2 d. ago Why Enugu Airport Concession is a Strategic Leap for the South East

  By Austin Okolie Guest columnist     In recent weeks, discussions have swirled around the proposed concession of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. These conversations reflect the emotional, cultural, and economic importance of the airport to the people of the South East region. For many, the Enugu Airport is beyond just a […] The post Why Enugu Airport Concession is a Strategic Leap for the South East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “Only PDP Can Guarantee Peter Obi Victory In 2027 Presidential Poll” – Segun Sowunmi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Showunmi, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, stands a better chance of winning becoming a president if he return to the major opposition party. Mr. Showunmi noted that apart from Obi’s South East zone, the former Anambra State governor […] The post “Only PDP Can Guarantee Peter Obi Victory In 2027 Presidential Poll” – Segun Sowunmi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Warns FG Over False Media Campaign

The family of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has issued a strong warning to the Federal Government over what it described as a coordinated attempt to manipulate public opinion through negative media coverage. According to the family, the resurgence of alleged false reports linking IPOB to insecurity in the South-East appears to be a […] The post IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Warns FG Over False Media Campaign appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Only 200 South East youths registered for Army recruitment – Official

The Leader, Army Force Headquarters Recruitment Sensitisation Team, Anambra, Brig.-Gen. Chima Ekeator, says only 200 youths from the South-East have registered for the ongoing Army recruitment in the country. Ekeator made the disclosure at a sensitisation organised for youth leaders and President-Generals (P-Gs) of different communities in the state. He said there was a need Read More

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9 d. ago Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the escalating insecurity across the country, Abia North lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has challenged the Federal Government to take urgent steps to end the scourge. As a way out of the dire situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission, called for investment of more […] The post Insecurity: Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Visionaries, Innovators, Policymakers Converge In Enugu For South

Visionaries, thought leaders, innovators, educators, and policymakers, among others, will converge in Enugu for the highly anticipated South-East Educators Conference (SEEC) 2025. The conference, set to transform the future of education in Nigeria, will hold between May 2 and 3, 2025, at the prestigious Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, with theme: “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & […]

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1 week ago Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised

Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Worried by the spate of escalating insecurity in the country, Abia North Lawmaker, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for urgent steps by the Government to end the ugly scourge. In light of the prevailing situation, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on South-East Development Commission advocated for the investment of additional […] The post Insecurity: Sen Kalu calls for decisive measures, says situation shouldn’t be politicised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SEEC 2025 to revolutionise Nigeria’s education, says Chinedu

From Sunday Ani Doris Chinedu-Okoro, convener of the South East Educators’ Conference (SEEC), has announced that the 2025 edition, set for May 2–3 in Enugu, will transform Nigeria’s education landscape. Themed “Advancing Education: Innovation, Leadership & Transformation”, SEEC 2025 aims to unite educators, policymakers, and innovators, including keynote speakers Senator Liyel Imoke and Paul Onwuanibe […] The post SEEC 2025 to revolutionise Nigeria’s education, says Chinedu-Okoro appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Ohanaeze lauds Maduka University founder for boosting Igboland’s growth

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Senator John Azuta Mbata, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has praised Dr. Sam Maduka Onyishi, founder of Maduka University, Nsukka, Enugu State, for his transformative investments in the South East. Speaking at the university’s 2nd matriculation ceremony on 11 April 2025, Mbata highlighted Onyishi’s job creation efforts, noting, “We commend […] The post Ohanaeze lauds Maduka University founder for boosting Igboland’s growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service

The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over the poor enlistment of South East youths into the military service, and called for a change of attitude to reverse the trend. According to the Army, while Kaduna State had recorded over 3,000 applications in the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise, Enugu State was still struggling with just […] The post Army decries poor enlistment from SE, urges youths to join military service appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Enugu on track to energy sufficiency as EERC issues fresh 5MW licence

Enugu State, South East Nigeria, is increasingly progressing towards energy sufficiency as the state’s Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued read more Enugu on track to energy sufficiency as EERC issues fresh 5MW licence

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2 w. ago NNPC Foundation performs 1,000 eye surgeries in Abia, vows to fight avoidable blindness

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Foundation has carried out 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries in its campaign against avoidable blindness in the South East. The surgeries took place at the Abia State Government Specialist and Diagnostic Centre in Umuahia. Foundation Managing Director Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe spoke during the event. She […] The post NNPC Foundation performs 1,000 eye surgeries in Abia, vows to fight avoidable blindness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Dangote group seeks massive investment to boost Nigeria’s industry

The Dangote Group has advocated the need for massive investment in technology to boost Nigeria’s industrial sector and enhance global recognition. Speaking at Dangote’s Special Day on Wednesday, at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, Mr. Ayirioritse Okerentie, Deputy Regional Director, South East, Dangote Cement Plc, highlighted the importance of adopting best-in-class global practices Read More

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2 w. ago Otti promises support for Army recruitment drive among Abia youths

The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has promised to assist in sensitising Abia youths for recruitment into the Nigerian Army. Otti stated this in government house Umuahia on Wednesday while receiving in audience a delegation of the Year 2025 Nigerian Army Recruitment Awareness Team, from Army headquarters, Abuja, led by Brigadier General Chima Ekeator. The Read More

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2 w. ago Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie

•Ex-Abia gov describes him as statesman From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The South East caucus in the Senate has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the  former chairman of Diamond Bank and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s financial sector, Dr. Pascal Dozie. In a statement by the chairman of the caucus, yesterday, Sen Enyinnaya Abaribe, […] The post Senate S’East caucus, Kalu, Uzodimma mourn former Diamond Bank chairman, Dozie appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Pascal Dozie was an illustrious Nigerian, pathfinder, S’East senators mourn

The South East Senate Caucus on Wednesday expressed shock and sorrow over the death of former Chairman of Diamond Bank, Dr Pascal Dozie. This was disclosed in a condolence message issued in Abuja by the Caucus Chairman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe. Dozie, the founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Read More

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2 w. ago EFCC, Army, NIS join forces against terrorist financing in South

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strengthened its partnership with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to tackle terrorist financing in the South-East. This renewed collaboration was highlighted during two key visits by the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director of the Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander Aisha […] The post EFCC, Army, NIS join forces against terrorist financing in South-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC, Army, Immigration Join Forces Against Terrorism Financing In South

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renewed its collaboration with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to combat terrorism financing in the South-East. The rapprochement came on Tuesday, March 8, 2025, when the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director of Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE I Aisha […]

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2 w. ago SEDC Will Check South East Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation – APC Chieftain

An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor has said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor made the assertion yesterday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, applauding President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the […]

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2 w. ago Shun army recruitment, embrace farming, IPOB tells Igbo youths

The Indigenous People of Biafra has urged youths in the South-East to avoid joining the Nigerian Army, warning that doing so may expose them to the dangers of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups. Instead, IPOB is encouraging young people in the region to return home and take up farming, arguing that the Nigerian state Read More

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