Among the Igbos, it is believed that whenever there is a problem in the land, the ‘Odogwu’ is beckoned by all and sundry to come and help sort out the problem. ‘Odogwu’ means the warrior, the great one, financial cavalier. The ultimate problem solver! Chief Okey Ikoro has a chieftaincy title called ‘Osummanu’. The meaning in Igbo is manufacturer of palm oil. The palm tree that provides the palm oil is the greatest tree or crop in the universe. The Igbos believe, and truly so, that there is no tree…
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Muslim Community Extols Uzodinma for Feasting Them on Eid El Fitr Celebration
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Celebrating this year’s Eid El Fitr in great elation, leaders and members of Imo State Muslim Community have Extolled Governor Hope Uzodinma for feasting them at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Owerri. The Muslim Community through the State Northern Community Traditional Ruler, HRH, Alahji Auwal Baba Sulaiman, extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Governor who he noted celebrates with them at every Eid El Fitr celebration. The traditional ruler gave the commendation during an interview with journalists at his palace, at Ama Hausa, Owerri Municipal…
Read MoreMalaria: Reason Government Should Ban Open Drainages
Malaria which is caused by mosquitoe bites kills thousands of people in Nigeria and other sub-saharan African nations per annum. Experts say mosquitoes thrive more in tropical climates like Nigeria. Reports indicate that mosquito has killed many souls. A particular report titled, “World Mosquito Day: Group Advocates Policies To Eliminate Malaria,” published in 2024 by National Record, noted that “300,000 people are dying everywhere because of mosquito.” Besides deaths caused by malaria resulting from mosquito bites, millions of naira have been spent on drugs by infected people annually. It has…
Read MoreEid Mubarak: Anyanwu Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Prayers For Peace,End To Insecurity.
…Hails mothers on 2025 mothering Sunday National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has felicitated with Muslims across the country as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Eid-Mubarak. According to him, “the celebration of this year’s Eid Mubarak coincided with the period of economic hardship, insecurity and high cost of food items. As a time of spiritual uplift, I appeal to our Muslim brothers to use this period to pray for peace, unity and development of our nation.” According…
Read MoreAlleged Fraud: Police Arrest,Detain Imo Correspondents’ Chapel Chair-Alozie For Selling Union’s Vehicle Donated By Uzodinma
… Journalists blame Isiguzo,Igwe, Akaraonye, for entrenched stealing Culture in NUJ Barely 5 months Justice Ann Ononaeze Madu of Imo State High Court delivered a landslide judgement invalidating the criminal sale of the Port Harcourt Road Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, the Chairman of Imo State Correspondent Chapel, Comrade Chinonso Alozie was over the weekend arrested and detained like a common criminal for criminally selling a vehicle donated to the Union by the Imo State Government,recently. Alozie, who was arrested at a wedding venue in Owerri, was taken…
Read MoreRivers: We Have 13 House Of Reps Members, Only 5 Are Talking With The Governor- Robinson Ewor
The Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Dr. Robinson Ewor, has revealed that it is only five out of the 13 House of Representatives members from the state that are in communication with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During an interview with Arise TV, Ewor emphasized that the ongoing situation in Rivers State is not a crisis but a disagreement between the former governor, Nyesom Wike, and the current governor over control of resources. He stated that the state assembly is no longer serving the interests of…
Read MoreI Tried To Talk, They Shutdown The Mic, They Said They Didn’t Want To Hear From Any Of Us – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has pointed out the reasons why she and the representatives of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were reluctant to swear an oath during their recent meeting with the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee. Speaking in an interview with Arise News Television on Saturday from 12:26, she revealed that Senator Natasha Akpoti’s petitioner raised two objections in the meeting, which he appealed to the committee to consider before discussing the petition. Ezekwesili noted that the petitioner was dissatisfied with the panel of the committee, which he felt was…
Read MoreImo 2027: A Call to Action for Owerri Zone
By MASA CICO (08139408008) As the clock ticks closer to 2027, the people of Imo State, particularly those from the Owerri zone, are bracing themselves for a momentous occasion. The 2027 Imo governorship election promises to be a defining moment, one that will shape the future of the state and its people. Governor Hope Uzodimma recent statement, “I believe in Imo charter of equity that power is coming to Owerri zone. Now is now Owerri zone to come together and make it a happened,” has resonated deeply with the people of Owerri…
Read MoreYou’ve been compromised, coerced to lie against me’ — Fubara hits back at ex-HoS Nwaeke
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, has denied the allegations made against him by George Nwaeke, the former head of service in the state. Nwaeke, who resigned as HoS on Tuesday, accused Fubara of being the arrowhead of the political crisis in the state. He also alleged that the former governor held meetings with militants and encouraged the destruction of oil pipelines in the state. Reacting in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) early on Saturday, Fubara said Nwaeke’s claims are “laughable”. The suspended governor said the former head of service…
Read MoreSacking political appointees appointed by Fubara and replacing them with Wike’s is the problem- Ojo
A group of lawyers and organizations strongly criticized the suspension of political appointees by the Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), describing the action as illegal and potentially harmful to the stability of the state. According to The Vanguard, a lawyer, Gbenga Ojo, shared a different perspective on the situation, stating that this was not the first time a state of emergency had been declared in Nigeria. He cited the example of Plateau State, where a similar measure was taken during Joshua Dariye’s tenure as governor. Ojo…
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