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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...

By Dr.Uzoma Obiyo On behalf of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Multi- net Group Ltd.,  we express our profound grief over the loss of a man of unquestionable character, a stalwart of Ndi-igbo, a quintessential statesman, distinguished chieftian, and a founding father of a modern- day Imo State.  Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndiigbo), OFR, MFR, CFR, GCRF, FNSE, KSC, DSSRS, JP,  the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide. His peaceful passing is not only a significant loss to his family but to all who deeply admired him.  He was a man who touched countless lives and left an indelible marks on the hearts of many and on the history of Ndi- Igbo and Nigeria. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was more than just a a leader; he was a father figure to many, a guiding light whose life exemplified values of compassion, strength and unwavering dedication.  He selflessly gave of himself to enrich  the lives of others, leaving behind a legacy ...

A vibrant contestant and candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Isiala Mbano Council Chairmanship in the 21st September 2024 Council Elections in Imo State, Chief Collins Osuagwu, has been honored, blessed and endorsed by elders and  Nzes in Isiala Mbano. The endorsement and blessing to the Executive Chairmanship Seat of Isiala Mbano came when the Nzes under the platform of Council of Ndi Nze paid Chief Collins Osuagwu a homage at his Amakohia Owerri North residence, on Saturday. Endorsing and blessing Chief Collins Osuagwu who was the former governorship candidate of ADC in the last election, the President, Council of Ndi Nze, Imo State chapter, Nze kelvin Nwosu, noted that Ndi Nze in Isiala Mbano took the decision because Osuagwu is the right person to steer the Executive Office and hence bring down democratic governance to the rural people who he reflected have been yearning for quality leadership at the grassroots, reiterating that he is youthful, vibrant, brave, in...

By Ikenna Orioha  Truly, goodness begets goodness. Goodness has always thrived and humans who do good to humanity and society have often felt relieved, complete, fulfilled and fortified. This is because the lives they generously, richly, sacrificially, selflessly, positively and humanely touched are financially, emotionally, spiritually, psychologically and physically balanced and hence giving back to the society with joyfulness, peace, relaxation and conviviality being enhanced and sustained. Honestly, these quality attributes of humanism are deeply embedded and indeed being exemplified by an illustrious son of Isiala Mbano and a politician, socialite, philanthropist, Engineer Chizitere Ahubelem (Chizzy Wizzy), an embodiment of goodness, love, chivalry and godliness. Chizzy Wizzy, a true democrat, who believes strongly in good governance, social progress, decided to contest for the Chairmanship Seat of Isiala Mbano local government in the 21st September 2024 Imo State Council Elec...

    By Uzoma Nwachukwu The recent defection of the senator representing Imo East in the National Assembly, Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), is causing a big rift among his people - Owerri Zone – in their quest to produce the successor to Governor Hope Uzodimma. Senator Onyewuchi’s defection came after several months of speculations and rumor that he was being packaged by the Emmanuel Ihenacho-led Imo Harmony Project (IHP) as a possible consensus candidate for the Owerri zone governorship project. There had also been the thinking in some quarters that as a two-term Honorable member and now serving a second term in the senate, he may get a favourable mention in the event that the pendulum finally swings to Owerri zone. Hence, some of the leaders in the zone, especially within the Imo Harmony Project, are said to have persuaded him to cross over to the APC in order to position himself early enough for the battle. But as thing...