The Royal family of late Prince Morgan Obiechefu Uwandu of Idem Okwaraji in Umunneato Ishi Ogwa Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State announces with deep regret the passing on to eternal glory of their mother, a matriarch, Chief Ezinne, Ochiora Janet A. Morgan Uwandu,she was aged 87 years. A release signed by the first son of the family, Prince Obioha Morgan Uwandu states that they appreciate the love and prayers of friends, associates, relatives and entire community since the demise of their matriarch. The Morgan Uwandu dynasty has therefore urged all to find…
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St Linus Secondary /Primary /Nursery Schools Celebrate 11th Biannual Interhouse Sports Event
By Joseph Nwachukwu The 11th biannual Interhouse sports competition of St Linus Secondary /Primary /Nursery Schools, Awo-Omamma, Oru East L GA Imo Statte was held on Saturday, June, 2023 at the schools sports complex. The sports event earlier started with a football match which was won by the Pink house sponsored by Nze Onyekachi Okwudire. Declaring the event open., the director of the school, Dr Linus Akuneme welcomed all the invited guests for their love of the school and sponsorship despite the petrol subsidy and cash swap. Dr. Akuneme told the…
Read MoreDaddy Hezekiah Wants Bachelor’s Degree As Benchmark For Presidential Candidates
The Founder and Archbishop of Iiving Christ Mission Inc, His Grace, the most Rev Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, has passionately appealed to the federal government and other authorities of the country to ensure that any candidate for the post of president and other key positions should possess at least a genuine first degree. This is even as he lamented that the country was in a total mess politically and economically. Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah who made the appeal during the silver Jubilee celebration and child dedication of the children wing of…
Read MoreCivil Society Demands Inclusiveness, More Funding In Imo Schools
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called for all inclusive education for all and increased funding for education. Speaking when the CSACEFA team paid advocacy visit the the Executive Secretary of Imo State Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB), the Executive Chairman of Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB), Commissioner for Education, the State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Imo State chapter, Elder Kenneth Amogu noted that CSACEFA Imo State is marking the 2023 Global Action Week on Education -GAWE, as stipulated by the Global Campaign for…
Read MoreObi Mbieri: Enough of confusion, show yourself, Onuoha tells Monarch
…As youth group fumes over alleged plot by Monarch’s wife to control community Sequel to the tsunami-like controversy that is threatening to tear Obi Mbieri autonomous community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area into shreds, Chief Godson Onuoha (aka Ashok) who is said to be a major stakeholder and the oldest village Chief in Obi Mbieri, has called on the Traditional ruler of the community, HRH, Eze JN Osuji to come out from wherever he is and address his subjects or alternatively, hold a live press conference that will be circulated…
Read MoreFAMILY DAY: Ideato Journalists Laud Ugwu’s Families’ Development
As the World celebrated International Day of Families, with focus on impacts of demographic trends on families, journalists from Ideato Nation, operating under the umbrella of Forum of Ideato Media Practitioners, FIMP have eulogised efforts of Imo State Commissioner for Gender, Hon. Mrs Nkechinyere Ugwu for using her office to provide solution to many families in need through her impact- driven efforts. The commendation of FIMP was contained in a Press Release signed by the Coordinator, Chuks Nwokeji and made available to media houses in Owerri. In the Press Release,…
Read MorePress Release Imo NLC Crisis: NUJ Appeals For Calm, Normalcy And Caution
We, have keenly watched the ugly and disturbing drama currently playing out in the Imo State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which has brought devastating effects as well as harrowing experiences on Imo people and all residents of the state. The trending and unfortunate NLC situation is quite regrettable even as it is uncalled for, given the fact that the Imo masses are as at today in dire straits, and so, need the urgent intervention of the NLC apparatus for succour and rescue. It is evident that Imo…
Read MoreImo Guber: Uzodinma’s Achievements, Even Blind Can See, Says Ejimakor
By Nkechi Ojukwu Imo state governor’s Special Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs , Hon William Ejiakor has drummed his unalloyed and unflinching support to the re-election bid of the incumbent Governor . According to the Governor’s aide who made his position know to journalists recently ,”There is no vacancy in Government House, the present occupant has done so well that even the blind can now see it. By the time the governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma finishes his eight years, the next person will not have the same challenge that His…
Read MoreAHAEJIAGAMBA: A New Lease Of Life For Ohaneze Ndigbo
By Ben Duru Ohaneze Ndigbo, the socio-cultural organization of the people of the South East and part of the South South region has been trending positively since the emergence of Ambassador George Obiozor. Before his death, the ambassador who assumed the helm of affairs of the organization through the instrumentality of the Imo State Government headed by Sen. Hope Uzodimma had made giant strides as well as brought in some reforms that had largely made the group a force to reckon with across the Nigeria. For the first in the…
Read MoreImo PDP Carpets Uzodinma Over Alleged Insecurity, Poor Treatment Of Civil Servants, Misrule
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State chapter has taken a swipe at the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma over alleged “oppression, deprivation, bellicosity, cruelty, violent attacks and misery” which it accused the present government in the state of unleashing on the citizenry. Imo PDP which made the allegations at a press conference in Owerri on Friday last week, said the alleged precarious situation in Imo State at the moment ” calls for patriotism and sincere reawakening of the core values which underlie… common humanity.” A press release by Imo…
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