Anambra state latest news now
Here are some of the latest news updates from Anambra State:
Breaking News
- Anambra Guber Election: INEC Fixes Date for Supplementary Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed March 19, 2022, for the supplementary election in Anambra State. The election was necessitated by the nullification of the November 6, 2021, governorship election by the Court of Appeal. (Source: Vanguard)
- Anambra Government to Establish New University: The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. The university, which will be located in Awka, will offer courses in medicine, engineering, and other fields. (Source: The Nation)
Politics
- APC Chieftain, Andy Uba, Emerges Winner of Anambra Guber Election: The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Andy Uba, has emerged the winner of the Anambra State governorship election. Uba polled 114,444 votes to defeat his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored 53,807 votes. (Source: The Punch)
- Anambra PDP Chieftain, Valentine Ozigbo, Rejects Election Results: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Valentine Ozigbo, has rejected the results of the Anambra State governorship election, alleging that the election was marred by irregularities. (Source: Premium Times)
Crime
- Anambra Kidnappers Demand N100m Ransom for Abducted Catholic Priest: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N100 million for the release of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Joseph Nwankpa, who was abducted in Anambra State. (Source: The Guardian)
- Police Arrest 10 Suspects over Anambra Bank Robbery: The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with a bank robbery that occurred in the state. The suspects were arrested in various parts of the state. (Source: Leadership)
Economy
- Anambra Government to Establish New Markets: The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish new markets in the state to boost economic activities. The markets will be located in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi. (Source: The Nation)
- Anambra Farmers to Benefit from N1.5bn Agricultural Loan: The Anambra State Government has approved a N1.5 billion agricultural loan for farmers in the state. The loan is aimed at boosting agricultural production in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
These are some of the latest news updates from Anambra State. Please note that the news may be subject to change as new developments emerge.