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19 Mar
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, has disassociated himself from the violence in the southeastern part of the country, saying the violence persists because he is in detention. He vowed that those behind the violence in the name of being an IPOB member would not be spared. Kanu spoke…
21 Feb
The Indigenous People of Biafra has banned protests against hunger in any South East territory, adding that any Nigerian agent who dares to organise any protest in the South East will regret it.
2 Feb
The distance from Lagos to Aba, in Abia State, is 464 kilometres, and normally completed in six to eight hours. While the road infrastructure has improved, to anticipate a better sail for motorists, the traffic has become more chaotic – with a new travel time of 12 to 16 hours!
17 Jan
The Peace in South East Project (PISE-P), a non-governmental organization dedicated to resolving security challenges and promoting peace in the region, has uncovered a sinister plot orchestrated by disgruntled politicians. These individuals, allegedly unhappy with the success of PISE-P's peace initiative, are reportedly seeking to undermine its efforts and malign the project's convener, Deputy Speaker…
15 Jan
In a refreshing shift from headlines dominated by unrest, the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P) is weaving a new narrative for the region – one of hope, stability, and full bellies. Their "Food for Peace Initiative" marks a pivotal step towards nourishing more than just the bodies of residents in Abia state; it aims…
17 Dec
Elder statesman, Chief Bisi Akande, has applauded the Peace in South-East Project (PISE-P), describing it as a wonderful approach to restoring order in the South-East region. Akande, a former governor of Osun State and first interim national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), gave the commendation when the promoters of the new peace…
12 Dec
Billionaire businessman, Prince Arthur Eze, has endorsed the adoption of a non-kinetic approach and other initiatives being implemented towards tackling insecurity in the South-East region of the country. The philanthropist gave his support when he received on a courtesy visit to his house in Abuja, a delegation led by the Deputy Speaker of the House…
7 Oct 2023
Evangelist Elliot Ugochukwu-Uko is the Founder of Igbo Youth Movement (IYM). He is also the Secretary, Eastern Consultative Assembly (ECA) and Deputy Secretary, Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT). In this interview with ONYEDIKA AGBEDO, he speaks on the misplacement of values in the South East and the failure of leaders across the strata in the…
25 Sep 2023
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has vowed to use a non-kinetic approach to resolve security challenges in the South East, insisting that the use of guns and force will not restore peace in the region. President General of the organisation, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, disclosed this, at the weekend, in Enugu, during a press briefing to announce the programme for…
4 Sep 2023
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has reaffirmed his commitment to make a positive change in road infrastructure development, saying there is no concrete evidence of road projects, especially in the SouthEast region.
15 Aug 2023
Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has decried the menace of sit-at-home and the enforcement of same by criminals in the South-eastern states
11 Aug 2023
The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigerian Civil Defence and Security Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said security agencies are facing challenges tackling insecurity in the region due to lack of cooperation from members of communities. 

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