Tag: south east
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South East professionals protest against appointment of CMD
South East Professionals in the All People’s Congress (APC) have protested against the continued appointment of Chief Medical Directors (CMD) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi from Anambra State. The South East professionals argue that the continued appointment of the hospital’s CMD from Anambra negates the spirit and principle of federal character. This is…
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2023: Nobody will give you presidency by abusing, threatening secession, El-Rufai tells South East politicians
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has advised South East politicians to actively engage other sections of the country if they are really serious to produce Nigeria’s next president. El-Rufai said that it was the same approach adopted by previous presidents and wondered why any section of the country would expect that it would be…
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Imo on the precipice – Dakuku Peterside
Dakuku Peterside The mayhem in the Eastern Heartland of Imo State has left everyone perplexed. Security eruptions in Imo state appear to be an indicator of what the country is turning to .The state’s stories seem like scenes from blockbuster sci-fi movies meant to entertain fans in love with gory violence. A few months ago,…
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South East Governors announce formation of joint security outfit
The Governors of the South Eastern part of Nigeria have announced the formation of a joint security outfit known as Ebubeagu with its headquarters located in Enugu State. The South East Governors announced the new joint security outfit following the first South East security summit held on Sunday in Owerri, the capital of Imo State.…
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South-East governors, Ohanaeze meet in Imo on security [Photos]
Governors of the South-East region are currently holding a meeting today in Owerri, the Imo State capital over the security issue in the region. Navy and Air Force Commanders, the Inspector-General of Police, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other stakeholders are reportedly expected to be present at the meeting. The was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary…
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Security situation in South-East, South-South critical, says new IGP
The Acting Inspector- General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba says there are critical security situation in the South-East and South-South geopolitical zones of the country. Baba disclosed this on Friday in Abuja at the opening of a meeting with police strategic commanders in the zones. He said the meeting was aimed at discussing security…
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Ugwuanyi replaces Umahi as new PDP leader in South East
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu on Monday adopted Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as the new leader in the South East Zone. Mr Ali Odefa, the Acting Chairman of the PDP in South East made this known to newsmen shortly after its meeting in the state. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Ugwuanyi was…
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Buhari, APC have done tremendously well for South-East – Ex-Senate President
Former Senate President, Ken Nnamani has said the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government has done tremendously well for the south-east region. He stated this during an interview on a monitored Channels Television programme. “Infrastructurally, although it has not been publicised, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has done tremendously well in the southeast,” he said.…
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Ohuabunwa welcome to the 2023 presidential campaign – Dele Sobowale
“We are not coming with anger and recrimination, but with equity, we need to come out and make Nigeria work.” Mazi Ohuabumwa, Presidential Candidate, New Nigeria Group, NNG, January 20,2021. I am totally delighted that, early in 2021, an Igbo candidate has defied those counselling that it is too early to start talking about 2023…
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TRENDING VIDEO: ‘Gunshots as IPOB’s Eastern Security Network battle, chase away Fulani herdsmen
A trending video shows members of the Eastern Security Network are taking down structures in the region’s forests built by Fulani herdsmen. In the video, gunshots could be heard in the background as the security operatives burn huts, other properties belonging to the fleeing herders. The Eastern Security Network, a security agency primarily made up…