Members of the Anambra State Keke Drivers Forum (AKDF) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Awka over alleged extortion by police operatives in the state. According to the group, police officers routinely arrest their members over issues related to driver’s licenses and other vehicle documents, often demanding bribes. The protesters alleged that failure to…
The Correspondent Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Anambra State has officially distanced itself from the Dr. Emeka Odogwu-led executive in the state, stating that it can no longer tolerate the chairman’s impudent rascality. Following its June general meeting, the union issued a communique signed by David Eleke (Chairman), Nwanosike Onu (Member),…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee, the Commission also announced that political campaigns will officially commence…
Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, has categorically denied allegations that he consulted a native doctor in relation to his reelection bid. In a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Aburime, the state government dismissed the claim as entirely false and politically motivated. “For the avoidance of doubt and…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with a violent attack on police and military operatives, as well as the burning of an Army operational vehicle in Enugwu-Agu Village, Oba Ofemili, in Awka North Local Government Area. The suspects were apprehended at approximately 9:45 a.m. on May 2, 2025, and have…
