Among the Igbos, it is believed that whenever there is a problem in the land, the ‘Odogwu’ is beckoned by all and sundry to come and help sort out the problem. ‘Odogwu’ means the warrior, the great one, financial cavalier. The ultimate problem solver! Chief Okey Ikoro has a chieftaincy title called ‘Osummanu’. The meaning in Igbo is manufacturer of palm oil. The palm tree that provides the palm oil is the greatest tree or crop in the universe. The Igbos believe, and truly so, that there is no tree…
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Muslim Community Extols Uzodinma for Feasting Them on Eid El Fitr Celebration
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Celebrating this year’s Eid El Fitr in great elation, leaders and members of Imo State Muslim Community have Extolled Governor Hope Uzodinma for feasting them at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Owerri. The Muslim Community through the State Northern Community Traditional Ruler, HRH, Alahji Auwal Baba Sulaiman, extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Governor who he noted celebrates with them at every Eid El Fitr celebration. The traditional ruler gave the commendation during an interview with journalists at his palace, at Ama Hausa, Owerri Municipal…
Read MoreMalaria: Reason Government Should Ban Open Drainages
Malaria which is caused by mosquitoe bites kills thousands of people in Nigeria and other sub-saharan African nations per annum. Experts say mosquitoes thrive more in tropical climates like Nigeria. Reports indicate that mosquito has killed many souls. A particular report titled, “World Mosquito Day: Group Advocates Policies To Eliminate Malaria,” published in 2024 by National Record, noted that “300,000 people are dying everywhere because of mosquito.” Besides deaths caused by malaria resulting from mosquito bites, millions of naira have been spent on drugs by infected people annually. It has…
Read MoreEid Mubarak: Anyanwu Felicitates Muslims, Calls for Prayers For Peace,End To Insecurity.
…Hails mothers on 2025 mothering Sunday National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has felicitated with Muslims across the country as they join their counterparts around the world to mark this year’s Eid-Mubarak. According to him, “the celebration of this year’s Eid Mubarak coincided with the period of economic hardship, insecurity and high cost of food items. As a time of spiritual uplift, I appeal to our Muslim brothers to use this period to pray for peace, unity and development of our nation.” According…
Read MoreAlleged Fraud: Police Arrest,Detain Imo Correspondents’ Chapel Chair-Alozie For Selling Union’s Vehicle Donated By Uzodinma
… Journalists blame Isiguzo,Igwe, Akaraonye, for entrenched stealing Culture in NUJ Barely 5 months Justice Ann Ononaeze Madu of Imo State High Court delivered a landslide judgement invalidating the criminal sale of the Port Harcourt Road Secretariat of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, the Chairman of Imo State Correspondent Chapel, Comrade Chinonso Alozie was over the weekend arrested and detained like a common criminal for criminally selling a vehicle donated to the Union by the Imo State Government,recently. Alozie, who was arrested at a wedding venue in Owerri, was taken…
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