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Mburubu Again: The Truth Behind the Crisis, Key Players, and the Way Forward

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By, Obinna Chukwu. Mburubu Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State has been in a traditional leadership imbroglio since 2023, an issue that has kept the community in a negative light in media reportage. While the conflict seemed to be coming to an end between March and September 2025, another round of feud arose in October 2025, with many falsehoods being spread about the history of the community leadership tussle as well as abuses against community members by some interested parties, particularly those affiliated with the current state government. Recently, an empirical fact-finding investigation was conducted to uncover the root causes of this issue with the aim of finding a long-lasting solution, as the atmosphere in Mburubu once again indicated the need for accurate information and collective memory. The investigation was carried out by Community Peace International, a South East-based Non-Governmental Organization that promotes peace and rural development. The...
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'A Dangerous Precedent’: CSOs Demand UNN VC’s Suspension Over Alleged Manipulation of Uche Nnaji’s Records

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  A coalition of enraged civil society organisations has issued a blistering demand for the immediate suspension of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, accusing him of orchestrating a politically driven attack aimed at discrediting former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, through alleged manipulation and unlawful release of sensitive academic records. This press briefing is convened to address the lingering controversy over the alleged tampering of the academic records of Chief Uche Nnaji, the immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, by the authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). This press briefing is convened to address the lingering controversy over the alleged tampering of the academic records of Chief Uche Nnaji, the immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, by the authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). As you are aware, the Honourable Minister of E...
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'A Dangerous Precedent’: CSOs Demand UNN VC’s Suspension Over Alleged Manipulation of Uche Nnaji’s Records

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   A coalition of enraged civil society organisations has issued a blistering demand for the immediate suspension of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, accusing him of orchestrating a politically driven attack aimed at discrediting former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, through alleged manipulation and unlawful release of sensitive academic records. This press briefing is convened to address the lingering controversy over the alleged tampering of the academic records of Chief Uche Nnaji, the immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, by the authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). This press briefing is convened to address the lingering controversy over the alleged tampering of the academic records of Chief Uche Nnaji, the immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, by the authorities of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). As you are aware, the Honourable Ministe...
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NEWS-FLASH! Court Confirms Barr. Steve Oruruo as Only Recognised Chairman of Enugu PDP

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  The unfolding leadership conversations within the Enugu State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took on greater clarity on Friday, November 28, 2025, as Suit No. E/1267/2025 before an Enugu State High Court, together with the explicit provisions of the PDP Constitution, reaffirmed Barr. Steve Oruruo as the authentic State Chairman of the party. This legal background shaped the focus of a detailed press statement he delivered in Enugu, aimed at properly guiding party members, correcting misconceptions, and reinforcing constitutional order.  Speaking to journalists, Oruruo said the briefing had become necessary “given the increasing volume of discordant narratives” circulating at different levels of the party. He emphasized that it was important to ensure that members and the public were aligned with the facts as recognized by both the court and the PDP Constitution. He explained that the subsisting court judgment expressly reaffirmed him and Hon. Martins Onyeanwa ...
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2027: Isi-Uzo Council Chairman, Stakeholders Back Gov Mbah for Another Term

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The Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Council, Hon. Obiora Obeagu, has said there is a growing unanimity of opinion in favour of Governor Peter Mbah seeking a second term in office due to the unprecedented social stability, infrastructural revolution, and political harmony his administration has delivered across Enugu State. Obeagu stated that Governor Mbah’s recent political alignment with the national ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has further bridged political divides and positioned Enugu to fully benefit from national democratic dividends. He made the remarks on Thursday at the council headquarters in Ikem during the inauguration of the Isi-Uzo Local Government and ward executives of the Enugu State Unity Forum (EUF), a support group championing Governor Mbah’s second-term project. According to the chairman, the Governor’s developmental strides in Isi-Uzo LGA have made the clamour for his second term both compelling and easier for supporters to advocate. He l...
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Enugu to Host Igbo Youth Culture & Tourism Entrepreneurship Conference (IYC-TEC Enugu 2025)

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   Enugu is set to erupt with colour, culture, and youthful vibrance as the Igbo Youth Culture & Tourism Entrepreneurship Conference (IYC-TEC Enugu 2025) prepares to take centre stage with a Road Show on Saturday, November 29, 2025, and the main event on Sunday, the 30th at the International Conference Center. With a powerful call echoing across the Coal City, organisers are urging young people to “join the wave” and become part of a cultural movement that promises to reshape the future of the Igbo nation through heritage, creativity, and enterprise. Addressing journalists during a press briefing, the Chief Host and Convener, Sir Chukwuma Harrison Okeiyi, described the forthcoming conference as more than an event, he called it a mission, a revival, and a vision that seeks to rebuild the pride and enterprise of Igbo youths by transforming cultural heritage into economic opportunity. He explained that the initiative, driven by the Ezi-Aha Festival under the Igbo Cultural Ren...
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Ndi Igbo United Forum stated unequivocally that they are not happy with Nnamdi Kanu’s judgment

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  The Ndi Igbo United Forum Worldwide has issued a strongly worded condemnation of the life sentence passed on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing the judgment as unfair, unsettling, and deeply injurious to the sentiments of millions of Igbo people and lovers of justice across the country. In a statement released to the press, the FORUM expressed shock and dissatisfaction over the ruling delivered on Thursday, November 20, 2025, by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, insisting that the decision does not reflect the spirit of fairness, national healing, or balanced justice in a democratic society. The Forum stated unequivocally that they are not happy with the judgment, stressing that the life sentence, coming despite widespread calls for dialogue and reconciliation, risks worsening the already fragile peace and stability in the South East. Recall that the Ndi Igbo United Forum, Founder and Chairman Board of Trustee...
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