Nigeria, Feb. 5 -- From the rescue of a former tennis champion in Anambra State to the pipeline explosion in Imo State, the past week was action-packed in South-east Nigeria.

Here are the highlights of the top stories that made headlines in the region within the past week:

The week began last Sunday with the declaration of interest by a Nigerian senator, Ifeanyi Ubah to contest in the 2025 Anambra governorship election.

Mr Ubah, who represents Anambra South District in the Senate, said he will only serve for one term in office.

The senator is the first to publicly declare interest in the next governorship election in the state.

The current governor of Anambra, Charles Soludo, will finish his first term by 17 March 2026.

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