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Southern Nigeria

March 14, 2024

Southern senators revive old forum as tension heightens against Akpabio’s leadership

Mr Abiru promised that the forum would swing into action for the betterment of the southern region and Nigeria.

Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru
September 18, 2023

Arewa to partner Cross River on peaceful coexistence

Mr Saidu commended the Cross River governor for his recent financial support to the Arewa community and urged him to keep the spirit of brotherhood.

Arewa and Governor Bassey Otu
June 6, 2023

Senate stands down controversial water resources bill for concurrence

James Manager (PDP-Delta), called for full disclosure of details of the bill, saying that the bill as presented only made provision for the title.

Nigerian Senate
March 25, 2023

Northerners enjoying Lagos under Sanwo-Olu than before: Arewa group

“There has never been a period that northerners live and enjoy business like during the current government of Lagos State,’’ he said.

Lagos street used to illustrate the story[ News York Magazine]
January 28, 2022

North produced 10 presidents, South six; 2023 is southerner’s turn: PDP chieftain

“Now is the time for the presidency to rotate southwards again. We are prepared.”

October 4, 2021

APC should zone presidency to southern Nigeria for unity: Shekarau

Mr Shekarau said APC must be mindful of the perception to give some sense of belonging to all Nigerians.

September 27, 2021

2023: Northern governors, emirs meet in Kaduna, reject power-shift to Southern Nigeria

As the 2023 general elections draw nearer, controversies have raged over zoning of presidency.

Northern governors
September 16, 2021

FLASH: Southern governors meet in Enugu

As of the time of filing this report, nine governors and seven deputy governors had arrived.

Southern Governors
September 14, 2021

Calls to zone 2023 presidency wishful thinking: APC Senator

Former Governor Abdullahi Adamu of Nasarawa has described as “wishful thinking” the calls for the zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2023 election.

May 20, 2021

Southern Nigeria not created for open grazing: Gov Umahi

Mr Umahi said that ban on open grazing is to prevent destructions of farms common with herders walking their herds through peoples farms in southern Nigeria.

David Umahi