Prof. Wole Soyinka is a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions to literature and politics are globally recognized. However, despite his achievements, he sometimes fails to heed that each profession, especially in his writings, has the moral obligation to be understood or keep quiet. I read Soyinka’s comments about Mr. Peter Obi with a heavy heart, troubled by the magnitude of his errors. How can somebody say Obi was not qualified to contest the Presidency? Anyone in Nigeria who does not understand or pretends not to understand that the Obidient movement is…
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The Man: Sunday EJesieme, Eze-Elect Of Egbuoma Autonomous Community, Ancient Kingdom
Chief Sunday N Ejesieme was born on 7th April,1961 to the noble family of Late Nze, Chief Ejesieme Idikor-Onyelaohadimma and Lolo-Nwanyinzu Ejesieme of Umuezike Village, Egbuoma Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. Sunday started his early education at Community School Egbuoma in 1967 and bagged his First School Leaving Certificate in 1974 with flying colours.He thereafter proceeded to the famous Priscilla Memorial Secondary School, Oguta between 1974 and 1979 where he successfully earned the West African School Certificate/ WAEC qualification. On…
Read MorePolice Parade Kidnappers Who Threw Victim into Okija River After Collecting N9m Ransom
According to The Sun, The Imo State Police Command has paraded three suspected kidnappers who abducted a man, Mr. Obi Fredrick, and threw him into the Okija River after collecting a ransom of N9 million and stealing his SUV. The suspects, Obi Chidera Collins, Awaziama Jude, and Ejionye Darlington, were paraded alongside other suspected criminals at the police command headquarters in Owerri. According to the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye (ASP), the suspects invaded the victim’s house, abducted him, and took him to Okija in Anambra State, where they robbed…
Read MoreOrogwe Integrity Forum Hails Elezieanya on Commissionership Appointment
The Orogwe Integrity Forum, OIF, a Sociocultural organization, has congratulated their pioneer son Commissioner, Rt Hon Ikeena Elezieanya on his appointment as Commissioner and thanked the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma for deeming him fit to serve as a Commissioner for Science, technology, Innovation and Engineering in his administration. In a chat with Journalists, at a forum in Owerri, on the development, the Chairman of OROGWE INTEGRITY FORUM(OIF), Sir Jerome Anorue and the Secretary Mr Chris Ononogbo, respectively, described the Governor’s gesture as a favour done the body, the people…
Read MoreNdukwe, Asonye others elected NUJ state exco in Abia
Comrade Victor Ndukwe has been reelected as Chairman of the Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Ndukwe works with the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) and was inaugurated alongside Chidi Asonye as Vice Chairman; Ikechukwu Onuegbu (Secretary); Comrade Chibuzo Madukairo (Financial Secretary). Speaking at the inaugural event held in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, the National Vice President of NUJ, South East Zone C, Comrade Emmanuel Ifesinachi, who represented the national secretariat of the union, charged the new council leaders to ensure that the interests…
Read MoreIPOB Leader’s Detention: Kanu Is Igbo, That Makes It Worse Because Nigeria’s DNA Hates Igbo For Attempting To Secede -Sowore
In a recent interview with Arise News, a Human Rights activist and former Presidential candidate of African Action Congress,AAC, Omoyele Sowore has shed light on the growing disillusionment among Nigerians, claiming that many have mentally checked out of the country. Sowore, who is also the founder of the African Action Congress, attributes this sentiment to the nation’s long-standing history of marginalization, particularly against the Igbo people. The notable Activist specifically drew attention to the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB, who is currently facing…
Read MoreEkpeye Stakeholders Hail Tanttita, PINL For Stemming Illegal Bunkery …Demands full implementation of PIA …Laud EOG’s non violence approach
The people of Ekpeye Ethnic Nation in Rivers State, Nigeria, have lauded the efforts of NNPCL Pipeline Contractors, Tantitta Security Services and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria , PINL for stemming the tides of illegal petroleum activities in the Niger Delta Region. They also called for the full implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, for an optimal crisis -free operations and judicious utilization of funds allotted to HCDT for the Development of the Host Communities. The call was made during a 1st Quarter Sensitization and Town Hall Meeting organized by a…
Read MoreNdukwu Emerges New Chairman,Imo Int’l Market Medicine Dealers Association
The first day of May this year will ever remain indelible in the mind of the dealers in Medicine following Ugochukwu Ndukwu’s emergence as the New Chairman of the Imo Int’l Market Medicine Dealers Association, Orlu. The election which started in the afternoon on the above date held at the Fire Service Park with 192 registered members, with 31 members absent and a total of 161 accredited members. It was indeed transparent and peaceful as the election was presided over by the President of Imo State Amalgamated Market and Traders…
Read MorePolitical Tension: Failed Impeachment Attempt Against Gov. Fubara and Emerging Issues
…Scores of youths declared Wanted by Police …Anarchy,houses set ablaze in Ahoada and other communities The raging political tussle in Rivers state between the incumbent Governor,Sir Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike fueled by the foiled impeachment process against the sitting Governor, by some members of the Rivers State House of Assembly reportedly loyal to former Governor Wike has continued to pose serious security threats to the people of Rivers State, Niger Delta region and indeed the nation at large. Unfolding events reveal that those who were…
Read MoreEze Emetumah Celebrates 2024 Eid -El-Fitr
…Cautions Nigerians on get rich quick syndrome By Joseph Nwachukwu The Traditional Ruler of Umuofor Autonomous Community in Oguta LGA Imo State HRH Eze Abdul Fatah Emetumah penultimate Wednesday celebrated the 2024 Eid -El-Fitr at his palace in his home town. Preaching a sermon on the topic : “Be Less Worried for Allah is at Work “, Eze Abdul Fatah Emetumah called on Muslim faithfuls to believe in the Almighty Allah for sustainability, stressing that all that we have in this world is vanity upon vanity and therefore advised them…
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