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… Prof Viola Onwuliri, Amuzi royal father pour encomiums Late Chief Onwuliri It was all eulogies and tributes at Umuokazi Amuzi in Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise locao government area of Imo State on October 6th, 2017  when the remains of late Chief Athanasius Onyekwuo Onwuliri, uncle to Hon Tony Emeh were laid to rest at the age of 86 after a requiem mass at St Jude’s Catholic Church Pro-Cathedral, Amuzi.

Barring any last minute change, about 100,000 youths from across the Mbaise nation will soon enjoy free digital skills training from Google.

… As he eyes Assembly seat in Imo Hon Njoku A solution has been proffered for the maladministration and inefficiency in the political and administrative life of the Nigerian society as Hon Chimezie Njoku has stated that the system needs diaspora intelligence to make things work.

… As cheques for 3-month arrears bounce … Senior citizens bemoan ill-treatment by govt It has been lamentation and expression of anguish, sorrow and tears among pensioners in Imo State over what some of them have alleged as the ill-treatment in the hands of the Rescue Mission administration of Owelle Rochas Okorocha.

… Holds Church thanksgiving … As world marks Older Persons Day By Eze Adiuku HRH Eze Mike and Ugoeze Chigbo Nwamara (centre) with Ven Ogechi Nwamadu and elderly persons at St Andrews Anglican Church, Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA, Imo State during the International Day for the Older Persons. As the world marked this year’s International Day for Older Persons on 1st October, 2017, a nongovernmental organization (NGO), Off The Hook Foundation for Rural Dwellers has celebrated the day with old people in Imo at the St Andrews Anglican Church, Ahiara, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA.

BY RAPLH EJIMKONYE Imo State is in bondage, leadership bondage.  And what we have seen in the last six years is kung-fu governance run by Jackals and Hyenas in Government House, Owerri.

The Deputy Governor of Imo, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere addressing the newly installed Venerable of St.Luke Anglican Church and the congregation at the installation thanksgiving of Ven. Oke The  Deputy Governor of Imo state , Prince Eze Madumere has identified  love, peace and tolerance among Nigerians as requisite ingredients that will foster unity and National development.

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere recently paid a condolence visit to Chief Ikenna Aniche popularly known as Nke-Nke Enyi Worldwide who recently laid his father to rest at Ndi Ekwuru-imemze, Aro-Amuro in Okigwe local government area of Imo State.  

...sues for peace, understanding By Emezuru Diogu As accusations and counter accusations continue to trail the demolition and removal of the popular Ekeukwu Owerri Market by the Imo Rescue Government, the Chairman of Owerri Main Market Amalgamated Traders Association (OMMATA) Comrade Alex Okwudili has reiterated that he has on  powers to influencing the removal of the market. Speaking to newsmen Owerri, the OMMATA Chairman pointed out that Imo State Government has started the idea of removing the market even before he was elected and wondered how anybody should accuse him of being behind the removal. Comrade Okwudili recalled that in 2014 the then TC Chairman of Owerri Municipal Council Chinedu Akushie while addressing the Eke-ukwu Owerri market traders before the OMMATA election that brought him as the chairman told them (the traders) that Eke-ukwu market will be removed. Continuing Comrade Okwudili said Mr. Akushie a native of Amawom one of the five villages th

Prophet Uzor As man of God says God allowed my ordeal to train me, I’ve forgiven my detractors It was celebration galore on 17 th September, 2017 as members of Bethel Restoration Ministries Emekeuku Owerri North LGA, Imo State and well wishers from all walks of life gathered to celebrate and gives thanks to God for delivering their General Overseer, Prophet Fabian Uzor from his ordeal of false criminal charges.

...appoints Elibe, Okezie, Opara By Emezuru Diogu Following an alleged financial improprieties and non-challant attitude to issues concerning the union members, the South-East zonal Council of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employee-AUPCTRE has passed a vote of no confidence on the Ag. Zonal Chairman Comrade Chike and Zonal Secretary Comrade Godwin Eze.

…How row is affecting plenary ... Okorocha’s camp intensifies efforts to effort to woo back aggrieved lawmakers … Plan ‘B’ by both camps revealed Sen Araraume The underground feud between the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Imo State between Governor, Rochas Okorocha and the strongman of Okigwe zone, Sen Ifeanyi Ararume may have run deeper than expected.

From Emeka Akomas, Umuahia The traditional ruler of Eziama Mgbaja Ossa Ibeku Umuahia in abia state HRM Eze Chiabuotu Emenike says Abia state since 26 years of it creation still have divisions urging that we should be building Abia than building blocks.

…As group sets up 40-man committee Chief Iwuanyanwu Piqued by the slow pace of transformation in the Imo East Senatorial District which has provoked poverty and destitution among the people, a Socio-Cultural Organization-“Owerri People Assembly” has inaugurated a 40-man committee to chart a new developmental course aimed to transform the area.

Speaker Acho Ihim Nigerians of various ethno – political and religious groups in and outside the country have been advised to eschew hate speeches in all its colorations for the peace, unity and positive development of Nigeria.

…As they Receive CP’s Commendation Certificate, N2m … Command nabs three kidnappers, one terrorist  The Imo State Police Command has honoured 28 police officers who have shown outstanding gallantry in their job of securing lives and properties of citizens. These officers were presented with the Commissioner of Police Commendation Certificates

Miss Deborah Uzoma (centre) flanked by students and teachers from participating schools at the Story Writing Competition held at Ebonyi State. History was made last Friday, 15th, September 2017 at Holy Ghost Foundation schools Abakiliki as Deborah Uzoma, a National Youth Corps member with Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation, EBBC carried out a short story writing competition for public and private secondary school Students on the theme: ‘What I have in my hands’ as part of her personal Community Development Service (CDS) project.

President General of Imo Union, Hon Chimezie Njoku, has revealed how they were able to control and safeguard Imo citizens and Nigerians during the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He also spoke on Mbaise and Imo Governorship. His is interested to run for political office come 2019. Eze Adiuku anchored the interview. Excerpts;

…berates Okorocha’s insensitivity to the plight of the masses By Adaku Denis A known protagonist for the emancipation of the down trodden and initiator of “our Mumudondo” Mr. Charles Oputa aka Charley Boy disclosed that the salvation of the society from corruption and myriads of bad governance lies in the hands of exceptional youths.

… As his people give him historic homecoming By Emezuru Diogu HRH Eze Assor The traditional ruler of Assah autonomous community, HRM Eze Emmanuel Assor has advised youths from his community to quit cultism and take advantage of the opportunities offered by ICAPS to better their lives.

Rev Aaron Orji Christian clergymen have been charged to always preach the message of salvation according to the biblical injunction by Jesus Christ as a drastic measure to checkmate the societal moral decadence and criminal activities that have ravaged the society.

By Everest Ezihe, Owerri Gov Okorocha As key stakeholders in the peace and tranquility of their country home, indigenes of Ogwa Anunu Umu-Mgbe ancient community, Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State have set aside N3.5million to fight crime and criminality in their community.

Prof Isaac Adewole, Health Minister By Emeka Akomas, Umuahia According a medical expert, about 267,000 die at pregnancy stage every year in Nigeria while 700 new babies die daily.

Imo CP Ezike The Imo State Police Command has declared a 26 year old man, Uju Promise Ekene Amadi wanted for allegedly being involved in series of armed robbery attacks and kidnapping.

Members of the newly registered Young Progressive Party (YPP) from Owerri geo-political zone of Imo State, have celebrated the successful registration of the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

July 21, 2017 The Not Too Young To Run movement received with pleasure, the statement issued by the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara reaffirming his commitment and that of the House of representatives to the passage of the Not Too Young to Run bill seeking a removal of age limits in the requirement for Running for elective office as stated in the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended. This is a testament that the House remains a people’s assembly. We hope the Senate will emulate the responsive character of the House and give a public account on the status of bill in the Senate within 24 hours.

Ifeanyichukwu Olewike As political activities towards the 2019 general election keep rising in tempo across Nigeria, a United States of America based Imo citizen; Mr Ifeanyichukwu Olewike has advocated the takeover of political power from old and aging politicians by the youths.

Hon Tony Emeh (left) with other delegates  making a donation on behalf  of Mbaise Universal Assembly at the 2017 MbaiseUSA Convention in Boston. By Duke Ekeoma A forum of Mbaise people both at home and in the diaspora –Mbaise Universal Assembly (MUA) has been commended for showing support to the 2017 Convention of Mbaise people resident in the United States of America (USA) held recently in Boston, Massachusetts from 6 th to 8 th of July, 2017.

By Alexis Opara Gov Okorocha Sequel to the quit order by Arewa group to Ndigbo to leave the Northern part of Nigeria following renewed agitation for Biafra by the Nnandi Kanu led Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), National Coordinator of Rochas Fans Club, Rev. (Dr.) Simeon Nwulu has given tacit support to the agitation unless some fresh conditions are met.

A youthful House of Assembly aspirant for Nwangele State Constituency, Hon Amarachi Chyna Iwuanyanwu has promised to return power to the youths in 2019. He spoke to some senior journalists in Owerri.

By Eze Adiuku Ugoeze Chigbo Nwamara speaking while handing over a Sewing machine to one of the widows, Mrs Ugwujo It was all fun and joy at Central School, Chokoneze Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area  Imo State on 23 rd June, 2017 during the celebration of 2017  International Widows’ Day, organized by a nongovernmental organization –Off The Hook Foundation for rural Dwellers, for widows in the state.

Ugoeze Edith Ohanweh A woman politician and former senatorial candidate for Okigwe zone in Imo State, Ugoeze Edith Ohanweh has revealed the need for women in politics to be given the opportunity to emerge as President and Governors in their states as well as top party executive positions. She spoke with Eze Adiuku. Excerpts

Recent report reaching the #NotTooYoungToRun campaign indicates that the report of the Joint Committee of Senate and House of Representatives Constitution review has conveniently excluded the ‘Not Too Young To Run’ Bill which is the only bill that proposes for youth inclusion government in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The #NotTooYoungToRun Bill sponsored by Senator Abdul Aziz Nyako and Honorable Tony Nwulu in both houses has an overall objective of promoting inclusive governance by opening the political space for young people to run for elective offices in Nigeria. This goal of the Bill is an affirmation and reinforcement the right of citizens to participate in government and the democratic principles of inclusion, participation and representation.

Jude Ohanele As part of its efforts towards ensuring the optimal engagement of citizens and communities in the electoral process, a nongovernmental organization-Development Dynamics (DD) recently organized a meeting in Owerri, the capital of Imo state to reappraise the level of implementation of the community Development Charters by the pilot communities across the three geo-political zones in the state.

The criticism by some Nigerians against the registration of more political parties ahead of the 2019 general elections has been described as ignorance by a chieftain of one of the newly registered parties – Young Progressive Party (YPP), in Imo State, Hon Chief Damian Ogu.

Gov Okezie Ikpeazu The Owerri Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed yet another action filed by a former PDP Governorship aspirant, Sir F N Nwosu describing the action as baseless and a huge waste of time.

The people of Nwangele state constituency have been assured of progressive, impactful and economic-oriented representation. All Progressives Congress (APC) Nwangele House of Assembly aspirant, Hon. Amara Iwuanyanwu gave the assurance while receiving award, investiture and induction as a patron of Recreation Club Owerri prison on 29th May 2017 at the club’s secretariat in Owerri.