Awka nigeria news

Here are some recent news updates from Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. Anambra Guber Election: INEC Declares No Winner Yet: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that no winner has been declared in the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election, citing the need for further collation of results. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Awka Residents Protest Over Poor Road Condition: Residents of Awka have taken to the streets to protest the deplorable state of roads in the city, calling on the government to take immediate action to fix the roads. (Source: The Nation)

Local News

  1. Awka Market Fire: Traders Count Losses: Traders at the popular Awka Market have expressed shock and disappointment over a fire that gutted parts of the market, destroying goods worth millions of naira. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Anambra State Government Approves N1.5bn for Awka Township Stadium: The Anambra State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of a new township stadium in Awka, aimed at promoting sports development in the state. (Source: ThisDay)

Crime and Security

  1. Police Arrest Suspects Over Armed Robbery in Awka: The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an armed robbery incident that occurred in Awka, where a businessman was robbed of his valuables. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Awka Residents Cry Out Over Rising Cases of Kidnapping: Residents of Awka have expressed concern over the increasing cases of kidnapping in the city, calling on the government to take decisive action to address the issue. (Source: Daily Trust)

Education

  1. Awka Polytechnic Students Protest Over Unpaid Allowances: Students of the Awka Polytechnic have embarked on a protest over the non-payment of their allowances, demanding that the government and school authorities take immediate action to address the issue. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Anambra State Government Approves N500m for Awka School Renovation: The Anambra State Government has approved N500 million for the renovation of schools in Awka, aimed at improving the educational infrastructure in the state. (Source: Nigerian Tribune)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date. For the latest news, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.