Category: FEATURES

By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The five-day Owerri Citywide Crusade of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Imo South, came to a glorious conclusion on Sunday as worshippers departed the venue jubilating and basking in what many described as an overwhelming outpouring of God’s goodness. The open-air programme, which held at Owerri City Primary School, Wetheral Road, witnessed a conducive atmosphere throughout its duration, even as participants testified that the crusade was marked by showers of blessings, soul-lifting sermons, inspiring music ministrations, and what many called a “rain of miracles.” Worshippers said they…

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By Emman Anumudu  The Orlu Regional Assembly ORAUSA, a socio cultural organisation of indigens of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America, has successfully concluded its Annual Convention and Silver Jubilee Celebration in Tarrytown, New York City, USA from June 25-29,2025. The Convention, which was attended by over one thousand delegates from their affiliate branches across the United States of America and other countries, including Nigeria, began with visitations to selected sites in New York which included the Statue of Liberty, the BIG APPLE, the Empire State Building…

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According to a report by Nigerian Tribune on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has raised fresh concerns over what he described as the presence of American soldiers in Nigeria. The cleric made this claim while warning the federal government to act urgently to prevent what he called a looming national crisis._According to him, the alleged US military presence could lead to deeper foreign involvement in Nigeria’s internal affairs if not properly handled. Ayodele urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his…

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By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Orogwe Customary Court in Owerri jurisdiction of Imo State, has adjourned to November 12, December 10 and 17, for continuation of cross examination in the matter bothering on change of name– Durunneji na Nwerem versus Nweremekakam na Durunneji, Nchoko village of Amiri community in Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State.   The court listened to cross examination led by the second to twelfth defenders Counsel, Barrister C. C. Amuzie, on the Plaintiff first witness, Pw1, Barrister Ambrose Ndukaku led by his Counsel, Barrister H. N.…

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…As Nigerian Army joins Àbia. Drive The Commissioner for Environment Àbia State Philemon Asonye Ogbonna said that his ministry have come to partnership arrangement with the men of 145Battalion Nigeria Army as they participated in the October Sanitation exercise. He made the disclosure while addressing newsmen shortly after the exercise at the High Court premises Umuahia last Saturday. According to him, the situation in isi_gate has seriously improved as a result of the presents of the soldiers, adding that the soldiers will continue to join his ministry in the monthly…

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The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s major problem is not a lack of resources but the absence of leadership rooted in unity, compassion, and genuine empathy. Obi stated this in a post titled “Better Leadership for a Better Nigeria” on his verified X handle on Wednesday. He explained that after attending the burial of Dr. Christopher Kolade in Lagos, he travelled to Abuja for the concluding session of the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference, organised by Mrs. Arunma Oteh at the…

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It was a day of history at Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority (AIRBDA), as HRM, Eze Peter Opara, Eze Udo1 of Umunumo Ancient Kingdom, and the Councillor  representing  Umunumo ward, Hon.Inegbu Okey Jonas,  led  leaders of Umunumo  community in Ehime vMbano LGA, Imo state on  a courtesy visit  to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AIRBDA, Rt. Hon. Barr. Anthony Emeka Nduka, at the Authority’s headquarters in Owerri, last  Friday. Among the personalities who made the visit included, HRM, Eze Sam Okeke, Chioke1 of Umuchoke Autonomous Community,  HRM,…

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Former Chief Whip and current Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has blamed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration and the Senate for the tagging of Nigeria by the United States President, Donald Trump, as ‘Country of Particular Concern’. Ndume, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, accused both the executive and legislative arms of complacency, saying their failure to proactively engage the United States government on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria led to the development. The senator recalled that he had earlier sponsored a motion in the…

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Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s comments on genocide and Nigeria, saying he is using the issue as a marketing strategy. Yesufu, in a post on X on Sunday, said Trump knows how to sell narratives that benefit his political image, describing his approach as one driven by self-interest. She recalled that Nigeria was first designated as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States in December 2020, noting that the situation in the country has not improved since then. Yesufu also criticized…

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He said the region’s lost glory can only be restored if everyone takes responsibility and acts with sincerity. In a statement released in Awka, Ejiofor said the South-East has suffered serious decline. He noted that many towns that were once lively have become silent. Markets are empty, schools are neglected, and fear has taken over many communities. He blamed the situation not only on outsiders but also on people from the region who have turned against their own land. Ejiofor said the region is now filled with acts of violence…

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