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The most popular Okereke Dynasty in Okpala Autonomous Community of Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State has restated the decisions and position of their people as regard to the recent newspaper publications in some Imo based media houses on the purported and illegal presentation of one Obinna Eziakonwa to the Council as the new Eze-Elect. Speaking against the backdrop of what is described as a gang up by few disgruntled elements to cause cohesion and crisis in the ever peaceful ancient dynasty that ruled the old Owerri Province, Hon.…

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, says she was surprised that President Donald Trump’s administration could stand in her way of leading the World Trade Organisation (WTO). At a press briefing monitored by DailyTrust, the new Director-General of WTO said she did not see it coming. She said she felt she had a good understanding with the US government, which interviewed her about the job twice. “I think I was quite surprised when that came (opposition from Trump) because there was no indication that there was any problem with the…

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An Owerri based Cleric and founder of Platform of Conform Ministries, Also Known as Comfort Assembly,Rev. Barr. Princewill Odikanwa has stated that God”s judgment will come upon those who abused the essence and sugnificance of St. Valentine Day Celebration, popularly known as Lovers Day. Rev Odikanwa spoke in Owerri, while reacting to the spate of imorality witnessed during Lovers Day Celebration. Explaining the essence of the celebration, he said is a Day mapped out to celebrate St. Valentine due to his committed, selfless and saving efforts to protect the sanctity…

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Shehu Sani, the former Senator who represented the Kaduna Central district in the 8th Assembly, has cautioned the Federal Government to allow Nigerians enjoy peaceful protests as the present administration came into power on the back of such protests, Sani was reacting to the clampdown and arrest of some #OccupyLekki protesters by the police on Saturday as they gathered at the Lekki Toll Gate to protest the reopening of the plaza while the shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers on October 20, 2020, is yet to be resolved. The Minister…

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Prince Eze Ochiwar Ugochukwu, a former Director General of Jones Onyereri Campaign Organisation has been  appointed Senior Special Assistant to the lmo State governor , His Excellency Sen. Hope Uzodinma, on Public Enlightenment . Prince Eze Ugochukwu, who hails  from Ukwuinyi village in Nkwerre Ancient Kingdom, is of a royal blood. A London based trained prolific writer; is  sound , cerebral , articulate and proactive . A political master strategist and planner whose inputs during the 2018 |2019 High powered campaign activities of TeamJones  across  the length and breadth of …

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Indications emerged over the weekend that the Public Complaints Commission investigative panel into the viral sex video simulation allegedly involving the Federal Commissioner in-charge of Imo State, Barr. Willie Amadi, presented its report in Abuja Tuesday and exonerated him. A release from the Federal Commissioner Public Complaints Commission, Imo State, Barr. Amadi hinted that ‘the commission’s panel set up to investigate the alleged viral sex video simulation allegedly involving him, presented its report to the 1st Plenary Session on Tuesday last week in Abuja. According to the release, Barr. Amadi…

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The traditional ruler of Umuekwune Community in Ngor -Okppala Local Government Area,His Royal Highness ,Eze George Nwosu ,Eze Oha 1 of Egbelu Umuekwune has applauded the lmo State Government over her efforts geared towards recovering, resusicitating and reinvigorating lmo Rubber Estates Limited The Monarch who made this remark last Saturday at his palace during a courtesy visit by the management of lmo Rubber Estates Limited   ably led by the Chairman of the Management Committee ,Chief Charles Udemba, appreciated the lmo State Governor,His Excellency,Senator Hope Uzodimma for his passion and zest…

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There is anger in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, as a caretaker whose name had not been ascertained allegedly killed a year one student of the institution, Anthony Chinweotito. The incident which reportedly happened at Ezinwanne lodge at the school back gate has generated tension in the area. The students out of anger went on rampage to destroy windows and doors of the hostel. Our Correspondent gathered that the caretaker who is now on the run had engaged in a heated argument with undergraduates who were occupants of the loged over…

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Panic striken citizens of Imo State have expressed shock over the broad day light murder of an Owerri based lawyer,Barr Ndionyenma Nwankwo in Owerri ,the state capital , yesterday,Sunday by suspected assassins. Nwankwo, a core legal practitioner was founded dead in his office located at #43 School Road in Owerri, with deep machete cuts. Surprisingly, his driver has reportedly fled in his car and mobile Telephones. It was gathered that the deceased has had 36 post call to the Nigerian Bar experience. The NBA Owerri branch secretary , Chinedu Agu,…

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Last Monday, Feb.8th 2021, the entire management-staff of “The Defender Newspaper” Owerri, witnessed what they described as ugly heights of insecurity when some unknown persons alleged to be criminals smuggled into the office of the News Industry at Egbeada Area of Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State,and carted away two (2) brand new laptops (computers), some electronics gadgets and the medium’s internet supply machines worth of millions. Speaking with Defender Editor, Hon.Deacon Dan Opara, aka Danjay, to ascertain the real truth, he said, ” We are very surprise at the missing property…

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