…exploding in Adazi-Ani (Gr@phic photos/video) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal lone road traffic crash that claimed the lives of three persons on Friday, July 17, 2026. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. near St. Jude Anglican Church, Adazi-Ani, along the…

…caught fire near St. Jude Catholic Church, Adazi-Ani, along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road in Anambra State. The accident occurred around 10am on Friday when the truck, conveying passengers to their various workplaces, reportedly lost control, crashed into a roadside barricade and somersaulted before bursting into flames. E…

…to dance as punishment after allegedly being caught sneaking into a compound in Awka An Anambra State-based businesswoman has shared a video of a woman forced to dance as punishment after she allegedly snuck into their compound. The incident happened in Awka, the state capital on Thursday, July 16, 2026. According to h…

…of her dancing at a Lagos event sent the internet into a frenzy.In the clip, the former Anambra State First Lady is seen with a group of women at what appears to be an upbeat evening gathering, complete with warm string lights and a lively atmosphere. Peter Obi’s wife trends as party video with friends goes viral. >As…

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious and allegedly under the influence of hard drugs in Awka, the state capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, said the victim w…

…the lives he transformed will continue to speak for generations,” he said. The former Anambra State governor prayed that Okoye’s memory would continue to inspire people “to live selflessly, love sincerely, and labour faithfully for the advancement of God’s kingdom and the building of a just, peaceful, and prosperous Ni…

…Students claim that the lecturer, who teaches biology in a tertiary institution in Anambra State, had been disturbing a female student for s£x. The student and others allegedly then set a trap for him and when the student got into the office, she raised alarm after the lecturer had allegedly taken off his clothes. The…

…as defaulters will continue to face enforcement actions in accordance with the laws of Anambra State," the agency added. Operatives of OCHA Brigade carrying out the operation in one of the locations. Credit: OCHA

Man arraigned in court for claiming Gov Soludo has disowned his son, Ozonna The Anambra State Police Command today July 13 arraigned one Ejike Ofoegbu, the alleged owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and iNews, before a competent court over allegations bordering on the publication of fabricated, untrue, and defa…

Police arrest three women over sale of four-year-old for N2m in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command has arrested three female members of a child trafficking syndicate for allegedly selling a four-year-old boy for N2 million. The spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on…

…illegal surgical procedures that led to complications and fatalities, seals facility The Anambra State Government has intensified its campaign against quackery in the health sector with the arrest of a 47-year-old woman, Mrs. Onyinyechi Esther Charles, over allegations of carrying out surgical procedures without the re…

…because Obi knows he cannot compare the success of his administration as governor of Anambra state with his when he was governor of Ebonyi state."Many Nigerians expected what could have been one of the most consequential conversations on public service in recent times. Instead, Mr. Obi declined the invitation, explaini…

…Peter Obi’s highest elective public office and entire experience has been Governor of Anambra State. Beyond that, he has not held any other executive or legislative public office. Not party chairman, not minister, and never a senator. “At every stage, Umahi’s leadership was tested through elections, public scrutiny and…

…2025, and officially joined it on December 31, 2025. However, in May 2026, the former Anambra state governor left the ADC for the NDC, citing internal divisions and court cases. ‘How I will handle opposition as president’ – Peter Obi

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology from former Anambra State Governor and NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over a recent incident... The post Abuja airport incident: Keyamo gives Peter Obi one week to apologise appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Obi of presenting the incident as a case of political persecution, saying the former Anambra State governor should have allowed the matter to be resolved through the appropriate channels. “This is a clear case of an opposition candidate trying to whip up unnecessary sentiments for a wrong he committed with his driver,”…

…left journalism for public service. During the 2003 governorship campaign in Anambra State, I helped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Chris Ngige, secure an interview with the Editorial Board of Champion Newspapers Limited, where I was the News Editor of the Daily Champion. Before the interview, two me…

…resorted to selling kulikuli and other small-scale goods to earn a living. The former Anambra State governor reiterated that his focus is on improving governance and creating a Nigeria that works for its citizens rather than pursuing political office for personal ambition. He said ... "Tinubu is tired and needs to go h…

…even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive." While the former Anambra State governor clarified that he wasn't levelling a formal, direct accusation, he insisted his daily life is plagued by targeted obstruction. He noted that while authorities avoid direct confrontation, their "hand" is visib…

…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Peter Obi, saying the former Anambra State governor would not enjoy support from Northern voters. “I am not worried about Peter Obi at all because I know that Northerners will never vote for Peter Obi,” he said. When reminded that Obi secured substantial votes in stat…

…of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Modu Sheriff, has dismissed the chances of former Anambra State governor Peter Obi winning the 2027 presidential election, insisting the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate would fail to secure the backing of Northern voters. Speaking on Monday during Channels Television's P…

…nation, the 2027 general election and Obi’s presidential ambition. Describing the former Anambra State governor, Segalink said Obi had built his political appeal around public anger rather than national leadership. “It is obvious to the blind and audible to the deaf, that somebody who is playing to the gallery, who pos…

…the prolonged captivity of schoolchildren abducted more than 50 days ago. The former Anambra State governor said the Federal Government's handling of the kidnapping and other security challenges reflected what he described as a collapse of governance, arguing that Nigerians were increasingly feeling abandoned. Accordin…

…that this issue is not just an Oyo problem but a Nigerian tragedy.” The former Anambra State governor said that on Friday, July 3, he visited Ibadan alongside economist Prof. Pat Utomi to meet with Makinde and discuss the security situation. During the meeting, Obi said he shared his experience of managing insecurity w…

The Anambra State Police Command has clarified why it is impounding vehicles with tinted windows, including those with tinted glass permits, insisting that the exercise is not intended to cause unnecessary inconvenience to motorists. The exercise, which recently commenced across the state, has affected vehicles with an…