Category: FEATURES

…Assures: Tech hubs to be set up in the state By Ebenezer Ojor The Commissioner for Science, Technology Innovation and Engineering Services, Imo State, Engr Ikenna Elezieanya has disclosed that the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma remained poised to transforming the state into a leading technological hub in the country. Engr Elezieanya made the disclosure last week Tuesday, during a media interaction with some Imo-based media practitioners under the aegis of Media for Truth and Development, who visited him in his office in Owerri. The commissioner  hinted that Governor Uzodinma…

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Mr. Chinedu Agu, former Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch, has been released from detention at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facility in Owerri, following a court order, according to a statement from Daniel Odiba, Esq., Secretary of the NBA Owerri Branch. TheNigeriaLawyer could not independently verify the circumstances surrounding his release, but the branch expressed gratitude to all who showed concern and support during Agu’s detention, particularly NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, for his immense assistance and solidarity. Agu, a vocal critic of Governor Hope…

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The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has nullified the local government and councillorship elections conducted in July 2024, which produced the current council chairmen and councillors across the state. Recall that, the Ebonyi State Independent National Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 13 chairmanship seats and all 171 ward councillorship positions in the local government elections held in July 2024 in Ebonyi State. Justice Hillary Oshomah, who presided over the case, ruled that the elections failed to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, thereby rendering…

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With gratitude to God but with total submission to the will of the Almighty God for a life well spent, the family of Late Chief Jason Elenwoke of Umuenyi Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State hereby announce the passing of their matriarch, mother,wife, sister, Grand and Great Grand Mother Ezinne Lydia Ugwukporonyeaku Elenwoke nee Okoko Amasoariri of Ogada Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area Imo state who slept in the Lord on the 26th of April 2025. She was aged 93yrs. Burial Arrangement: √ 23rd Oct 2025 4pm…

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By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Director General of Equity Mandate Movement, Chief Josiah Ibeawuchi has stated that Chief Fyne Mmadumere is ready, and also willing to take Nwangele constituency in Imo State House of Assembly in the forthcoming 2027, general elections. Chief Ibeawuchi in a press release to newsmen made this known that Chief Fyne Mmadumere is prepared to emerged as the Honourable member representing Nwangele constituency in the State Assembly. He said that the Equity Mandate Movement has approved Chief Fyne Mmadumere request to work for his emergence as a…

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…Demands N2bn damages An Owerri Based Human Rights Lawyer, Okafor, of Okemuo Chambers has instituted a human rights enforcement suit against the Imo State government for ordering the closure of six major markets in the state recently, to compel traders to abandon their businesses for the reception of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who visited the State on that day to commission some projects executed by the Governor Hope Uzodinma administration. Barr . Okafor, in the originating Summons marked as Suit No:FHC/OW/FHR/89/2025 with the caption, “IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION…

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It was with such a heavy heart that Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey made a private part of his marriage and relationship with his wife open. The man of God, who also doubles as the determined convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, recounted his family’s struggles with conception.   According to him, his wife has experienced miscarriage five different times. He made this known during the October 10 praise service.   An X user went on the platform to react to the painful discovery, stating that he was moved to tears. Other…

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According to a reports on Friday, October 10, 2025, the Presidency has dismissed calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that his ongoing trial will continue in accordance with the law. This comes as activist Omoyele Sowore announced plans to stage a #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest at the Presidential Villa on October 20, calling it a “historic” demonstration for justice. Reacting to the planned protest, Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga criticised Sowore’s approach, describing him as “an anarchist masquerading as a rights…

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The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has described the demise of Rev. Uma Ukpai has a monumental global loss. According to him, the cleric who served God and humanity tirelessly, represented hope to the hopeless, with his supplications, revival and healing mission and evangelical outreach across the globe . Prince Madumere stressed that Rev. Ukpai during his earthly voyage reached out to the poor through his outfit by impacting spiritually and physically to the needs of the less privileged in the society. . Prince Madumere said,…

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The Digest: The Delta State Police Command is prosecuting activist Fejiro Oliver for cyberstalking, based on Facebook posts where he described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a “sleeping governor” and accused him of secret travel and contract misuse. Key Points: This case highlights the ongoing tension between citizen expression and the application of cybercrime laws in Nigeria’s political space.

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