Category: FEATURES

The Association of Igbo Town Unions, otherwise known as ASETU, has reacted to the statement credited  to Indigenous People of Biafra , IPOB, that the  Igbos should bury their dead 3 days after death occurred. In a statement monitored in national dailies and other news platforms, the spokes person of the  agitation group, Emma Powerful, warns that people of the South East must bury their dead within three days, stating that it may shut down morgues that  flout the directive. Powerful said that the group has viewed  spiritually and discovered…

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…Hails him at 80, urges others to emulate him Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (Samdaddy) felicitates with a foremost nationalist, industrialist, and elder statesman, Chief  Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on the occasion of his 80th birthday anniversary, calling on other leaders in Nigeria to emulate him. Anyanwu, who is the  National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describes the successes recorded by Chief Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo) in business, social and political arena as exemplary. In a congratulatory message personally signed by him, Senator Anyanwu  noted that “Chief Iwuanyanwu’s contributions towards   upliftment of …

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The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has appointed Comrade Ori Martins acting Coordinator of the International Institute of Journalism Owerri located at the NUJ secretariat along Port Harcourt road Owerri. His appointment was conveyed in a letter dated August 28, 2022, signed by the secretary Imo NUJ, Comrade Austin Okoro. The appointment followed the death and subsequent burial of Chief (Dr) Ndudi Nnadi who until his demise few months ago was the substantive Co-ordinator of the institute. The union before this time had said that…

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The encounter between Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper and the Imo Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has further exposed the alleged criminal activities perpetrated by the management and staff of the state revenue agency as constantly highlighted by the media outfit. This, to a large extent also showcases what most investors and businessman go through in the state. It is no longer news that investigation conducted by Nigeria Watchdog exposed how the Commissioner for Finance unilaterally appointed the Anambra State born Ifeanyi Okeke who was her personal Aide as Chairman of IIRS, despite…

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It has been often empathized that the next political dispensation in the country and in Imo State in particular will pull a lot of surprises to the constaination of the acclaimed political big wigs in the game. As the political horizon continue to gather momentum, while candidates of various political parties are busy making their consultations known for their political unslaught as INEC will soon lift its embargoe to have way for political campaigns. One of such eagles and a force to reckon with  whom the hope seem to beckon…

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“He has never met or  talked with Imo Gov” …Urges public to disregard  Social Media fluke By Williams Odunze The Labour Party, LP in Imo State has debunked recent fake news making rounds in the social media that Barr.Libo Agwara who donated a Secretariat  to the Party is a brother to Imo state  Governor,Sen.Hope Uzodinma. The party has called on the public to disregard the said tissue of lies and fake news. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Obidinma Aku made this known yesterday,while addressing Journalists on the…

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The smart Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Engr. Dr. Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa FNSE, JP, has bagged the Justice of Peace (JP) award. The award was conferred on him by Government of Imo State today at the Bar Centre, Magistrate Court Complex, Owerri. Speaking at the epoch-making event, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Imo State, Chief C.O.C Akaolisa congratulated the personalities who were qualified for the investiture. He traced the Justice of Peace investiture as taking roots in England in 1195 where Knights were commissioned to enforce peace in…

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…Elects new board members The Orlu Regional Assembly USA Inc., a socio cultural organization of Indigenes of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America has concluded its 2022 Annual Convention held in Houston, Texas from June 22 – June 26. In a Communique issued at the end of the convention which was attended by delegates from their nineteen affiliates,  the Association resolved to continue with the Human and Infrastructural development programs it had initiated in Orlu zone over the years which included Annual Medical Mission, Homeland Summit, Youth…

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The contingent of Ahiara Diocesan Young Catholic Students of Nigeria (YCSN) at the convention which was recently held in Aba on the 9th -12th August, 2022 made the Diocese proud by winning most of the competitive events held at the convention. The YCSN which was recently planted in Ahiara Diocese surprised all by coming out 2nd in football and choral competition. And took 1st postion in quiz and cooking competition. It also won the Master Ideal/ Miss Creativity for the Male and Female Pagentry Cadre, the most disciplined diocese, best…

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