…Chairperson: Mothers are builders , peacemakers. By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The spirit of unity, culture, and womanhood resonated in Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State, as the women held the grand finale of their August Meeting. The well-attended event, which took place on Thursday, August 4, at the LGA council headquarters, witnessed the presence of the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, her husband, and other prominent personalities who joined the women to celebrate. In her speech, the Deputy Governor challenged women to embibe the theme of…
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Ekpa’s conviction a warning against deceit, violence – Ejiofor
Lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said that the conviction of Simon Ekpa in Finland should serve as a “historic lesson” against fraud, violence and false prophecy Ejiofor, reacting to the judgment in a lengthy press statement on Monday, praised the Finnish verdict and used the ruling to denounce Ekpa’s activities as a “fraudulent empire built on lies, violence, and exploitation.” The IPOB lawyer said Ekpa’s actions, including the creation of parallel organisations such as a self-styled “Biafra Liberation Army,” had misled vulnerable followers…
Read MoreAmbassador Dr. Osita Offor Congratulates General Senator Ike O. S Nwachukwu on His Birthday
In a heartfelt message, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, popularly known as “The Ultimate Commander”, has extended warm birthday wishes to General Senator Ike O. S Nwachukwu. The congratulatory message reads: “Happy Birthday to the illustrious General Senator Ike O. S Nwachukwu! On this special day, I, Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, join millions of Nigerians in celebrating your life and legacy. Your dedication to public service, leadership, and nation-building has left an indelible mark on our great nation. May your birthday be filled with joy, good health, and fulfillment. Wishing you…
Read MoreBiafra: Kanu’s persecution cannot be compared to Ekpa’s conviction — Lawyer
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Barrister Christopher Chidera, has rejected the comparison between Nnamdi Kanu and Simon Ekpa. Reports emerged on Monday that a Finland court had convicted a self-acclaimed Biafran leader, Simon Ekpa. Chidera, a member of the Nnamdi Kanu global defence team, took exception to any comparison between the two agitators. This was in reaction to a recent article on social media titled “From Finland to Nigeria: What Ekpa’s Conviction Teaches Us About Kanu and the Biafran Question.” The article tends to compare the conviction of Ekpa in…
Read MoreIf Obi does not want to be criticized, he should go back to his house and eat jollof rice – Adeyanju
During an interview on Channels TV, prominent human rights activist Deji Adeyanju defended the principle of political criticism while challenging what he described as selective protection of certain political figures. Adeyanju delivered a blunt message to those seeking to shield politicians from public scrutiny. “If Peter does not want to be criticized he should go back to his house and be eating jollof rice,” he stated, emphasizing that public office comes with inevitable public judgment. The activist outlined what he considers fundamental aspects of democratic participation. “Anyone who puts himself…
Read MoreOrluzurumee: Nzekwe Sets Standard ,Re-Unites Okoro Faction into Fold For Viral Leadership.
In a dramatic political development, Chief Barr Reuben Okoro, a prominent figure in the Orluzurumee socio-political movement, has formally led the remnants of his faction to Hon. Ugochukwu Nzekwe as a sign of total unification. Okoro who was away overseas when the reconcilation and unification were done returned to Nigeria to physically validate his words given for the exercise while in the United States of America. Orluzurumee President Genera, Prince Ugochukwu Nzekwe, a man widely celebrated for his leadership dexterity and uncommon ability to unite people, was on hand to…
Read MorePeter Obi Flays Passport Fee Hike Cruel As Insensitive
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to double international passport fees, describing it as “cruel, insensitive, and completely out of touch with the suffering masses.” Effective September 1, 2025, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will increase the 32-page passport (5-year validity) to ₦100,000 and the 64-page passport (10-year validity) to ₦200,000. This marks the third hike in just two years. Obi, in a statement on Thursday via his X account, blasted the policy, warning that it places an unbearable burden on ordinary Nigerians. “The obsession…
Read MoreEWP Applauds Mbah For Successful Hosting Of NBA Conference
The Ebe Worldwide Platform (EWP), an association of Ebe indigenes across the globe, has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for the spectacular hosting of the 2025 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Conference in Enugu. In a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Dr. Jude Akubuilo, EWP said Governor Mbah’s efforts have repositioned Enugu as a pride of the Southeast and projected the state to the world. “The confluence of good governance, great infrastructural development, and security architecture has repositioned Enugu State as the Star of the…
Read MoreEnsure Imo Justice System Functions Well,Soronnadi Appeals To Uzodinma.
…Says: Intelligence, Tech led Security, not roadblocks key to checking insecurity . A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Barr Soronnadi Njoku,has sent a passionate appeal to Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, to take action to fill the vacuum in the state’s judicial system, to enable it to perform its constitutional duties. The learned silk made the call recently in Owerri, while interacting with members of the Ngor Okpala Journalists Forum, pointing out that what needed to be done to make the system to bounce back to normalcy, was…
Read MoreArodiogbu Describes Uzodinma’s Salary Increment For Public Workers As Testament Of Good Leadership
As Governor Hope Uzodimma significantly increased the salaries of public workers in Imo State, the APC South East National Vice Chairman, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, says the feat is a clear testament of good leadership in the state by the Governor. Arodiogbu who stated this during a chat, said the Governor is a good leader who has been demonstrating deep love for the people of Imo State evident in his people oriented policies, developmental projects executed, youth digital empowerment, cordial working relationship with his appointees and the public workers. He said…
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