16 h. ago Igbo Group Warns South East To Ignore Coalition, Calls For Tinubu’s Re

A socio-political group, identified as South East Progressive Ambassadors, has called on Igbos to ignore calls to join coalition movement, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the launch of the group on Tuesday, in a statement signed by its convener, John CDO Ikeotuonye, the group said it would be a mistake if South […] The post Igbo Group Warns South East To Ignore Coalition, Calls For Tinubu’s Re-election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting that it was the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state creation

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Nnia Nwodo, Senator Okey Ezea, and other prominent Igbo leaders have renewed calls for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State, insisting it is the most qualified proposed state in the South East. They made the call during the South […] The post Constitution review: Nwodo, Ezea, others renew push for Adada state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Ebonyi Gov Advocates Rotational Presidency Among 6 Geopolitical Zones

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for rotation of the Nigeria’s presidency among the six geopolitical zones in the country for equity and fairness. Governor Nwifuru who described the constitutional review as a necessity, also called for creation of additional states in the South-East region to address the imbalance in the goepolitical structure. Nwifuru […]

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3 d. ago South East Leaders Open To Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Umahi

Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has clarified that the South East is not demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu as a condition for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, Umahi stated that while the region remains concerned about Kanu’s continued detention, it does not consider his release a […] The post South East Leaders Open To Dialogue Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release – Umahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago FUK honours Orji Kalu for exemplary leadership, national unity

• Kashere varsity now has our full support, says Senator From Abdulrazaq Mungadi and Kenneth Udeh, Gombe The Federal University of Kashere (FUK) has conferred a Doctor of Science (D.Sc), Honoris Causa, on former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on South-east Development Commission, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in recognition of his significant […] The post FUK honours Orji Kalu for exemplary leadership, national unity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for constitutional reforms, including a new South-East state, rotational presidency, and state police to promote equity and enhance national security. Mbah made the call on Thursday while receiving the Senate Constitution Amendment Committee at the Enugu Government House ahead of a weekend public hearing. He stressed that […] The post Constitution Amendment: Mbah Pushes For State Creation, Rotational President appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation

The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the proposed Anioma State creation. The Anioma comprising the nine  predominantly Igbo speaking people of Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Ika North, Ika South, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani Local Government Areas […] The post Anioma community lauds Tinubu, APC over proposed state creation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago IPOB warns Biafra agitators against taking advantage of Kanu’s detention to cause trouble in South

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned all Biafra agitators and non-state actors to desist from fomenting trouble in the guise of fighting for its leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s, continued detention. Spokesperson of the group, Emma Powerful, who disclosed this in a statement released to newsmen, said IPOB has gathered from […] The post IPOB warns Biafra agitators against taking advantage of Kanu’s detention to cause trouble in South-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago I stand by position of S’East, NWC, BoT on NEC, nat scribe –Gov Mbah

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee, NWC, the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the crisis rocking the party. He also expressed support for the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of […] The post I stand by position of S’East, NWC, BoT on NEC, nat scribe –Gov Mbah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago PDP crisis: I stand by position of S’East, NWC, BOT on NEC, National Scribe — Gov Mbah

Tribune Online PDP crisis: I stand by position of S’East, NWC, BOT on NEC, National Scribe — Gov Mbah says zone reserves right to review future with PDP if… Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee (NWC), the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the crisis rocking the party. Mbah also […] PDP crisis: I stand by position of S’East, NWC, BOT on NEC, National Scribe — Gov Mbah Tribune Online

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9 d. ago PDP Crisis: S’East reserves right to review future with PDP if Says Mbah

Backs S’East Zone, NWC, BOT on NEC, Nat Scribe Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee, NWC, the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the crisis rocking the party, reiterating the region’s […] The post PDP Crisis: S’East reserves right to review future with PDP if… Says Mbah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SEDC Congratulates Oramah On Tenure Completion At Afreximbank, GCON Award

The Board, Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) have congratulated Professor Benedict Oramah on his remarkable tenure as President and Chairman of Afreximbank and the conferment of the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In press statement to LEADERSHIP and signed by […]

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1 week ago “Help Us Eradicate Financial Crimes In South East” – EFCC Chair Tells Youths

Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has called on youths in the South Eastern part of the country to assist the anti-graft agency in fighting corruption and financial crimes in the region. Olukoyede made the appeal in Enugu State on Friday at the 2025 Police Community Relations Committee Conference. He explained that the […] The post “Help Us Eradicate Financial Crimes In South East” – EFCC Chair Tells Youths appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Editors urge FG to end Southeast marginalisation, promote national inclusion

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has urged the Federal Government to take concrete steps towards ending the political and socio-economic exclusion of the South East from national affairs. Speaking at the Guild’s 2025 Biennial National Convention held in Enugu, Chairman of the event and Chairman of Channels Television, Dr. John […] The post Editors urge FG to end Southeast marginalisation, promote national inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mbah: Reincarnation of Michael Okpara’s vision for new Enugu

By Nnamani Arinze Darlington In Nigeria’s South East, a quiet revolution pulsates through the entire space of Enugu State, led by a man whose audacious governance is breathing new life into the legacy of the late Dr. Michael Iheonukara Okpara, the iconic Premier of Eastern Nigeria. Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, a maritime lawyer and a […] The post Mbah: Reincarnation of Michael Okpara’s vision for new Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: Hunger, poverty may sack you if not addressed — Ohanaeze warns Tinubu

Tribune Online 2027: Hunger, poverty may sack you if not addressed — Ohanaeze warns Tinubu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the preeminent Igbo sociocultural organisation, has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to address the hunger and poverty ravaging the country. 2027: Hunger, poverty may sack you if not addressed — Ohanaeze warns Tinubu Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 2027: Barau Distances Self From Calls To Become Tinubu’s Running Mate

The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has distanced himself from calls by a group, Northern Nigeria Progressive Youth Assembly (NNPYA), urging President Bola Tinubu to pick him as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on […]

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2 w. ago Ndume Hails Troops, Resilient Gwoza People For Repelling Boko Haram Attack

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South) has applauded efforts of gallant troops in the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’, men of the Civilian Joint Task Force, hunters, Vigilantes and resilient people for repelling yesterday night’s attack by suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists in Ngoshe community of Gwoza local government area […]

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2 w. ago CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT: Senate Considers 31 Proposals For State Creation

LEADERSHIP can report that the Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution is considering 31 new proposals for state creation. Of these requests, six are from the North East, six from the North West, and three from the South East. It was gathered that the Senate is also making a final push to […]

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