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Firm donates operational vehicle to SEDC
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Firm donates operational vehicle to SEDC

The donation, made through the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and…

Johnkennedy Uzoma
Arthur Eze not harbouring Fulani herdsmen,
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Arthur Eze, others pledge support for SEDC

South-East Development Commission (SEDC) has received commitments of support and cooperation from…

Michael Ovat
budgetary allocation for SEDC, Reps blame endemic corruption, Onitsha-Enugu road, Oronsaye report review
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2025 budget: Reps panel approves N250bn budgetary allocation for SEDC

Members of the House of Representatives' Committee on South East Development Commission…

Kehinde Akintola
NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle
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NASS approves N140bn for SEDC in 2025 budget

“The South-East region faces numerous challenges at the moment including harsh investment…

Michael Ovat
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SEDC will revolutionise South-East economy – Executive Director

The newly inaugurated Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) has pledged to transform the…

Christian Appolos
APGA commends Senate
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I’ll grow Southeast economy from $40bn to $200bn by 2035 – SEDC boss

“Working with the state governments, private sector ecosystem, and development partners, we…

Michael Ovat
SEDC board: Emeka Wogu vows to drive South-East development
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SEDC board: Emeka Wogu vows to drive South-East development

The newly inaugurated Board Chair of the South East Development Commission (SEDC),…

Kehinde Akintola
Onitsha market fire, Rep kick 6000 Bar results, Reservation in Parliament Bill Kalu, Special seats for female, Tinubu determined to boost, SEDC board appointments, tax reform bills, Reps to enact laws, Deputy Speaker Kalu announces upcoming bills to improve access to eyecare, Entrepreneurship, technology, innovation key to Nigeria's economic growth — Kalu, Kalu disburses N37m,Abia airport: Kalu lauds Tinubu for prioritising South East devt
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SEDC: Tinubu determined to boost South-East devt — Kalu

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has applauded the…

Kehinde Akintola
APGA commends Senate
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APGA commends Senate on confirmation of Mark Okoye as SEDC boss

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has commended the Nigerian Senate on…

Michael Ovat
NASS approves N140bn, Anambra: Police arrest three suspected traffickers, rescue 18 children By Michael Ovat - Awka The Anambra Police Command has rescued 18 children suspected to be victims of child trafficking syndicate in the State. The Command also arrested three suspects in connection with the plot to traffic those children out of Anambra state to a yet to be identified town in the country. According to the State Police Commissioner CP Ikioye Orutigu who briefed journalists in Awka, on Monday his committment to tackle crimes, narrated that the three suspects are helping the Police in it’s investigation . According to him, the 18 children have been handed over to the Anambra state government for intensive medical attention and rehabilitation. “I am pleased to address you and Ndi Anambra today on yet another breakthrough on our commitment to protecting vulnerable children and combating human trafficking in the State” “Police Operatives attached to 3-3 divisional Headquaters on an intelligent-led information investigation on 15/2/2025 arrested one Mr Odinakachukwu Okorie ‘M’, Ifunanya Ogbonna ‘F’ and a fake medical doctor Mr Daniel Ikebuilo ‘M’ and rescued ten (10) looking malnourished Children in an apartment in Inland-town Onitsha” “The Divisional Police Headquaters have been monitoring one of the alleged suspects Odinakachukwu in the area on the receipt of a report on 28/07/2024 about a missing 6-year-old boy in the neighbourhood” “The Operatives having enough evidence quickly arrested Odinakachukwu Okorie on the receipt of the second complaint on 13/2/2025 of a missing 5-year-old girl in the same area”. “During interrogation, the suspect mentioned Ifunanya as part of the child stealing syndicate.” “Further revelation led to the rescue of both children earlier reported missing and the arrest of Mr Daniel Ikebuilo (a Fake Doctor). Before their Odinakachukwu and Ifunaya confessed to have perfected their plans to flee with the 5-year-old girl to Abuja” “Ifunanya also confessed to having sold the Child One million Naria (#1,000,000) to Mr Daniel”. “The Police still acting on information gathered,further rescued eight other children in an apartment in Inland town, Onitsha”. “To this end, the Command sought the assistance of the Anambra State Government through the Ministry of Women’s Affairs for custody, medical attention, and care to help the children recover from the ordeal” “This achievement highlights the importance of community-police collaboration and intelligence gathering in combating child trafficking” “Lastly the Command calls on anyone looking for his or her child to come to Anambra State Police Command for necessary action and possible reunion to their parent.” he said. Senate confirms Okoye, Border closure not effective, Tax reform bills, Strike: Senate promises passage of new minimum wage bill, 2024 budget cycle
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FULL LIST: Senate confirms Okoye, Lawal, Ma’aji, 31 others for SEDC, NWDC boards

The Senate confirmed all 34 nominees for the governing boards of the…

Rachael Omidiji

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