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Lady Martha Nwanyimba Agbugba  (nee Osuala Anugwara) of Duruojiaku kindred, Umunwokwe village, Eziama Obaire in Nkwerre LGA has joined her ancestors at the age of 82 years. In his tribute, Chief, Sir Azubuike Agbugba described his late mother as a peace loving and hard working woman who toiled together  with their late father, late Chief Sir Mathias O Agbugba (Ochu Udo) to build their family to the status of relevance in the society. He said his mother was a virtuous woman, a community women leader and a true believer in…

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has broken his silence over the reported death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, saying that he was deeply pained on hearing of the death of the reverred Nigerian elder statesman. Chief Iwuanyanwu passed on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in an Abuja hospital according to a statement from his family. Condolences have been pouring in from the high and mighty in the country over his passing. On Friday, Governor Uzodimma, Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Chairman of South…

Bode George, a former governor of Ondo State, has reacted to the planned protest against the current administration led by Bola Tinubu. Several Nigerians have taken to the streets to express their grievances regarding the hike in the prices of commodities and the high cost of living, which was said to have  arisen from the removal of fuelsubsidies by the current administration led by Bola Tinubu. In response to this, Nigerian politicians urged  citizens to exercise patience withthe current administration, as there is always a light at the end of…

Former governor of Imo state, Chief Achike Udenwa, yesterday mourned  the death of the President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo and foremost philanthropist, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. A statement by his Media Adviser, Emeka Omeihe said the former governor received the news with deep sadness. Udenwa extolled Iwuanyanwu’s sterling qualities describing him as a man with a large heart. “Many served under his tutelage in politics and business, he was a pillar of support to many governments both at the state and federal levels”. Udenwa described Iwuanyanwu as a great supporter…

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.  

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…

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…

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…

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga countered Obi over what he called misleading statistics. The Tinubu-led Presidency has accused Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) of attempting to destabilize the nation. This is coming after Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga slammed Obi over his comment regarding statistics on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Recall that the former Governor of Anambra State raised concern over the lingering economic crisis in Nigeria, recalling that Nigeria had the biggest economy in Africa as…