anambra state news

The Digest: A tragic accident occurred on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Anambra State when a speeding truck rammed into night traders and commuters at the Chisco Park Junction in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area. Witnesses say a suspected brake failure caused the crash. Key Points: The...

The Digest: In a shocking incident in Umueri village, Anambra, a man, Chiemelie Oborji, has allegedly killed a pregnant nurse for ritual purposes. The nurse, lured under pretenses of attending to his sick mother, was brutally murdered and her body discarded. Key Points: Suspect lured nurse...

The Digest: Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Anambra, has fallen victim to a Shadow's Strike, reportedly shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja. The attack occurred Friday night in Wuse 2, raising serious concerns about political security ahead of the...

The Digest: On July 9, 2025, gunmen launched fresh attacks in Anambra, killing two individuals and attacking a police facility. This violent incident is part of a wider security crisis in the South-East, which has seen escalating armed assaults. Key Points: The attack took place at Ekwulobia...

Begin your Friday with the most important stories shaping Nigeria today. NB Wakeup brings you the headlines that matter most, from political realignments and security developments to business milestones and policy debates. 1. Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Defect to APC Seven federal lawmakers from the...

The Digest In the shadow of silence, the bullets came. “We thought they were police,” said Onuoha Godwin, a survivor of the Ogboji attack in Anambra State that left 13 Ebonyi indigenes dead. His story is not just about survival—it’s about mistaken trust and shattered communities. According to...

The Digest: In a tragic breach of peace, a regular community meeting turned into a massacre in Anambra. Ten people were killed, and many others were wounded, as unidentified gunmen stormed the gathering of Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji. When safety becomes a rumour, grief becomes the loudest...

The Digest: According to reports in Vanguard, Premium Times, and The Sun, armed men killed at least 10 people in Ogboji, sparking calls for justice. As shadows deepen over the Southeast, leaders demand swift reprisals. Key Points Gunmen attacked a community meeting in Ogboji, Anambra, on 30...

A 17-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet in Onitsha Main Market on June 13 when security operatives allegedly fired indiscriminately during an arrest attempt. Police arrested two suspects (including one armed with a pump-action gun) with traders' assistance. Anambra CP Aderemi Adeoye...

No fresh swaps, no latecomers, the gate is shut. On May 12, INEC drew the line on who is running for Anambra governor in 2025. The final list of 16 candidates across 16 political parties has been uploaded, marking the beginning of the campaign period. With female representation still modest and...

INEC has released the personal details of candidates contesting the November 2025 Anambra governorship election, inviting public scrutiny and legal challenges where necessary. 16 political parties submitted nomination forms by the May 12 deadline via INEC’s portal. Candidate details, including...