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…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…

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…

  In a bid to strengthen national cohesion and foster inclusive economic growth, Seyi Tinubu recently held a strategic meeting with prominent business leaders from the South East, led by celebrated entrepreneur Obi Cubana, an initiative that has earned commendation from the City Boy Movement in Imo State. Speaking with journalists in Owerri on Thursday, the Movement’s Coordinator, Prince Francis Uzor, described the meeting as a laudable step toward bridging economic and political divides in the region. He noted that Tinubu’s consistent engagement with key stakeholders reflects a commitment to…

By Ebenezer Ojor The vice chancellor of Imo State University, Professor Chukwumeze has commended Ohams Global Initiative for its efforts in the areas of youth empowerment, scholarship award and skills training. Professor Chukwumeze gave the commendation recently, during the graduation ceremony of beneficiaries of various aspects of Ohams Global Initiative empowerment programmes held at the Rockview Hotel Owerri. The don who thumbed up the founder of Ohams Global Initiative for his efforts, harped on the need for more investments in the area of skills training for the youths. While urging…

By Obiarandu Ohiri  Solomento Auto Center located along Owerri- Port Harcourt Road Owerri Imo State Nigeria, shows itself as unchallengeable champion in mechanical repairs. The center displays this capacity through its pursuit of rigorous motor diagnoses before repairs are carried out. This style by the establishment aims at excellent services therefore champions excellence. SOLOMENTO AUTO Center carries the burden of customers’ satisfaction thus works tirelessly to endear clients to herself through carefulness and persistence to goodness. It handles repairs of nearly all brands of car and can refer customers for…

Tension has enveloped the Igbo-Etche community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State following the gruesome killing of a retired police officer, Mr Godwin, allegedly murdered by suspected land grabbers during a violent confrontation over a parcel of land. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred when the deceased reportedly challenged a group of men accused of forcefully taking over his family’s land. The confrontation quickly degenerated into violence, resulting in the fatal attack on Mr Godwin. The assailants were said to have fled the area immediately after the incident.…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja which upheld the report of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) declaring that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is medically fit to stand trial. A statement issued on Friday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the decision as “a travesty of justice” and alleged that it reflects “unequal treatment before the law.” The group said it was worried that…

One of the active members of the Catholic Bible Society of Nigeria (CBSN) Mr Sunny Agbarakwe has been given an award of honour by the CBSN. The award was given to him on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of the Catholic Bible Society of Nigeria of the church in recognition of his dedication, support , contributions and selfless service to God and humanity.. Speaking to Journalists shortly after the event, Mr Agbarakwe whose joy knew no bounds stated that he feel happy to receive the award from CBSN…

The 2025 annual Iri-ji cultural festival of Ihitte Mbieri autonomous community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area took place last Saturday September 27, 2025 at St Benignus Catholic Church, Ihitte Mbieri with massive turnout of the people from all walks of life. The event was well attended by traditional rulers in the state, top government functionaries both elected and appointed, including the members representing Mbaitoli state constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon innocent Ikpamezie, the former member that represented Mbaitoli in the state legislature, Hon Okey onyekanma, former…