By Chigozie Uzosike To ensure food security in Nigeria, especially in Imo State, CARA Development Foundation, Community and Youth Development Initiative, CYDI have called for an increase in budgetary allocation of agriculture to at least 5%. Speaking during the two-day training for Civil Society Organizations, CSOs and Media partners on Political Economy Analysis, PEA, Advocacy Strategies and Campaigns held in Owerri, the Executive Director of CARA Development Foundation, Nnennaya Enyinna-Eneremadu noted that the present allocation of 1.1% for Agriculture is not enough to address the issues surrounding agriculture; if Nigeria,…
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Stewards Of Hope: Catholic Priest Doles Out Over 40 Wheelchairs, Food Items To Disables, Less Privileged
By Chigozie Uzosike In a bid to give dignity to human life, a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Dr. Canice Chinyeaka Enyiaka has gifted about 40 wheelchairs, clutches and other food items to Persons Living with Disabilities ,PWDs and the indigent individuals across the State of Imo and beyond. Speaking at the sideline of the event that took place at Nguru Center, In Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Fr. Canice Chinyeaka Enyiaka who is the founder of Stewards of Hope Foundation noted that the foundation was formed…
Read MoreImo NURTW Visits Deputy Gov, Lauds Uzodimma On Performance
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Thrilled at the level of development and progress in Imo State, members of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), have lauded the good work of Governor Hope Uzodimma and his Deputy, Prof. Placid Njoku. They mentioned that the Shared Prosperity led government is doing solid road construction and rehabilitation in the state. NURTW through its state Chairman, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), gave the commendation when it paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor at his native home, Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area, recently. Appreciating Njoku…
Read MoreEnugu: Obi Pays N1m Hospital Bill Of Abandoned Patient
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has paid about N1 million to offset the medical bill of one Mrs. Blessing Usulor, a resident of Enugu state, abandoned in a hospital. Usulor, in June 2022, was rushed to the Hopecare Medical Centre, Enugu by her neighbours when she slumped in her quarters within the IMT Campus-4 axis of Enugu. Presenting a cheque on Wednesday to the Medical Director of the Centre, Obi, who was represented by Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, extolled the hospital management for putting life first before monetary…
Read MoreObiozor’s Passage: Samdaddy Mourns, Says It’s Unfortunate, Regrettable
Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has described as unfortunate and regrettable the death of the President General of the Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof George Achulike Obiozor at 80 years. Anyanwu, who is the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says, the indelible footprints the late Diplomat and scholar left in the areas of conflict resolution, bilateral relations and social development will remain in the sand of time. “Prof Obiozor was a true reflection of what a good leader, motivator and role model should be. He…
Read MoreASITU Mourns George Obiozor
The Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU led by Chief Emeka Diwe, has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Ohaneze Ndigbo President General, Professor George Obiozor. Speaking to newsmen recently, Chief Diwe described Professor Obiozor as an accomplished statesman and diplomat who spent his life time serving Nigeria. He noted that the death of the Ohaneze helmsman has left a vacuum in Igbo leadership. He therefore prayed God to give the Obiozor family the fortitude to bear the huge loss as well as grant the soul of the former …
Read MoreOzuruigbo Throne: Amawom Monarch Identifies Alleged Direct Sons Of Njemanze
…Advises public, beware of impostors Following claim by some individuals regarding the Ozuruigbo throne, Traditional Ruler of Amawom autonomous community, HRH Eze Peter Ezechikere Njemanze (Ozuruigbo VI) has meticulously identified original direct sons of Njemanze royal family, adding that those not captured in the list should not be laying claim to what is bigger than them. Eze Njemanze advised the general public, government institutions and corporate bodies to be wary of those parading the “Njemanze” name with a view to duping unsuspecting persons in the society. According to him, Njemanze…
Read MoreJehovah’s Witnesses Resume Larger Gatherings at Assembly Halls
After nearly three years Jehovah’s Witnesses will be resuming their larger gatherings from January 7, 2023. These assemblies have been held virtually since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though they resumed meeting at their Kingdom Halls from April 2022, their larger assembly facilities remained under lockdown. The national spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria, Olusegun Eroyemi, says that arrangements have been put in place to ensure that the recommended safety protocols are implemented in all 23 Assembly Halls of Jehovah’s Witnesses across the country. He said that “Jehovah’s…
Read MoreEze Ajoku Celebrates Mother At 104yrs, Gives Free Medical Services to Older Persons
In appreciation to God, Senator Darlington Eze Ajoku, has celebrated his mother, Ezinne Lolo Mercy Nwuhie Ogbonna-Ajoku who turned 104 years-old recently in a well attended birthday celebration. Speaking during the yearly birthday celebration which took place at his country home at Amaeze, Obibiezena in Owerri North LGA, Imo State, Sen. Ajoku, noted that the event which is marked every December 26, was in partnership with Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria, COSROPIN and Graceful Ageing Fellowship ,GRAF to celebrate older persons between the ages…
Read MoreObiozor Is Alive And Well -Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has urged members of the public to ignore the rumour making the rounds that its President General, Professor George Obiozor is dead. Vice President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Kingsley Dozie who spoke with Vanguard in Umuahia, dismissed the rumour as unfounded and false.Dr Dozie explained that should anything happen to the Ohanaeze President General the family would not hesitate to inform the public. He said that when he heard the rumour, he quickly got in touch with a family member of…
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