Category: FEATURES

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned in the strongest terms, the spate of killings in the South-East region of Nigeria. Kanu, on Wednesday when he appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial, accompanied by his legal team, condemned particularly the recent killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia state. Addressing journalists on the recent violence in the South-East, Kanu emphasised his commitment to peace and denied any involvement in the killing of soldiers. He said, “I unequivocally condemn…

  The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would seek negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial. Kanu, speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The Act states: “In any Proceeding In the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto and encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof.” Ejimakor had earlier moved two applications brought…

By Onyinyechi Nwankwo As  supporters of the 3R administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Dr. Samuel Udeh,  (Ezeumuokorobia) with his members have entered into partnership with the Sole Administrator,SOLAD of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon Chidiebere C. Emeribe to tackle the issue of vehicle obstructions in the Municipality. The partnership agreement was initiated on Wednesday at the Owerri Municipal Council Secretariat, during a courtesy visit of the NURTW Chairman, alongside  Chairmen in charge of Owerri Municipal Council Units, to Hon…

Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has renamed the State Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to be known and called Ministry of Niger Delta and Intelligence. Governor Uzodinma made the announcement in the Ndubuisi Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri while inaugurating into office five new commissioners which include Prince Henry Uzo Okafor. Okafor was nominated among others who were recently confirmed by the state House of Assembly. The Governor explained that the ‘intelligence’ added to Niger Delta Ministry will strengthen the security measures put in place by the present administration,…

Ex Federal Lawmaker and Director General, of President Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation in Imo state during the 2023 general election, Rt Hon Greg Egu on Thursday debunked claims alleging that the funds voted for the PDP Presidential electioneering campaigns in which it was alleged to be in his custody was diverted. Egu, while deflating the allegation as tissues of lies, unfounded, baseless and figment of imagination of the peddlers, insisted that no amount of blackmail and mischief targeted at him would distract him or tarnish the good work relationship he enjoys…

…As Family, Friends Mourn With the deepest sorrow in their hearts, The Eternal Sacred Order Of the Cherubim And Seraphim,ESOCS, of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province and entire family of Awuzie of Umuihua-Umuodu in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, announces the heavily departure of their son, father, husband, brother,Uncle Special.Snr.Apostle Humphrey Awuzie. The deceased was also a former Provincial Chairman of,ESOCS,. According to a release from the family, ,the,ESOCS elder, whose death occured on March 25, will be buried on Saturday June 22. Burial arrangement indicate that on Friday, June 21, there…

…Ohakim,Tony Chukwu, Ndubueze, others attend By Ebenezer Ojor Leaders and people of Okigwe Zone, Imo State, have declared that the justice and equity demand that the zone should produce the next governor of the state in 2027. At a meeting held at the residence of His Royal Majesty Eze Oliver Ohanweh at Isiama, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, with heavy weights in the zone including a former governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, Sen Patrick Ndubueze who represents the zone in the Senate, Chief Tony Chukwu, ex-speaker Paul Emeziem, Prof Nnamdi Obiaraeri,…

The newly elected Executives of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria , Imo state chapter (REDAN)  , under the watch of  Dr .Best Njoku , held there inaugural meeting in Imo , over the weekend. The  well attended meeting which took place in Owerri ,  has  Real Estate Experts and their newly elected Executives in attendance, who brainstormed to chart a way forward for the organization. In a chat with   newsmen after the meeting , Dr. Best Njoku  who led the  Executives , disclosed  that  the meeting is for the …