The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has distanced itself from Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, a notorious pro-Biafra commander popularly known as Gentle De Yahoo, who was recently captured by Nigerian troops in Imo State. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, IPOB denied any affiliation with the suspect, stressing that he had long renounced membership of the group led by Nnamdi Kanu. “The so-called ‘commander’ paraded by the Nigerian Army, one ‘Gentle’ or whatever his name may be, has publicly denied being a member of IPOB. His videos are…
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Peter Obi, Obasanjo, Jonathan Meet In Ghana
Photos of former Nigerian leaders — Peter Obi, Goodluck Jonathan, and Olusegun Obasanjo — have gone viral online after surfacing from a recent event in Ghana. The images were shared by Peter Obi via his official X handle during the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Annual Democracy Dialogue held in Accra. The conference, themed “What Makes Democracy Die?”, gathered global political figures to discuss the state of democracy in Africa. In his remarks, Obi emphasized that democracy thrives on accountability, service to the people, security, education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation. He…
Read MoreStaff jump from storey building as fire guts UBA Lagos Island branch
The United Bank for Africa, UBA, branch on Lagos Island is currently on fire. Details surrounding the cause of the fire are still sketchy but in a video trending on social media, some of the bank’s staff were seen attempting to jump down from the storey building The workers were captured in the video trying to escape through the windows. As at the time of this report, emergency responders are yet to make official statements on the incident.
Read MoreNwoha ,Ex- Imo Speaker Clocks Golden Age Of 60: An Indomitable Profile.
In the tumultuous journey of life often laddened with torns and spikes, the weak and feeble-minded often fall by the wayside. So also with the luckless. But for others who tenaciously reach the golden age, to God be the glory. For the Rt Hon Barr Amaechi Nwoha, his journey of grace began 60 years ago. Born on September 15, 1965, the former speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, hails from Amaigbo in the present day Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State. He attended Bishop Shonehan College Orlu, for…
Read MoreEx-D/Gov, Madumere Joins Fervent Prayers For Release Of Abducted Imo Sons,Daughters, Including Ogbu.
The former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere,, has joined millions of concerned citizens across the 27 LGAs of the state in fervent prayers for the safe return and freedom of all abducted sons and daughters of the state. The Ex-Imo Deputy Governor made this passionate appeal while expressing deep concern over the rising cases of kidnapping in the state, including the most recent abduction of Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, a former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, from the Okigwe Zone. Hon Ogbu was reported …
Read MoreNgwoma Obube: Eze-Elect Chinedu Ekeocha Stands Tall In Ramifications
Name: Chinedu Maxwell Ekeocha. Age: 52 years. Marital status: Happily married with children. Father: Late Athanasius Ekeocha Mother: Agnes Ekeocha Education: Higher National Diploma, HND in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Federal Polytechnic Nekede National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Technology. Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo. Engineering foundation certification and leader of teams – Shell intensive training program. Membership: National Association of Technologists in Engineering NATE and COREN in view. Member Institute of Strategic Management Nigerian ISMN Employment: Shell Petroleum Development Company Nigerian Limited [now Renaissance African Energy Company Limited] Position:…
Read MoreImo Govt Doing Everything Possible To Secure Ogbu’s Release- Commissioner
…denounces abduction, warns politicians against exploiting his ordeal The Imo State Government assures the public that it is doing everything within its power to secure the safe release of Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, who was abducted a week ago. The government condemns in the strongest terms the brazen and lawless act that led to the abduction of Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, a former Chairman of Okigwe Local Government and former member of the Imo State House of Assembly. In concert with security agencies, the government has activated all necessary mechanisms to ensure…
Read MoreOkolieogwo Commends Uzodinma’s for Prioritising Workers Welfare
….Maintains New Wage will Enhance Economy By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adm. Hon. Willie T.C. Okolieogwo, has described the flag-off of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 2 in Imo state as a transformative milestone for youths in the state. The event which held at the Federal Secretariat, Owerri, last Thursday, was organized by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to provide training and opportunities that will reduce joblessness and promote self-reliance. Okolieogwo represented Governor Uzodinma as…
Read MoreNgozi Ogbu: Anyanwu Begs Govt, Security Agents to Ensure His Request To Effect His Release.
Following the abduction of former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Ngozi Ogbu by non state actors and strict condition for his release, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has pleaded with the Government of Imo state and security agencies to respect the request made by the victim who is an elder statesman as a possible means to save his life. Hon Ngozi Ogbu is a good man, peaceful, sincere, faultless and good governance campaigner. Seeing him die for committing no crime will be so devastating, worrisome and condemnable.…
Read MoreHON. ENG. AKARACHI AMADI TOURS MBAIKE FOR PROJECT INSPECTION, REASSURES CONSTITUENTS OF SPEEDY DELIVERY.
On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Member Representing Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency, Hon. Engr. Akarachi Amadi, along side his dedicated team, embarked on a comprehensive tour of several On-Going and completed projects across Mbaike. The silent achiever, known for his hands-on approach to leadership, personally inspected a number of projects to ensure quality delivery and adherence to timelines. During the inspection, Hon. Amadi engaged with engineers handling some of the uncompleted projects, offering constructive corrections where necessary. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards while charging them to intensify…
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