BREAKING: Massive Tension Looms as Gunmen Abduct High Court Judge Justice Ebitimi Gabriel Umokoro, a serving judge of Yenagoa High Court 7, was abducted by gunmen in Bayelsa State on Saturday evening, in what appears to be a targeted attack. According to The Sun, the incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. in front of Kilimanjaro Eatery, a popular restaurant located in the Ekeki area of Yenagoa, the state capital
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ORLUZURUMEE Salute AWUZIE ON ASUU-IMSU Award
…Tribute to Icon of Academic Unionism, Community Leadership. The leadership and entire membership of ORLUZURUMEE extend warm congratulations to our revered elder, mentor and illustrious son, Comrade Professor Ukachukwu Awuzie, on the special recognition accorded him by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) Chapter. The event, a Special Congress convened in his honour, is a fitting tribute to a man whose contributions to academic unionism and higher education in Nigeria are legendary. Prof. Awuzie stands as a towering figure in the intellectual and advocacy space,…
Read MoreOsita Nwaneri’s wife Celebrates 75th Birthday In Grand style.
Wife of Elder Statesman, Chief Osita Nwaneri, Lolo Victoria Nwaneri and mother-in-law to Chief Barr Chris Okewulonu last Friday at their Owerri residence celebrated her 75th birthday amidst jubilations and fun fair. The rich and well organized birthday ceremony which was put together by her husband, Children and in-laws in her honour was well attended by many prominent personalities from within and outside the State including the political class, business moguls, academia and members of the judiciary,respectively. Welcoming their guests,husband of the celebrant, Chief Nwaneri who was full of joy…
Read MoreNPF, TRISONET METAVERSE COMMUNITY PARTNER ON FREE CHILD EDUCATION
…Extends Partnership To Imo Government By Nwokoma Ndubueze One of the leading international advocates of free child education, Trisonet Metaverse community has extended its program in partnership to the Imo State government for the continuity of the free basic education in the state. The Vice President of Trisonet Metaverse Community, Imo State chapter, Pastor Dominic Anosike, at weekend in a Press briefing at Owerri said that they arrived Owerri to sensitize the state on the importance of its community program , which is being sponsored by the global resources. Pastor…
Read MoreI Need 3rd Term In Office To Complete On-Going Projects—Diri
reports that following the increasing rate of abandoned projects in Nigeria, the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the National Assembly to consider amending the constitution to give governors third term in office to remedy the situation. Senator Diri stated this while addressing a large crowd at the King Koko Square in Nembe, headquarters of the Nembe Local Government Area, in continuation of his ‘Thank-You Tour’ of the eight councils in the state. Responding to demands by the people of Nembe, he said although his administration…
Read MoreMonument To Falsehood: IPOB Flays FG For Linking Nnamdi Kanu To EndSARS Protests.
…Sowore: To file no Case submission.Case Adj Jul 18 The Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB has fired back at the Nigerian government over what it calls a desperate and dishonest attempt to tie its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests — a nationwide youth movement sparked by police brutality. In a strongly worded statement released Thursday, IPOB described the allegation as not only “baseless” but a calculated smear campaign aimed at propping up what it called a “collapsed case” against Kanu. The statement, signed by IPOB’s spokesperson, Comrade…
Read MoreLast Surviving Twin Rescued By Mary Slessor Dies In Abia
The last surviving female twin to be rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish Missionary in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom of Abia, over a century ago, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, otherwise called Mama Nsu Bekee, is dead. A statement issued on behalf of the family by the only surviving son of the deceased, Bishop Okechukwu Okereke, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday, disclosed that she died at the age of 115. According to the statement, the centenarian and her twin sister, Mgbokwo, were born…
Read More“No One Said Justice Okoro Went To Collect Bribe” – Odinkalu Warns Supreme Court Visit To Benin Risks “Contaminating Perception Of Impartiality
Cites Judicial Code, Warns Against “Casualisation of Judges” Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has issued a scathing critique of the Nigerian judiciary, accusing a senior Supreme Court Justice of undermining judicial impartiality by appearing in Benin City on June 12, 2025—just two days after the Edo State governorship election petition appeal was filed at the apex court. In a series of strongly worded posts on X (formerly Twitter), Odinkalu cited the Judicial Code of Conduct and warned that “appearance of bias” is…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day from Prince Eze Madumere, MFR – A Tribute to Fathers of Honour, Responsibility
On this special occasion of Father’s Day, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all the remarkable fathers across Imo State and Nigeria at large. Fatherhood is a divine calling—one that demands love, patience, wisdom, and unwavering responsibility. As a father myself, I understand the sacrifices and the deep sense of purpose that come with raising a family and guiding the next generation. To every father striving daily to provide, protect, and nurture their homes, I salute your strength and resilience. You are the pillars of your families and the silent…
Read MoreIMO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT COMMENCEMENT OF 89 RRI STATE-LEVEL SCREENING EXERCISE
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of Imo State wishes to inform all candidates of Imo State origin who applied for the 89 Regular Recruit Intake into the Nigerian Army from 31st March to 17th May, 2025, that the State-level Screening Exercise will commence from Sunday, 8th June and end on Saturday, 21st June, 2025. Venue: 34 Artillery Brigade Barracks, Obinze Time: 6 am to 6 pm daily Note: All Imo candidates who applied for this 89 Regular Recruit Intake Exercise, both shortlisted and those whose names were…
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