Archbishop Okpala was set free alongside his driver. He confirmed his freedom in a post on his Facebook page, Thursday morning. The clergyman simply wrote: “Praise the Lord!” Hundreds of reactions followed immediately, thanking God for his freedom. The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, was released one month after he was abducted. It could be recalled thathe went missing on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State for a burial ceremony. Details of his release are…
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NURTW Hails Imo Gov, Celebrates New Year With Double Axle Branch, in Style
…As State Chair-Udeh, leaders storm event. By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. In great enthusiasm and display of unity, members of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) Double Axle Branch, Naze, had celebrated their first End of Year Party. The event which saw an impressive turnout of members, with state executives, including the number one driver in Imo State, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), State Chairman, NURTW, in attendance, was held at the branch office of the Double Axle, at No.1 Aba Road, Owerri,last Friday. In his speech, the State Chairman, Hon Udeh praised…
Read MoreImo Assembly hikes Uzodimma’s 2025 budget to N807b
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE PRESS RELEASE Imo Assembly hikes Uzodimma’s 2025 budget to N807b …. Governor signs bill into law, pledges full implementation Governor Hope Uzodimma has signed into law the Imo State 2025 Appropriation Bill hiked by the State’s Assembly to N807b from N756b, pledging full and faithful implementation of the budget. Signing the bill into law at the New Exco Chambers, Government House Owerri, Monday, Governor Uzodimma noted that what the lawmakers did by increasing the original figures he presented before them few days ago shows an…
Read MoreNwordu, Other Ministers To Begin Mt Moriah, Jan. 9.
… Event holds at Royal Cathedral. The Founder and Bishop of Royal Episcopal Evangelical Communion Orji, Owerri, Rt Rev Festus Nwordu will lead other anointed men of God in this edition of Mt Moriah 2025 in Imo state. A release from the Church notes that the event will hold from Thursday, January 9 through Sunday, January 12, at St John’s. Cathedral of the Royal Episcopal Evangelical Communion, Umukehi Orji, Owerri North LGA , Imo State. The release further indicates that the theme of this year’s event is: “Abraham sacrificed his…
Read MoreIhiala Killings: Perpetrators Are Indigenes, Monsters in Human Form, Says IPOB Lawyer
A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State to shift from the media narratives and deploy every available resource to protect the citizens from criminals. According to him, the criminals are no strangers but indigenes “shielded by those within our communities.” Ejiofor, lead lawyer to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in a statement reacting to the killings in Ihiala, said Anambra State is under siege. He said, “The horrifying events in Ihiala, Anambra…
Read MoreEx-ISOPADEC Chairman- Orie, Says Christmas is time to share love
…Tasks christians on giving. A renowned leader and the immediate past chairman of Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ISOPADEC, Chief Charles Orie, has described Christmas as a season of joy and time to share love. The APC chieftain who holds the title of Akuatuegwu, while hosting Imo-based media executives and state based journalists who visited him at his Umuokanne country home on Christmas day last year , said christians should reach out to those around them, giving out gifts and sharing gifts with their neighbours as a part…
Read MoreEx-US President-Jimmy Carter Is Dead.
…He was the 39th President The 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, his family announced on Sunday. Carter, who became the longest-living U.S. president, was a tireless advocate for peace, human rights, and global health. He served as president from 1977 to 1981, facing major challenges including the Iran hostage crisis and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Despite a challenging presidency marked by economic struggles, including high inflation and an energy crisis, Carter’s post-presidential years were defined by his humanitarian…
Read MoreNkwerre LGA: Umuwala Commmunity Daughters Association Honours Patrick Nwakama.
The Umuwala Daughters Association in Nkwerre LGA, Imo State has honoured their illustrious brother, Dr. Patrick Nwakama for silently assisting in the transformation of their community. The Association which is made up of members of the community at home and abroad revealed that Dr Patrick has put smiles on the people’s faces. It will be recalled that the Association which just conclude their home coming used the event to brainstorm on the way forward for their great community. Speaking about the honour, Dr. Patrick thank them for the award,adding that…
Read MoreOhiri Obiarandu Quits Bachelorhood, Weds Augusta Sat.Jan.4
The families, friends and well wishers of Obiarandu Godson Kingsley Ohiri of Umuokike Owaelu Uratta Owerri North LGA and Mr Augustine Onyewuchi Ndukwe of Umunjemanze in Owerri Municipal Council both in Imo State will on Saturday January 4 gather at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church , Owaelu Urattain Owerri North LGA to witness the wedding solemnization of their Children, Miss Augusta Ndukwe and Mr.Godson Kingsley Ohiri Obiarandu. There will be a reception ceremony after the church activities at Mavis Suites, besides Imo State University,IMSU , Junction, Owerri .
Read MoreIMSU Lecturers With Union Bank Accounts Cry Out Over Denied Dec.Salary.
Imo State University,IMSU Lecturers who have their Bank accounts domiciled with the Union Bank have pleaded with the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma to intervene over non payment of December 2024 salary. One of the affected senior Lecturers revealed under condition of anonymity that all of the Lectures banking with Union Bank could not take care of their families doing the Yuletide due to non payment of their salary. He disclosed that other Lecturers banking with Zenith and other banks in the state had their salaries paid over a week…
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