A one time Imo State House of Assembly aspirant, for Orlu State Constituency, and the Principal Head, Titi Law Chambers Orlu, Hon. Chief (Barr.) Okolie Josephat Obodozie Okolie, KSC, fondly called O.J.O, has been elected the new Orlu Branch Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA. The election which has been described as the […]
The Imo State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Rt. Hon. Goodluck Opiah, has cautioned Ndigbo against what he described as “unserious characters” ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging the people to remain focused on credible leadership and verifiable performance. Opiah gave the warning on Friday while leading a high-powered delegation of […]
By Charles Ogugbuaja, Ph.D. Recently, another quantum leap was recorded in Abia State. This time, the dream of according and transforming Aba, an emerging modern industrial hub, with a full status of a commercial smart city status, is gradually and legally coming to fruition with full seamless economic activities, comparable to cities in […]
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imo State Chapter, ably led by Comrade Akuchie Stephen, has received widespread commendation following the successful Humanitarian & Advocacy Visit to the Owerri Correctional Center held today. In a remarkable demonstration of compassion and responsible leadership, the Council carried out its “Give Love” programme — a Valentine […]
Hon. Ogbonna Uchechi, the Special Adviser to the Executive Chairman, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, on Non-Governmental Organization, has rejoiced with the people of Aboh Mbaise and Imolites in extension as they celebrate the 2025 Valentine’s Day. In a telephone chat, Ogbonna, a pragmatic politician and selfless leader, expressed joy as she wished Imolites […]
By Macdonald Ebere, PhD Few accusations are as casually deployed in Nigeria as this: “Politicians don’t have a conscience.” It is said at bus stops, in beer parlours and across social media timelines. It is uttered in anger after elections and in resignation before them. But like many clichés, it conceals a serious question […]
By Mazi Uche Ohia, Ph.D The sun set at dawn on Thursday, February 16, 2017 for the Arondizuogu born traditional music prodigy, Damian Azubuike Nwankwo Okoye also known as “Ichie Mezuo” or “Alusi Makaja” but more widely known to Igbo traditional music fans across Nigeria and the masquerade loving Igbo people of South East […]
By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD “The siege has collapsed, the jinx is forever broken.” With this declaration, Governor Alex Chioma Otti captured not just a moment but the spirit of a remarkable turnaround in Abia State. At a grand reception at Abam High School, Ozu Abam, he commissioned two landmark projects, the new Omenuko Bridge […]
By Hon. David Nwaenyi, Ph.D. This commentary interrogates the increasing trend of massive financial donations to religious institutions in Southeast Nigeria amidst rising unemployment, youth restiveness, and economic stagnation. While acknowledging the spiritual and humanitarian role of the Church, it questions whether the current model of philanthropy sufficiently addresses the structural economic challenges confronting […]
By Ikenna ONUOHA, Ph.D. Like a literary icon, Chinua Achebe refers to “Chi” “God” in his Things Fall Apart as “an individual’s personal god or spirit, a concept central to Igbo cosmology that plays a significant role in determining a person’s fate and fortune. The well-being and effectiveness of a person’s “chi” is believed […]