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  Apex lgbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has advocated for inclusion of ethnicity and religion in the forthcoming census. The group also called on lgbo investors to champion the establishment of an international economic hub in the south-East zone. In a statement issued on Thursday by Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu lsiguzoro, he commended the efforts of President Bola Tinubu in initiating a significant restructuring of Nigeria through the establishment of the six geopolitical zones Development Commissions. According to Ohanaeze’s statement, “this initiative represents a crucial acknowledgment of the diverse tapestry of our nation and addresses historic imbalances among the various ethnic groups.” However, Ohanaeze asserted that the true realization of the noble aspirations would hinge on the eagerly anticipated 2025 National Population Census. “Ohanaeze Ndigbo strongly emphasizes the necessity of including ethnicity and religion as integral categ...

  The kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala has been freed . Archbishop Okpala was set free alongside his driver. He confirmed his freedom in a post on his Facebook page, Thursday morning. The clergyman simply wrote: “Praise the Lord!” Hundreds of reactions followed immediately, thanking God for his freedom. DAILY POST reports that Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, was released one month after he was abducted. It could be recalled that he went missing on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State for a burial ceremony. Details of his release are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, but it is being celebrated on various social media platforms of the Anglican Communion. One of such platforms is the official Facebook page of St Stephens Anglican Church, Nnewi.

  On December 26, 2024, Abia State witnessed an unforgettable spectacle as the Ikwuano community erupted in joy following the conferment of prestigious chieftaincy titles on Chief Sunny Onyenweson, an international businessman from Ihiagwa, Imo State, and his wife, Chief (Mrs.) Gladys Onyenweson.  The momentous event, which brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and traditional rulers from across the state, was nothing short of a grand celebration of their outstanding contributions and deep connection to the people, both in imo and Abia States. The prestigious ceremony took place at the palace of HRH King Larry Ogbonnaya Agwu, the Eze Onyeoruru 1 of Ajatanaigbu Autonomous Community.  The gathering included traditional rulers from all four clans of Ikwuano Local Government Area, such as HRH Eze Nwagwu Ambrose (Ezechimere 1 of Ugwuegbu), HRH Emeka Ezeoma (Igwebuike II of Oruigwe), HRH Eze Elder Evang Hart Agunnegbe JP (Ezechimere 1 of Eturonchara), and HRH Eze Ony...