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Jan

2025

The Power Of Small: How South-Easterners’ Cottage Industries Are Driving Innovation And Sustainability Worldwide – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Manufacturing, South East

The power of small: How Southeasterners' Cottage Industries are driving Innovation and Sustainability worldwide The split-screen image above represents a big box factory on one side and a cottage industry on the other. The big box factory is depicted as a large, industrial building with smokestacks and a complex network of pipes and machinery. In contrast, the cottage industry is shown as a small, cozy workshop with a few workers busy producing the same product as the big box factory. The image highlights the contrast between the two approaches to production, with the big box factory representing large-scale industrial production…

Dec

2024

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Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In World Ranked ‘Toughest Prisons’

Crime, International, News Flash, South East

Finland Freezes Simon Ekpa’s Assets, Places Him In Kylmäkoski ‘Ranked As One Of World’s Toughest Prisons’ The authorities in Finland have frozen the assets of Simon Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Biafran agitator facing allegations of terrorism-related activities, who has been detained for several weeks. The Finnish government also froze the assets of companies associated with Ekpa and four of his accomplices, who are also in remand. Yle, a local newspaper in a report, stated these, adding that Ekpa is being held in the Kylmäkoski vankila, (Kylmäkoski prison), which is reputed to be one of the world’s toughest prisons. AttNews had reported…

Dec

2024

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Abia Showing Southeastern States How To Beat The National Economy – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Politics, South East

Abia is showing Southeastern states how to beat the national economy Job creation rates in Nigeria, particularly in the South East region, have been a topic of discussion. Nigeria's economic growth has not been largely inclusive, with poverty and unemployment rates increasing despite high GDP growth averaging 7.3% since the 2018. In the South East region, Abia State has a relatively high job creation rate, driven by its strong manufacturing sector and agricultural production. According to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Abia State had a job creation rate of 12.6% in 2023, compared to 9.5% for…

Dec

2024

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OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE: New President General Appointed

News Flash, Politics, South East, South South

Ohaneze Ndigbo Appoints New President-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appointed Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as its new President General. His appointment is temporary, filling the remaining term of the late Ambassador Professor George Obiozor until January 10, 2025. The appointment follows a series of unfortunate events, including the deaths of Obiozor in 2022 and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in mid-2024. To complete the tenure for Imo State, the state’s leadership proposed Nze Ozichukwu, whose nomination was approved by the Imeobi Ohanaeze. The move was necessary to ensure continuity in the organization. Ozichukwu brings extensive experience in management and development, having held…

Dec

2024

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SEDC Chair Appointment: Round Peg In Round Hole – By Pius Nzewuihe

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics, South East

SEDC Chair Appointment: Round Peg in Round Hole The wisdom of the sponsors of the bill for the establishment of South East Development Commission at the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu’s commitment for an overall equitable national developmental agenda cannot be over-emphasized. To drive home his Renewed Hope Agenda, the President has in no mistakable terms demonstrated his vision to place the country on a fresh developmental map among comity of developing nations through regional development commissions Aside South East Development Commission (SEDC) charged with the responsibility of “reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses and other infrastructural damages suffered…

Dec

2024

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Nwifuru: Ebonyi Governor’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King

News Flash, People & Events, South East

Nwifuru: Ebonyi Gov’s Father Who Married 30 Wives, Has 108 Children, Becomes King The father of Ebonyi State governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been coronated the traditional of ruler Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu married 30 wives before those who could not bear children left the marriage. There are now 17 wives currently living with Ezeogo Nwankpu Nwifuru. – King Nwifuru And His Wives.The traditional ruler, who is a well known farmer, gave birth to total of 108 children from the…

Dec

2024

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Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Human Rights, News Flash, South East

Nnamdi Kanu, We Know, Simon Ekpa, We Don’t – Ohanaeze Ndigbo The Ohaneze Ndi Igbo has said that the group does not recognise Simon Ekpa as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group also confirmed that it only recognizes Nnamdi Kanu, who has been in detention as the IPOB leader. The Vice President of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo Worldwide, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, at a press conference said that it will listen to Kanu and support him to ensure his release. Describing Kanu as an Igbo son, the group said it expects the IPOB leader would identify his…

Nov

2024

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Igbo National Centre(INC) Throws Her Weight On Bid For Rivers State To Present The Next President General (PG) Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East, South South

Igbo National Council (INC) WorldwideLeadership Center: Press Statement INC THROWS HER WEIGHT ON THE BID FOR RIVERS STATE TO PRODUCE THE NEXT PRESIDENT GENERAL (PG) OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO The Igbo National Council (INC) has thrown it's support on the bid for Rivers State to produce the next President General (PG) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the forthcoming January 2025 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elections. INC took this bold step in view of the on going rumours and speculations that there are forces within the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that are planning and strategizing to undermine and shortchange Rivers State from producing the next President General…

Nov

2024

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The Ultimate Movement For The Creation Of Anioma State Gains Momentum

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, People & Events, Politics, South East

ANNOUNCEMENT!!!The Ultimate Movement for the Creation of Anioma State Gains Momentum The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, in collaboration with stakeholders across the Igbo nation, is rallying support for the creation of Anioma State. Following the Anioma Stakeholders Mega Summit held in Asaba on August 31, 2024, plans are now underway for a grand Igbo Elders and Stakeholders Mega Summit to be held in Enugu. The call for Anioma State reflects a broader mission to restore Igbo unity, reverse historical marginalization, and empower Igbo communities spread across 13 Nigerian states. This movement underscores the need for all Igbo people…

Nov

2024

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JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra

Mishap, News Flash, South East

JUST-IN: Four Dead As Monday Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra Four persons have reportedly lost their lives as yet-to-be-identified gunmen opened fire on some residents and security operatives in the communities, in a fatal attack at Ukpo, Dunukofia Local Government Area and Abatete, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Monday. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, suspected to be enforcing the Monday sit-at-home, were said to have arrived Abatete community at about 8:30 am and opened fire on some residents, before proceeding to the Ukpo Roundabout, where they also fired, randomly at many people, including some members…