Chidozie Nwankwo, candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Anambra State governorship election has stepped down for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, Valentine Ozigbo. The endorsement was announced Friday night by Ozigbo’s media team barely 24 hours before the election. It is significant for being the only one of such endorsements in this campaign
#AnambraElection : Situation Reports from Anambra as people stay indoors (video)
Ahead of the most anticipated #AnambraElection, most people have chosen to rather sit inside than move around. This notable situation in Anambra state on the eve of the election is obviously for a diverse reason for many. Jkcyno news earlier reported that heavy security presence were seen around Awka capital territory whilst few shops were seen
Bandits in Zamfara, Sokoto resort to looting of Farm Produce
Bandits in Zamfara, Sokoto and parts of Kebbi and Katsina states have resorted to looting farms and shops following the shutdown of telecommunications networks in the areas. Residents of local government areas affected by the shutdown said attacks by bandits had continued unabated despite the shutdown of telecommunications activities. The government later extended the ban
Obi Cubana released from EFCC custody
Popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cubana, has been released. This comes three days after he was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged money laundering and tax evasion. The Anambra-born club owner was reportedly arrested on Monday afternoon and was granted administrative bail on Tuesday. A source in the
#AnambraElection : Situation Reports from Anambra state(video)
The sky is hazy, there was heavy downpour last night as Anambra people against all odds gear up for the “El clasico” elections. This is one election which has garnered a whole lot of tension, sympathy, violence and premonition. Every street and popular junctions have serious police personnel standing at akimbo looking at passersby with
IPOB Cancels Sit-at-home, Urges Anambra Residents To Vote On Saturday
The Indigenous People of Biafra has cancelled its proposed one week sit-at-home order across the South-East region. The group said the order was called off following consultations with elders, traditional, and religious leaders from the Southeast. This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful. The group earlier
Femi Osibona’s Lifeless Body Recovered From Collapsed Building Rubble
A body beloved to be the owner of the building, Femi Osibona has been recovered on Thursday. Combined team of emergency responders recovered the body which has been taken to morgue. As gathered, the lifeless body of Osibona, was recovered Thursday, after painstaking efforts from emergency responders. However, there were conflicting reports on when the
400 naira and a can of malt shared to electorates ahead of Saturday Poll (video)
A viral video shows the moment a large number of electorates in Anambra state collecting ₦400 and a can of malt from party officials ahead of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. From the Video, it was revealed to be from the PDP camp as paltry sum of N400 was shamefully shared with a
Gas Leakage: NEMA Asks Residents To Avoid Open Fire In Parts Of Ikeja
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has raised an alarm following a report of a gas pipeline leakage in some parts of Ikeja, Lagos State Capital. The affected areas include Computer Village, Ikeja Underbridge end of Awolowo Way, Oba Akran axis, Anifowose Street, and Medical Road. To avoid any fire outbreak, the spokesperson for NEMA
Obi Cubana posts on Instagram after release from EFCC custody
The overnight stay of Obi Cubana at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) means the agency has a serious case against him. There are indications the socialite has been released as he posted on his Instagram handle 4pm on Tuesday. “I love you all, Unbroken”, the caption read. A security source told newsmen that