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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…

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…

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…

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…

…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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…