Race

February 9, 2020 2:12 am

A United Kingdom (UK)-based security expert, Chief Vincent Ike Oligbo (Ike Edeke) has formally declared his interest to run in the 2021 governorship election on the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State.

Oligbo, who made his interest known while presenting himself to the state executive members of PDP at party’s secretariat in Awka, said that he wanted to formally declare his interest to run at the party office to show respect for the executive members who run the party in the state.

He said that he has confidence in the party to conduct a free, fair and …

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Obiano Announces Payment Of New Minimum Wage In Anambra

January 24, 2020 2:38 pm

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has announced that he will pay the new minimum wage, starting from Jan. 26.

Obiano made the declaration while inspecting the 5.3Km Eziowelle-Umunnachi-Afor Igwe roads in Idemili South and Dunukofia local government areas.

According to him, the new minimum wage implementation will improve socio-economic status of the state and boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

He stressed that the economic importance of the implementation of the new minimum wage, pointing out that improved welfare of workers was top priority of his administration.

Gov. Obiano, while inspecting the Eziowelle-Umunnachi-Afor Igwe roads, currently under …

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