Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- On Saturday, the election to decide who will govern Anambra State for the next four years will be held.

In June, Nigeria's electoral body, INEC, cleared 16 candidates from different political parties, including the incumbent governor of the state, Charles Soludo, for the election.

Mr Soludo is running for a second term under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

Beyond the election, here are some key things you need to know about Anambra State:

1. Anambra State, with its capital in Awka, was created on 27 August 1991 by the military administration of President Ibrahim Babangida. It was carved out of the old Anambra State, which had its capital in Enugu. The defunct state was created from the defunct East Centr...