Fire outbreak on Monday morning destroyed Musical equipment, cloths and some holy items at the sanctuary section of Assumpta cathedral of the Owerri metropolitan Catholic archdiocese in Imo state. Our correspondent who visited the archdiocesan Headquarters located at Control junction in Owerri around past 8am on Monday saw parishioners, priests and Journalists trooping in to have a glimpse of the extent of destruction caused by the inferno. Though the fire had been put out, our correspondent saw smokes oozing out from the section the fire affected. Though the alter was…
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Paschal Ike Buries Mum amidst Fanfare
The final journey of Mama Christy which began from the morgue of St Anthony’s Hospital, Ubahu road at about 7am with a long convoy, caused traffic gridlock that brought commuters to a standstill for hours within the metropolis.
Before 11am time for the funeral service, worshippers and sympathisers had occupied every available space at the expansive St Mary’s Catholic Pro-cathedral Church to express their affection and love for Engr Ike.
Read MoreWhy We Passed Vote of Confidence on Gov, Speaker-INPGG
A non governmental organization, Imo Network for Peace and Good Governance, (INPGG,)has explained the reasons behind the unanimous decision to passed vote of confidence on Governor’Hope Uzodinma and the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh. The State Coordinator of the group, Comr. Ikedi Amankwe, while speaking to newsmen who accosted him at Concord hotel, Owerri, penultimate Thursday, during the quarterly meeting of the group, said IMPGG is an independent entity whose only interest is to promote peace and good governance not only in Imo State…
Read MoreAlleged Uncomplimentary Statement: Ebonyi Ex-Governor Kneels Down for NBA, NJC
Information reaching our news room from Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital has it that the Court dethroned Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi on Wednesday has kneeled down and begged the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA and the Nigeria Judiicary Council (NJC) over his alleged uncomplimentary statement made against a judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Justice Inyang Ekwo. Umahi, it was learnt tendered the unreserved apology while addressing over two thousand members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State at an alleged hired crowed rented…
Read MoreUkraine: Air Peace deploys aircraft to evacuate Nigerians
Air Peace airline has deployed its aircraft to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The airline’s spokesman, Mr Stanley Olisa, said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. “This is the first batch of Nigerians to be evacuated since the war broke out. “The aircraft departed Nigeria at 2.20 a.m. today, March 3, 2022, for Warsaw, Poland,” said the statement. The Federal Government engaged Air Peace and another airlines to evacuate over 2,000 Nigerian nationals from neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia.…
Read MoreIMHA: Power Outage Disrupts Plenary-Force House To Adjourn
By Williams Odunze Power outage has disrupted plenary proceedings in Imo State House of Assembly forcing the House to adjourn to March 8. The incident occurred when the house was deliberating on the motion moved by Honourable Member representing Aboh Mbaise Hon.Eddy Obinna urging the House to mandate the Commissioner for Mines and Solid minerals to, carry out thorough investigation on illegal collection of revenue by touts on behalf of the ministry. The power outage which lasted for some minutes put proceedings on hold before restoration but immediately went off…
Read MoreGovernment Secondary School Old Boys Hold Reunion, March 4,6
By Williams Odunze The Old Boys Association of Government Secondary School Owerri,IMO State is to hold its annual reunion and home coming of its members,an activity that will begin on March 4 to March 6. A release signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Engr.F.M.C Ukaeru informed that the programme will begin with registration of members at the Administrative building, Government Secondary School, Owerri.Followed by President’s Nite at Maranatha Hotels, Owerri and other social activities. The noble members of the Old Boys are expected to converge for the…
Read MoreNIPR Tackles Unregistered Practitioners …As it garners support of 3 Imo Commissioners
The move by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Imo state chapter to stop unregistered Public Relations practitioners from parading themselves as Public Relations Officers,PRO in government agencies, corporate organizations and private sectors in the state has garnered the support of three serving Commissioners in Imo state. This support was made during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Imo state chapter to the Commissioner for Information/ Strategy Hon. Declan Emelumba. The Chairman of NIPR Imo chapter, Mr. Ever Bezze Nwosu who led other executives to the…
Read MoreObibi, Owerri Municipality, Umuoma Nekede buried their wards Amidst Tears
By Princely Onyenwe Over the weekend, multiple burials were held in Imo state NIGERIA having top Government functionaries, clergymen, Notable traditional rulers and many dignitaries in attendance. The former Deputy-Rector Admin, Desmond Chinedu Oparaku, (Umuoma Nekede) Obilobi Sunday Duruji Okoronkwo, (Uche street Owerri) Ezinne Genevieve Oparaocha, (Emeke Obibiezena) were all Buried Amidst Galaxy Of Dignitaries, Government functionaries, Traditional Rulers and Community Leaders In Attendance at respective communities in Imo state Nigeria. Galaxy Of Dignitaries And Top Government Functionaries were in attendance to grace the burial. The people of Umuoma Nekede,…
Read MoreAccolades As Nigeria Is Peer Reviewed Second Time
Bowlful of accolades have been poured on President Muhammadu Buhari over the successful country review report of the federal republic of Nigeria. Speaking at the occasion over the week, the NC/CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Princess Gloria Akobundu said that history has been made as Nigeria is peer reviewed the second time. She noted that such feet wouldn’t have been possible if not for the support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration towards the course. Akobundu averred that “in July 2001, African leader emboldened by the desire to see a prosperous Africa adopted…
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