By Ebere Uzoukwa Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has moved Abia State from the uncertainty of political cycles into the certainty of long-term planning by signing into law a comprehensive 25-Year Development Plan. In a political environment where visions often expire with administrations, this singular act stands out as a deliberate effort to protect Abia’s future from policy reversals and governance disruptions. By legally institutionalising development planning, the governor has transformed aspiration into obligation, ensuring that growth, prosperity, and good governance in Abia are no longer optional promises but enforceable…
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Palm Wine On The Brink: The Looming Extinction Of An Igbo Cultural Legacy
By Uche Ohia For centuries, palm wine has flowed through the villages of Igboland-not merely as a delightful drink, but as a cultural legacy. It flags off and seals marriage ceremonies, welcomes visitors and ancestors, consecrates covenants and sacraments, oils the wheels of diplomacy among elders, and provides entertainment and livelihoods across rural communities. Today, however, palm wine is steadily slipping toward scarcity and possible extinction. What is happening in parts of Akwa Ibom and the wider Niger Delta, as documented in recent reports, is no longer a distant warning.…
Read MoreLiving Christ Church Holds Thanksgiving In Lagos
Sunday, the 23rd of November, 2025 marks a very significant day in the history of Living Christ Mission Lagos branch as they stand to recount God’s faithfulness, unending mercies, goodness and unchanging love as they celebrate their 40th anniversary, they stated that no amount of praise, gifts or even thanksgiving would be enough for them to effectively express their immense appreciation to God Almighty who has mesmerized them with great miracles, signs and wonders through the 40 years of the branch inception. In a welcome address, presented by Lagos branch,…
Read MoreShocking: Cabal’ Planted Bugs, Sabotaged Meals, Nearly Killed My Husband-Aisha Buhari
In a bombshell chapter from the new book “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari” by Dr. Charles Omole, former First Lady Aisha Buhari lays bare the dark underbelly of Aso Villa, accusing a powerful “cabal” of aides, relatives, and elites of turning the presidency into a surveillance state that undermined her husband’s health and legacy. Titled “Revelations at Last: After the Silence – Aisha Buhari’s Account of the Villa and the Men Who Shaped a Presidency” (Chapter 22), she paints a picture of betrayal, where trusted insiders…
Read MoreCourt Grants Former Labour Minister Ngige Bail In Alleged Corruption Case
The Federal High Court sitting in Gwaripa, Abuja, has granted the former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige , bail in the ongoing corruption case against him. Justice Maryam Hassan, in granting Ngige bail, adopted the terms of administrative bail granted to him by the EFCC. She also added that as part of the bail conditions, the defendant is to produce one surety who is a Director on the federal government payroll, and must have a property in the FCT. Justice Hassan ordered Ngige submit his travel documents to the court.…
Read MoreIdeato South APGA Gets New Leadership Amidst Renewed Push For Unity, Electoral Readiness
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State has ushered in a new chapter with the inauguration of a caretaker committee. This followed the suspension of its former chairman, Hon. Patrick Anayo Azuma. Leading the new team is Hon. Casmir Ngama as chairman, with Mr Dimson Tochukwu serving as Secretary. Other members of the inaugurated caretaker committee include Mr. Chikwado Obiagwu (popularly known as Kwado Mpa), Mrs Chisom Irechukwu, Mr Chima Godwin, Mr Obiakor Chukwuebuka, among others. The inauguration ceremony which held on…
Read MoreNIGERIA: ON TAX REFORMS AND DOUBLE TAXATION
By Obiekwe Mwanolue Tax Reforms: Come 1st January 2026, over 40 million tax-paying Nigerians are expected to secure a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or risk losing access to bank accounts, the Nigerian Federal Government has declared. This additional verification burden, with which the government imposes to enforce new tax rules, has raised panic and worry for millions of citizens already in possession of transaction identifications like the Bank Verification Number (BVN) and NIN (National Identification Number). By its new tax rules, the APC-led Federal Government violates the nation’s 1999 constitution…
Read MoreSacred Cherubim And Seraphim Church Celebrates Annual Convention, Harvest , Thanksgiving In Owerri
The Sacred Cherubim And Seraphim Church of Nigeria, Mount of Victory Owerri Headquarters, No 1 Bus Stop Old Nekede, inline with its tradition has marked the Church’s Annual Harvest and Thanksgiving service showing gratitude to God for his infinite mercy and love upon the Church. The celebration also featured a three day convention and Holy Hill with series of activities which include, Healing, Prophesy, Drama, Choir competition, ordination, Concentration of water especially for business men and women. Speaking on the event, the Chief host and Provincial Chairman, Imo Cherubim and…
Read MoreCourt Remands 38Yr-Old Woman In Prison For Burning Maid’s Private Part In Imo.
A Magistrate’s court in Owerri, Imo State capital, has ordered the remand of a 38 -year -old business woman, Juliet Igwe, at the Owerri Correctional Centre for using candle light to burn her five year-old maid’s private parts. Apart from using candle wats to destroy the minor’s Virgina, the accused also used boiled water to peel off the child’s hands and used candle light to inflict multiple injuries on the girl’s body. A journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma, who was in court and whose organization, Stand For Humanity Foundation rescued the child…
Read MoreJubilation Galore As JulieMore Guest House Opens Along Egbelu/Ngwoma Obube, Owerri North
…Soroibe assures of quality services As part of a broader effort to support the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma to reposition Imo State and make it the economic hub of the south -East through the provision of infrastructure as well as provide a hospitality industry which can boast of modern, state-of-the-art facilities as desired by investors especially, those in the Oil/ Gas sector. An exclusive and exquisite JulieMore Guest House has opened its doors to guests and customers ready to offer services like lodging and accommodation, live matches…
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