The Parish priest of St Columbus Catholic Church, Amaimo community in Ikeduru LGA of Imo state has allegedly shot and killed a young worshipper who was said to had been throwing pyrotechnics popularly known as fireworks or knock out during the new year church service. Another Parishioner who was also reported to had been hit by the bullet from the Rev Father’s Double Barrel gun was hospitalised. It was gathered that the incident which allegedly happened after the December 31st crossover mass had created pandemonium in the area. Sources said…
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Anyanwu: Okoye Is A Joker,I’m Still Incharge As PDP National Scribe.
…” The party has procedures for change in leadership”. National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu( Samdaddy) has described as waste of energy the claim by Hon. Ude Okoye that he has assumed duty as National Secretary of the party. Anyanwu, in a new year media chat said, “PDP has only one National Secretary and he remains the substantive and authentic national scribe. There isn’t no two ways about that” The former Senator maintained that there was no way someone would have assumed duty as…
Read MoreISCA National Convention Holds In Oklahoma, USA
The National Convention of the Imo State Congress of America has ended in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. The 2024 convention which was well attended by nine affiliate branches of the association held between July 27-29, 2024. The ISCA National President, Chief Frank Ekeigwe declared the convention open in a colourful ceremony during their General Meeting which held on Friday ,July 26, 2024. The convention took far reaching resolutions on Women programs, Educational programs, Youth programs and the Onyeaghala Nwanneya spirit which are expected to have positive impacts on Imo indigenes…
Read MoreOnyewuchi: Architect of National Policy on Skills Entrepreneurship
In 2011, Distinguished Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, as a House of Representatives member, unveiled his skills entrepreneurship vision. The agenda of the document was bringing back the Igbo value of “Aka Oru”, (skills acquisition) and reducing joblessness in Owerri Federal Constituency. At that time nobody in the executive and legislature paid attention to what he was doing. They probably didn’t do because then unemployment was not a serious threat. And there was no open sign of immediate trouble. So , seeing no reason to worry everyone continued with their usual business.…
Read MoreBusiness expert, Agusiegbe -Tochex Table Water CEO To Receive Chieftaincy Title.
By Obiarandu Ohiri The Director of Tochex Table, Emmanuel Tochukwu Agusiegbe says he will soon bag the chieftaincy title of Nwachimere Eze. Mr Agusiegbe hinted that it was an honour to be installed a chief from his community, adding that his personal accomplishment must have prompted such honour. .Agusiegbe is the proprietor of Tochex Water Egbeada, a table water noted for quality and freshness.
Read MoreChristmas: controversial pagan feast, how real?
Arguably Christmas is reputed as the biggest religious event globally. It is possible because Christianity is the dominant religion with the greatest followership in the world. A recent record (2020) indicate that Christianity is the most successful religion in the world with an estimated 2.38bn believers followed by Islam and Hinduism with 1.91 and 1.16bn adherents respectively However, there appears some controversies surrounding the event which has created some rifts in beliefs among Christians leading to different practices. Today, while some churches welcome and celebrate the event there are some…
Read MoreAbia’s 2024 Christmas Carol: A Song of Praise for Otti’s Leadership
Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D At the 2024 Abia Christmas Carol of Nine Lessons, held at the Abia International Conference Center, Umuahia, on Sunday, December 22, the atmosphere was filled with joy, gratitude, and praise for Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s transformational leadership. This year’s celebration is unique, given the significant strides Governor Otti has made in just one year and eight months, transforming Abia’s infrastructure, economy, and socio-economic landscape. The impact of Governor Otti’s administration is evident across various sectors. In infrastructure development, Abia has witnessed a massive transformation, marked…
Read MoreCoalition Demands NBA Action Against Magistrate Adeosun Over Alleged Judicial Misconduct In Farotimi’s Bail Application
A coalition of civil society organisations has written to the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), asking him to mount pressure on the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to withdraw all the criminal charges filed against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi. The groups also asked the NBA to undertake disciplinary action against Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun for judicial rascality and professional misconduct as a member of the NBA. The groups also demanded that the NBA must take disciplinary action…
Read More2024 Christmas Message From Revd. Uzoma Uzoeshi, PhD. Chairman, Christian Council of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter and President, Imo Baptist Conference. Topic: The Gift of Hope
Bible Verses: Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Luke 2:10-11 – “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.’” Romans 15:13 – “May…
Read MoreOjukwu’s Son Joins Call For Release Of Nnamdi Kanu, Dismisses Alleged Conspiracy Of Silence By S/East Govs
Son of late defunct Head Of State of Biafra Chief Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Jr has joined the clamor for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu insisting that it would go a long way to checkmate the avalanche of insecurity cases in the South East. Ojukwu who spoke to reporters on Friday also dismissed allegations of conspiracy of silence against the South East Governor’s over the fate of Kanu contending that the governor’s are taking their time to ensure the release of the leader of Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB. “There…
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