The Labour party legal adviser in Imo State, Barr Ihejirika Emeka has described the survival of Senator Athan Achonu, the Labour Party gubernatorial candidate and leader of the party in the state as miraculous. Speaking while showing some newsmen the wreckage of the Senator’s car, Barr Emeka thanked God for sparing the life of Senator Achonu and opined that it is an indication of God’s favour in Senator Achonu’s life. The ghastly accident occurred at Akwa Ibom state and recorded no fatalities.
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Ifeanyi Ubah Dies On His Birth Date, Orji Kalu Speaks
The Senator from Anambra reportedly died on his birthdate – today July 27, 2024 at the age of 52. He reportedly gave up the ghost while on a visit to London. The flamboyant politician traveled to London about two days ago according to those in the know. Confirming the Ubah’s death through his reaction to the tragic development, Senator Uzor Orji Kalu described the it as ” a lot to deal with the shock of the news and pain of the loss”. The reaction by the former Governor of Abia…
Read MoreForeign Mercenaries Involved In August 1 Nationwide Planned Hunger Protest -IGP Egbetokun
The Inspector General ofPolice , IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has claimed that foreign mercenaries are behind the organisation of the planned August 1st to 10th nationwide protest. This online newspaper gathered that the police boss made the revelation on Friday when addressing newsmen in Abuja While attributing the claim to intelligence at the disposal of the Force, Egbetokun charged Nigerians to exercise caution and think well before joining any protest group. He commended those who have spoken out against any form of protest at this critical juncture. Egbetokun said, “We have…
Read MoreOchemba Bags Excellence Award From International Human Rights Commission
A highly successful business mogul from Ntueke in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State Johnpaul Ochemba, JP (Asi Na Obughi Chineke), has bagged an Award of Excellence, in recognition of his Humanitarian services to humanity, by the International Human Rights Commission. Receiving the award at Dussel Hotel, near Toronto, MCC Road, Owerri, Ochemba said: “I will not say thank you because you have given me a serious work. If I say thank you, automatically it will seem that it is a good thing you have given me but…
Read MoreIwuanyanwu said he, Nnamdi Kanu wept before he told IPOB leader to take heart –Ejiofor
Nnaemeka Ejiofor, a senior lawyer in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, has spoken about the contributions Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made in Igbo land before his demise. In a recent report by The Sun, Ejiofor said Chief Iwuanyanwu was actively involved in efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release and to address the security issues in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He recalled a recent meeting between Chief Iwuanyanwu and Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja. He said during…
Read MoreStop Ferdinand from hijacking councillorship of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward, Umudim begs Uzodinma
…Says: Rotation rules should be upheld By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The people of Umudim in Umuowa community in Orlu LGA of Imo State have begged Governor Hope Uzodinma to quickly prevail on his brother, Ferdinand Uzodinma, the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Service s, to stop meddling in the Councillorship issue of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward to avoid break down of law and order at the area. The people of Umudim have alleged that Ferdinand Uzodinma is using his power as a brother to the Governor and Deputy Chief of Staff to truncate…
Read MoreUS Election: Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president
Barack Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for US president, meaning the vice-president has now won the backing of all the party’s politically active high-profile figures for her White House bid. The former president had conspicuously withheld his endorsement in the immediate aftermath of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the campaign, and was initially believed to favour an open nominating contest at next month’s Democratic national convention in Chicago. But after Harris earned the backing of Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, a host of state…
Read MoreUmunna Lekki Association Mourns Iwuanyanwu
…Describes him as a personification of the Igbo Renaissance An Igbo social-cultural organization, Umunna Lekki Association (ULA), has expressed shock over the death of the reigning President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu whose passing was made known to the public on Thursday, July 25, 2024. In a statement released to the press, the President General of Umunna Lekki Association, Chief Michael Onuoha (Eriri-ego Igbonile/Ide Nwangele) described the late Chief Iwuanyanwu as an epitome of Igbo renaissance. Chief Onuoha noted that Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu’s leadership of the apex…
Read MoreThe Story Of Bayo Onanuga And Agosu The Barber
By Steve Osuji There was a very ribald joke in my newsroom days a couple of decades ago. It’s best rendered in Yoruba for full tonal and dramatic effects but let’s try deconstructing it in English. A landlord once went for an hair cut in Agosu the barber’s shop. Agosu happened to be a long-time tenant of Baba Landlord. It was in those virginal days when the tool for cutting the hair was a pair of scissors. Having done Baba Landlord’s hair halfway, Agosu crossed the scissors right under his…
Read MoreSuspended Commissioner for Health Abia state Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Resigns
The suspended Abia State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, has submitted her resignation letter to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. In accepting her resignation, Governor Otti expressed his gratitude to Dr. Okoronkwo for her dedicated service to the state and her notable achievements in improving the health sector over the past year. He also wished her success in her future endeavors. Governor Otti reiterated his commitment to transforming Abia State and emphasized that the mandate given to him by the people…
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