Residents across the South-East who have experienced reduced electricity supply in recent days have been offered an explanation by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The company said the decline in power supply was triggered by low electricity frequency, a situation traced to gas constraints currently affecting electricity Generation...
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A quiet evening commute on the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North, Anambra State, turned deadly when gunmen ambushed the convoy of former Anambra State Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, leaving one woman dead and several others injured. The disturbing incident, which happened on Wednesday, was confirmed by Fred Chukwulobe, former...
South-East caucus in the House of Representatives has made a fresh appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to exercise his constitutional powers and grant a presidential pardon to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu—an act they describe as vital for national healing and long-term stability. In a statement jointly...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has again signalled that the long-running case of the convicted IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is edging toward a political resolution — one he insists is rooted in diplomacy, dialogue and a carefully negotiated plan already in motion. In a statement released in Umuahia by...
Human-rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has raised alarm over an alleged covert transfer of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to a correctional facility in Sokoto State. Sowore made the claim on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, warning that the...
Lawmakers from the South-East under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have issued a strong warning to the party leadership, vowing to shun the upcoming national convention if the position of National Woman Leader is taken away from their zone. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Rep....
Joint Committee on Constitution Review of both the Senate and the House of Representatives has given its nod to the creation of an additional state in Nigeria’s South-East region — a move aimed at addressing the long-standing complaints of marginalisation in the nation’s political framework. If eventually ratified, the...
Economic activities across Anambra, Enugu, and Ebonyi states came to a standstill on Monday as residents observed the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, following a call by rights activist Omoyele Sowore. The demonstration, while largely peaceful, led to widespread shutdowns of markets, schools, banks, and businesses across the region. A visit by...
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Forum of State Presidents has voiced strong criticism against the Federal Government for leaving out the Southeast from the country’s major gas pipeline projects. At a press conference in Awka on Saturday, the forum, through its Rivers State President, Mr. Livingstone Wechie, demanded immediate federal investment...
Prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) elder statesman and Board of Trustees (BoT) member, Chief Bode George, has expressed deep surprise over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling the move unexpected and puzzling. Speaking during a live appearance on Politics Today...
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has advised the South-East region to shelve its presidential ambitions—for now. According to him, it is not yet the region’s turn to lead Nigeria, as President Bola Tinubu deserves to complete his constitutionally-allowed eight years in office. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with...
In a sweeping wave of intelligence-led operations across multiple regions of the country, the Nigerian Army has recorded significant breakthroughs in its ongoing fight against terrorism, insurgency, and organized crime. Between October 8 and 11, 2025, troops neutralized 26 terrorists and criminal elements, arrested 22 suspects, rescued five kidnapped...
President Bola Tinubu has called on political leaders in the South-East to adopt the inclusive and visionary leadership style of the late Dr. Michael Okpara, former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region. The president made the call on Friday during the inauguration of the newly renovated Michael Okpara Auditorium...
In its usual staged attempt to cause confusion and coerce presiding judges into arriving at rulings favourable to it, IPOB has once again resorted to demanding that Justice Kolawole Omotosho must strike out the ongoing charges against Nnamdi Kanu. Ridiculous! They have added that the current charges against Kanu...
In the heart of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on a vibrant Saturday, August 16, 2025, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, welcomed a distinguished guest—Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation. The courtesy visit, marked by warm exchanges and a shared commitment to Nigeria’s progress, became a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the Federal Government’s Oncology Centre in Enugu as world class, and is a proof of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to delivering life-changing health infrastructure to Nigerians. The Minister stated while leading...
Federal Government has reaffirmed that the South-East region is a cornerstone of President Bola Tinubu’s vision and agenda, emphasizing an inclusive approach to national development. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made this assertion during a Citizens’ Engagement event in Enugu State on Thursday. Leading a...
BY BARBARA KALU, Owerri – The 50m naira targeted donation which Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere Ideato was seeking from his friends and associates, to help support families that lost their loved ones through the activities of unknown gunmen have been achieved. GDF Media Director, Charles Okafor, confirmed this in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday released three persons detained on the suspicion of belonging to the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), and it’s militant wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), and involvement in the killing of seven Fulani cattle herders. The Service...
A civic group based in Nigeria’s South East region, Oganihu Imo, has submitted a detailed memorandum to the National Assembly’s Constitution Review Committee, calling for sweeping amendments aimed at promoting equity, security, and good governance across the country. In the document dated July 18, the group proposed constitutional changes...