Category: FEATURES

The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ikeduru, His Lordship Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Maduwuike has commended Amb. Uche Ogbuagu for his continued support to the diocese. Bishop Maduwuike gave the commendation while presenting his presidential address at the Second Session of the Fourth Synod of the diocese. He said the election of Amb. Ogbuagu as the member representing Ikeduru State Constituency in the State House of Assembly is a blessing to the diocese in particular and Ikeduru in general. He emphasized that the reason why God elevates people to positions of…

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The member representing Ikeduru State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has expressed his desire to renovate more markets in Ikeduru in order to boost economic activities in the area. Amb. Ogbuagu stated this while inspecting major markets in Ikeduru. He lamented the level of neglect most markets in Ikeduru have suffered over time, and promised to initiate actions that will see to the renovation of some of the markets before the end of the year. The vibrant lawmaker recalled with nostalgia the roles these…

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The immediate Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has given credit to the Judiciary and the media for his triumph during the dark days of tyranny and political struggle. Prince Madumere stated this through his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), last Saturday, during the 11the anniversary of Owerri based tabloid, Nigerian Newsguide. Receiving Icon of Democracy Award on behalf of his boss, Onwuchekwa recalled how the Media played a critical role during his unjust detention in Owerri Prisons, awaiting trial on phoney charges. “It was these members of…

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A new Technical Secretary has been elected for the Owerri branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). He is Engr. Kingsley Chima Onwubiko. A native of Akpodim in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, who studied Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri and is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kingjen Engineering Ltd, he beat three other contestants to the position. Engr. Onwubiko who has undertaken construction works across the length and breath of the federation which has passed integrity test will…

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the apex umbrella body of Nigerian Students at home and in the Diaspora, has passed a vote of implicit confidence on the Vice Chancellor of Imo State University Owerri, Prof Adaobi Obasi, for her sterling qualities, commitment and relentless efforts that have repositioned and turned around the fortunes of the institution. The association also commended the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof Martins Uchenna Nwankwo, for conducting the most credible, transparent, free and fair SUG election that is and will remain a reference point…

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For the second in barely two weeks, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has cleared the hospital bills of 10 additional patients who have been fully treated but could not go home due to inability to pay their treatment bill. Presenting a cheque of N2.5 million to the hospital management Thursday, Senator Araraume represented by the chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Imo State, Prince Henry Okafor said the gesture was in fulfillment of Senator Araraume’s promise when he visited the hospital few weeks ago. He said Senator Araraume decided to…

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Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra IPOB, says members of the group in the Republic of Japan have received orders from him to ”disgrace and arrest” President Buhari when he arrives the Asian country on Sunday August 25th. In a statement released on Friday August 23rd, Kanu said President Buhari must be arrested and handed over to Japanese authorities to enable him to answer for his alleged mass murder and crimes against humanity, which he allegedly committed against IPOB members in Nigeria between 2015 and…

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The Secretary to Government of Imo state,Hon (Barr) Uche Onyeagocha,has congratulated the wife of the state governor, Mrs.Ebere Ihedioha on the occasion of the 2019 Imo Women August Meeting,with theme”Empowering Women In The Rebuild Imo Project”. In a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri,signed by the Special Assistant(Media) to the SGI,prince Donald Enwere,Onyeagocha extolled the sterling leadership qualities of the first lady of Imo state,Mrs.Ihedioha,which he said,anchors on her instrumentalities in reintegrating Imo women as nation-builders in the’Rebuild Imo Project’. According to the statement,the SGI,however expressed confidence that,the 2019…

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Congratulations again on your inauguration as the Governor of our beloved Imo State. It’s such a remarkable event that brought many hopes to Imolite and trusting your tenure will be prosperous and that through your policies, many families will come out of poverty and our youths and children will inherit the best future they deserve. The motive of this letter is to advocate for the appointment of women to serve in crucial capacities in your cabinet. It is imperative that as the state is rejoicing in it’s liberation from the…

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The ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma to govern the state in 2019 received a major boost on New Year day as one of the senator’s support groups, under the auspices of Door-2-Door with Hope, inaugurated its Njaba local government area chapter with pomp and celebrations. Door-2-Door with Hope is a grassroots-based group, whose sole mandate is to ensure successful election Senator Hope Uzodinma as the next governor of Imo State through galvanising voters by visiting them in their various houses…

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