Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has disclosed that it was an Igbo officer, Major John Obienu, who crushed the 1966 military coup. Naijaonpoint reports that General Babangida disclosed this on page 39 of his book ‘A Journey In Service’. He stated that the ethnic colouration given to the coup as Igbo filtered in as a result of the killing of the then Sarduana of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello and his wife, Hafsatu. Babangida noted that Kaduna Nzeogwu , who led the coup was more Hausa as…
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ORAUSA Holds 2024 Homeland Summit in Imo
The Orlu Regional Assembly, USA Inc. a socio cultural organisation of indigenes of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America recently held its 2024 annual Homeland Summit at Nkwerre LGA. The Summit which attracted over one hundred and twenty five attendees was made up of traditional rulers, spiritual fathers, local government executive chairmen, presidents general of community Town Unions and other dignitaries from within and outside the country. The Summit which held on Friday, December, 27, 2024 was declared open by the 2024 Summit planning Committee Chairman, Prince Charles Duru.…
Read MoreIMO NECO STAKEHOLDERS COMMEND UZODINMA’S PROMPT RESTORATION OF EXAMS’ BODY LANDED PROPERTY
Following the prompt and decisive action of Imo State Gov Hope Uzodinma, in stopping the grabbing of legitimately acquired landed property of the National Examinations Council,NECO, in Owerri, and returning same to the body, stakeholders of NECO, in the state,have lauded the governor for demonstrating pragmatic and responsive leadership. Speaking on the governor’s directive to all government agencies with the responsibility to ensure that NECO promptly takes possession of the said property, to make sure the council does that with immediate effect,Mrs Emilia Njoku, Anambra State Coordinator NECO, who spoke…
Read MoreNkwerre Honours Living Christ Mission Founder – Hezekiah
On the 28th of December 2024, significant and remarkable history was made in Nkwerre, Imo State, as the Eshi of Nkwerre, His Royal Highness Eze Dr. Chijoke Jekki, Okwara IV and the entire Nkwerre community organized a civic reception and award presentation to His Grace, The Most Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, Founder, Leader and Archbishop of Living Christ Mission Inc., Chancellor, and Promoter of Hezekiah University Umudi Nkwerre, Imo State. The Eshi of Nkwerre, Eze Dr. Chijioke Okwara and Nkwerre Aborigine honourably invited home the Spiritual Iroko of their community,…
Read MoreAbiola Won June 12 Election,IBB Confesses, **Gives no reason for its annulment 32 years after
Former military ruler General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has made a historic revelation, admitting that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola was the rightful winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. According to Vanguard, Babangida’s confession is documented in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service,” launched in Abuja on Thursday. The revelation was brought to light by former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, who reviewed the book during the event. “There was no doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all…
Read More2027: Chalvon, Focus On Your Transactional Politicking, Leave Amadi Alone-Mazi Org.
The attention of The Mazi Organization, has been drawn to a press statement published in the Horn newspaper of Tuesday February 18, 2025, and other print and electronic channels credited to Prince Charles Amadi and few members of his baggage ridden political orchestra called Owerri Zonal Political Leadership Forum, OZOPOLF, against our principal, the Ngor Okpala born Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi (Mazi Gburugburu). While it is not in our character to respond to every misfit on the political highways of the state, we are, however, compelled to issue this statement…
Read MoreWe’ve Been Wondering For Years Where Boko Haram Gets Money –Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has raised serious concerns about the sources of funding for the terrorist group Boko Haram, following allegations made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume called for an urgent investigation into claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) may have indirectly funded Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations. The allegations came to light during a hearing of the US Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency last Thursday. The session, titled “The War on Waste: Stamping Out…
Read MoreOgwa Unity Forum honoursUgoezeObichukwu as Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa
The Ogwa Unity Forum (OUF), an apex socio-cultural organization in Ogwa Clan, last month honoured one of her illustrious daughters, Ugoeze Chinyere Obichukwu, with the prestigious Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa award. Ugoeze received the award at the occasion of Ogwa Unity Cultural Carnival which took place at the Community Primary School, EkwereazuOgwa in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. The event which was graced by the Imo State Deputy Governor,Lady Chinyere IhuomaEkomaru, as special guest of honour according to the organizers was designed to create unity and bond the people. The…
Read MoreAnambra Community Name Change: Supreme Court Never Affirmed Umuchukwi.
Contrary to a news report last week that the Supreme Court has endorsed Umuchukwu in the disputed name change of an Anambra community from Nkerehi, reports filtering to the public indicates that the news item is false and does not represent the true position. A Press statement from the first appellant Barr. Basil Igwike and availed the media, he attacked the information describing it as not only grossly misleading but a piece of junk journalism. Igwike explained that the matter is still pending at the lower Court in Aguata, adding…
Read MoreImo PMAN elect Koko nwa Jesus, Madu, as governor image maker
Frontline Imo based bongo music star and activist, Comrade Emmanuel Osuigwe popularly known as Koko nwa Jesus, has been elected as the governor of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Imo State Chapter. He was elected unopposed. The election which held in Owerri was attended by representative of the PMAN national president, Pretty Okafor, delegates from the various local government branches across the state, former governors of the association, branch chairmen, stakeholders and mayors of the zones. Announcing the results, the chairman of the electoral committee, Mr Sabinus Okorie…
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