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...
South East
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...
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has expressed full support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 from the South East Geo-political Zone. Speaking to journalists in Lagos, Umahi praised Tinubu’s achievements, saying: “President Tinubu may not be perfect, but he is doing most things right.” Umahi dismissed...
By BARBARA KALU, Abuja- Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has advocated for the creation of an additional state in the South-East region to bring it on par with other geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Mbah also emphasized the need for a rotational presidency and the establishment of state police...
A bill seeking for an act to establish South East Institute for Vocational and Entrepreneurial Studies in Umuobom, Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo State, passed through second reading during the House of Representatives plenary on Wednesday. The proposed legislation titled, “Bill for an Act to Establish the South East...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his support for the National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BOT), and South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the ongoing crisis. Mbah also expressed his backing for the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development has urged stakeholders and practitioners to adhere strictly to safety measures and best practices in the mining industry. It decries cases of complacency on safety by operators, as well as wanton environmental degradation caused by unethical mining activities...
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Wednesday heard that between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The court also heard that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The court also heard how a search warrant obtained from a Chief Magistrate...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, rejected the evidence sought to be tendered by the Federal Government in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling, agreed with the argument of the defence counsel,...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday admitted in evidence video recordings of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), threatening some prominent Igbo leaders over their stance on his activities. The court issued an order barring a lady...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has said there was no secret plot by the board to shortchange the South East. Prof. Oloyede, therefore, dismissed claims of conspiracy theories against a part of the country following the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called for outright cancellation of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), requesting that a new date be fixed for a fresh UTME examination across the country. In a statement, Caucus leader, Igariwey Iduma Enwo...
Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Nnanna Kalu as a commissioner in the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) to represent the South-East geopolitical zone. The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, chaired by Sen. Cyril...
South East Senate Caucus has expressed worries over the recent UTME examination glitch in some centres in Lagos and in the whole of South-East. The caucus, in a statement issued by its Chairman, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe on Saturday in Abuja, described the development as curious and highly suspicious. He...
The South-East bloc of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to reconsider its relationship with the party if the zone was denied the position of the party’s National Secretary. This is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of South-East PDP Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) meeting held on...
The Senate has amended the 2024 South-East Development Commission Act. This followed the presentation of the amendment bill by the leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) at plenary om Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bill was given accelerated passage having gone through...
The Federal High Court Abuja has admitted the medical report and death certificate of former presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak, as evidence in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is facing terrorism-related charges. Justice James Omotoso, who presided...
Police Command in Imo has launched a “coordinated manhunt for criminal elements”, who allegedly attacked commuters on the Okigwe-Owerri Road in the early hours of Thursday morning. The command’s Spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri on Thursday. The News Agency...