Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, was marked by silence and empty streets on Friday as residents observed the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) in remembrance of fallen Biafra heroes. The city’s roads were largely deserted, with only sporadic sightings of tricycles and a handful of vehicles moving around. Shops…
There is ongoing tension in Akwa Ibom state as Jane Edidiong Ufot, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, posted a video on social media accusing him of sacrificing his deceased wife (her mother). Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024 over an undisclosed illness. Mrs Ufot, appointed as a senior special adviser…
Residents of Owerri, the Imo State capital city, have revealed that fear is the major reasons why they observed the May 30, Biafra Day sit-at-home order irrespective of police assurance of adequate security. Some residents who were seen sitting within their compounds explained that the major reason is the fear of the unknown gunmen who…
Tragedy struck on Wednesday, May 29, 2025, when five young men drowned in the Aza River while traveling to a wake-keeping ceremony in Umunkanma Village, Ugwunagbo Local Government Area. The victims, who were reportedly crossing the river by canoe from Epomiri Village, Ovom Ama Asaa in Obingwa LGA, lost their lives in the accident that…
Simon Ekpa appeared before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland on Friday as the Finnish government commenced his terrorism trial. Ekpa was arrested in November 2024 on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing. He is accused of using social media to incite violence and causes unrest in Nigeria’s South-east region…
A rare act of bravery and integrity is set to be honoured in Isiala Ngwa, Abia State, as Officer Ugochukwu Orji of the Nigeria Immigration Service will receive special recognition for rejecting a ₦10 million bribe offered to facilitate the release of a notorious fugitive, Mr. Levi Obieze. This honour comes as part of a…
Two brothers allegedly climbed onto the roof of their father’s house in Enugu, demanding financial settlement. They reportedly threatened to burn the house down if their demands were not met. This incident was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by user @ChuksEricE. According to the post, the two…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State Chapter, has described as misleading and completely baseless the recent statement by Anambra-born businessman, Prince Arthur Eze, claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for a second term in office. In a strong rebuttal issued at the weekend by Mr Titus…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has once again drawn attention to his administration’s commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and prudent management of public resources, revealing that a staggering sum of ₦137 million was being spent monthly just on office cleaning before he assumed office. Governor Soludo…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a moment of joy, gratitude, and grandeur in Abuja yesterday, May 29, 2025, as Lady Ifeoma Nwogu — the beloved wife of renowned Nnewi industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Chris Obumneme Nwogu (popularly known as Mekaodima) — celebrated her 60th birthday in an atmosphere that glittered with love, elegance,…
