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The sole administrator of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Christian Nze, has inaugurated the interim executive council of Umuoyima Youth Organization. The inauguration ceremony which took place at the Owerri Municipal Council on  Wednesday, January 11, had some prominent people of the community present to witness the event. The inaugurated interim exco of Umuoyima Youth Organization comprises the following: Ikechukwu Ofurum( Chairman), Chijioke Ucheoma (Secretary), Sylvester Ebere, Chiwuogu Nkwopara, Moses Mbanu, Chukwunonyerem Eziefula, Innocent Osigwe. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the Sole Administrator, Hon. Christian Nze, charged the youth leaders to…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…