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Renowned cleric and convener of the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), Prophet Isa El-Buba, has withdrawn his support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election. According to Ireporter Online, El-Buba announced his new political alignment in favour of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, during a meeting with party faithful, youth leaders, and delegates in Bauchi State.   He said his decision was motivated by the need to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic diversity and resist…

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obi   The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has appealed to aspirants who participated in the party’s recently concluded primary elections to accept the outcomes and support efforts to strengthen the party. Speaking at the second National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, Obi noted that the NDC conducted congresses, conventions, and primaries within 90 days – an unprecedented feat requiring understanding and sacrifice. He apologised for the late start of the meeting and announced plans for a nationwide engagement tour to strengthen grassroots mobilisation. The…

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By Nkechi Ojukwu High Chief Okey Amadi, the African Democratic Congress ,ADC flag bearer for the Owerri Federal Constituency in the upcoming 2027 elections, has commenced a series of crucial consultation visits, engaging directly with community stakeholders to present his comprehensive agenda for development. His recent engagements included impactful meetings with women organizations and Naze Youth at the esteemed Palace of Obizieobi, Naze, in Owerri North Local Government Area,Imo State. During an interactive session with the people of Naze and representatives of the Hawusa Community, High Chief Amadi clarified the…

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Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has approved the suspension of the Managing Director of Imo State Housing Corporation (IMSHC), Barr. Raymond Ucheoma, barely one year the latter was appointed into the office. Ucheoma’s suspension, effective June 2, 2026 was communicated to him through a letter from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government which said the suspension was immediate. Ucheoma, the letter indicated, was directed to hand over all government property in his custody to the Secretary of the Corporation or the most senior officer in the…

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…Says: Service to the people, major drive The aspirant for the Imo   State House of  Assembly seat for the Ezinihitte Mbaise State Constituency under the umbrella of the National  Democratic Congress,NDC , Hon Bekee Chinenyeze Emmanuel has revealed the reason behind his present political ambition. Speaking to journalists in Owerri after being screened by his party officials, Hon Bekee noted that his intention to run  for the state legislative seat was borne out of  his zeal to continue in the service to God and humanity which he had been involved …

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The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria ,PFN, last Sunday ended its nationwide 3-day fasting and prayer sessions during which it sought God’s intervention over the problems challenging the nation. The Imo State chapter of the group rounded off their own program at the Faithworld Cathedral, Egbu, Owerri with its state chairman, Bishop C.D. Jacobs presiding. The highlight of the event was the reading of the presidential speech made by her national leader, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, by the state chairman. During the address, the state officials in protest had carried placards…

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The Imo State Correspondent of the Blueprint Newspapera and Founder of Eleazar Iwuoha Foundation, Comrade Chidiebere Iwuoha at the weekend,  bagged the Holy Ghost College Owerri Merit Award fir his humanitarian services to the less privileged. His foundation, since inception about a year ago, has been engaged in activities aimed at bringing siccour to the less privileged by providong edibles, clothing, and giving them money to buy littlle things. Just recently, Comrade Iwuoha took the exervise to another dimension by printing and distributing exercise books and pens to secondary school…

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By Nkechi Ojukwu The National Democratic Congress ,NDC, Nopolitical party has officially concluded the screening process for its House of Assembly aspirants, as Mr. Godson Nwachukwu, widely known as “Bunyanga,”  was cleared as the party’s aspirant for the upcoming 2027 general elections in the Aboh Mbaise State Constituency. Speaking with journalists in Owerri on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, shortly after his successful screening by national and state officers of the NDC, Bunyanga, a prominent youth activist and ardent advocate for good governance in Nigeria, revealed that his decision to contest…

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Renowned legal scholar and elder statesman, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Grand Award by in recognition of his role in restoring peace, reconciliation and unity within Orlu Zone. The award, formally conferred on Prof. Dike as the Grand Patron of Peace and Reconciliation of Orluzurumee, was presented at his residence in Owerri on Tuesday during a gathering marked by tributes, applause and strong declarations of renewed unity within the apex socio-cultural body. Leading the delegation, the President-General of Orluzurumee Worldwide, , described the honour as a collective acknowledgement…

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