Tragic: Fatal crash kills MD, Ocha Brigade, Chief Okonkwo ...see photos.

The Managing Director and Chief Superintendent of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra popularly known as OCHA Brigade, Chief Kenneth Okonkwo is dead!

Policemen in Anambra gun down two kidnap suspects, rescue victim (Graphic images)

 Anambra State Police Command yesterday at its headquarters at Amawbia, paraded a kidnap suspect alongside bodies of two dead notorious accomplices of his.

Ogbunike community drums support for Obiano's re-election bid

Stakeholders for Willie Obiano re-election in Ogbunike Community in Oyi Council Area over the weekend rose from its Townhall meeting to map out strategies for actualization of their mandate in the community.

Breaking! Ojoto Community dethrones Regent

Ojoto Akanasato Community in Idemili South Council has announced the dethronement of its Regent/Traditional Prime Minister, Chief Gerald Mbamalu.

Ojoto Akanasato Community endorses Governor Obiano's re-election bid

Ndi Ojoto gathered at Afor Town hall. 

The second term bid of Governor Willie Obiano over the weekend received a major boost as people of Ojoto community in Idemili South Council Area adopted him as their candidate in the upcoming guber election in the state.
The endorsement came during a stakeholders' meeting of Ojoto Akanasato Union, which is the town's highest decision making body, held at Afor Ojoto Townhall which also attracted notable sons and daughters of the community.

Breaking News! CEO, Densine Group, Chief Okafor installed as new traditional ruler of Ojoto

Igwe Dennis Okafor 

It was a ceremony that reflected an atmosphere of conviviality and brotherliness as people of Ojoto Akanasato community in Idemili South Council Area recently unveiled their new Igwe-elect, Chief Dennis Adindu Okafor.

The new traditional ruler was presented to the entire community by elders of Enugo village during a stakeholders meeting of Ojoto Akanasato Union, the town's highest decision -making body.

Sabbath Community in Anambra throws weight behind Governor Obiano

Governor Willie Obiano has reiterated his resolve to avail Ndi Anambra visionary leadership devoid of all manner of sectional or religious bias.
The governor made this known when he received a delegation from the United Council of Sabbath Churches in Nigeria at the governor's Lodge Amawbia.

Anambra needs leaders with vision and doggedness - Anambra Governorship hopeful

Renowned Civil Engineer, Noble Odumegwu ALUTU has joined the list of persons seeking the people's mandate to secure the Anambra seat of power.


Engr Noble who hails from the industrial hub of the state, Nnewi,  disclosed this in an interactive session with news men recently.

Founder, Big Churchill Foundation to bag Kagoro Kingdom Chieftaincy title for feeding over 1000 indigenes of Southern Kaduna

There was excitement and overwhelming celebration few days at the Kagoro community in Kafanchan, Kaduna state as Non- Religious Organisation, Big Church Foundation led by the Chairman, Dr. Olakunle Churchill and team stormed the village to witnessed and access the damage caused during the Kada River Massacre. 
The Philanthropist was welcomed at the Palace and Royal cabinets amidst traditional dances and cultural displays at the village square. 

"Participate actively in the electoral process", Beauty Queen urges youths

As Anambra State braces for the November, 2017 guber election, some prominent young voices have advocated increased youth participation.
 One of such voices is the reigning Most Beautiful Model in Nigeria Tourism, Miss Adaeze Aduaka.

250 aged persons, less privileged receive succour from Amazing Grace Foundation

It was a glorious moment as over two hundred and fifty persons in Anambra including the Aged and the less privileged recently had their spirits lifted when succour came their way from the Amazing Grace Foundation. 

Anambra Governor swears in two new judges

Two new judges recently appointed to Anambra State High Court have been sworn in by Governor Willie Obiano.

The judges are Justice Ngozi Lauretta Oyeka who was a former Deputy Chief Registrar in charge of High Courts at the State Judiciary Headquarters and Justice Sylvester Nnanna Odili, a private legal practitioner at Onitsha. 

Ogwuaniocha Community to get access road soon

 The Umunankwo-Mputu-Ogwuaniocha road in Ogbaru Council Area of Anambra State is to be made motorable before June this year.

Anambra Govt inaugurates State's Drug Control Committee

Governor Willie Obiano has inaugurated the State Drug Control Committee.
The 11 member committee comprises government officials from line Ministries and officers of the State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and has as its Chairman, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Josephat Akabuike and the NDLEA State Commander, Mr Sule Momodu as its secretary.

Anambra opens largest Poultry Farm in the SouthEast Region

Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has inaugurated the completed first phase of Lynden Farms at Igbariam in Anambra East Council Area of the state.
The Farm which is to produce high quality eggs and poultry meat, whose groundbreaking ceremony was performed by Governor Obiano in January last year, is to be executed in three phases with a total investment put at 180 million dollars.

International Health NGO set to partner Anambra Govt to establish trauma centre

An International Non-governmental Health Organisation, Doctors Without Borders, recently expressed its readiness to partner Anambra Government to establish a Trauma Center in the State. 

The NGO's Project Coordinator for the State, Dr Geoffery Baas disclosed this when he led a delegation from the Organization on a courtesy visit on Governor Willie Obiano. 

2017 Anambra Guber Election: Former Governor decries massive decampment of politicians, tags it worrisome

The growing trend of decampment of some politicians and respected personalities in the State has been described as a worrisome trend with dire consequences for the nation's democracy and the integrity and dignity of Ndigbo. 

A former Governor of the State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife stated this in Awka during a press conference with newsmen on political developments in the State and Nigeria.

Anambra Govt commences road inspection.

Inspection of ongoing state government road projects across the state by the State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has commenced.

The inspection visit took the governor to major road construction projects in the Anambra South Senatorial District of the state.

FG, wooing OPEC Members to spike global Oil prices

The Federal Government says it is pushing Member States of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, to cut oil production so as to spike oil prices globally. 

The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola disclosed when he paid Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano a courtesy visit as part of a one day working visit he made to the state. 

Again, Anambra Governor, Obiano urges Federal Govt to show presence in the SouthEast.

Governor Willie Obiano says there is need for increased federal presence in the SouthEast to give Ndigbo a sense of belonging in the country. 

Governor Obiano stated this when he received the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola at the governor's Lodge, Amawbia. 

Anambra Govt drums support for Fed Govt Social Investment initiative

Anambra Government has reiterated its commitment towards providing the necessary budgetary support and operational facilities for the implementation of the Federal Government's social investment programmes in the State. 

Governor Willie Obiano disclosed this when he received a delegation from the Social Investment Project Office, who paid him a courtesy visit at the governor's Lodge, Amawbia. 

5 Projects inaugurated at 302 Artillery Regiment, Nigerian Army, Onitsha

Five major projects recently completed at the Onitsha Military Cantonment have been commissioned.

Among the projects inaugurated were Palm Garden, Arm Store, Lawn Tennis Court, Duty Room and a morgue. 

Anambra Government takes delivery of digital materials, documents for the Aerial Photography of the state.

 Anambra Government has taken delivery of a spartial Aerial Photography and Digital Terrain Model for the entire State.
Governor Willie Obiano received the digital materials and documents for the project from the company that executed it, Aeroprecisa, at the State Exco Chambers, Government House, Awka.

Anambra Gas well to be explored soon.

The Department of Petroleum Resources has given approval for re-entry into the Gas Reserve at Umuerum in Ayamelum Council Area of Anambra State. 

Governor Willie Obiano revealed this when he attended a function of the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha at St Mary's Parish, Umuerum in Ayamelum Council Area of the State.

ISIS brands Trump’s Travel Ban a blessing, celebrates it.

Dreaded terrorist group ISIS allegedly says President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration likely points to the fact that the West is at war with Islam.

Reports say ISIS has been talking about Trump's travel ban, which bars refugees and citizens from seven majority Muslim countries, identified as major base for terrorism, from entering the US.

Anambra Govt receives digital materials, documents of Aerial photography of the entire State

Anambra State Government has taken delivery of a spartial Aerial Photography and Digital Terrain Model for the entire State.
Governor Willie Obiano received the digital materials and documents for the project from the company that executed it, Aeroprecisa, at the State Exco Chambers, Government House, Awka.

"I have done my part, do yours"- Obiano tells Youths

Governor Willie Obiano says with his government's active inclusion of youths in the state governance, the onus now lies on them to show their capacity to shape the future of Anambra state.
Governor Obiano was speaking during a joint meeting of the SouthEast Stakeholders and State Management Committee of the National Youth Council of Nigeria held Anambra.

Obiano promises increased support to Anambra farmers

Anambra State government says it will increase its support to Agro-communities of the state to ensure the full realization of the State's Agricultural potentials.
Governor Willie Obiano disclosed this during an event to mark the celebration of 100 years of Catholicism in Ayamelum Council Area of Anambra State.

Buhari death campaign: "Count us out"- SouthEast NYCN Leadership

The Vice-President, SouthEast National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Innocent Nduanya has distanced youths from the South East from the ongoing death campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari. 

Comrade Nduanya made the statement during a meeting of SouthEast Stakeholders of National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, held in Anambra State.

Just in: Alleged car snatcher shot dead in Nkpor

Breaking News! A dare-devil armed robber who specializes in car snatching within the Obosi/Nkpor/Onitsha axis was just gunned down at Nkpor .

Video: Gov Fayose rescues Apostle Suleiman from DSS, escorts him to Ekiti Govt House.

Remember Apostle Johnson Suleiman who told his securitymen to “kill any Fulani Herdsman they see around his church?.

Video: Jammeh finally steps down, departs Gambia .

 

Ex-President Jammeh agrees to leave.

Two UNIOSUN undergraduates gunned down by Policemen

 Two undergraduates of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Osogbo are resently at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, LAUTETH, Osogbo, following the injuries they sustained  from gun shots by some policemen from the headquarters of Zone 11 of the Nigerian Police Force controlling Osun, Oyo and Ondo states.

Actress Brycee Bassey reveals admiration for Igbo men.

Prolific Nigerian actress,  Brycee Adia Bassey, recently disclosed her admiration for men of Igbo descent.

In a chat with newsmen which bothered on the discrimination of actors in Nollywood, Bassey was said to have unapologetically declared how much love she has for Igbo men and their accent. 

Chelsea Goalkeeper, Courtois backs Costa to return to his best

Despite recent negative headlines over Chelsea Striker, Diego Costa, Goalkeeper, Thibbaut Courtois has said there is no doubt to the striker’s commityment to the team.

Costa is expected to play in the Super Sunday clash with Hull after being dropped from the squad for last Saturday's 3-0 victory over Leicester.

Indian Train crash kills 36, leaves many injured.

Indian Authorities say no fewer than 36 people have been killed and many others injured after a train derailed in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

President Trump signs executive order to start rolling back Obamacare

Barely 24 hours after he took oath of office, US President, Donald Trump has signed an executive order to commence the process of rolling back Obamacare.

The Order stated that the administration's official policy is "to seek the prompt repeal" of the Affordable Care Act -- but at the same time emphasized that it must continue to uphold the law.

Gruesome Video and images: “Give me justice,” Youngman beaten mercilessly for nothing in Anambra cries out

His was the story of the negative implications of “dangerous silence” by the society in the face of an anomaly.

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2017 African Cup of Nations(update)

Group A

Main article: 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Group A

Pos	Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification
1	Gabon (H)	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2	Knockout stage
1	Burkina Faso	2	0	2	0	2	2	0	2
3	Cameroon	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
3	Guinea-Bissau	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1

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18 January 2017 17:00

Gabon	1–1	Burkina Faso
Aubameyang  38' (pen.)	Report	Nakoulma  23'

Stade de l'Amitié, Libreville Referee: Bakary Gassama (Gambia)

18 January 2017 20:00

Cameroon	Match 10	Guinea-Bissau
	Report

Stade de l'Amitié, Libreville Referee: Youssef Essrayri (Tunisia)

Group D

Main article: 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Group D

Pos	Team		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Qualification
1	Ghana		1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	3	Knockout stage
2	Mali		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
2	Egypt		1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
4	Uganda		1	0	0	1	0	1	−1	0
17 January 20177 17:00

Ghana	1–0	Uganda
A. Ayew  32' (pen.)	Report

Stade de Port-Gentil, Port-Gentil Referee: Joshua Bondo (Botswana)

17 January 2017 20:00

Mali	0–0	Egypt
	Report

Stade de Port-Gentil, Port-Gentil Referee: Daniel Bennett (South Africa)