In the early 1950s, a group of students at University College Ibadan, Nigeria, came together to form an organization that would shape the future of student activism in Nigeria. Among them was Wole Soyinka, who would later become a Nobel Prize-winning playwright and human rights activist. This group, calling themselves “The Magnificent Seven,” founded The National Association of Seadogs, better known as the Pyrates Confraternity, in 1952. This article explores the origins, mission, and legacy of the Pyrates Confraternity, and its impact on Nigerian society. In 1952, Wole Soyinka and…
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Imo 2027: Owerri Zone Wants Okigwe Zone To Be Governor Again, Says Bob Njemanze
Prince Bob Njemanze, a scion of the Njemanze dynasty in Owerri, Imo State, stirred the hornet’s nest when he said during an interview with Saturday Sun that Owerri Zone should support Okigwe Zone to produce the next governor as the shortest route to Owerri Zone realising their governorship dream. In this interview, he reasserts his position, adding that Owerri Zone wants Okigwe Zone to produce governor in 2027. Excerpts: What has it been like since after the interview you granted on the Imo Charter of Equity and 2027 governorship election…
Read MoreOPEN LETTER TO SEN. OSITA IZUNASO BY ORLUZURUMEE YOUTH ASSEMBLY -OYA Following His TOWN HALL MEETING On July 6, 2024.
Dear Sen. Osita Izunaso, The leadership of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly being the Apex socio-cultural Youth Organization that unites and protects the interest of Orlu Youths in the 12 LGA’S of Orlu Zone,Imo state first wishes to Congratulate you on your one-year as the Senator Representing Orlu Zone in the National Assembly, Abuja, Nigeria. We acknowledge your efforts and appreciate the much you have done, particularly the motion for the creation of Orlu State on the floor of the Senate. However, we must remind you that a significant portion (70%) of…
Read MoreGo To Any State That Is Doing Well, It Is Igbo People That Are Making Those States Viable – Amobi Ogah
According to the report from the Sun, a Member, representing Isikwuato/Umunneche Federal Constituency of Abia state, Hon. Amobi Ogah highlighted the substantial contributions of the Igbo people to Nigeria’s economy and overall development. He emphasized that Igbos play a vital role in driving growth and ensuring the nation’s progress, as evidenced by their thriving businesses and entrepreneurial spirit in various states across the country. He said, “There is no part of this country that you don’t see an Igbo man driving the economy, trying to make sure that Nigeria works…
Read MoreUNAA Owerri Branch Hosts 110th NEC Meeting In Grand Style
It was a gathering of who is who within Imo State and beyond as they converged on the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors’ Secretariat for the University of Nigeria Alumni Association,UNAA 110th National Executive Committee ,NEC meeting with the theme ” Sustaining the dignity of man in a traumatized economy”. Some of the dignitaries in attendance included the Imo State Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru (an Alumnus of UNN) ably represented by Dr Charles Uzopuo, the Guest lecturer VC ESUT, Prof Aloysius Okolie, Mr Frank Nneji who stood in for Distinguished…
Read MoreCreative Woman Foundation Holds Arts Exhibition
…As Founder-Ugonma sues for passion in its development Excitement and joy rent the air as Creative Woman Foundation held one day arts exhibition in Owerri. The exhibition which was held in collaboration with Imo state ministry of Culture and Tourism at Imo Cultural Centre witnessed participants from selected secondary schools in the state who featured in paintings and drawings. Presenting her address the President of Creative Woman Foundation, Mrs. Ugonma Onyeama called for passion in creative arts among students in various schools assuring unrelenting efforts in hunting for talents. She…
Read MoreUse Nnamdi Kanu for Barbecue if you Can’t Free Him -Nwanyanwu to FG; Strike Not Imminent –ASUU
Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, National Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), urged the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu. He argued that Kanu, who has denounced violent agitations, should not remain in custody while others with similar charges have been freed. Nwanyanwu highlighted the injustice of Kanu’s detention and called on President Bola Tinubu to address this immediately. He criticized the selective treatment of Kanu compared to terrorists who are free and negotiating without oversight. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) stated that a strike is not imminent if the…
Read MoreIgbos Have Been Denied Many Things The Igbos Are Feeling As If They Are Not Part Of Nigeria- Ogah
Honorable Amobi Ogah, a member representing the Isikwuato/Umunneche Federal Constituency of Abia State, bemoaned the numerous injustices meted out to the Igbo people. He emphasized that the Igbo people’s identity is not exclusively determined by their geographic location when he remarked that they feel as though they are not a part of Nigeria. Ogah emphasized that the ‘ Southeast regions recognition and equitable treatment should take precedence over the establishment of a new state. Igbos are spread throughout several states, including the Rivers and Delta, but he maintained that the…
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu: Stop Disparaging Our Son Under Guise Of Prophesy, Family Warns Ayodele
The family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has warned the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, to focus on his ministry and stop disparaging their son in the name of prophesy. The warning is coming on the heels of Saturday’s prophesy by Ayodele where he reportedly told Kanu to “beg the Nigerian government or die in jail. Kanu’s family spoke as the Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, commended the recent decision by the South East governors to…
Read MoreIPOB: Igbo Town Unions Welcome Ohaneze, Govs To League Of Agitators For Kanu’s Release
The National President of Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU Chief Emeka Diwe, has described as a welcome development the recent agreement by South East Governors to approach President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Independent People of Biafra, IPOB. The revered Igbo leader said that though the Governors’ decision to join the struggle is coming so late, he noted that it will however enhanced the long battle for his release by various groups, organizations and well meaning individuals, both…
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