Category: FEATURES

…Says: State needed basic plans for future growth  The former deputy  governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has called on the citizenry to approach the milestones recorded by the state at 50 with cautious optimism, legacy preservation,  inclusivity, unity of purpose and sober reflection. This is even as he urged the people to  deliberately  work assiduously towards the sustainability of our common  heritage and legacy, believing that at the end of the day, there will be light at the other side of the tunnel. Prince Madumere made this known…

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…Commends Gov Uzodimma’s achievements The Orlu Regional Assembly (ORAUSA) a socio cultural organisation of indigens of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America has felicitated with Imo State on the auspicious anniversary of 50 years of its creation. In a congratulatory message signed by their national president, Prince Charles Duru and other executive officers, the assembly commended Gov Hope Uzodinma for his laudable achievements in office as the executive governor of Imo State which they said included the restoration of peace and security, provision of quality road infrastructure,…

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The impeachment process against Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has been tactically canceled, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu to Rivers State lawmakers aligned with former Governor Nyesom Wike. Sources close to the matter reveal that Tinubu, who had been avoiding Wike’s calls, summoned Fubara to discuss the Rivers crisis during his European holiday. After Fubara’s visit, Tinubu called Wike, instructing him to stand down and suspend the impeachment process to restore peace in Rivers State. Wike, desperate to salvage his influence, is reportedly creating distractions and seeking court…

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A priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ahiara and founder of Steward of Hope Foundation, Rev. Fr. Dr. Canice Chinyeaka Enyiaka has distributed wheelchairs, crutches and food items to persons living with disabilities and indigents across the country. Speaking during the ceremony marking the distribution of the items held on Saturday  January 10,  at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Nguru Center,Mbaise Imo State Nigeria . The Reverend Father noted  that the Steward of Hope was out to advance and promote human dignity. “What we are doing here is central to…

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…Burial  Holds Jan.31 The family of Ibisi Umu Olugu and Umu-Otutu Ezinkasi Kindred,Amaekpu Ohafia in  Abia State  regrets to announce the demise of their Patriarch, Daniel Kalu Ugbu Ibisi, Aka, Nnayi Ibisi. A release from the family stated that, there will be service of songs at Uzonta road Amaoba behind MTN office Amaekpu Ohafia,on Friday January 30 , by Members of the  Eternal Sacred Order Of the Cherubim and Seraphim, ESOCS. The release further stated that his remains will be committed to  mother earth on Saturday , January 31, after…

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From Mark Chukwu, Umuahia Abia State Government will soon shortlist successful candidates out of 28,213 individuals that applied for the 2nd batch of teachers’ recruitment exercise approved by Governor Alex Otti. This would  take place as the window for verification of submissions by the candidates closes this week. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this on Monday, at Government House Umuahia while briefing news men on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. The Commissioner recalled, the state government had…

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Coming Soon: Governor Uzodimma’s 6th Year Anniversary Digital & Youth Score Card How is the “Skill-Up Imo” initiative shaping the future? NEWSPOINT is set to publish a deep-dive into the Governor’s digital economy milestones for the 6th Year Anniversary of Governor Uzodimma. DATE: Monday,  January,19, 2026. The Future Is Digital. NIGERIA NEWSPOINT

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Ahead of 2027 polls, the former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, has revived his  Redemption group, as well as reunited its members. Redemption, originally birthed in 1997 by Chief Achike Udenwa, who climbed on the laddder of the platform to emerge as Governor of Imo State in 1999, is purely a political platform that parades multiple prominent and responsible members, who belong to different political parties. The reunion of the Redemption group took effect on 2nd day of January, 2026, at the Civic Centre Owerri residence of Chief…

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…Soludo’s 2nd tenure will attract divine curse …Ottih may be sick, needs prayer for 2027 …Serious wars in Europe as escalating insecurity shuts Nigerians In line with his annual tradition, the general overseer of the Living Seed Ministry, Lagos, Prophet Chisom Ekwonna has released his prophecy for the New Year, 2026. In a telephone chat with our correspondent Wednesday, the prophet who has made many accurate predictions in the past spoke on a number of issues affecting the nation and the globe generally. Excerpts of his message are as highlighted hereunder: “America’s…

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One of Nigeria’s foremost accountants and a towering figure in the country’s professional and corporate landscape, Arthur Christopher Mbanefo, died yesterday, Monday, December 2, 2025, at the age of 95, according to a THISDAY report. A distinguished Nigerian accountant, diplomat, educational administrator and elder statesman, his passing marks the end of a remarkable life of service to Nigeria and the international community. Mbanefo was Nigeria’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) and former Pro-Chancellor of the Universities of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo, and Ahmadu Bello. He was a fellow…

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