Tag: South East

‘Balance, Equity Must Guide State Creation’ – South East Stakeholders

South East leaders say new state proposals still leave region shortchanged with only six states. Stakeholders warn political interests and external forces are fueling disunity over proposed state. Experts insist…

Sodiq Olaitan

It’s Not Religious, Christians Are Killing Christians — Soludo

Soludo says the South-East crisis is not a religious genocide. He insists Christians are killing Christians in the region. Soludo rejects Trump’s claim linking the crisis to religion. He calls…

Silas God'stime

Chike Akunyili: ‘Ndigbo Losing Its Finest To Attacks’ — South-East Governors

The south-east governors’ forum has condemned the killing of husband of the late Dora Akunyili, Dr. Chike Akunyili. Akunyili was killed on Tuesday night at Umuoji, Idemili North LGA of…

Southeast States No Longer Observe Sit-At-Home – Gov Mbah

Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah says southeast residents no longer observe the sit-at-home order declared by secessionist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The governor said that people…

We Don’t Know Those Behind Kilings in South East – Abaribe

The Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe has claimed people don't know the criminals behind several killings in the South East. Abaribe, stated this while reacting to the…

Solomon Arase Decries Killing of Police Officers in South East

Former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has decried the killing of security personnel, especially police officers, in the South East. Arase, who is the Chairman of the Police Service…

North Central is The Marginalized Region, Not Southeast – Arewa Youths

Yerima Shettima, National President of the Arewa Youth consultative Forum, AYCF, has said North Central of Nigeria is the real marginalized region, not the South east. Shettima pointed out that…

Dave Umahi Seeks South East Support For Tinubu

The people of the South East have been urged to support the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration. Minister of Works, David Umahi made the appeal while representing Tinubu during the…

South-East Leaders Declare End To Sit-At-Home

In their efforts to tackle security challenge, South-east leaders have resolved to end all forms of lockdown in the region. This decision was reached at a meeting attended by political,…

FG is Working Hard to Tackle Insecurity in South East, Says Defence Minister

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ending insecurity in the South East, with the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, pledging a continued crackdown on all forms of unrest…