Anambra State

West Africa drug crackdown intensifies, massive seizures

62 clusters · 150 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in drugs during nationwide Nigerian raids

In mid-to-late August 2026, enforcement in Nigeria reached new heights with massive seizures and high-profile arrests. The NDLEA conducted a major destruction exercise in Lagos, destroying over 329,865kg of drugs—includi

APGA political mobilization and election results in Anambra

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Anambra APC and APGA political tensions deepen

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is mobilizing support across Anambra State in preparation for upcoming local government elections. In Nnewi, incumbent Executive Chairman Hon. Echezona Anazodo held a unity rall

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

253 clusters · 241 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigerian military rescues dozens of captives in nationwide operations

By mid-September 2026, Nigerian security operations continued to target kidnapping, terrorism, and organized crime. In the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma engaged terrorists across Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara states.

Nigeria policing reform debate

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security advocates and church leaders push for state police

Nigeria is engaged in a debate regarding the establishment of a dual policing system to combat security issues such as banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and terrorism. The proposal seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to

Political and legal challenges facing Peter Obi

5 clusters · 76 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Anambra Governor Soludo and Peter Obi clash over state debts

The financial dispute between Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for 2027, and the Anambra State Government has intensified. The state government released records alleging that Obi’s

Child abuse and exploitation arrests in Nigeria

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Edo State Police arrest two men for child abuse and abduction

Police in Nigeria have conducted several arrests involving the abuse and exploitation of children in Anambra and Edo States. In Anambra State, authorities arrested two women for distinct crimes. One woman was apprehende

Child abuse investigation in Anambra State

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Anulika Onyeanusia arrested in Anambra for alleged child pornography

Anambra State Police arrested 36-year-old Anulika Onyeanusia in Onitsha following the circulation of a video allegedly depicting her engaging in inappropriate acts with a minor. During the arrest, officers rescued four c

Nigeria National Community Food Bank Programme expansion

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Imo State and Nigerian First Lady partner to empower 2,500 women

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is expanding the National Community Food Bank Programme across various geopolitical zones to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. The initiative specifically targets vuln

HIV and STI prevention initiatives in Africa

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Health agencies launch targeted HIV and STI prevention initiatives

Health authorities in Nigeria and Zimbabwe are implementing various strategies to combat HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In Nigeria, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and the World Health

Nigerian bridge infrastructure repairs and security

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: First Niger Bridge to close for two weeks starting September 7

Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has initiated emergency interventions for critical infrastructure following reports of severe structural damage and vandalism. Initial reports highlighted structural failures on

Nigeria Democratic Congress electoral disputes

3 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: INEC denies NDC allegations of candidate substitution

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is navigating internal and external electoral disputes ahead of the 2027 elections. Initially, the party faced an internal leadership struggle in Kaduna State regarding the governors

Nigeria youth empowerment and political participation

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Nigerian youth empowerment and political participation take center stage

Nigeria is advancing initiatives to strengthen national stability and youth engagement through policy development and grassroots mobilization. The government, via the Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience and

Environmental and security crisis in Anambra State

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Anambra Governor declares environmental emergency over erosion

Communities in Anambra State are facing a multi-faceted crisis involving severe flooding, gully erosion, and rising insecurity. In Ikenga Ogidi, residents reported four deaths linked to flooding and crime, noting that po

Electricity infrastructure vandalism in Nigeria

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Nigeria security agencies conduct nationwide arrests for arms and mining

In late July 2026, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported the vandalism of six 330kV transmission towers on the Yola–Jalingo line. The sabotage involved the removal of approximately 130 critical bracing membe

Nigerian military and IPOB security conflict

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Anambra security forces kill six suspected gunmen in Ogbaru raid

Tensions have escalated between the Nigerian military and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) regarding security operations in the South-East region. On August 21, 2026, IPOB issued a denial against allegations from