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South-East Nigeria
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South-East Business Owners Struggle Under Economic Pressure and Rising Expenses
Traders across South-East Nigeria report falling sales and high operating costs, urging the government to provide financial relief and address infrastructure and tax challenges.
Intersociety attributes decline in Igbo youth military enrollment to mass arrests and killings
A report by Intersociety reveals that mass arrests and extrajudicial killings by security forces have led families in the South-East to discourage their children from enlisting in the Nigerian military.
Kwankwaso National Network targets 2027 polls with anti-vote buying plan for South-East
The Kwankwaso National Network has launched a new initiative to combat vote buying and increase voter participation across the South-East region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Militants Lay Down Weapons as Nigerian Army Reports Security Progress in the South-East
Militants in the South-East are surrendering weapons and military operations have resulted in significant arms recoveries, marking a shift in the region's security landscape.
Otti Clarifies Stance on South-East Governors’ Position Regarding Tinubu’s 2027 Ambition
Abia State Governor Alex Otti refutes claims that all South-East governors have unified to support President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
South-East Governors Back President Tinubu for 2027 Re-election, Says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma confirms that South-East governors will support President Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing regional infrastructure projects and federal development policies as the primary motivation.
ADC Leader Criticizes Soludo for Praising Tinubu Over Tentative South-East Road Plans
ADC official Adolphus Ude has rebuked Anambra Governor Charles Soludo for praising President Tinubu over initial design approvals for South-East road projects, calling the move sycophantic and lacking in concrete results.
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.