Anambra govt approves over N9.6bn for erosion, road rehabilitation, infrastructure upgrade

Anambra State Government has approved contracts worth over ₦9.6 billion for erosion control and road rehabilitation across the state. The approvals were granted during the 11th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Light House (New Government House), Awka. The meeting was presided over by Governor … [Read more…]

Anambra: Police arrest 6 during cult initiation

The Anambra State Police Command has raided and foiled a cult initiation ceremony at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. During the raid, the police arrested six suspects and also recovered one pump-action gun, two live cartridges, two cutlasses, one Lexus Sports Utility Vehicle, among others. In a press statement released on Tuesday, … [Read more…]

Okpebholo to return missionary schools in Edo

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says it will soon set up a committee to identify specific schools eligible for handover to missionary organisations across the state. Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fred Itua, said the governor announced this when Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi visited him on Monday in Benin. Okpebholo said … [Read more…]

Benue Killings: Defence chief vows to take battle to terrorists, as Gov. Alia says 6 LGs under siege

…17 Benue LGAs were under siege, now reduced to six —Governor Alia …We can’t continue to be silent —Sultan of Sokoto …Nigeria needs leader with competence, capacity, character, compassion —Obi There were more outrages across the country on Monday as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa and the Inspector General of Police … [Read more…]