By Afam Echi Oh yes, you read me well. All the noise about chieftaincy in Igbo land has no bearing to its tradition and culture. The word chief as an authority in the governance structure of modern day Igbo society is a creation of the white man who colonized our land during their invasion. In the Igbo system of government there is nothing like chief. There is no doubt that this will sound very strange to many people especially those who have no knowledge of our tradition and the pre-colonial…
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Need For Peaceful Party Primaries
By: Donatus Ihejirika Party primaries are preparatory elections conducted by registered political parties to select their preferred flagbearers ahead of general elections organized by a national election management body. In Nigeria, party primaries are conducted every four years by political parties for their tested and trusted members seeking elective positions such as President, National Assembly, Governors and Houses of Assembly. Party primaries are also conducted for aspirants in states where off-cycle or off-season elections are held. The states include Anambra,Bayelsa, Edo, Kogi, Imo, Osun and Ondo. The Electoral Amendment Act…
Read MoreNIPR Parleys Imo Information Commissioner, Set To Honour Uzodinma As NIPR Patron
The NIPR Imo State Chapter paid a courtesy call on the Imo State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Honourable Declan Emeliumba, on Thursday, 16 April 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Owerri. The visit was led by Chapter Chairman Mr. Zandas Okeke Otigba and included Public Relations Officer Ukana Omon, Welfare Officer Destiny Akunesi, and member Ada Oke. The meeting covered three substantive areas: the formal investiture of Governor Hope Uzodimma as Patron of the Imo State Chapter, support for the Chapter’s delegation to the Nigerian Public Relations…
Read MoreOwerri Zone United: Strengthening The Bonds, Falling Not Into Temptations (2)
By Nze James Chinonyerem As Owerri Zone continues to strategize, consult, and mobilize, it is equally important to stay vigilant — to look through the windows and to the sky for those mischievous actors who fly politically divisive kites. Granted, every son and daughter of Owerri Zone who qualifies to run for the governorship has the right to do so. Yet patriotism must remain the watchword. Thankfully, we have patriotic sons and daughters whose interest lies in leading the people’s movement to ensure that both the letter and spirit of…
Read More10 Years On; Owerri Nchi Ise Balkanisation: Court Again Adjourns Matter, Apr.24/June 3
…As Indigenes express worry over delay An Owerri High Court presided over by Hon Justice Nosiri has adjourned to April 24 and June 3, 2026, on the suit filed by some indigenes of Owere Nchi ise community in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State. It will be recalled that the suit instituted by some indigenes of Owere Nchi ise against the action of the then Okorocha administration that balkanised the community into five autonomous communities, has lingered in court for ten years; a development that apparently worries many indigenes of…
Read MoreAmawom Youths Election: Chidiebere Emeribe You Have No Right To Cancel Our Youths’ Election..
BY Stella NJemanze-Neboh The problem we have today in Amawom Community,Owerre Nshi Ise is the so called politicians,given appointments by our Governor, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma to take care of the people . The politicians in Amawom have become our OPPRESSORS. The Governor gave us the highest paid political position in Imo State as the party chairman and we had it for 4 years with no records of achievements to write home about.allegedly Shameful!!! Every other town(s) that got that position did a lot for their communities. Let us…
Read MoreChike Okafor: Tale Of Commitment, Resourcefulness And Fulfillment In Service
By Greg Obioha It is inspiring to discuss strong personalities and what they represent, especially those of them with an untiring and undying spirit of service who will stop at nothing until lives are positively touched and impressive impacts registered on development of the environment and physical infrastructure.If life of service is a medal,it could be said without fear of equivocation that gallant public servants like Dr Chike John Okafor PhD is a textbook example of it and conspicuously wears it on his back and chest. Service goes beyond finding…
Read MoreFUTO VC, Oti Hails Akwiwu For Donating Building To Varsity
…Says: It’s symbol of vision A philanthropic gesture from a renowned Engineer and stake holder in the oil and gas sector,Engr.Dr.Okezie Akwiwu has continued to attract many more encomiums following his donation of an edifice which would serve as the administrative building of the Institute of Erosion Studies of Federal University of Technology,Owerri. The building was officially commissioned on Wednesday by the Vice Chancellor of the University,Prof. Nnenna Oti amidst many guests. Earlier before the official commissioning of the administrative building,Engr.Dr. Okezie Akwiwu,a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers…
Read MoreINABILITY OF NIGERIAN ARMY TO FACE ITS LEGAL, CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY FOR GOOD OF OUR NATION IS ITS FUNERAL , UNDOING AND HEAVY PRICE PAYMENT IN CASUALTIES , WASTAGE OF ITS MEMBERS BY TERRORISTS
By VitaLis Unachukwu The Nigerian Army Zombies, are getting their dues under Karmic Law . They’re getting worse measures than they’re giving the South East , that did nothing to them , and will continue to do so , until they become woefully rattled and disgraced by terrorist insurgents , working hard and innately striving to overthrow the government of Nigeria . The South East , is not Nigeria’s major problem . Those who thought so , will regret the wickedness of their actions , now or hereafter , because…
Read MoreJONGON LEGACY: John OKonkwo Egbejimba Lives On, Remembered, One Year After…
In Loving Memory of John Okonkwo Egbejimba KSM | Recipient of the Papal Medal of Honor January 3, 1934 – April 14, 2025 Aged 91 Years One-Year Remembrance “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7 Remembrance Tribute In loving memory of John Okonkwo Egbejimba, a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, mentor, and faithful servant of God, whose remarkable life continues to inspire us even one year after his passing. Born in Umuhu Okabia, Nigeria, John lived a life…
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