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“They tagged me adopted, my mother, Concubine, I demand their DNA” …Matter adjourned July 27 The son of the late, Eze Alexius Anumaku Njemanze (Ozuruigbo IV) of Qwerri , Prince Charles Ezemurum Njemanze has given reason for dragging thirty  Njemanze family heads to Owerri High Court  over allegation of defamation of his character by the said Njemanze family heads . “They called me and my Sister, Stella “adopted children”, my mother, a concubine in the said  Publication. I couldn’t take such insult lying low and I challenge them to prove…

The International Criminal Court (ICC)   is said to have officially recognized a petition submitted by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) against Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and other state actors regarding the alleged prevalent insecurity and incessant killings in the state. Intersociety is reported to have filed a criminal complaint before the ICC in the Netherlands, accusing Governor Uzodimma and 31 other individuals, including former and current public office holders, of allegedly participating in crimes against humanity from January 2021 to May 2023.…

The Performing Musicians and Employers Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Imo State chapter, penultimate Tuesday joined the rest of the global community to celebrate the World Music Day. The event which held on Wednesday, took place at the prestigious Vanessa Paris Hotel, along Orlu road, Owerri. Speaking to the Press at the Event, the Sole Administrator of the Imo State branch of the Performing Musicians and Employers Association of Nigeria, Lady Golda C. Njiribeako said that the 21st day of June, every year is special to all Musicians and those who…

…As court dismisses claims by fake company over markets management In a swift intervention to recover Revenues accrued to the Nwaorieubi Market and Imo Modern Market in Egbeada-Ubomiri, Mbaitoli LGA,Imo state for accurate and prompt remittances to the state government coffers.the Sole Administrator, SOLAD of Mbaitoli LGA, Chief Hamilton Chinasa Opara has taken necessary measures aimed at flushing out illegal market managers and racketeering activities at both markets in Mbaitoli LGA. Addressing journalists in his office at the Council headquarters, Nwaorieubi, on Tuesday, June, 20 the SOLAD said that a…

Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association, Imo State Chapter has felicitated with Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu for accepting to serve as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The President of the Association, Comrade Kyrian Nnadi who led over one hundred members of the group to Chief Iwuanyanwu’s office in Owerri, said that they were very excited when they heard that Chief Iwuanyanwu has accepted to serve Ndigbo in that capacity. He said that it is their belief that the new position will spur Chief Iwuanyanwu to do more for the welfare of Ndigbo…

The National President Emmanuel College, Owerri Old Students Association in Imo State Amb Jude Agbugba has made known the resolution of the college to constitute an electoral commitee that would conduct a credible election soon. Amb. Agbugba made the disclosure in his office while speaking to journalists on the outcome of their meeting held at the college premises in Owerri where they discussed on the forthcoming election that would usher in new executives that would pilot the affairs of the association. The National President disclosed that towards the expiration of…

By Ebenezer Ojor As part of activities marking the 2023 Fathers’ Day, the All Saints A.M.E Zion Church,  Umuomumu Mbieri in Mbaitoli Local  Government Area,  last Sunday, honoured an illustrious son of the area, Oswald Okebata with Ezinwa Ambassador  award for  his commitment to community service. The pastor in-charge of All Saints A.M.E Zion Church, Rev Obinna Ewurum while presenting the award to Ezinwa Okebata, charged him to sustain the tempo of his service to God and humanity. Responding, Ezinwa Okebata who is the Executive Director, Timjul Dynamic Services Limited,…

It was a great day on 17th, June 17, as the people of Owerri Federal Constituency gathered at the residence of their newly elected and sworn-in House of Representatives Member, Hon Sir Tochukwu Chinedum Okere, for a thanksgiving in celebration of his inauguration and Swearing in at the National Assembly on  June, 13. As a dual celebration, the occasion was also used to mark the memorial service of his late mother, Chief Lady Happiness Akuoma Okere, who departed the world last year,2022. In a church service at Emmanuel Anglican Church,…