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South-East Nigeria
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Kenneth Okonkwo Claims Peter Obi’s ADC Departure Harmed South-East Political Interests
Spokesperson Kenneth Okonkwo argues that Peter Obi's exit from the ADC hindered the South-East's political leverage, leaving the party unable to secure preferred regional candidates due to electoral regulations.
Umahi Dismisses Claims of Threats Against Peter Obi
Minister David Umahi has labeled Peter Obi's claims of threats against his life as groundless, suggesting they stem from frustration over President Tinubu's growing support in the South-East.
Varied Results in South-East Sanitation and Open Defecation Initiatives
A regional assessment shows that South-East states are having mixed success in waste management and ending open defecation, with Abia showing significant gains while Anambra and Ebonyi continue to address persistent sanitation hurdles.
Chidioka pushes for Onitsha to become banking hub for South-East
Former Minister Osita Chidioka has called for South-East governors to incentivize banks to move their headquarters to Onitsha, aiming to improve regional credit access and boost local economic growth.
Onitsha Business Hangout Emphasizes Regional Cooperation to Boost South-East Economy
Organizers of the Onitsha Business Hangout are promoting regional collaboration to boost the South-East economy and have unveiled a N20 million grant for entrepreneurs in the agricultural value chain.
2027: President Tinubu’s Strategy to Capture South-East Support
South-East governors are increasingly aligning with President Bola Tinubu, citing significant infrastructure investment and federal support as key drivers for a shift in regional electoral support ahead of the 2027 election.
Ralph Uwazuruike Claims Nnamdi Kanu Is Recruiting Igbo Youths for Violence from Prison
Ralph Uwazuruike has accused imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu of recruiting Igbo youth for violence and has called on regional leaders to intervene.
Attorney Ifeanyi Ejiofor Urges South-East Criminals to Halt Region-Wide Destabilization
Legal counsel Ifeanyi Ejiofor warns that criminals in the South-East are hijacking the region's liberation movement, urging the public to reject these violent groups and avoid misidentifying all criminal activity as IPOB-led.
Senator Umahi Reveals South-East Leaders Pursuing Political Resolution for Nnamdi Kanu
Works Minister David Umahi states that South-East leaders are seeking a political path for Nnamdi Kanu's release while reaffirming the region's support for President Tinubu and criticizing Peter Obi’s stance on infrastructure.