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Daramola brings Southwest APC Youth Leaders together ahead of 2027
The South-West Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adesuyi Daramola, a barrister at law, convened a youth read more Daramola brings Southwest APC Youth Leaders together ahead of 2027
South-east records lowest NELFUND loan beneficiaries
…as 319 institutions, 1.8 million students benefit nationwide The Southeast geopolitical zone has recorded the lowest number of beneficiaries under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) compared to the country’s…
South-South govs move to build regional economic powerhouse
He stressed that “the South-South has everything it takes” to become one of Nigeria’s most formidable economic blocs, provided the states could... The post South-South govs move to build regional economic powerhouse…
South-South property prices soar as $1 billion port upgrade fuels land rush
Following the launch of the federal government’s $1 billion Port Modernization Programme, which promises to impact mostly Nigeria’s The post South-South property prices soar as $1 billion port upgrade fuels land rush…
South-South governors back Tinubu for 2027, seek economic integration
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — The South-South Governors’ Forum (SSGF) has declared that the region has what it takes to become Nigeria’s most formidable economic bloc, while pledging “100 per cent” support for…
South-west Rail Network Moves Closer to Reality As SWDC Secures Provisional Licence
The South West Development Commission (SWDC) has secured a provisional licence to establish a comprehensive regional passenger and freight rail network connecting the six states of the South-west. The Managing
APC unfair to S-East, says Kwankwaso group
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—The Kwankwaso National Network, KNN, South-East Zone, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of treating the South-East unfairly and leaving the region behind in critical areas of…
From South-East London to a Royal Throne! SE Dons Captain George Desmond Kamurasi Is Tooro’s Next King
George Desmond Kamurasi, the 36-year-old SE Dons goalkeeper and captain from south-east London, has been selected as the next Omukama of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom following the passing of his cousin, King Oyo. The post…
2027: APC govt has done nothing for South-East, Peter Obi our only hope — Dan Ulasi
According to him, Obi could secure at least 90 per cent of the votes in the region in 2027, as many voters believe the Federal Government has failed to address the South-East’s developmental concerns. The post 2027: APC…
S’South govs seek stronger economic bloc, regional integration
South-South governors resolve to build a stronger regional economic bloc, focusing on infrastructure, investment, and industrialisation for measurable prog Read More:…
Improved security tops govs’ plans for S’South
Governors of Nigeria’s South-South region have committed to improving security and environmental restoration to boost sustainable economic development. Read More:…
Hoodlums attack NDC office, destroy billboards in popular South-South state
Suspected political thugs attacked the NDC secretariat in Emohua, Rivers State, destroying campaign materials as candidate Hon. Fugbara Ohaka condemns the violence.
Akwa Ibom records lowest investment income in South-south despite extensive holdings
While Delta earned N18.29 billion and Edo N11.07 billion in investment income in 2025, Akwa Ibom managed just N249.23 million, less than 2% of Delta’s proceeds despite its large portfolio of state-owned investments,…
SEDC to prioritise poultry development in South-East
Urges youths to embrace agriculture By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has pledged to prioritise the development of the poultry industry in the region as part of efforts to unlock its…
Ex-APC Vice Chairman Eta Demands Probe Of Atiku Over Alleged Financial Crimes
Ntufam Hilliard Eta, former National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies to immediately investigate financial crime allegations…
Probe, Prosecute Atiku For Corruption Allegations Now, Ex-APC Vice Chairman Tells EFCC, Others
A former National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ntufam Hilliard Eta, has called on law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies to fully investigate the allegations and petitions…
Agbekoya Vows To Resist Bandit Attacks On South-West Communities
The Agbekoya Farmers Society has vowed to resist any attack on the south west communities by bandits. The association’s president-general, High Chief Kamorudeen Okikiola, who stated this at the inauguration of the newly…
Oluremi Tinubu unveils food bank in Anambra
AWKA — Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday unveiled the National Community Food Bank Programme for the South-East geopolitical zone in Anambra State, as part of efforts to strengthen food security and…
Tragedy as gunmen kill bank manager, kidnap 2 university students in popular south-east state
Polaris Bank manager Ossy was shot dead at FUTO, while two female students were abducted as security agencies investigate and campus security measures are tightened
Oluremi Tinubu unveils national community food bank for S’East in Anambra
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu unveils the national community food bank for the South-East in Anambra to cushion vulnerable groups against economic hardship. Read More:…
First Lady Donates N250m To 2,500 Women In South-East
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the importance of empowered women to the well-being and prosperity of families and society at large. She stated this in Owerri, Imo state, during the…
THE BONGA SOUTH-WEST APARO PROJECT
The project could reshape Nigeria’s energy oil future, reckons SALIHU ONIMISI After more than two decades of delays, negotiations and uncertainty, one of Nigeria’s most ambitious deepwater oil projects is moving
VIDEO: Vote for my husband, I want to enjoy Nigeria in my old age — Remi Tinubu
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to electorate in the South-East to support President Bola Tinubu's bid for The post VIDEO: Vote for my husband, I want to enjoy Nigeria in my old age — Remi Tinubu…
Suspected herbal drink leaves 30 dead, 50 hospitalised in popular south-west state
Ondo deaths have risen to 30 after suspected herbal drinks and alcohol consumption in Odigbo. Authorities ban local alcohol sales while tests still probe the cause.
Tinubu Embodiment Of Transparency, Says APC Chieftain
An APC chieftain and South-East leader of the Tinubu Support Organisation (TSO), Dr George Agbakahi, has said that President Bola Tinubu, as a mark of transparency, submitted a presentation in respect of privacy acts to…
EFCC, group train S’East NGOs in identifying terrorism financing
The EFCC and Spaces for Change have trained South-East NGOs to identify and prevent vulnerability to terrorism financing without disrupting legitimate work Read More:…
Odumeje calls out FG over Onitsha head bridge repairs
Pastor Odumeje accuses the Federal Government of politicising Onitsha Head Bridge repairs ahead of 2027, while criticising South-East leaders over neglect.
Innoson demands FG’s intervention on global market competitiveness of locally-manufactured electric vehicles
…Manufacturers advance clean energy drive Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company Ltd., an indigenous automobile manufacturer based in South-East Nigeria, has demanded read more Innoson demands FG’s intervention on global…
What a Nigerian experiment could teach Bangladesh about AI, By Akm Boby
A state in South-Eastern Nigeria has already built such a mechanism… The initiative is called ÓKÓBÌ, the One Kindred One Business Initiative, launched in Imo State. Its premise is straightforward: rather than backing…
Nothing must happen to Obi – Kwankwaso group demands probe of Benue attack
By Steve Oko The Kwankwaso National Network, KNN, South-East zone, has warned that “nothing must happen” to the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, following the reported…
Tragedy as 3 siblings found dead near river in popular south-western state
Tragedy struck in Akure, as the bodies of twin brothers, aged 11, and their five-year-old sister were found near a river on a farm, prompting an investigation.
Re-elect my husband, I want to enjoy Nigeria at old age — Remi Tinubu
First Lady empowers 2,500 Imo women, adds N100,000 cash to beneficiaries By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to voters in the South-East to support the re-election of…
Military declares ‘Gentle The Yahoo’ wanted, offers N30m reward
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA— The Joint Task Force South-East, Operation Udoka, has declared Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, popularly known as “Gentle The Yahoo,” wanted and offered a N30 million reward for credible information…
Group Urges FG to End Policy Stunting Seaport Development in Eastern Region
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT) has again expressed deep concern over the continued abandonment of the seaports in the South-east region of Nigeria, saying that it’s
2027: ‘Tinubu has record; Obi only representing South-East’ — Prof Otubanjo
According to him, Tinubu’s long political career and experience give him a record that voters can assess, unlike Obi, whose campaign, he argued, has not sufficiently presented a broader national proposition. The post…
2027 elections: INEC begins six-zone readiness assessment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a six-zone nationwide tour to assess its operational preparedness for the 2027 General Elections, with the South-West Zonal Interactive Meeting held on…
APC youth leader urges young Nigerians to embrace leadership
By Dickson Omobola South-West Zonal Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adesuyi Daramola, has urged young people to move beyond political mobilisation and become active participants in leadership and…
Army to sustain offensive against separatists in South-east – GOC
The GOC disclosed this while addressing participants of Army War College Nigeria Course 10/2026 during their Operational Theatre Visit to Headquarters 82 Division, Enugu on Monday. The post Army to sustain offensive…
Xenophobia: National Assembly suspends South Africa visits
…Boycotts South African-hosted legislative activities By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of South African-hosted legislative…
US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin bows out to South Africa’s Doig in three-set thriller
Ogunsakin, a product of Aurum Tennis Academy, fought for three sets before eventually going down 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to the South African The post US Open Juniors: Ogunsakin bows out to South Africa’s Doig in three-set…
