57 h. ago Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra

Troops of the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity and its units have arrested six suspected crude oil thieves during a series of coordinated operations carried out from April 20 to April 22. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that on Sunday, the Nigerian Navy […] The post Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Abia: 25,000 APGA members defect to SDP, boosting party’s 2027 prospects

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Over 25,000 members of a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from 184 wards in Abia State have defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The defectors, led by Azubuike Peter Chijioke, were received by SDP National Chairman Shehu Gabam in Abuja. Gabam welcomed the group, stating their defection […] The post Abia: 25,000 APGA members defect to SDP, boosting party’s 2027 prospects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition

The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspected kidnappers, including a woman, in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. The police identified the suspects as Celestine Onuyia, described as a native doctor who reportedly prepares charms and hides the gang’s weapons, and Jacinta Okolo, said to be part of the kidnapping […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Kidnapping, Recover Firearms, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service

Reaffirms commitment to a reformed and secure Anambra From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State election, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has extended his warm felicitations to the good people of Anambra State on this year’s Easter celebration, describing the season as a sacred period of […] The post Easter: Paul Chukwuma harps on the essence of sacrifice and service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship

Byline: Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Teenage table tennis players from Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Abia, and Delta clinched gold medals at the 2025 Offiong Edem Table Tennis Championship in Calabar, Cross River State. An athlete from Ultra King Sports Academy, Uyo, also secured gold during the three-day event. In the Under-13 boys’ category, Delta’s Idoko […] The post Teenagers from 5 states win gold at 2025 Offiong Edem table tennis championship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy

Operatives of Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect, identified as Chidiebere Mbene, for allegedly killing a secondary school student, Nwokedi Somtochukwu, and raping the victim’s sister. It was gathered that Mr. Mbene invaded the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi, the deceased’s parent, who are said to be teachers in Unubi community, Nnewi […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Man For Alleged Rape, Killing Of Teenage Boy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Anambra Police Apprehend Six For Using Sick Persons To Beg For Money, Recover Cash, Phones

Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects for allegedly using sick persons to beg for financial support from members of the public. In a statement on Thursday, the Command’s Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that the suspects were arrested in an uncompleted building located at Isu Village, Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of the […] The post Anambra Police Apprehend Six For Using Sick Persons To Beg For Money, Recover Cash, Phones appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Fire Guts Residential Building In Anambra, Firefighter Injured

A residential building located along Okosi Road, near the Ugwunaobamkpa junction in Onitsha, Anambra State, was engulfed by fire on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Eyewitnesses revealed that the inferno raged for several minutes before officials of the Anambra State Fire Service arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, the firefighters swiftly commenced efforts to contain the […] The post Fire Guts Residential Building In Anambra, Firefighter Injured appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: PDP govs playing Asiwaju’s spoiler game – Atiku’s coalition 

A coalition involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and others has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party governors rejected a proposed alliance and plan to field a weak candidate in the 2027 election to split opposition votes in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Read More

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1 week ago Anambra 2025: Author Okeke Jerry emerges BOOT party flagbearer

Renowned author and entrepreneur Okeke Jerry has emerged as the candidate of the BOOT Party for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. Okeke, who was the sole aspirant of the party, was announced the winner of the primary held in Awka on Monday, having polled 29 votes from the delegates, as announced Read More

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1 week ago Man Kills 68 Year Old Mother Over Cassava Business Dispute In Anambra

A 49-year-old man, Nnamdi Anyaji, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for the brutal murder of his 68-year-old mother, Dorathy Anyaji, during a dispute over money. The tragic incident took place on April 11, 2025, in Amudo Village, Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The police investigation revealed that the […] The post Man Kills 68 Year Old Mother Over Cassava Business Dispute In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Muoghalu Dismisses Incumbency Advantage Ahead of Anambra Gubernatorial Race

  Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the upcoming November 8 Anambra election, Dr. George Muoghalu, has declared that he is unfazed by the influence of incumbency as the state prepares to elect a new leader. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Muoghalu emphasised that political power ultimately lies in the hands of the electorate and God, […] The post Muoghalu Dismisses Incumbency Advantage Ahead of Anambra Gubernatorial Race appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra 2025: I’m not afraid of incumbency factor – Muoghalu

The Labour Party candidate for November 8, Anambra governorship election, Dr George Moghalu, says he is not afraid of incumbency factor in the election. Muoghalu stated this in an interview with the newsmen on Sunday in Abuja. “The election will be determined by the people and the will of God, not the party or incumbency Read More

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2 w. ago Anambra 2025: Chukwuma, Nweke Emerge As Candidates Of YPP, AA

A former National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sir Paul Chukwuma, on Thursday emerged as the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. Chukwuma resigned his membership of the APC, less than 48 hours to the April 5, 2025 when the party […]

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2 w. ago Drug trafficking: Soludo says 23 Anambra indigenes on death row in Indonesia

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has disclosed that 23 indigenes of the state are on death row in Indonesia on drugs-related offences. The governor spoke when he received loyalists of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah who defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) […] The post Drug trafficking: Soludo says 23 Anambra indigenes on death row in Indonesia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Jude Ezenwafor Clinches PDP Ticket For Anambra Governorship Election

Jude Ezenwafor has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Anambra governorship election after clinching the party’s ticket unopposed. His emergence was confirmed during the party’s governorship primary held in Awka on Wednesday. The Chairman of the State Governorship Election Congress Committee, who presided over the event, affirmed that Ezenwafor met […] The post Jude Ezenwafor Clinches PDP Ticket For Anambra Governorship Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra: Ezenwafor emerges PDP candidate, Ozigbo rejects APC primary result

An Abuja-based real estate developer, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, has emerged as the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the upcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. Ezenwafor, who was the sole aspirant in the PDP race, was unanimously endorsed by 853 delegates from the 21 local government chapters of the party in the Read More

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2 w. ago “I Won’t Back Down Until Anambra Guber Primary Is Resolved” – Valentine Ozigbo

Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary for Anambra State, has vehemently rejected the results of the April 5, 2025, exercise. Ozigbo described the primary as a “well-orchestrated heist” and a “charade,” claiming it undermines democratic values and fairness. He vowed not to back down until the party addresses […] The post “I Won’t Back Down Until Anambra Guber Primary Is Resolved” – Valentine Ozigbo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra 2025: Ukachukwu Clinches APC Guber Ticket, Issues Soludo Red Card

Prince Nicolas Ukachukwu has emerged flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election. He polled a total of 1,455 votes to defeat three other contestants: Valentine Ozigbo (67 votes), Johnbosco Onunkwo (26 votes) and Edozie Madu. Chairman of the APC national committee for the conduct of the […]

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3 w. ago Anambra Guber: Ukachukwu Clinches APC Guber Ticket, Issues ‘Red Card’ To Incumbent Soludo

Prince Nicolas Ukachukwu has emerged the flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election. He polled a total of 1,455 votes in the APC governorship primary election to defeat three other contestants: Valentine Ozigbo (67 votes), Johnbosco Onunkwo (26 votes) and Edozie Madu. Chairman of the […]

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