Renowned legal scholar and elder statesman, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Grand Award by in recognition of his role in restoring peace, reconciliation and unity within Orlu Zone. The award, formally conferred on Prof. Dike as the Grand Patron of Peace and Reconciliation of Orluzurumee, was presented at his residence in Owerri on Tuesday during a gathering marked by tributes, applause and strong declarations of renewed unity within the apex socio-cultural body. Leading the delegation, the President-General of Orluzurumee Worldwide, , described the honour as a collective acknowledgement…
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rump To Nigerians, Others Seeking Green Card, Return To Your Home Country
United States President Donald Trump has ordered Nigerians and other nationals applying for green cards to return to their home countries and apply for the process except in extraordinary circumstances. The president disclosed this new immigration directives on Friday. A statement by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, said the policy was aimed at restoring what it described as the original intent of US immigration law. According to the statement, foreigners aliens seeking adjustment of status would now be required to process their residency applications through US consular offices abroad…
Read MoreIf You Don’t Stone Us Politicians, They’ll Not Stop Stealing -Amaechi
Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has defended himself against criticism over his recent comments on poverty and economic hardship in Nigeria, insisting that he has consistently spoken out against poor governance and corruption throughout his political career. Amaechi made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, May 22, 2026, after being questioned about why he appeared more vocal about hardship now than during his nearly eight years in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The former minister was asked why the…
Read MoreKidnappers Told Me If I Was True Man Of God, God Won’t Have Allowed Me Fall In Their Hands -Nsofor
Hon. Chinedu Nsofor, a former senatorial aspirant for Anambra South, has stated that he was kidnapped in Kogi State around 3 a.m. while travelling to Abuja. In an interview from 11:31 with Lucky Udu Experience, Hon Nsofor said he told the kidnappers that he was a man of God, hoping they would show mercy to him. However, he stated that the kidnappers became more aggressive towards him. Nsofor said the leader of the kidnappers threatened to kill him and told him that men of God were always praying for kidnappers to die.…
Read MoreWhen Power Writes Laws For Itself, Justice Eventually Rewrites Them
By Emmanuel Onwioduokit There is a timeless lesson that history teaches rulers, governments, parliaments, presidents, kings, and political actors: whenever power becomes intoxicated with itself, it begins to believe that laws can be manipulated permanently for selfish advantage. Yet history also teaches something deeper: no law built on injustice survives forever. Sooner or later, truth, public conscience, and the force of justice rise against it. The controversy surrounding the 2026 Electoral Act and the recent court judgment regarding the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission should serve as a…
Read MoreImo Police Go After Suspect(s) Following Nursing Student Found Beheaded In Hostel
Fresh details have continued to emerge over the killing of a female nursing student whose decapitated body was discovered inside her hostel room in Umulogho community, Obowo Local Government Area, in a case that has triggered fear and outrage among residents. The victim, identified as Wendy Achumba, was a student of the College of Nursing Umulogho and was said to be undergoing post-basic training after completing her midwifery programme. Sources familiar with the incident said the student, who hailed from Abia State, was found dead inside her off-campus apartment in…
Read MoreOKIGWE SENATE: Araraume’s APC Primary Win Sparks Debate In Imo North
The emergence of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume as the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC senatorial primary in Imo North has triggered renewed debate over grassroots political structures, internal party alignment, and competing narratives surrounding alleged withdrawals from the contest. Party sources said the outcome reflects the strength of established political networks across the 54 wards in the senatorial district, where voting patterns were said to have aligned with long-standing mobilisation structures rather than emerging alliances. Within party circles, the result has been interpreted as a demonstration of continuity in…
Read MoreEze Madumere: The Tested Hand Owerri Zone Can Trust Again.
By: Eze Kenneth In every generation, there comes a moment when the people must choose between empty promises and proven leadership. For the people of Owerri Zone, that moment is gradually taking shape once again with the growing support for Prince Eze Madumere. Across communities in Imo East Senatorial District, many believe the zone deserves a representative who understands governance, values the people, and possesses the experience required to bring meaningful progress to the region. That is why the name Prince Eze Madumere continues to resonate strongly among the people.…
Read MoreAPC Primaries: CDB Williams Salutes Uzodinma, Other Candidates
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Urban Development, CDB Williams, has saluted the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma and other contestants over their emergence as candidates of the APC in the 2027 general elections. CDB Williams, who was the candidate of APC for Owerri Federal Constituency Seat in the 2023 polls, gave the salute in a message he sent to the media in Owerri on Friday. CDB Williams, a visionary leader, who has been actively complementing the effort of the 3R administration in consolidating good governance, stated that…
Read MoreWhen The Righteous Leads, The People Rejoice: Growing Call For Prince Eze Madumere, Mfr In Owerri Zone
By: Christopher Obinna There comes a time in the life of every people when leadership is no longer about politics alone, but about trust, courage, experience, and the sincere desire to serve. That moment appears to be gradually unfolding in Owerri Zone as conversations ahead of the 2027 Senatorial election continue to gather momentum around one familiar and respected name Prince Eze Madumere, MFR, former Deputy Governor of Imo State. The Holy Scripture declares in Proverbs 29:2, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice.” These words perfectly capture…
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