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Thank You Our Governor. The Eze, Engr Silver Chukwuemeka Ibenye-Ugbala, Council of Chiefs, Members of Eze’s Cabinet, the entire people of Amanator Okporo in Orlu L GA  joufully Salute the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for the recognition given to our traditional ruler Eze Engr Silver Chukwuemeka Ibenye-Ugbala as Eze Ugo V of Amanator Okporo Ancient Kingdom Orlu LGA. We thank you immensely for Installing continuous harmony in Amanator Okporo. Bravo. Signed: Palace Secretary Okporo Community,Orlu LGA,Imo state.  

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District, boldly attended her homecoming event on Tuesday, brushing aside efforts by the Kogi State Government and police to halt the gathering. In widely shared social media videos, the senator asserted her resolve, stating, “Nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home. I’m an Ebira woman; this is my land. I’m the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti. I know my roots; I’m not a bastard, and I’m not afraid of anybody.” The event proceeded despite a ban imposed…

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By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Celebrating this year’s Eid El Fitr in great elation, leaders and members of Imo State Muslim Community have Extolled Governor Hope Uzodinma for feasting them at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Owerri. The Muslim Community through the State Northern Community Traditional Ruler, HRH, Alahji Auwal Baba Sulaiman, extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Governor who he noted  celebrates with them at every Eid El Fitr celebration. The traditional ruler gave the commendation during an interview with journalists at his palace, at Ama Hausa, Owerri Municipal…

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Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has pointed out the reasons why she and the representatives of Senator  Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were reluctant to swear an oath during their  recent meeting with the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee. Speaking in an  interview with Arise News Television on Saturday from 12:26, she revealed that Senator Natasha Akpoti’s petitioner raised two objections in the meeting, which he appealed to the committee to consider before discussing the petition. Ezekwesili noted that the petitioner was dissatisfied with the panel of the committee, which he felt was…

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Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, has denied the allegations made against him by George Nwaeke, the former head of service in the state. Nwaeke,  who resigned as HoS on Tuesday, accused Fubara of being the arrowhead of the political crisis in the state. He also alleged that the former governor held meetings with militants and encouraged the destruction of oil pipelines in the state. Reacting in  a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) early on Saturday, Fubara said Nwaeke’s claims are “laughable”. The suspended governor said the former head of service…

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… CP  Danjuma orders probe The Commissioner of Police in Imo state, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered investigation into the death  of an  18- year- old Kasarachi Oduoma of Umuelemai Community,Isiala Mbano LGA. Kasarachi  was smashed on Thursday at Umuelemai junction, the headquarters of Isiala Mbano LGA of the state while two policemen and a motorist were said to be dragging the steering of a red coloured Toyota Camry car. An activist and  a journalist, Comrade  Chidiebube Okeoma, who is also  the Founder of Stand For Humanity Foundation, who is pushing…

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  …Says :Academic excellence will  bring Prosperity.  With a view to assisting Imo youngstars to be more productive, useful and successful in life, a renowned philanthropist and concerned citizen, Hon. Nyeaka Promise Chidera, fondly called Mr Update, says he is set to engage students of Imo State in Free Class in preparatory for the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board ,JAMB exam. Nyeaka explained that the initiative is geared towards addressing the poor performance of candidates in JAMB exams in the state for the past three years, a deficiency he…

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu faced embarrassment during her visit to a nursing school in Delta State, as students refused to acknowledge her as “their mother” in a call-and-response song. Tinubu had visited the institution in her hometown, where she distributed 10,000 medical kits to midwives. To welcome her, an MC led a chant, singing, “Na our mama be this o,” expecting the students to respond in agreement. Instead, they repeatedly replied, “Na your mama,” rejecting the title. The video of the incident went viral, but the student who originally posted…

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…Presents Staff of office The Imo state governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma has presented Staff of Office and Certificates of recognition to sixty six newly elected traditional rulers from various autonomous communities. Performing the role amid jubilations and shouts of joy by families, subjects, friends and well-wishers of the Royal Fathers at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Senator Uzodinma made it clear that the responsibility to elect traditional rulers lied squarely on the autonomous communities and not the government. He warned that government would withdraw the certificate of any…

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