Former Anambra lawmaker dumps APC for ADC

Former Anambra lawmaker dumps APC for ADC

By Ovat Abeng A former Chief Whip and member representing Dunukofia constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon Laurence Ezeudu, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic party ADC. The defection of Ezeudu was announced in a letter addressed to the ADC chairman of Ifitedunu Ward 2, Dunukofia…

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Peter Obi donates N5m to Nnewi Catholic girl secondary school, reiterates commitment to Nigeria's education sector

Peter Obi donates N5m to Nnewi Catholic girl secondary school, reiterates commitment to Nigeria’s education sector

By Ovat Abeng A chieftain of the African Democratic party ADC,  Mr Peter Obi has presented cheque of N5million to Immaculatata Girl’s Model Secondary School, Nnewi, Anambra state. The presentation took place at the school premises on Wednesday, 14th January, 2026. Addressing both students and staff of the school, Obi said the donation was in…

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Anambra community protests 10-years oil exploration without socio-economic benefits

Anambra community protests 10-years oil exploration without socio-economic benefits

By Ovat Abeng Indigenes of Ogwu Ikpele in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the activities of oil exploration company, Sterling Petroleum Energy Exploration Company (SPEECO) in their community without socio-economic benefits. The indigenes choose the 10th anniversary of SPEECO in their community to stage a protest, calling for government attention over…

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Suspend ambition, Tinubu will be reelected in 2027 - Anambra prophet tells Peter Obi, Atiku, others

Suspend ambition, Tinubu will be reelected in 2027 – Anambra prophet tells Peter Obi, Atiku, others

By Ovat Abeng A notable Anambra-based Prophet, Dr Ramas Okoye Asuzu, has urged two chieftains and intended Presidential aspirants of the African Democratic party (ADC) and other Nigerians aspiring to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of 2027 general election to suspend their ambitions for the incumbent to complete his eight years in office. Asuzu…

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Police arrest suspect over killing of 6-year-old girl

Police arrest suspect over killing of 6-year-old girl

By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Operatives attached to Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu acting on credible information in the early hours of 17th January, 2026 arrested one Friday Akonobi, male, aged 28 years over alleged abduction and murder. The arrest according to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, is in connection…

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Igweship poll: Women protest disenfranchisement

Igweship poll: Women protest disenfranchisement

By Ovat Abeng Over 1,000 women on Wednesday, protested against what they term disenfranchisement in the just concluded Igweship election in Ndiowu community, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The threatened to stormed Anambra Government in protest, if the State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo failed to address them in a short possible time….

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UNICEF, Anambra govt to deliver safe, effective measles-rubella vaccination Statewide

UNICEF, Anambra govt to deliver safe, effective measles-rubella vaccination Statewide

By Ovat Abeng The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the Anambra State Government, has assured parents and caregivers of the safety and effectiveness of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccination scheduled to be introduced in the state. The assurance was given by the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), in collaboration with…

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