Category: FEATURES

  Nigerian students under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Southeast Zone F, has expressed deep sorrow and concern over the  death of one of its own, Miss Chinememma Juliet Ejimofor, a student of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, AIFUE, Owerri, who was reported to have died in her hostel. Addressing newsmen recently, Comrade Alfred Jacinta Chinedu, the  Secretary of NANS Southeast Zone F, expressed  sadness over the sudden death of their colleague, pointing out that her death has raised serious questions, stirred public anxiety, and…

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Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has appealed to residents of the South-East to embrace dialogue and peaceful engagement in seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a prison sentence. Speaking at the 14th Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Memorial Day held on Wednesday at the Ojukwu Memorial Library in Owerri, she noted that although a lower court had convicted Kanu, peaceful approaches could still pave the way for his freedom from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. The annual event, instituted by Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, founder…

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The Chukwuneye Oktus Foundation will on December 28th, 2025, hold this year’s annual convention at the country home of its founder Mr. Chukwuneye O. Daniel Abu Amumara, Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The empowerment is going to cover the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State. It will reach, the poor, the less privileged, the youths, the women and indigent students. Chukwuneye Oktus Foundation is set to charge the atmosphere at Amumara Ezinihitte Mbaise on that day and the eco of the event will reverberate across the…

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Former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Dr. Chris Ngige’s convoy was yesterday attacked on the Nkpor – Nnobi Road, Idemili North Local Government Area. The former governor was not in the convoy as the time the attack occurred but a policeman in the pilot car was shot and his gun and uniform taken away by the suspected assailants who were dressed in police and army uniforms. Unfortunately, a lady who was recording the shooting was fatally shot by the gunmen. A shop owner who raced to find out what…

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Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the recent presidential directive withdrawing police personnel from Very Important Persons (VIPs) is a strategic realignment aimed at strengthening frontline policing and protecting vulnerable communities across the country. Egbetokun made the remarks while addressing journalists in Abuja at a meeting with senior police commanders. He said the decision to recall officers from VIP security duties was not driven by sentiment but by the urgent need to channel manpower to areas where public safety demands are highest. According to him, the move aligns…

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Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been escorted out of Guinea-Bissau by military personnel amid rising political tension and reported instability in the country. Details surrounding the sudden intervention remain unclear, but sources say security forces moved swiftly as the situation escalated.

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By Fidelis Ihentuge Pensioners in Mbaitoli Local Government Area have thanked the Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma for ensuring regular payment of pensions and gratuities in the State since the inception of his administration. Speaking at tiiis year’s Pensioners Day Celebration at the Mbaitoli Local Government Headquarters, Nwaorieubi, the chairman of Mbaitoli branch of the Nigeria Union of pensioners, Sir Dennis Nwaogu expressed appreciation to the governor, pointing out that since he commenced the payment of gratuities to pensioners, Imo retirees have heaved a new lease of life while…

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All roads will lead to Ibadan, Oyo State, as a Non Governmental Organisation, BRECAN, founded by ex-Ondo State first lady, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, and the Oluwarotimi Akeredolu Foundation, organise Prostate Cancer Symposium with the theme: “Prostate Cancer; Early Detection, Timely Action, Saving Men’s Lives.” A release from the organisers indicates that  the venue of the event is the Lagos Hall, Ibadan Business School, Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria,in the morning hours. The release further indicates that there will be a keynote address and panel discussions on “Prostate Cancer in Nigeria, Confronting the…

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Yesterday, Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a delegation of senior members of the Nigerian government, led by Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser to the President of Nigeria, during the delegation’s visit to Washington, D.C. The meeting allowed for a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the United States and Nigeria to end the bloodshed. During the meeting, Nigerian officials shared their government’s challenges and concerns regarding counterterrorism, security assistance,…

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By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The five-day Owerri Citywide Crusade of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Imo South, came to a glorious conclusion on Sunday as worshippers departed the venue jubilating and basking in what many described as an overwhelming outpouring of God’s goodness. The open-air programme, which held at Owerri City Primary School, Wetheral Road, witnessed a conducive atmosphere throughout its duration, even as participants testified that the crusade was marked by showers of blessings, soul-lifting sermons, inspiring music ministrations, and what many called a “rain of miracles.” Worshippers said they…

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