Alleged Land Grabbing Scandal: Controversy, Suspicion As Orlu Monarch Overrules Town Union On Case With Church

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AFTER GENERAL MEETING OF ORLU TOWN DEVELOPMENT UNION (OTDU) IN WHICH A DELEGATION OF THE BISHOP OF THE ORLU CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF ORLU, BISHOP AUGUSTINE UKWUOMA COMPRISING INDIGENOUS PRIESTS WERE PRESENT, AT ORLU CIVIC CENTER, OCTOBER 20,2025   Arising from a 4-hour general meeting of the Orlu Town Development Union (OTDU) held at Orlu community civic center on October 20, 2025, where the community deliberated, among other issues, on the circumstances surrounding the secret handover of the land that once housed the Imo State Polytechnic(Orlu campus) to the…

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America Has Moved In, Only Divine Intervention Can Save Tinubu Now, Says Ayodele

According to a report by Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has raised fresh concerns over what he described as the presence of American soldiers in Nigeria. The cleric made this claim while warning the federal government to act urgently to prevent what he called a looming national crisis._According to him, the alleged US military presence could lead to deeper foreign involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs if not properly handled. Ayodele urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his…

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Obiozor: We’re Digitalizing ITC Revenue, Brought In Brand New Vehicles, Opened New Units -MD 

“Our innovations, repositioning company” The Managing Director,MD of Imo Transport Company,ITC, Uche Obiozor has disclosed that the revenue of the company is being digitalized with brand new vehicles brought in to reposition the outfit for effective service delivery. Obiozor hinted, weekend in Owerri, that the company has opened new units such as the Orji Flyover unit, in order to further expand its operations. The ITC boss also disclosed that the digitalization of the revenue of the company and the injection of new and sound vehicles as well as opening up…

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Durunneji Na Nwerem Vs  Nweremekakam, Amiri, Oru East, Court Adjourns To Nov. 12, Dec. 10, 17, For Continued Cross Examination 

By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Orogwe Customary Court in Owerri jurisdiction of Imo State, has adjourned to November 12, December 10 and 17, for continuation of cross examination in the matter bothering on change of name– Durunneji na Nwerem versus Nweremekakam na Durunneji, Nchoko village of Amiri community in Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State.   The court listened to cross examination led by the second to twelfth defenders Counsel, Barrister C. C. Amuzie, on the Plaintiff first witness, Pw1, Barrister Ambrose Ndukaku led by his Counsel, Barrister H. N.…

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QUEST FOR EQUITY: THE IMPERATIVE OF A  SIXTH STATE FOR  SOUTH-EAST ZONE OF NIGERIA 

By Barr. Aja Peter Obiora. Enugu State. In recent months, the National Assembly’s renewed push toward creating a new state, Anioma State or Etiti State, for the Southeast geopolitical zone has reignited conversations about justice, equity, and the structure of Nigeria’s federalism. To many, this development is both commendable and long overdue. For decades, the Southeast has remained the only zone with five states, while others enjoy six or even seven. That singular shortfall has had deep and wide-ranging implications, from political representation and federal appointments to infrastructural distribution and…

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ATIKU AND HIS 1001 MARABOUTS

By Steve Osuji The way of marabouts:  Let’s put this in perspective. Taking some insightful liberties is a part of the tools of this writing trade, so we say upfront that ATIKU actually may not have  1001 marabouts serenading him right now. At least EXPRESSO hasn’t counted them, but the story over the years  has always been that this is the season of the wizened clerics and quasi-soothsayers in the camp of the Khalifa. It’s a well known tale that Abubakar Atiku, also known as the Khalifa by his acolytes,…

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BURIAL CEREMONY TURNS CHAOTIC.

…As accidental discharge kills one.     The cordial Community relationship between Orogwe and Ndegwu in Owerri West went sour last Wednesday following the sudden death of an Ndegwu Vigilante personnel  during a burial ceremony of one Lolo Nze Ononogbo of Umuomara Ndegwu.     According to an eyewitness, who spoke to this Reporter on condition of anonymity, the burial ceremony had been on smoothly until a little disagreement arose among youths of the area at the venue.    The disagreement drew the attention of Vigilante personnels around, among them…

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Environment in partnership with Military -Ogbonna

…As Nigerian Army joins Àbia. Drive The Commissioner for Environment Àbia State Philemon Asonye Ogbonna said that his ministry have come to partnership arrangement with the men of 145Battalion Nigeria Army as they participated in the October Sanitation exercise. He made the disclosure while addressing newsmen shortly after the exercise at the High Court premises Umuahia last Saturday. According to him, the situation in isi_gate has seriously improved as a result of the presents of the soldiers, adding that the soldiers will continue to join his ministry in the monthly…

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OZOPROF Sets Agenda For Socio-political, Economic Devt Of Owerri Zone

A Socio-political and economic youth-interest group in Imo state based in Owerri geo-political zone,the’Owerri Zone Progressive Forum’, OZOPROF,has braced up to attract desirable Socio-political and economic development,as well as break the barriers of prolonged marginalisation of the zone in the awaited 2027 General Elections and beyond. A statement jointly signed by the Co-ordinators of the group,Comr.Chinonso Okere and Pastor Ejinkonye Tobechukwu, which was made available to journalists in Owerri, stated that the objectives of OZOPROF include;empowering and equipping Owerri zone youths with credible information on available and profitable skills, knowledge…

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Nnamdi Kanu: Patriot Without Tact.

MNK, that is what his admirers and followers call him. They are many, running into millions. They love him, venerate him, and even worship him. They proclaim that they are ready to forego their properties outside Igboland, their wives and children, money, contacts insofar they follow MNK to achieve what he professes. What does he profess? Total and unconditional liberation of Igbos in an illusive country they admiringly call Biafra. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,MNK is not the first to proclaim Biafra. Genera Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu had initially done that on May…

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