COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE ANNUAL STAKEHOLDERS /TOWN HALL MEETING OF OIL PRODUCING COMMUNITIES (IMO NIGER DELTA AREAS) HELD TODAY 29TH JANUARY 2026,AT MCDONS HOTEL AND RESORT, OWERRI. THEME:Benefits of Oil and Gas Exploration in a Peaceful Environment The Annual Stakeholders /Town Hall Meeting of Oil Producing Communities in Imo State, hosted by the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and Intelligence, was held today with Stakeholders drawn from oil producing communities, government agencies, traditional institutions oil companies, security agencies, youths, women leaders and the press. After extensive…
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Rev James Opurum, Father Of American Based Activist, Cynthia Joins Passes @87
Last weekend, the quiet community of Idem Ukwu, Ogwa, played host to a mammoth crowd of mourners and sympathizers who thronged the area to pay their last respect to a renowned cleric, Rev. James Obichere Nwokeukwu Opurum. Rev Opurum was a man who distinguished himself in the service of God. After a funeral service at the St. Paul A.M.E Zion Church, Umuokparaanyanwu, Oburo Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. His remains was lowered in a grave at the family house. The church service was officiated by two Prelates of the Zion…
Read MoreImo Former Deputy Gov, Madumere Calls For Legacy Sustainability, Optimism, Inclusivity As Imo Celebrates 50 Years
…Says: State needed basic plans for future growth The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has called on the citizenry to approach the milestones recorded by the state at 50 with cautious optimism, legacy preservation, inclusivity, unity of purpose and sober reflection. This is even as he urged the people to deliberately work assiduously towards the sustainability of our common heritage and legacy, believing that at the end of the day, there will be light at the other side of the tunnel. Prince Madumere made this known…
Read MoreUzodinma; Nigeria’s Greatest Statesman, Says Onyekachi
INTERVIEW: Honoring Political Rivals: Uzodimma Now Nigeria’s Greatest Statesman -Comrade Myke Onyekachi The following is an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with Comrade Christian Mike Onyekachi: entrepreneur, interfaith leader, humanitarian, and emerging political icon in Imo State. The interview was conducted against the backdrop of the grand finale of the Imo State At 50 Anniversary celebrations, a landmark event that generated significant political and social commentary across the state and beyond. INTERVIEWER: Comrade Onyekachi, thank you for granting us this interview. You are a man of many parts: engineer, entrepreneur, interfaith leader,…
Read MoreORAUSA Hails Uzodinma, Imolites On Golden Jubilee Celebration
…Commends Gov Uzodimma’s achievements The Orlu Regional Assembly (ORAUSA) a socio cultural organisation of indigens of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America has felicitated with Imo State on the auspicious anniversary of 50 years of its creation. In a congratulatory message signed by their national president, Prince Charles Duru and other executive officers, the assembly commended Gov Hope Uzodinma for his laudable achievements in office as the executive governor of Imo State which they said included the restoration of peace and security, provision of quality road infrastructure,…
Read MoreIheanacho Declares greater opportunity, heights for Imolites, Nigerians
…Says: Prayer is the key to survival 2026 By Ignatius Soroibe A powerful God’s general in Nigeria with his church located in Owerri, Imo State, Pastor Favour Izuchukwu Iheanacho has said that the year 2026 will be memorable because of the massive rain that will come with it. Pastor Iheanacho stated this on Saturday, January 3, 2026, while interacting with newsmen in his residence in Owerri. According to Pastor Iheanacho, “There is going to be massive rain with divine, greater opportunity heights. It is going to be complicated. A lot…
Read MoreDry Season and urgency to tackle Imo rural roads conundrum
The current dry season offers an ample opportunity for the government to address the issue of poor road network in many rural communities in Imo State. This issue continues to dominate discourses across the state. From Ngor Okpala, Onuimo, Ikeduru, Mbaitoli, to Ohaji/Egbema, Ideato North, Ideato South LGAs among others, the story remains the same. The situation apparently subsists despite that the rural communities produce most of the food that feed the urban centres in the state. Since the local government areas consistently claim that they do no’t possess the…
Read MoreRIVERS CRISIS: Impeachment Process Against Fubara Canceled
The impeachment process against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been tactically canceled, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu to Rivers State lawmakers aligned with former Governor Nyesom Wike. Sources close to the matter reveal that Tinubu, who had been avoiding Wike’s calls, summoned Fubara to discuss the Rivers crisis during his European holiday. After Fubara’s visit, Tinubu called Wike, instructing him to stand down and suspend the impeachment process to restore peace in Rivers State. Wike, desperate to salvage his influence, is reportedly creating distractions and seeking court…
Read MoreWike Versus Fubara; Kwankwaso Versus Yusuf, Etal, All In Fulfilment Of Existing Prophecies
By Sam. Onwuemeodo Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory had withered the turbulent or violent political storm in Rivers State in 2023 to make Simi Fubara Governor. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso equally went through the crucibles to make Abba Kabir Yusuf the Governor of Kano State in 2023. Today, it’s Fubara versus Wike. Yusuf versus Kwankwaso. And such other similar cases. And you think it’s ordinary? No. It’s not ordinary. Not cases of happenstance or accidental discharges or developments. They’re all in fulfilment of existing or subsisting …
Read More13-year-old boy allegedly shot dead in Akwa Ibom by soldier
A photo of the 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, who was allegedly shot dead by a soldier in Akwa Ibom state has been shared online. LIB had earlier reported that late Timothy was shot dead after allegedly confronting the soldier for making sexual advances toward his 15-year-old sister, Miracle Daniel. According to reports, late Daniel and his sister were returning home from church at about 12.05am on January 1 when they ran into the military personnel who made passes at the minor and even touched her inappropriately. The residents of the…
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