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The Southeast Caucus of the Nigerian Senate has expressed the confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, being a democrat and one of the main actors in the June 12, 1993 struggle, will honor the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) despite the rejection of a motion aimed…
3 days ago
With the recently concluded Southeast zonal congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that returned its serving executives, all eyes are now on the party to work towards restoring it and overturning the run of the All Progressives Congress...
18 Mar
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has said the call for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is in no way connected to the security of the Southeast. The governor urged the public to view both issues separately and not lump them together while calling for Kanu's…
14 Mar
In a historic gathering, business mogul, Prince Arthur Eze, hosted a grand reception to honour the pioneer members of the Board and Management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The event was marked by traditional Igbo rites, deep reflections on the region’s past and a commitment to an ambitious vision for the future. In…
13 Mar
The Anwar-ul-Islam Movement of Nigeria has placed a significant responsibility on its newly appointed National Chief Imam
11 Mar
The Federal Ministry of Transportation has denied allegations that Minister Sa’idu Alkali diverted a $3 billion railway project from the South-East to his home state, Gombe, for political reasons. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ministry’s Director of Information, Janet McDickson, described the claims as “false, malicious, and misleading,” urging the online platform that…
9 Mar
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) Board, led by its Chairman, Dr. Emeka Wogu, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma. This engagement aimed at fostering synergy between the Commission and Imo State Government to accelerate development in the South East region. Chairman of the SEDC, Wogu, in his opening…
5 Mar
The persistent exclusion of the Northwestern and Southeastern geopolitical zones from key leadership positions in the Federal Character Commission (FCC) since its establishment in 1996 has sparked a national debate on fairness, equity, and regional representation. Documents from the commission show a consistent pattern of appointments favoring the Northeast and North-Central for the position of…
5 Mar
The Board Members of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), led by its Board Chairman, Dr. Emeka Wogu, have embarked on their first official working visit across all five states of the South East. This strategic engagement commenced with a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. The visit underscores SEDC’s…
23 Feb
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South East region, Chioma Nweze, at the weekend, revealed that the federal government is set to launch community empowerment programmes in the Southeast zone. According to the presidential aide, the programme titled 'Launching Skill-Up S-East Through Fashion Training and Health Initiative' is designed to empower…
23 Feb
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Hashimu Argungu, said at the weekend that the Commission was no longer comfortable with the abuse
21 Feb
Comrade Obiora Omeje has commended Barrister Deji Adeyanju for his dedication and commitment to the cause of the downtrodden in Nigeria, just as he has taken time to congratulate Raphael Adebayor on his latest appointment. Omeje, also known as Zigma, who himself is a senior fellow of THE ABUJA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THOUGHTS…
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday sought divine intervention in tackling the myriad of pressing challenges besetting Nigeria, including ensuring national stability, fostering peace, and safeguarding the lives and property of the citizens.
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The second edition of the Guardian Woman Festival, themed, ‘Women Mean Business’ was held at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island on March 14. One of the highlights of the event was the unveiling of the 35 finalists of the Seven Wonder Women Awards, created by Investing In Women.
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With the Federal Government’s declaration of public holidays on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, to mark this year's Eid-el-Fitr, Muslim faithful in the country are set to celebrate the Sallah festival.
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Tucked away in the 78-hectare (190-acre) of land in Lekki is the Natural Resource Conservation, Lagos.
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Elder statesman and founding National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, in this interview with LAWRENCE NJOKU, examines the ongoing re-alignment of political forces towards the 2027 general election and the challenge before President Bola Tinubu’s second term ambition.
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As the leadership crisis rocking Rivers State escalated into the destruction of vital oil and gas infrastructure amid looming impeachment threats against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, President Bola Tinubu wielded the big stick last Tuesday imposing a state of emergency on the oil rich state.
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As we celebrate the 70th birthday of Professor Anthony Olusegun Adegbulugbe on Wednesday April 2, 2025, we need to note that we are honouring a remarkable individual who has left an indelible mark in the academia and industry.
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The world stood still on Monday, May 29, 2023, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) made the now-famous “Subsidy is gone” declaration at Eagle Square, Abuja, in his first address to the nation upon his inauguration as the 16th President of Nigeria, the biggest black nation on earth.
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Delta State is experiencing a new era of rapid development, driven by the strategic partnership between Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Knowledge is supposed to bring us to the place of positive awareness; howbeit, some have allowed themselves to be corrupted through knowledge. They have exposed themselves to all sort of evil exposures.