Of Sowore and Soyinka – By M.O Ene

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…]

Tears as Somtochukwu Maduagwu is Laid to Rest in Anambra

…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…]

Enugu Non-Indigene Group Declares Support for Gov Mbah’s Defection to APC

…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…]

Gov Soludo Celebrates Transformation of Ihiala During Campaign, Announces Amnesty for Youths

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…]

Moghalu Promises Investment in Education, Agriculture, Industrialization, During Community Tour

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…]

Mass Defection Hits LP as Enugu East Chairman Ogbene Leads Supporters to APC

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…]

Presidential Prerogative of Mercy Exercise at Review Stage, Not Final – AGF Fagbemi

Halt LG election on Saturday - AGF to Gov. Adeleke

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…]

Enugu Reps Member, Nnaji, Donates Medical Equipment to Hospital

Nnolim Nnaji

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…]