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South-east governors mourn Iwuanyanwu

Nigeria, July 27 -- Governors of the five states in the South-east have mourned the late President-General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Iwuanyanwu died ... Read More


Enugu youths declare stance on proposed nationwide protest

Nigeria, July 27 -- A youth group in Enugu State has declared their stance on the proposed nationwide protest against bad governance in Nigeria. The group, Enugu Innovative Youths, is an association ... Read More


Defection: Labour Party asks senate to declare lawmaker's seat vacant

Nigeria, July 26 -- The Labour Party (LP) in Imo State has asked the Nigerian Senate to declare a lawmaker's seat vacant for defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Senator, Onye... Read More


BREAKING: Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze president, is dead

Nigeria, July 25 -- Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the president-general of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, is dead. Mr Iwuanyanwu died at the age of 82. His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu,... Read More


Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze president, is dead

Nigeria, July 25 -- Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the president-general of Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, is dead. Mr Iwuanyanwu died at the age of 82. His son, Jide Iwuanyanwu,... Read More


Suspended Abia commissioner resigns

Nigeria, July 24 -- The suspended Commissioner for Health in Abia state, Ngozi Okoronkwo, has resigned her appointment. Ukoha Njoku, the spokesperson to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, disclosed th... Read More


One person shot dead in Akwa Ibom in gang attack

Nigeria, July 24 -- One person was shot dead at a local bar on Tuesday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a gang attack. The incident happened around 9 a.m. at a popular bar in Ifa Ikot Okpon, by the ne... Read More


Nigerian university finally has new vice-chancellor after conflicting statements

Nigeria, July 24 -- A professor, Carol Arinze-Umobi, has finally assumed office as the new acting vice-chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. The university's Governing Council... Read More


APC's expansion ambition, Nnamdi Kanu's health, other top stories from South-east

Nigeria, July 23 -- Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the South-east region within the past week: The week began on 14 July with the leadership of the All Progressives... Read More


Enugu Security Council warns promoters of sit-at-home

Nigeria, July 23 -- The Enugu State Security Council has warned promoters of sit-at-home against enforcing the illegal order in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east. The council, which comprises heads o... Read More