…Another man killed at Okolochi, next day …Youths, vigilante, hunters comb bushes in Eziobodo,Emeabiam areas. Tension is said to has gripped Ihiagwa community in Owerri West LGA of Imo State following the alleged murder of a Vigilante member on Friday, April 23, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The ugly event had sparked reprisal attack on Hausa traders and motorcycle riders in the area. At about 5:30 p.m,same day, pandemonium broke out at the popular Nkwo-Ukwu Ihiagwa (Market) as a group of youths from Nkaramochie village, Ihiagwa, invaded the market and other…
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Ideato North/South Reps: Seat: Ikenga Ugochinyere Adopted As Consensus Candidate
…As Reps member flays attack on supporters As the 2027 elections gathers moment, the people of Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State, had defiled every opposition and intimidation by the state actors and the security operatives as they unanimously adopted Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as their consensus candidate for Ideato North/South Federal Constituency Seat. The people took the binding political decision during a rally on Tuesday, at Christ Anglican Church, Ntueke, Ideato South. Speaking, President, Ideato South Political Forum, Prince Borosky Okpara, noted that the adoption of Ikenga Imo…
Read MoreOrluzurumee To Owerri Zone: Bring Credible Candidate To Sustain Uzodinma’s Legacy To Earn Our Support
By Ebenezer Ojor Orluzurumee, the apex socio-cultural organization for the twelve local government areas of Orlu Zone, says its support for any candidate from Owerri Zone who will succeed Governor Hope Uzodinma, will be anchored on competence and ability of such a candidate to sustain the developmental strides of the governor across the three zones of Imo State. In a press statement issued at its meeting yesterday, the President General ,PG of Orluzurumee Worldwide, Rt Hon Ugochukwu Nzekwe noted that Okigwe Zone has demonstrated a disposition to support Owerri Zone…
Read MoreCrisis Rocks APC: Uzodinma, Nwonye Allegedly Fight Dirty
By Christie Unanka, Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been thrown into fresh crisis following open confrontarion beteeen Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and the party’s National Deputy Chairman, (South), Chief Ben Nwonye. The GAZETTE gathered that Governor Uzodinma during the last APC’s stakeholders meeting in Abuja openly accused Chief Nwonye of blocking his chances of securing tickets for his political allies, vowing to stage a withdrawal method from APC should the insult from party leaders against him continues. Earlier, a statement signed by the APC Publicity Secretary…
Read MoreJubilation As Arthur Declares For Aboh Mbaise/Ngorkpala House Of Rep. Seat
It was jubilation galore over the weekend across Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal constituency as Hon. Arthur Ugochukwu declares interest to contest for the seat of Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala federal Constituency in the green chambers of the National Assembly of the federal Republic of Nigeria. Arthur who declared interest to contest for the position under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP., said that his interest is haken to the cries and beckons of the people of Aboh Mbaise/Ngorkpala federal constituency adding that this is not a time for jamboree but a time…
Read MoreTMO: The MAzi Org: Chima Amadi To Run For Senate And Guber Polls In Imo Under APP
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Mazi Organization yesterday announced a strategic political pathway for its Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi (Mazi,) confirming his intention to contest both the Owerri Zone Senate seat in the January 2027 general elections and Imo State governorship election in November 2027, under the platform of the Action Peoples Party, APP. Thie revelation was made during a press briefing in response to recent public discourse regarding Dr. Amadi’s political direction for the upcoming 2027 elections The Mazi Organization emphasized that this dual approach is a deliberate, well-considered decision,…
Read MoreCatholic Men Honour Adaeze As Ada Diche,May 3
Catholic Men Organization (CMO), St. Kevin’s Catholic Parish, Ogbaku, under the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, will on Sunday 3rd May 3,, confer the title of “Ada Dichie” on its staunch Catholic communicant, Adaeze Daniels Opara. The ceremony will take place during Mass service which begins by 9:00 am at the Church premises at Ogbaku, Mbaitoli Local Government Area Imo State. The event is in line with the celebration of Fathers’ Day to honour the fathers in Catholic faith as Mother’s day was celebrated the previous Sunday. In the Organization’s letter…
Read MoreOTTI AS SOUTH EAST PRIZED ASSET
By Casmir Echebiri In the aftermath of the Nigeria/ Biafra Civil War South East Region has grappled with many existential challenges. Underdevelopment and disappearing unity and brotherly spirit, have remained very prominent among the challenges. General Yakubu Gowon government proclaimed the “No Victor No Vanquished” policy, plus the 3R’s of Reconstruction, Reconciliation and Recovery agenda. It was geared toward healing both the physical and emotional wounds inflicted on it by the horrendous strife. But, after announcing it, he abandoned it. This stance was embraced by succeeding administrations, leaving the zone…
Read MoreAlleged Invasion, Dlmofor Iwule Family: Osama Monarch, Agim, Kevin Iwule, Others Fingered In Violation Of Rights Of 6 Minors In Imo
…Lawyer urges Uzodinma, IGP to intervene. Six minors consisting of a visually impaired girl have called on Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and the Inspector-General of Police to urgently save them from continued harassment and alleged abduction from Chief Kevin Iwule and Eze Edmund Agim, the traditional ruler of Osuama, in the Isiala Mbano local government area, and five others. This is even as they called for the prosecution of the traditional ruler and others for violation of the Imo State child rights law and the State Violence Against…
Read MoreAmawom Youths, Owerre Nshi Ise Youths I Stand With You
By Stella Njemanze-Neboh Amawom and Owerre Nshi Ise youth I stand strongly with you, for better and for worse, in sickness and in health, until death do us part. This has always been my pledge to our youths. Youths all over the world are the foundation and backbone of any community, State or country. Our youths are our future and will take over when our journey on earth is over. So we must protect, guide and make sure they are ready to step into their new roles when needed. Our…
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