Anambra Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/anambra/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:11:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Anambra Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/anambra/ 32 32 42672738 Security Forces Raid IPOB/ESN Camp, Eliminate 6 Militants in Anambra https://prnigeria.com/2026/08/24/security-forces-raid-ipob-esn/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:11:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=200982 Security Forces Raid IPOB/ESN Camp, Eliminate 6 Militants in Anambra Six suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) have been killed during a joint counter-terrorism clearance operation in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operation was conducted at about 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at a […]

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]]> 200982 Army Eliminates 3 IPOB/ESN Militants, Recovers Arms, IEDs in Anambra https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/24/army-eliminates-ipob-esn/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:01:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=193301 Army Eliminates 3 IPOB/ESN Militants, Recovers Arms, IEDs in Anambra The Nigerian Army has recorded a major operational success against members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), following a joint security operation in Anambra State that led to the neutralisation of three suspected operatives […]

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]]> 193301 DSS, Army Foil ESN Plot to Abduct WASSCE Candidates in South-East, Recover Arms Cache https://prnigeria.com/2026/06/12/dss-army-foil-esn-plot-abduct/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:34:29 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191694 DSS, Army Foil ESN Plot to Abduct WASSCE Candidates in South-East, Recover Arms Cache Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), working in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army, have foiled an alleged plot by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to abduct students participating in the ongoing West African Senior […]

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]]> 191694 Army, DSS, Police Arrest Suspected IPOB/ESN Informant in Anambra https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/31/army-dss-police-arrest/ Sun, 31 May 2026 16:11:56 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=191003 Army, DSS, Police Arrest Suspected IPOB/ESN Informant in Anambra A joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), and local vigilante operatives has arrested a suspected collaborator of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Anambra State. […]

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]]> 191003 Anambra Guber Poll: We’ll Deal Decisively With Trouble Makers — Ribadu Warns https://prnigeria.com/2025/10/28/anambra-guber-poll-ribadu/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:26:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=172730 Anambra Guber Poll: We’ll Deal Decisively With Trouble Makers — Ribadu Warns  The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any act of violence during the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election will attract a firm and decisive response from security agencies. Ribadu issued the warning on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting […]

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]]> 172730 Anambra Guber Poll: INEC Deploys AI Virtual Assistant to Train Staff https://prnigeria.com/2025/10/25/anambra-guber-poll-inec/ Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:29:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=172574 Anambra Guber Poll: INEC Deploys AI Virtual Assistant to Train Staff The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance staff training and operational readiness ahead of the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election. Known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant (INECTrainingBot), the digital innovation—hosted on Telegram—offers […]

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]]> 172574 Man, 65, arrested for illegal arms deal in Anambra – Police https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/23/police-anambra-illegal-arms/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:14:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168210 Man, 65, arrested for illegal arms deal in Anambra – Police The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly dealing in illegal ammunition at Nkpor, near Onitsha, the state’s commercial hub. Police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, […]

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]]> 168210 Anambra CP Orutugu Wins NUJ’s Best Crime Fighter Awards https://prnigeria.com/2025/07/22/anambra-orutugu-wins-nuj-best/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 21:17:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=166522 Anambra CP Orutugu Wins NUJ’s Best Crime Fighter Awards The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has been named the “Best Crime Fighter – Man of the Year 2025” by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council. The prestigious award was presented during the FCT Press Week Lecture […]

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]]> 166522 Military, NSCDC Uncover Illegal Refinery in Anambra, Arrest Suspect https://prnigeria.com/2025/05/11/military-nscdc-illegal/ Sun, 11 May 2025 17:33:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=162245 Military, NSCDC Uncover Illegal Refinery in Anambra, Arrest Suspect Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in a joint operation with the Nigerian Navy and Army, have uncovered an illegal refinery and petrol station at Y-Junction, Nkwelle Ezunaka, in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State. The operation, which followed credible intelligence […]

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]]> 162245 Anambra Police Arrest 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Stolen Vehicles https://prnigeria.com/2025/05/11/anambra-police-arrest/ Sun, 11 May 2025 11:33:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=162220 Anambra Police Arrest 4 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Stolen Vehicles Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested four members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate, including a female suspect, during a well-coordinated raid in Uke, Idemili North Local Government Area. The operation, which was carried out by officers of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, took […]

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]]> 162220 Police Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims, Recover Arms, Ammunition in Nationwide Operations https://prnigeria.com/2025/04/27/police-rescue-kidnap-victims-3/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:41:52 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=161379 Police Rescue 10 Kidnap Victims, Recover Stolen Arms in Nationwide Operations The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in its efforts to tackle violent crime across the country, rescuing ten kidnapped victims, recovering stolen arms, and arresting notorious criminal suspects in separate operations. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP […]

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]]> 161379 Anambra: Police apprehend 4 suspects for allegedly setting 74 year-old woman ablaze https://prnigeria.com/2025/01/27/anambra-police-apprehend/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:41:10 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=155581 Anambra: Police apprehend 4 suspects for allegedly setting 74 year-old woman ablaze The Police operatives at Abagana Divisional Police Headquarters, Anambra, has arrested four suspects from Ifitedunu area of the state for allegedly burning a 74-year old woman to death. The four suspects included a 21 year old lady, Chinyere Ekwenugo who allegedly conspired with […]

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]]> 155581 Troops Raid Armed Gang’s Camps, Recover Weapons in Anambra https://prnigeria.com/2025/01/27/troops-raid-armed-gang-camps/ Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:18:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=155566 Troops Raid Armed Gang’s Camps, Recover Weapons in Anambra  A Joint Security Team comprising the Police, Military and other Security Agencies on 14th January 2025 by 12.30 pm successfully carried out an offensive operation against a suspected armed secessionist gang in Umugem road, Ufuma, Orumba North Local Government Area. The team neutralized five members of […]

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]]> 155566 Palliative Stampede: A Wake-Up Call for Social Welfare Reform, by Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/25/palliative-stampede-reforms/ Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:38:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=153449 Palliative Stampede: A Wake-Up Call for Social Welfare Reform By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The festive season in Nigeria, traditionally is a period of joy and celebration. unfortunately this year is being marred by a series of tragic events that underscore the deepening social and economic crisis in the country. A series of stampedes across the […]

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]]> 153449 After Ibadan, Abuja, Anambra Stampedes, IGP Warns Against Disorganized Palliatives Distribution https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/21/ibadan-abuja-anambra-stampedes/ Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:46:28 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=153247 After Ibadan, Abuja, Anambra Stampedes, IGP Warns Against Disorganized Palliatives Distribution The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. This trend is worrisome and calls for urgent concerns to save the lives of citizens of […]

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]]> 153247 Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Council, Sacks VC  https://prnigeria.com/2024/11/20/tinubu-dissolves-unizik/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:40:48 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=150443 Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Council, Sacks VC President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar. The council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, includes […]

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]]> 150443 Anambra police launch investigation after killing personnel in bomb attack – Spokesperson https://prnigeria.com/2024/08/10/anambra-police-launch/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:48:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=141055 Anambra police launch investigation after killing personnel in bomb attack – Spokesperson The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt to arrest the suspects who killed and injured two policemen during an attack on a police checkpoint at Omata Junction, Nnewi-Oba Road, in the Idemili South Local Government Area of the state. It was […]

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]]> 141055 Police Smash Armed Gang, Recover Sophisticated Weapons in Anambra https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/12/police-smash-armed-gang/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:49:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=127154 Police Smash Armed Gang, Recover Sophisticated Weapons in Anambra Police Officers attached to Anambra State Police Command have smashed a deadly insurgency gang. Police operatives, while on patrol with the local vigilante in Awka-Etiti, Idemili South LGA, accosted the gang, which was on a yet-to-be unravelled mission while heavily armed. The joint security team chased […]

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]]> 127154 Gov Soludo Appoints Firefighter Agbili Permanent Secretary https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/11/gov-soludo-appoints/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:43:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=127019 Gov Soludo Appoints Firefighter Agbili Permanent Secretary ANAMBRA State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has appointed Engr Martin Onyedikachukwu Agbili a Permanent Secretary in the public service. Engr Agbili is among the new permanent secretaries appointed across the civil service ministries in the state. The new appointments were subjected to stringent due process and merit, […]

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]]> 127019 Merit: Soludo Appoints Non-Indigenes as Permanent Secretaries in Anambra State https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/09/merit-soludo-appoints-non/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:45:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=126847 Merit: Soludo Appoints Non-Indigenes as Permanent Secretaries in Anambra State Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointments of new permanent secretaries across the civil service ministries in the state. In line with his reforms agenda to ensure transparency, accountability and optimal delivery of good governance to Ndi Anambra, the new […]

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