Anambra state latest news update
Here are 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 Approves N1.5 Billion for Road Construction: The Anambra State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of roads in the state. The project is expected to cover 12 kilometers of roads in Awka, the state capital. (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: Premium Times)
- 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 widespread irregularities and rigging. (Source: This Day)
Crime
- Anambra Kidnappers Demand N50 Million Ransom: Kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N50 million from the family of a businessman in Anambra State. The businessman was kidnapped on his way to work in Awka. (Source: The Punch)
- 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 Awka. The suspects were arrested in various parts of the state. (Source: Leadership)
Economy
- Anambra Government Approves N500 Million for Small-Scale Farmers: The Anambra State Government has approved N500 million for small-scale farmers in the state. The fund is aimed at boosting agricultural production and improving the livelihoods of farmers. (Source: The Guardian)
- Anambra State Government to Establish Industrial Park: The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish an industrial park in the state. The park is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. (Source: Daily Trust)
Health
- Anambra Government to Establish Cancer Treatment Centre: The Anambra State Government has announced plans to establish a cancer treatment centre in the state. The centre is expected to provide quality healthcare services to cancer patients. (Source: The Nation)
- Anambra State Government to Launch Malaria Eradication Programme: The Anambra State Government has announced plans to launch a malaria eradication programme in the state. The programme is aimed at reducing the incidence of malaria in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
These are some of the latest news updates from Anambra State. I hope this information is helpful.