By Chinedu Max Egere Owerre Nshi Ise is one of the autonomous communities in Igbo land that has remained robust with her cultures,traditions and customs surrounded in her Ezeship stool. Researchers from all over the World, according to reports,would not cease to find these rare factors interesting for studies and knowledge. The cultures,traditions and customs of this ancient community as they affect her Royal stool have ever remained firm synchronizing with the strong wills and beliefs of her people in that regard. Alien factors that are…
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Bora And Repositioning Of 3R Government In Ugiri Clan
By Chinedu Opara When Gov Hope Uzodinma appointed Comrade Izuchukwu Okebaram, bora, as development area coordinator, not long ago, it elicited a wave of plaudits. Imo people from across party lines hailed the step as one in the right direction. They said the governor did well by putting square peg in square hole. Obviously, what led those who felt the appointment was meritorious to say so, was the past leadership trajectory of the appointee. The thinking was that since he discharged and acquitted himself well in past offices entrusted to…
Read MoreImo NUJ chairman, Precious Nwadike…
By Ori Martins The multiple award winning author, poet, playwright, humanist, human rights activist and humanities’ crusader, Prof Woke Soyinka, once canvassed that “two factors define a man: your patience/ comportment when you have nothing and attitude when you have everything”. One man who has pragmatically proved he could handle both lines of fortune and misfortunes excellently is the chairman, Imo NUJ, Comrade Precious Nwadike. The ebony looking Nwadike who doubles as the publisher of the ever high flying informative and investigative Owerri based tabloid, The Nigerian Watchdog, is a…
Read MoreCONUA, NAMDA Registration And Implications For ASUU
By Shehu Bashir I really do not intend to make any long note on this, the obvious is very naked. For some who might need a little explanation, let me emphasize that ASUU has overstretched it’s luck, allowing it’s trampoline to be perforated by ego and poor tactics, opening it’s windows for FG to come in and deflate it’s vulnerable balloon. Things may not be the same again for ASUU again unless?. First, let me say that I am on the side of federal government because ASUU has failed to…
Read MoreWhy Imo First Lady Squandered Millions To Host Rally For Tinubu
By Onwuasoanya FCC Jones Few weeks ago, I wrote that my younger Ideato sister, Her Excellency Barrister Chioma Uzodimma will not vote for Alhaji Bola Tinubu as the next President of Nigeria. I argued that she is such a fantastic and forward thinking and humane lady who wouldn’t wish Nigeria a terrible leader like Tinubu as its next President. For that writeup, some of my governor’s thugs descended on me. Those top rankers in the 3R administration who called me on phone told me that the governor doesn’t want his…
Read MoreUbadinanmuta And Philanthropic Activities
By Ifeanyi Ndukwe Dr. Uzoma Ogandu who is famously known as Ubadinanmuta is a notable son of Umudim in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State. A refined business man cum politician, Dr. Uzoma Ogandu is well reputed for his philanthropic activities and generosity. He is so kind hearted and down to earth. Ubadinanmuta has been helping the less privileged in his community and beyond for many decades, not for any political ambition, but for the betterment of humanity. Ubadinanmuta is a household name today in Ikeduru and Imo State…
Read MoreMbaike Roads And Akarachi’s Visible Patriotism
By Moses Ubochi Even before he threw his hat in the ring to run for Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency seat on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, compelling factors had spurred Engr Akarachi Amadi towards embarking on an avowed mission to tackle the nagging issue of collapsed, poor road network across Mbaike. And while it is obvious that Mbaike people are in dire need of good roads, it is in fact trite to say that no other federal constituency in the Imo desires paved and motorable roads at…
Read MoreNyesom Ezenwo Wike: A Looser Has No Game
By Batos Nwadike Nyesom Wike; the name sounds like the rhythm of an Ikwerre Igbo music. Though the variant in the central Igbo dialect means Onyesomaga Nwoke. Which means in the throes of life of the ancestors of the current warrior; who is the Governor of Rivers state, his forefathers must have been engaged in some inexplicable travails that they gave their son the name of their life navigations. Meaning: who is with me? That is the real meaning of the name Onyesomaga? Today Wike may in pursuit of a…
Read MorePresidency: Obi Will Go With His “Wife And Children”
By Batos Nwadike Obi is a complete man. He will never be a boy forever. He is an adult with wife and children. He is now Hurricane Obi! Go and verify! This is very important and critical. That as Obi sets off on the highway to Aso Rock Villa in Abuja as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 elections, we must shine our eyes against intruders and interlopers. Fairweather supporters, those who are in other parties with opposing political persuasions are won’t to tell you, that…
Read MoreEkene Umunnakwe Foundation: Touching Lives Across Owerri West LGA
By Eze Amaeshi With its motto as, ” putting genuine smiles on people’s faces’, the Ekene Umunnakwe Foundation which was established three years ago has actually lived, in all respects, up to the vision behind its establishment. The Foundation, according to its founder, Hon. Ekene Umunnakwe, was established as a response to the various challenges facing people in Owerri west LGA, especially in the area of health, with particular emphasis on eye- related issues. It is also active in promoting quality education and giving promising children a future and assisting…
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