13 h. ago Kalu celebrates SEDC MD, Okoye on birthday, lauds his dedication to S’East dev’t

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Former Abia State Governor and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Orji Uzor Kalu, has extended warm birthday wishes to the Managing Director of the Commission, Mark Okoye Jnr. In a goodwill message on his official social media platform yesterday, Senator Kalu described Okoye as a […] The post Kalu celebrates SEDC MD, Okoye on birthday, lauds his dedication to S’East dev’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Abia PDP Heads To Appeal Court Over Attempted Disqualification Of Candidates

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abias State has announced its decision to approach the Court of Appeal in Owerri to challenge a High Court ruling which allegedly sought to disqualify its candidates for the November 2, 2024, local government election. Speaking at an expanded South East zonal meeting on Saturday in Umuahia, the State Chairman […] The post Abia PDP Heads To Appeal Court Over Attempted Disqualification Of Candidates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago PDP in strategic rebuilding for 2027 – Egwu, S’East zonal chairman 

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said the party was being strategically rebuilt as to bounce back to power in 2027. South East zonal chairman of the party, Hon Chidiebere Goodluck Egwu made this known during the zonal meeting of the party held in Umuahia, Abia State. Egwu revealed that the […] The post PDP in strategic rebuilding for 2027 – Egwu, S’East zonal chairman  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago “Kanu’s Radio Broadcasts Cause Of Unrest, Economic Sabotage In South

Department of State Services has claimed that some broadcasts made by leader of  proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, are responsible for economic breakdown and unrest in the South-East region. The fourth prosecution witness, a DSS operative, identified as Mr. DDD for security reasons, testified before Justice James Omotosho, of the Federal High Court […] The post “Kanu’s Radio Broadcasts Cause Of Unrest, Economic Sabotage In South-East” — DSS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: SEDC MD, Mark Okoye reflects on Nigeria’s democratic journey, hails Tinubu’s impact 

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Mark Okoye II, paid tribute to the nation’s democratic journey, recalling the struggles of the past and the strides made over the years. In a deeply personal reflection shared […] The post June 12: SEDC MD, Mark Okoye reflects on Nigeria’s democratic journey, hails Tinubu’s impact  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Democracy At 26: APC Chieftain Advocates Accountability From Elected Officials

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Hycienth Ngwu, has called on  Nigerians to demand accountability from governors and council chairmen. Ngwu, who is the former South-East publicity secretary of the APC, disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu yesterday while reacting to 26 years of uninterrupted democracy and how Nigerians had fared so […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s first lady bags Ugosimba title in Enugu, says ‘I love your state’

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the chieftaincy title of “Ugosimba 1 Enugu” (Jewel/Eagle from another kingdom) by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. She received the title during her two-day working visit to the South East state, yesterday. Conferring the title, alongside other officers, patrons, and members of the Council, Chairman […] The post Nigeria’s first lady bags Ugosimba title in Enugu, says ‘I love your state’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago IPOB calls on Igbos to boycott June 12 Democracy Day celebration

Insists no faction in Ohanaeze From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the people of the South East to shun the celebration of June 12, declared by the Federal Government as Democracy Day. Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, noted that May 30 remains a historic day for the […] The post IPOB calls on Igbos to boycott June 12 Democracy Day celebration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 8 First Ladies Storm Enugu As Mrs Tinubu Distributes 10,000 Kits To Midwives

Eight First Ladies and wives of ministers and heads of federal security agencies were on the roll call as First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, distributed 10,000 kits to midwives and nurses in the South East in Enugu on Monday. The event, which was held at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Enugu, was attended by the […]

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6 d. ago First Lady distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in South East

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives across the South East, as part of efforts to support frontline health workers and improve maternal healthcare in the region. The event, which took place in Enugu on Monday […] The post First Lady distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in South East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Uzodimma to Igbo in Lagos: Protect your interests, be strategic

By Tony Manuaka Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has called on the Igbo living in Lagos to work towards setting up a technical committee for ways and means, charged with the responsibility of protecting the interests of their huge population in the state. Uzodimma, who spoke in his capacity as chairman of the South-east Governors’ […] The post Uzodimma to Igbo in Lagos: Protect your interests, be strategic appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Uzodimma to Igbos in Lagos: Protect your interests, be strategic

By Tony Manuaka Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has called on the Igbo living in Lagos to work towards setting up a technical committee for ways and means, charged with the responsibility of protecting the interests of their huge population in the state. Uzodimma, who spoke in his capacity as chairman of the South-east Governors’ […] The post Uzodimma to Igbos in Lagos: Protect your interests, be strategic appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: APC Dismisses Rumours Of Tinubu Dropping Shettima As Vice President

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed speculation that President Bola Tinubu might drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-East) on Thursday, described the rumors as political distractions aimed at sowing division within the party. “There’s a solid working relationship between […] The post 2027: APC Dismisses Rumours Of Tinubu Dropping Shettima As Vice President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Senate not rubber stamp”, says Senator Orji Kalu, cites Tax Bill deliberations

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, a former Governor of Abia State, former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, and current Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), has firmly rejected claims that the Nigerian Senate operates as a rubber stamp for the executive arm of government. Speaking during […] The post “Senate not rubber stamp”, says Senator Orji Kalu, cites Tax Bill deliberations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Deputy Speaker Kalu urges South East to back Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, has urged the South East to embrace President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in order to reposition the zone. Kalu made the call during the inauguration of over 20,000 new members of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) at Bende, […] The post Deputy Speaker Kalu urges South East to back Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Enugu targets $30bn GDP growth as Mbah unveils economic agenda

The Enugu State, one of the five States in South-East Nigeria, has concluded plans to promote industrialisation and manufacturing activities read more Enugu targets $30bn GDP growth as Mbah unveils economic agenda

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2 w. ago IPOB to immortalise Biafra fallen heroes in S’East state capitals

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced plans to immortalise Biafran fallen heroes and heroines by erecting a cenotaph in South East State capitals, clans, villages and communities in 2026 . Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, in a statement, said the cenotaph would remind people in the zone of […] The post IPOB to immortalise Biafra fallen heroes in S’East state capitals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Vote For Tinubu Again, Get More Federal Projects In South East — Ganduje

National Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje has urged people of the South East to support President Bola Tinubu in developing the country by voting for him in the 2027 election. Ganduje led this out in Bende, Abia State, on Sunday during the inauguration of Renewed Hope Partners by Deputy Speaker of […] The post Vote For Tinubu Again, Get More Federal Projects In South East — Ganduje appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2027: Obi will floor Tinubu in S’East, S’South, shares votes with him in S’West – 2023 LP guber candidate

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Splendor Eze, has predicted the defeat of President Bola Tinubu by Peter Obi in the Southeast and South-South in the 2027 presidential election in the country. Eze said the 2023 LP presidential candidate, Obi will share votes with the President in the 2027 […] The post 2027: Obi will floor Tinubu in S’East, S’South, shares votes with him in S’West – 2023 LP guber candidate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IPOB plans to immortalise Biafra fallen heroes with cenotaphs in South East

From Stanley Uzoaru The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced plans to immortalise Biafran fallen heroes and heroines by erecting cenotaphs in South East state capitals, clans, villages, and communities starting in 2026. Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, in a statement released to newsmen, said the cenotaphs will serve as a reminder of […] The post IPOB plans to immortalise Biafra fallen heroes with cenotaphs in South East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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