Residents of Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, disregarded the police’s reminder of the ban on pyrotechnics and proceeded to ignite fireworks continuously to usher in the New Year, 2026. At precisely midnight, a variety of fireworks filled the air, marking the jubilant transition
By Jennifer John On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State officially gave his assent to the ₦1.4 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill, referred to as the Budget of Economic Breakthrough. The signing ceremony took place at the New Government House in Eziachi, Orlu Local Government Area. During the event, the Governor emphasized […]
On Monday, 29th December 2025, the historic palace of the Traditional Ruler of the Mgbirichi/Abakuru Autonomous Community, His Royal Majesty, Eze A. R. Ikegwuruka (Ezeahurukwe II), became a vibrant centre of royalty, culture, and prestige as the esteemed monarch formally bestowed the chieftaincy title “ONWA NA ETIRI OHA 1 OF OHAJI” upon Chief Barrister Nicholas […]
The bombing of a terrorist operational headquarters in Sokoto State by the United States on Christmas Day has elicited significant discourse. There are individuals who perceive the attack as a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty, contending that the federal government did not authorize the United States’ precision bombing. Furthermore, questions have arisen
By Godwin Agia, Jalingo Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has stated that he will not intervene in the ongoing killings and displacement of Tiv people in the state, citing a lack of cooperation from the affected individuals. In a Christmas Day address to his kinsmen in Wukari, Governor Kefas advised the Tiv people to […]
All preparations have been completed for the coronation ceremony of His Royal Highness Eze , Ignatius Chukwumaeze Anuruo, Isi Dim Ii of Isiala Oparanadim Autonomous Community in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The ceremony which is scheduled for Tuesday, December 30, 2025 will be presided over by Dr. Emma Anyanwu as the […]
House of Representatives member, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has declared that his days in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) are numbered. Ugochinyere, representing Ideato Federal Constituency, Imo State, spoke in his country home, Akokwa, on Friday when his constituents trooped to his house on a solidarity visit. The lawmaker said all efforts to rescue PDP […]
A court order issued by the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, Honourable Justice I. O. Agugua, for the exhumation of a late community leader’s body was allegedly obstructed last Monday by interested operatives of the Imo State Police Command. The incident stems from a contentious family dispute over the burial of the late Chief […]
On Friday, December 26, 2025, a significant event took place as High Chief Peter Anyanwu and his wife were conferred with chieftaincy titles, Enyioha 1 and Lolo Enyioha, respectively, by His Royal Highness Eze Michael Ogbonna, Ohachoro 2 of Amato, in the Amato Autonomous Community of Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State. The occasion […]
On Christmas Day, members of the Olariche Age Grade, a distinguished traditional group comprising individuals of the same age bracket from Owerri in Imo State, inducted Chief Charles Orie as a member. The vibrant ceremony took place at the expansive residence of Chief Orie in the Umuokanne Community, located within the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area […]













