Former Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Mike Okiro, has said insecurity in Igboland will be nipped

Leaders from the Southeast have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to order the dismantling of roadblocks and checkpoints in the region, arguing that these measures are exacerbating logistics costs and contributing to inflation. The request was made during a town hall meeting in Enugu, as part of President Tinubu’s official visit to the state, where…

Stories have emerged about how covert operations conducted by the Department of State Services (DSS), coupled with prompt intelligence sharing

As President Bola Tinubu arrives Enugu State for official visit, Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has lauded his liberal leadership and advancement of Southeast interests. In welcoming President Tinubu to the Coal City to commission developmental projects completed under Governor Peter Mba’s administration, Soludo felicitated with his counterpart on his developmental strides. Soludo's…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State says that President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Enugu State demonstrates the Federal Government’s attention to South-East development. Soludo made the assertion in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Saturday in Awka. President Tinubu would make his first official visit to Enugu state on Saturday to…

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State doubts the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from prison will stop the growing insecurity in the South-east region of Nigeria. Soludo made his doubts known on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Governor’s Lodge in Anambra, despite many Igbo leaders…

The Igbo people of the Southeast have expressed their joy following the rejigging of the list of nominees for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) inaugural board, replacing the initial chairmanship nominee, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr. Emeka Nworgu. President Bola Tinubu, in a new list of nominees sent to the Senate for confirmation, replaced all…

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in addressing the root causes of banditry and insecurity in the Southeast region. The house recommended improved intelligence gathering, community engagement, and enhanced coordination among security agencies. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Paul Namchi (LP-Enugu…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says the South East geo-political zone accounts for no fewer than 268,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to ecological disaster. Speaking at a Roundtable Discussion with International non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in a programme titled "Through Their Eyes: A Call To Action, Addressing Humanitarian Challenges In The…

The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. (Dr) Calistus Onaga, has decried the rate of shedding of blood especially politically motivated killings in the Southeast zone, urging the perpetrators to retrace their steps. He warned that those engaging in such unholy acts will never go unpunished as they must face the consequences and wrath…

Finland-based pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has clarified that there will be no sit-at-home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the Southeast. This comes as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) also denied declaring a sit-at-home exercise for October 21 and 22 in any part of Igbo land. Ekpa, who disclosed this in a statement on…

The senior special assistant to the President on community engagement (South East) Mrs. Chioma Nweze weekend advised students from the Southeast to key into the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) by applying for the loan to enable them to cushion the effects of economic hardships in the country. Nweze made this known while addressing a…