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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SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON PROF. PROTUS UZOMA’S RECENT PUBLICATION ON 2028 IMO GOVERNORSHIP
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…
Read MoreAngry Youths Set Trailer On Fire As 5 Youths Are Crushed To Death During Easter Procession In Gombe GOMBE
– 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…
Read MoreEhime Mbano LG Boss, Nwodu commissions New Administrative Block, Office Equipment.
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…
Read MoreKillings: Niger Govt Imposes Curfew In Minna
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…
Read MoreOgwuaga-Abba Autonomous Community Rejects Imposition Of Obinna Akwiwu As Eze Ogwuaga .
…Insists on Okezie Akwiwu who won the election in 13 kindreds out of 15 on Aug. 2020. On Saturday April 19, the people of Ogwuaga-Abba Autonomous Community in Nwangele Local Government Area which included elders,leaders,youths women and the overwhelming majority of the community members had gathered peacefully at the Akwiwu compound in Ogwuaga to make their position on their royal stool known. In a Press release by the community signed on their behalf by the President- General, PG and Secretary of the community, Professor Frank Ojiako (Ochuariri), President General and…
Read MoreBook Presentation : AIG Uzuegu Eulogies Police Author CSP NPK Iredibia
The Assistant Inspector General of police incharge Zone 9 Umuahia,AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu has commended Police Author CSP Kingsley Iredibia for his scholarstic efforts in publishing three relevant books for the police and the general public for effective policing. AIG Uzuegbu hailed the author for his ability to create three masterpieces of books at the same time despite the tedious nature of police job and enjoined him to continue in his good work in making impacts in the police organization and the world at large. He noted that policing should be…
Read MoreElder Franklin Onukekorom Goes Home, April, 25.
With sorrow the family, friends and well-wishers of Elder Franklin Onukekorom of Umuamadi Umuaezeama Ude-Ofeme Ohuhu Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, mourn his passing away into glory, following his demise on October 13, 2024 , at the age of 80 . A release from the family, informed that there will be service of songs at his residence on Wednesday April 25 followed by Christian wake keep taking place on Thursday, April 24. The release further informed that on Friday April, 25 , his remains leaves mortuary to his compound…
Read MoreUZODINMA’S AWARD: NO VANGUARD, NO!
By Steve Osuji Hell no! This cannot and must not be allowed to pass. For many days after it was announced that Imo State governor, Mr. Hope Uzodinma won the VANGUARD INFRASTRUCTURE GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR, 2024, yours truly has been traumatised. The first instinct was to pick up my tab and lampoon the utter travesty to my heart’s content. But the matter is like a fly perched on a delicate place. I couldn’t swipe it with the desired vigor. But then I couldn’t leave it be. Each time I…
Read MoreDike SAN Mourns Ndaa Pascal Dozie’s Demise
By Francis C. Dike Tuesday morning, 8th of April, around 4.25am, my telephone rang. I woke from sleep to pick it up, but it stopped ringing. I wondered why a call should come at this time and queued into ‘Calls’ and saw a name that made my heart sink. I immediately returned the call with trepidation all over me. I had that experience a few years ago when a friend passed on, and I was far away in the United States. This time, I was the person now calling and…
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