After nearly three years Jehovah’s Witnesses will be resuming their larger gatherings from January 7, 2023. These assemblies have been held virtually since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though they resumed meeting at their Kingdom Halls from April 2022, their larger assembly facilities remained under lockdown. The national spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria, Olusegun Eroyemi, says that arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the recommended safety protocols are implemented in all 23 Assembly Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the country. He said that “Jehovah’s…
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Uzodinma Deserves Christmas Cow From Ihedioha
By Sam Onwuemeodo l do this first. Merry Christmas to all. And Happy New year in advance. To Mary , the Angel said unto her, ” FEAR NOT, MARY , FOR THOU HAST FOUND FAVOUR WITH GOD” ( Luke 1: 30). That’s our portion in the land of the living. Goodluck. Our inheritance. Finding favour with GOD. Not optional. Automatic. Thank you. The ” media” folks, His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodinma took over from His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka lhedioha or recruited from the camp of Rebuild lmo , had…
Read MoreEze Ajoku Celebrates Mother At 104yrs, Gives Free Medical Services to Older Persons
In appreciation to God, Senator Darlington Eze Ajoku, has celebrated his mother, Ezinne Lolo Mercy Nwuhie Ogbonna-Ajoku who turned 104 years-old recently in a well attended birthday celebration. Speaking during the yearly birthday celebration which took place at his country home at Amaeze, Obibiezena in Owerri North LGA, Imo State, Sen. Ajoku, noted that the event which is marked every December 26, was in partnership with Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria, COSROPIN and Graceful Ageing Fellowship ,GRAF to celebrate older persons between the ages…
Read MoreCelebrating Christmas Amidst Insecurity
The level of insecurity in the country has actually come, biting hard on all and sundry especially as christians celebrate Christmas all over the world. No doubt, today, the fear of being killed, kidnapped along the highways has discouraged a lot of people from coming home. This is more scary for people living in Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Sokoto etc. The news of maiming and killing of innocent citizens by hoodlums around the country did affect the movement of persons this yuletide season. A visit to the communities has shown that…
Read MoreObiozor Is Alive And Well -Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has urged members of the public to ignore the rumour making the rounds that its President General, Professor George Obiozor is dead. Vice President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Kingsley Dozie who spoke with Vanguard in Umuahia, dismissed the rumour as unfounded and false.Dr Dozie explained that should anything happen to the Ohanaeze President General the family would not hesitate to inform the public. He said that when he heard the rumour, he quickly got in touch with a family member of…
Read MoreDarling Palm Hotels Debuts In Obibiezena
Darling Palms Hotel, a sister organization to Darling FM radio which is owned by the former Senator representing Imo East( Owerri zone), Senator Darlington Eze Ajoku, has been commissioned for business. The commissioning ceremony which took place on Tuesday, December 27, at Umuogida in Obibi Ezena of Owerri north LGA attracted many dignitaries from within and outside the state. Performing the opening ceremony on behalf of the state Commissioner for Tourism, Bishop Stafford Nwaorgu of Praise Center Ministries expressed his delight at the project, especially this season. He described Senator…
Read MoreOrlu Assembly: Why I Dragged LP Candidate-Nwadike To Appeal Court After Loss At Lower Court
Sequel to mass criticism by a cross section of Orlu people who have continuously expressed dismay about how the incumbent lawmaker for Orlu State constituency, Pascal Okolie who should have concentrated on winning election by showcasing his achievement since he assumed office, if any had resorted to frustrating his opponent, Comrade Precious Nwadike through lawsuits. Comrade Nwadike as gathered has become Pascal Okolie’s greatest nightmare given that the Umudiatu Orlu born Human rights activist is highly loved by his people. Okolie, who is alleged to be using public funds to…
Read MoreAssassination Attempt: Ikenga’s Support Swell, As Ideato People Rally Round Him
“He speaks truth to power, he’s a beloved son” Following the December 23 attack on the convoy of Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere by gunmen led by known state actors in Imo state, solidarity and support for the candidacy of the Spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties,CUPP and People’s Democratic Party,PDP candidate for Ideato Federal Constituency seat at the House of Representatives, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has continued to soar. In a flash solidarity, thousands of men, women and especially youths had thronged the country home of Ikenga and kept vigil…
Read MoreChristmas: Challenge To Work For Common Good
By Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji 2022 Christmas Message by Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, Archbishop of Owerri and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) The season of Christmas is around again. It is the joyful period when we celebrate the mystery of the birth of the Son of God in the world and remind ourselves of the unfailing and abiding presence of God among His people. The story of Christmas recounts Gods historic and redemptive intervention in human situation of helplessness and hopelessness, inspired by His great love…
Read MoreImo PDP: Atiku’s Visit And Call For Peace
By Henry Ekpe The foundation of Owerri, Imo State Capital, was on December 17, 2022 shaken as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP received its Presidential candidate, and Vice in the February Election, Chief Atiku Abubakar and Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to the State. The event which took place at Hero’s Square (Ndubuisi Kanu Square) New Owerri was tumultuous, as it afforded the PDP the opportunity to rave its structures in the grassroots into action, since the campaigns has not yet properly commenced, except the Presidential Rally. The planned visit of…
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