The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has swept all the councillorship and chairmanship positions in the Anambra State Local Government Council election held on Saturday. The Chief Electoral Officer and Chairman, of Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Mrs Genevieve Osakwe announced the results on Sunday night at the Commission’s office in Awka. She said APGA secured 325 out of 326 wards in the state because Oyi which has 15 wards, could only get 14...

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has sought collective action by all Nigerians to salvage the country. Soludo stated this on Sunday when he joined thousands of celebrants to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day Service at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka. The Independence Day Service, also known as the Interdenominational Church Service, is an annual event that brings together Nigerians of all faiths to pray for the country. The Governor, in his remarks,...

…Describes the process as a “sham” lacking any credibility The Chairmanship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Anambra East Local Government Area, Mr. Hillary Obike, has called for the immediate cancellation of the local government election in the area, describing the process as a “sham” lacking any credibility. Speaking at his polling unit, Unit 018 Michael Tansi in Aguleri, Mr. Obike expressed deep disappointment with the conduct of the election, stating that, as...