The continued custody of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu (MNK) in the dungeon of the Department of State Services (DSS) is condemnable. If MNK were an American citizen, the matter would have ended and saved lives before his state-sponsored seizure from Kenya. When DSS arrested activist Omoyele Sowore in 2019, we quickly gathered at the office of … [Read more…]
…Peter Obi, George Moghalu in attendance The family of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, fondly known as Sommie, presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, the LP Anambra governorship candidate, and many other on Saturday mourned as she was interred in her father’s compound. The late news anchor was interred at … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja today after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting in Rome, Italy. The Aqaba Process is a counter-terrorism initiative launched by His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2015. It is co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Government of Italy. The … [Read more…]
…Says move reflects collective interest of Ndi Igbo, endorses Mbah for second term A powerful coalition of non-indigenes residing in Enugu State, under the umbrella of Abia, Anambra, Imo, Delta and Ebonyi Indigenes in Enugu (AAIDE), has declared total support for Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as … [Read more…]
Sen. Abaribe to Headline 5th Frontier Discourse Public Lecture and Awards as Chairman The Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District, Sen. Eyinnaya Abaribe, has been named the Chairman of the 5th Frontier Discourse Annual Public Lecture Series and Awards, an initiative of Pacesetter Frontier Magazine. The 5th Edition of the initiative, with the theme “Politics … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo addressed a large crowd during a campaign rally in Ihiala local government area, emphasizing the significant transformation the community has undergone since the onset of his administration. Governor Soludo described the rally as a historic celebration of the liberation of Ihiala, once plagued by insecurity that made political … [Read more…]
…As Enugu ranks 5th in IGR after Lagos, Rivers, FCT, and Ogun Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced plans by his administration to set up a committee to look into allegations of tax increase in the state, explaining that his administration had only widened the tax net without increasing the tax rate. Mbah, … [Read more…]
Humanity lost a treasure. She was a distinguished diplomat, a prima inter pares, and an international intellectual. From being the first female DG of Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), the first female minister of external affairs, and the first female Nigerian permanent representative to the UN, she rose to preside over the UN Security … [Read more…]
The Labour Party community-to-community campaign train, led by its governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, on Thursday stormed Umuokpu, Awka South Local Government Area, to a thunderous reception from jubilant supporters. The people, who thronged out in their numbers, expressed excitement at Moghalu’s visit and reaffirmed their faith in his leadership. Addressing the crowd, Dr. Moghalu … [Read more…]
The political landscape of Enugu State shifted sharply on Thursday as the entire Labour Party structure in Enugu East Local Government Area decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), following Governor Peter Mbah’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Leading the exodus was Chief Afam Joseph Ogbene, popularly known as Akirika Chioku I … [Read more…]
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice wishes to clarify that no inmate approved for clemency under the recent exercise of the President’s power of prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. The process remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all … [Read more…]
The member representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Pharm. Nnolim Nnaji, has donated vital medical equipments to the General Hospital, Agbani, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The handover of the equipments which was done on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, through his legislative aides, were received … [Read more…]