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Barr. Prada Uzodimma, a worthy daughter of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, has received encomiums for her assistance to indigent persons in the society while playing host to a series of courtesy calls from key Student, Youth and Advocacy Groups in recognition of her growing impact in the areas of education, social development and   disability inclusion .Among the  groups she  received recently  were the Albinism Association of Nigeria, Imo State Chapter, led by its President, Hon. Victor Igbebulem. Igbebulem expressed deep appreciation for the Albinism Awareness Program organized the previous…

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The 83rd birthday ceremony and 43rd year on the throne of His Imperial Majesty, Eze Dr Thomas Agu Obiwuru Obiefule (Ezekaibeya) took place last Tuesday at St Maria Goretti Secondary School, Umudioka in Orlu Local Government Area. In an interview with newsmen on the occasion, the Chairman, Nkwerre Council of Traditional Institution and Community Policing and traditional ruler of Ishiala Umudi autonomous community, Eze Joel Udenkwo (Eze Udo 1 of Ishiala Umudi) identified Eze Dr Obiefule as a notable monarch whose wealth of knowledge and cultural expertise make him a…

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Autonomous communities, Town unions and all other social and political associations in Ahiazu-Mbaise LGA have been advised to be peaceful in the conduct of their activities to ensure accelerated development in the area. The executive chairman of the local government, Chief Larry Chikwe gave the advice when a group of Umuhuocha Obohia autonomous community and Nnarambia Development Union came for the official presentations of their Eze-elect and President General, Chief Paul Obasi and Barrister Charles Onyirimba respectively. In a release by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Dr. Nnorom Emecheta,…

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The governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has torn the membership cards of defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while welcoming them to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Addressing the defectors at his official residence in the Government House, Dutse, on Monday evening, the governor stated that the PDP’s popularity has significantly declined, with many of its members already joining the APC He promised the defectors that they would be fully integrated into the APC’s structure and treated equally. Namadi said, “We all know that there is almost no…

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The first Surveyor-General of Imo State, Surv Sir John Okonkwo Egbejimba has passed . Late Surv Egbejimba who hailed from Umuokabia, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, died in the United States of America ,USA on April 14, 2025. He was the until his death, the Chief Executive Officer of Jongon (Nigeria) Ltd – merchants, property developers and surveyors. A release signed by the Manager, Jongon (Nig) Ltd, Mr Ignatius C. Okorie, indicates that the burial arrangement as scheduled by the deceased family will be on May 3, 2025, with…

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  To Young, Selfless Philanthropist, Avowed Crusader For Poverty Alleviation, DR CHIJIOKE KADURU The Leadership and Entire Members of Owerri Zone Progressives Forum, a body of Men and Women of Like Minds in Support of Good Governance and Betterment of Owerri Zone, Sincerely and Happily, Commend And Appreciate a young, caring, public-spirited man,  avowed crusader for poverty alleviation,  public health administrator and Strong stakeholder of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Chijioke Kaduru for physically and truly empowering 185 human beings from different families across communities and political wards…

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As a true son of Owerri Zone and a concerned Imolite, I feel compelled to respond to the recent publication authored by Prof. Protus Uzoma and published in the Nigerian Watchdog newspaper of 17th April 2025. The article, titled “2028 Imo Governorship: Owerri Must Engage, Negotiate with Okigwe Zone or Face Regrets,” initially appeared to come from a place of statesmanship. However, upon closer reading, it became clear that the piece was more of a veiled political job aimed at serving narrow interests rather than advancing equity or justice. Let…

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– Tragedy has struck Billiri town, the headquarters of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, when a trailer loaded with goods rammed into a procession of Christian youths who were celebrating the Christian Easter festival. The incident, on Monday morning, had triggered fear and tension, resulting in the blockage of the Gombe-Yola highway in Billiri by angry youths for over one hour, while the trailer was set on fire by the angry mob. A resident of Billiri town disclosed to our Correspondent that people from surrounding villages trooped into…

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The commissioning of the new Administrative Block, furniture, tables and chairs built and procured by the Executive Chairman, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, Hon Chief Uche Francis Nwodu has taken place recently at the council headquarters’ premisses. Speaking with newsmen on the occasion, Hon Chief Uche Nwodu says among the 27 Local Government Area of the state, Ehime Mbano was the worst hit in terms of End SARS crisis. Hon Nwodu revealed that when he assumed office last few months, there was nothing in the council, adding that they met a…

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The Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew on Minna, the state capital, in response to the recent wave of attacks and killings across the city. According to the governor, the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am. Bago made the announcement during a critical stakeholders’ security meeting with traditional rulers and heads of security agencies at the Government House on Tuesday. He however said medical emergencies were exempt from the curfew. He stated that the new…

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