Nnaemeka Ejiofor, a senior lawyer in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, has spoken about the contributions Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made in Igbo land before his demise. In a recent report by The Sun, Ejiofor said Chief Iwuanyanwu was actively involved in efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release and to address the security issues in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He recalled a recent meeting between Chief Iwuanyanwu and Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja. He said during…
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Stop Ferdinand from hijacking councillorship of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward, Umudim begs Uzodinma
…Says: Rotation rules should be upheld By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The people of Umudim in Umuowa community in Orlu LGA of Imo State have begged Governor Hope Uzodinma to quickly prevail on his brother, Ferdinand Uzodinma, the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Service s, to stop meddling in the Councillorship issue of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward to avoid break down of law and order at the area. The people of Umudim have alleged that Ferdinand Uzodinma is using his power as a brother to the Governor and Deputy Chief of Staff to truncate…
Read MoreUS Election: Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president
Barack Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for US president, meaning the vice-president has now won the backing of all the party’s politically active high-profile figures for her White House bid. The former president had conspicuously withheld his endorsement in the immediate aftermath of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the campaign, and was initially believed to favour an open nominating contest at next month’s Democratic national convention in Chicago. But after Harris earned the backing of Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, a host of state…
Read MoreUmunna Lekki Association Mourns Iwuanyanwu
…Describes him as a personification of the Igbo Renaissance An Igbo social-cultural organization, Umunna Lekki Association (ULA), has expressed shock over the death of the reigning President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu whose passing was made known to the public on Thursday, July 25, 2024. In a statement released to the press, the President General of Umunna Lekki Association, Chief Michael Onuoha (Eriri-ego Igbonile/Ide Nwangele) described the late Chief Iwuanyanwu as an epitome of Igbo renaissance. Chief Onuoha noted that Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu’s leadership of the apex…
Read MoreThe Story Of Bayo Onanuga And Agosu The Barber
By Steve Osuji There was a very ribald joke in my newsroom days a couple of decades ago. It’s best rendered in Yoruba for full tonal and dramatic effects but let’s try deconstructing it in English. A landlord once went for an hair cut in Agosu the barber’s shop. Agosu happened to be a long-time tenant of Baba Landlord. It was in those virginal days when the tool for cutting the hair was a pair of scissors. Having done Baba Landlord’s hair halfway, Agosu crossed the scissors right under his…
Read MoreSuspended Commissioner for Health Abia state Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo Resigns
The suspended Abia State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo, has submitted her resignation letter to the Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. In accepting her resignation, Governor Otti expressed his gratitude to Dr. Okoronkwo for her dedicated service to the state and her notable achievements in improving the health sector over the past year. He also wished her success in her future endeavors. Governor Otti reiterated his commitment to transforming Abia State and emphasized that the mandate given to him by the people…
Read MorePeter Obi’s Motive To Destabilize The Country From Next Week Is Clear’ –Presidency
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga countered Obi over what he called misleading statistics. The Tinubu-led Presidency has accused Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) of attempting to destabilize the nation. This is coming after Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga slammed Obi over his comment regarding statistics on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Recall that the former Governor of Anambra State raised concern over the lingering economic crisis in Nigeria, recalling that Nigeria had the biggest economy in Africa as…
Read MoreImo LG Polls: Ahanonu Promises To Alleviate Hardship in Owerri North, Picks APGA Chairmanship Forms
By Oninyechi Nwankwo Moved by compassion for his people over their social and economic deficiencies, an altruistic leader in Umuchoko Obube in Owerri North LGA of Imo State, High Chief Albert Uchenna Ahanonu (Arufuoaku Chukwubuikem 1 of Umuchoko Obube), has declared his interest and readiness to help improve the standard of living of his people, hence he purchased the APGA Nomination/Expression of Interest forms for Owerri North Chairmanship Seat. Ahanonu, in a chat with our reporter after he had obtained the Chairmanship forms at the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA,…
Read MoreNnabugwu bags Meritorious Award of Excellence
A renowned legal practitioner Barr Oluchukwu Nnabugwu has received an award of Excellence by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in recognition of his contribution in promoting the course of fighting for the people of the state. The award was conferred on Barr Nnabugwu on the occasion of Human Rights and Stakeholders Summit 2024 For peace in Imo State in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day held at Rockview Hotel, Owerri. Speaking to Journalists shortly after receiving the awardee, Barr Nnabugwu who s also the Founder, Green Oluchukwu Ijele …
Read MoreGovt Poised To Revitalize Industries In Imo
Government is to revitalize all the Industries in Imo state to make them more viable. The Commissioner for Industries Mines and Solid Minerals Chief Ernest Ibejiako disclosed this when the leadership of IMO State Footwear, Leather/Allied Products Manufacturing Group paid him a courtesy call. Chief Ibejiako commended them for their quality products and encouraged them to embark on more commercial productions for export The Commissioner told them that Government will create a conducive environment, provide them with land and other incentives for them to operate which will make their colleagues…
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