He said the region’s lost glory can only be restored if everyone takes responsibility and acts with sincerity. In a statement released in Awka, Ejiofor said the South-East has suffered serious decline. He noted that many towns that were once lively have become silent. Markets are empty, schools are neglected, and fear has taken over many communities. He blamed the situation not only on outsiders but also on people from the region who have turned against their own land. Ejiofor said the region is now filled with acts of violence…
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Unstoppable Otti: Another Landmark Project Begins As Governor Flags Off Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road
By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Leadership finds its true expression in action, courage, and consistency. It is not about empty promises, political noise, or endless blame games, but about the ability to transform vision into visible development. Once again, Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has demonstrated that his leadership is not defined by words but by results that speak loudly across Abia State. On Friday, October 24, 2025, all eyes will be on Timber Market, Ahia Eke, Umuahia North Local Government Area, where Governor Otti will officially flag off the…
Read MoreCAF Awards 2025: Ademola Lookman Relinquishes Africa’s Best Crown as CAF Names Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi, Seven Others for Player of the Year
Ademola Lookman, last year’s CAF Player of the Year, is set to relinquish his crown as CAF unveils the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 Men’s Player of the Year Award — with Victor Osimhen the only Nigerian making the cut. Lookman, who dazzled at Atalanta last season with a Europa League triumph and a top-four Serie A finish, has been left out of this year’s final list despite another impressive individual campaign. The 28-year-old winger’s exclusion marks a surprising twist, as his compatriot Osimhen continues Nigeria’s representation at Africa’s biggest…
Read MoreGhana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana’s longest-serving leader, Jerry John Rawlings, who died five years ago. He led two coups before twice being elected president in multiparty polls. Social media is awash with tributes to the former first lady, politician and women’s rights advocate, who Ghanaian presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu said had died after a short illness on Thursday morning. Her family visited President John Mahama in the afternoon to officially notify him of her…
Read MoreCity Boy Movement Coordinator Applauds Seyi Tinubu’s Engagement with South East Business Leaders
In a bid to strengthen national cohesion and foster inclusive economic growth, Seyi Tinubu recently held a strategic meeting with prominent business leaders from the South East, led by celebrated entrepreneur Obi Cubana, an initiative that has earned commendation from the City Boy Movement in Imo State. Speaking with journalists in Owerri on Thursday, the Movement’s Coordinator, Prince Francis Uzor, described the meeting as a laudable step toward bridging economic and political divides in the region. He noted that Tinubu’s consistent engagement with key stakeholders reflects a commitment to…
Read MoreIMSU VC lauds Ohams Global Initiative on youth empowerment
By Ebenezer Ojor The vice chancellor of Imo State University, Professor Chukwumeze has commended Ohams Global Initiative for its efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, scholarship award and skills training. Professor Chukwumeze gave the commendation recently, during the graduation ceremony of beneficiaries of various aspects of Ohams Global Initiative empowerment programmes held at the Rockview Hotel Owerri. The don who thumbed up the founder of Ohams Global Initiative for his efforts, harped on the need for more investments in the area of skills training for the youths. While urging…
Read MoreSolomento Auto Center: Mechanical Champions Of Excellence
By Obiarandu Ohiri Solomento Auto Center located along Owerri- Port Harcourt Road Owerri Imo State Nigeria, shows itself as unchallengeable champion in mechanical repairs. The center displays this capacity through its pursuit of rigorous motor diagnoses before repairs are carried out. This style by the establishment aims at excellent services therefore champions excellence. SOLOMENTO AUTO Center carries the burden of customers’ satisfaction thus works tirelessly to endear clients to herself through carefulness and persistence to goodness. It handles repairs of nearly all brands of car and can refer customers for…
Read MoreFree Nnamdi Kanu protest: Why we arrested Sowore – Police
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday explained why activist politician, Omoyele Sowore was arrested. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said Sowore’s arrest was to ensure fairness in the prosecution of those involved in Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest in Abuja. Hundeyin disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abuja. “If we move from there to charge some people to court and leave the person who led them to commit that act, more like their leader, the elite protester who told them and took them into the restricted area, that would not be…
Read MoreAwa Ancient Kingdom Celebrates New Yam Festival In Grand Style
The grande finale of the 2025 New Yam Festival of Awa Ancient Kingdom in Oguta LGA,Imo state has taken place at the community primary school Awa with a call on Ndigbo to embark on renewed agricultural revolution to ensure food security in the region and to restore yam as the king of crops. The Traditional Paramount Ruler of Awa Ancient Kingdom , HRM Eze Ihezie Felix Ononuju, lgwe Ogidiga who made the call in his annual Royal Address at the ceremony said that the neglect of agriculture has been responsible…
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