2 h. ago Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a visit to Uromi, the headquarters of Esan South East Local Government Area of the state, after receiving a sad report of an incident leading to unwarranted murder and arson. The state government had strongly condemned the barbaric act allegedly committed by members […] The post Okpebholo visits Uromi, pledges justice for travellers killed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago Arewa youth group condemns mob action against travellers/hunters in Edo

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has condemned the mob action against some Northerners who were travelling from the South-South and South-East to the Northern region of the country, which led to the death of 16 of them penultimate Thursday in Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. A statement on […] The post Arewa youth group condemns mob action against travellers/hunters in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Senate confirms Orji Kalu’s brother as N’Assembly commission member

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of the second nominee from the South-East, Nnanna Uzor-Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission. Kalu, a former two-term House of Representatives member, is the younger brother of former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu. He joined 11 others who were cleared last week. Kalu’s Read More

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16 h. ago Body hosts Ramadan lecture, food support programme in Ibadan

Tribune Online Body hosts Ramadan lecture, food support programme in Ibadan THE Engr. Strikah Foundation recently held its 2025 Ramadan Lecture and Food Support programme at Mapo Hall in Ibadan. The event, hosted by Engr. Sanusi Ridwan Strikah, Chief Executive Officer of Engr. Strikah Foundation, and the Otun Giwa Adeen of Fresh FM, brought together thousands of people from Ibadan North East and Ibadan South East […] Body hosts Ramadan lecture, food support programme in Ibadan Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Senate S’East caucus urges Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate South East Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking on behalf of the members of the caucus, who briefed Senate correspondents, yesterday, Enyinnaya Abaribe emphasised Nwosu’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s […] The post Senate S’East caucus urges Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Senate upholds confirmation of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as NASC member

The senate has upheld the appointment of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 other members. The upper chamber had earlier deferred the confirmation of Kalu, the first nominee from the South East following a petition against him. At the plenary yesterday, the senate unanimously resolved to […] The post Senate upholds confirmation of Nnanna Uzor Kalu as NASC member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago BREAKING: Senate upholds Nnanna Uzor Kalu’s nomination as NASS Service Commission member

The Senate has upheld the appointment of Hon. Nnanna Uzor Kalu as a member of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) alongside 11 members. The upper chamber had earlier deferred the confirmation of Kalu, the first nominee from the South-East, following a petition against him. At the plenary on Thursday, the Senate unanimously resolved to […] The post BREAKING: Senate upholds Nnanna Uzor Kalu’s nomination as NASS Service Commission member appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault, Vandalism Of Gas Station In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday said a suspect, simply known as ‘Biggy’ has been taken into custody over his alleged involvement in assaulting a gas station attendant and destruction of dispense machines at Ewato community in Esan South East local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Moses Yamu who […]

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46 h. ago Bill For Creation Of Orlu State Passes 2nd Reading In House of Reps

A new state may be in sight for the South-East region as the House of Representatives at the plenary on Wednesday passed through second reading Bill for an Act to alter the Provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) to create new State in to be known as Orlu […]

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48 h. ago Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu, N’Assembly over south west commission bill

The Senator representing Ogun East and former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has congratulated South-West lawmakers for their relentless efforts in securing the passage of the South-West Development Commission Bill. Daniel described the passage of the bill as “a hard fight that was worth its while”, adding that the signing of the bill into Read More

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69 h. ago FG begins construction of Second Niger Bridge phase 2B access road

The Federal Government has commenced the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South-East. President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, at the groundbreaking ceremony at Ogbunike (33 Nkwelle Read More

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4 d. ago Retrial of Senator Kalu, plot to harass Igbo leaders — COSEYL

Tribune Online Retrial of Senator Kalu, plot to harass Igbo leaders — COSEYL According to him, the plot to retry Senator Kalu is a violation of the Nigerian Constitution and an affront to the principles of constitutional integrity. Retrial of Senator Kalu, plot to harass Igbo leaders — COSEYL Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Igbo youths slam Kalu retrial as plot against South East leaders

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri An Igbo group under the aegis of the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has described the sudden retrial of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, as a plot to harass and intimidate Igbo leaders. The President General of the group, Goodluck Ibem, reacting to the leave granted by […] The post Igbo youths slam Kalu retrial as plot against South East leaders appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Obi of Onitsha denies mobilising Igbo youths for Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearance

The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, has dismissed reports claiming he directed Igbo youths to stage a mass protest in Abuja on March 21, 2025, in support of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Reacting to the speculation, the monarch, through a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Read More

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9 d. ago HATOMSA inaugurates S’East secretariat in Onitsha, opposes multiple taxation

Members of the Project Management and Implementation, Heavy Truck Owners, Marketers, and Suppliers Association have inaugurated their South-East zonal headquarters in Onitsha, Anambra State. Speaking during the inauguration in Onitsha, over the weekend, the National Chairman, HATOMSA, Chief Greg Nwerem, highlighted the critical role the transport sector plays in the economic development of the country, Read More

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1 week ago Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release not about South East insecurity – Soludo

The Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has said the call for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has no connection to insecurity in the South-East. Speaking on Monday during a media chat to mark his third year in office, Soludo, who has been advocating for Kanu’s release, stated that Read More

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1 week ago Insecurity Challenge In South East Not Connected With Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention – Gov Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has claimed that the detention of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu has nothing to do with insecurity challenge facing South East region. Recall that the IPOB’s leader had been detained by Department of State Services for about 5 years since his arrest from Kenya by former president […] The post Insecurity Challenge In South East Not Connected With Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention – Gov Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago How political differences, pride fanning insecurity in South East

As governors prefer to work in silos Many stakeholders in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria are of the view read more How political differences, pride fanning insecurity in South East

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1 week ago SEDC urged to prioritise 2,500 erosion sites 28% unemployment rate in S’ East

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has been charged to prioritise to take special note of the approximately 2,500 active erosion sites; 28% unemployment and underemployment rate, in the region. Acting Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Oguejiofo Ujam, who stated this recently, also advised the SEDC to […] The post SEDC urged to prioritise 2,500 erosion sites 28% unemployment rate in S’ East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gov Bala, Obi’s meeting, starting point towards new Nigeria – Ohanaeze youths

Tribune Online Gov Bala, Obi’s meeting, starting point towards new Nigeria – Ohanaeze youths Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described the meeting between Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and Mr Peter Obi as a starting point towards a new Nigeria. It could be recalled that Mohammed and Obi met in Bauchi, after which the governor declared: “I’m ready to work with Peter Obi. We will […] Gov Bala, Obi’s meeting, starting point towards new Nigeria – Ohanaeze youths Tribune Online

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