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Panic As Car Catches Fire In Front Of Anambra Govt House

January 22, 2020 12:28 pm
There was panic in Awka on Wednesday morning as a Mercedes Benz suddenly went up in flames in front of the Anambra State Government House.

NAN gathered that the sudden fire incident threw workers in the government house and members of security agencies into panic as they battled to put it off.

A source told our correspondent that the panic was made high by the fact that the state governor, Chief Willie Obiano had just driven past the gate of the government house, into his office as he resumes work for the day, when the car suddenly went up in

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Anambra PDP Protests S’Court Judgment

January 19, 2020 2:29 pm
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Anambra State on Sunday protested the judgment of the Supreme Court of January 14th, which sacked it’s candidate for the 2019 Imo Governorship election, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha for Senator Hope Uzodinma of All Progressives Congress, APC.

Members of the party in their thousands who thronged the Anambra State Judiciary complex, led by the state chairman, Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu called President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly Wade in, while also urging the judges of the Supreme Court to reverse themselves, describing the judgment as a travesty of Justice.

Nwobu who addressed journalists at the

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Again, Anambra Assembly Renews Tenure Of LG Council Chair

January 17, 2020 2:28 pm
Anambra State House of Assembly has renewed tenured the tenure of 18 out of the 21 Local Government Transition Committee Chairmen in the state and their members for additional three months.

The renewal is coming for the umpteenth time since the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano took over the reins of power in 2014.

Despite agitations for the conduct of a local government election in the state, the state government has continued to run the affairs of the local government areas using transition committee chairmen who are appointed by the governor from his party; All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

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Anambra: One Collapse As Fire Guts Another Onitsha Market

January 11, 2020 1:12 pm
Properties worth millions were on Saturday destroyed in a fire incident at the old Automobiles spare parts Market Awada, Anambra state.

According to the Nation, one person reportedly collapsed during the incident, which occurred around 01:30: am.

The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident in a statement said the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.

He said the Commissioner of Police, John Abang has sympathized with the victims of the inferno.

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He said, “Today, 11/1/2020 at about 01:30: am, there was a fire outbreak

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Anambra Govt Starts Operation Arrest All Touts (Pictures)

January 11, 2020 3:09 am

Anambra state Government through its Commissioner for Transport, Dr. CC Mmadubuko is out to stamp out the ILLEGAL REVENUE COLLECTION TOUTS from Onitsha south LGA and environs, many were Arrested yesterday and had been charged to court and are remanded in prison as the prosecution progresses.

Shocker is that one of them was caught with over #500,000k cash as early as 10am.

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Pls report such Touts to the nearest Police Station around you. the state government have equally instituted a REVENUE COURT within the premises of onitsha …

First Lady Of Anambra Shares Expensive Gifts To Americans

December 30, 2019 5:02 pm

Behold Osodietipia!

Not only that Governor Willie Obiano and the first lady abandoned the state they have touted to be the safest place in Nigeria to the US to celebrate Christmas, pictures have surfaced of Mrs Ebele Obiano sharing Christmas gifts to Americans while our people suffer in abject poverty.

This is amidst serious allegations by a commissioner in Obiano’s cabinet that the First lady is using her pet project CAFE as a cover for money laundering, and her connivance with Commissioner for Trade and investment to fleece Ndi Anambra of our Internally Generated revenue.

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Foundation Enrols 200 Anambra Seniors For Health Insurance

December 27, 2019 1:58 pm

No fewer than 200 senior citizens of Anambra State between the ages of 70 and 100 have been enrolled into the state’s Health Insurance scheme (ASHIA) by a foundation to lessen the burden of taking care of their health needs.

The foundation, Godwin and Patricia Foundation, speaking through its Chairman, Chief Godwin Ubaka, said it decided to undertake the enrolment and also cater for their health needs because they knew that even though old age was a blessing, it came with diverse health challenges.

ASHIA is a health insurance scheme of the Anambra State Government inaugurated by Governor Willie Obiano …

Obiano Gives Anambra Workers Conditions For New Salaries

December 17, 2019 11:49 am

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano has promised to increase workers salaries, beyond the recently approved minimum wage of ₦30,000 per month.

The Governor who spoke to workers at the state secretariat, during the events marking this year’s civil service day said he would only increase workers’ salaries if they help in increasing the Internally Generated Revenue of the state to N3billion.

“In 2016 I increased your salary by 16 per cent without prompting, am I correct? Obiano asked the workers.

He continued, “What is important is that I did it without prompting and I encourage you to work hard to …

Anambra Community, Herdsmen Clash Over Destruction Of Crops

December 13, 2019 10:00 am

Members of Ebenebe community of Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have clashed with cattle herdsmen in the area over the destruction of their crops by livestock tended by Fulani herdsmen.

THISDAY gathered that security agencies in Anambra State walked round the clock to foil any loss of life during the clash which occurred on Tuesday.

Read More: Group Accuses BBA Leadership Of Attempt To Extend Tenure

A source said members of the community had mobilised to fight back after herdsmen moved their livestock to destroy crops in farms, while also threatening members of the community with attack.…

Anambra Honours Illustrious Sons, Daughters

December 4, 2019 6:36 am

The popular saying that a prophet has no honour in his home town could not apply in Anambra state as town unions in the state rolled out the drums to honour a long list of illustrious sons and daughters of the state.

Those recognised during the 2019 edition of the annual service award of Anambra State Association of Town Unions (ASATU) in Awka, last Saturday, were adjudged to have distinguished themselves in their various professions, and also used their resources for the benefit of humanity.

Leading the pack was Chairman of Air Peace Airlines, Chief Allen Onyema, who was honoured

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Anambra Provides Free Bus Services

November 30, 2019 8:13 am

Anambra State Government said it will from December 1, 2019 assign buses that would convey people around the state on designated routes free of charge. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transport Company of Anambra State, TRACAS, Dr. Ifeoma Madukasi disclosed this while addressing journalists yesterday at the company’s head office in Awka. Madukasi said the gesture was part of Governor  Willie Obiano administration’s efforts to cushion the effects of high cost of transportation usually associated with the yuletide season. She mentioned the designated routes to include Awka to Onitsha through the old road, Eke Awka to Head …

Panic In Anambra Community As Fuel Tanker Falls, Spills

November 29, 2019 6:55 am

There was panic at the tollgate axis of Ogbunike community, Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State when a tanker laden with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) fell into a gutter and spilled its content.

This came not too long after similar incident at Ochanja Market in Onitsha. In the Onitsha incident, lives and properties were lost as the spilled content caught fire and razed many shops and humans including a mother and child.

It was not clear what led to the latest accident but people within the vicinity fled the scene for safety.

Confirming the development, Police Public Relations

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