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When A State Learns To Listen: Imo At 50 And The Quiet Rise Of Women

Gele February 4, 2026 0

By Ifeanyi Ndukwe As Imo State marks its golden jubilee, a quiet but consequential conversation is rippling through its towns, cities, and far beyond its borders. From Owerri to Okigwe, Orlu to diaspora communities across continents, Imolites are reflecting not only on how far the state has

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PDP Faces Defections, Factional Crisis As 2027 Approaches

Gele January 13, 2026 0

By: GELE AGBAI The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s longest lasting political organization, is currently facing significant challenges as the 2027 elections approach. These challenges include the defection of several governors elected under its banner and a growing factional crisis within the party. As of the most recent count, five governors who were

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Ezinne Gladys Amadi Goes Home In A Blaze of Glory

Gele January 13, 2026 0

It was a carnivival of sorts. The atmosphere turned from mourning to testimonies. The audience that hitherto surged into the St Michael’s Catholic Church, Lagwa, Okwuato with deep heart of sorrow and misty eyes left with tears of joy, happiness and fulfillment. Dateline was Friday, January 9,2026. The event was the burial of Ezinne Gladys […]

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Bemore Alumni Narrate Stories Of Impact, Success

Gele December 23, 2025 0

The “End-of-the-year Sit-Out With Grandma” event, organized by the Bemore Empowered Girls Foundation, served as a platform for alumni to share testimonies regarding the significant impact of the foundation’s annual summer boot camps on their lives. GELE AGBAI reports. Miss Kate Iherora participated in the 2018 Summer Boot Camp, an initiative of the Bemore

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Meet Justice Chinwe Nsirim Nwosu Who Delivered Death Sentence To Killer Of Justina Otuene

Gele December 3, 2025 0

On 28 November 2025, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt was silent except for the sound of quiet weeping when Justice Chinwe Ann Nsirim-Nwosu pronounced the final words: “Damian Chinemerem Okoligwe, you shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead. May God have mercy on your soul.” With that, the 26-year-old […]

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Imo Publishers Celebrate 14th Anniversary With Grandeur

Gele November 29, 2025 0

By:GELE AGBAI  The rhythmic sounds of drums and cymbals filled the air, accompanied by pleasant weather conditions characterized by neither excessive sunshine nor rainfall. Elegantly attired dignitaries from diverse backgrounds graced the red carpet, providing ample opportunities for photographers. On Thursday, November 27, 2025, members of the Imo Newspaper

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Day Imo NMA Honoured Emele, Four Others

Gele November 9, 2025 0

By Gele Agbai On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) extended recognition to five of its distinguished members, celebrating their contributions to the medical profession. The honored medical practitioners include the former Chairman, Dr. Hyacinth Ogugua Emele, Dr. Festus Adeniyi, Dr. Benjamin Anyanwu, Dr. Kingsley Achigbu, Chief Medical Director

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INPA…In The Beginning

Gele November 4, 2025 0

The Imo Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA) was established in 2011 by the late Chief Joe Anyama, Publisher of the Announcer Express Newspaper. At that time, the new administration of Owelle Rochas Okorocha had just assumed office, necessitating a collective engagement with the new regime. Chief Anyama took the initiative to unite the publishers. Chief Anyama […]

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Ohaji Nation Celebrates 2025 IriJi Festival Amidst Splendour

Gele October 26, 2025 0

By GELE AGBAI Before the advent of Western-educated colonial rulers and the introduction of white-collar jobs, agriculture was the predominant occupation for the inhabitants of the Southern Protectorate, which later merged with the Northern Protectorate to form modern-day Nigeria. The discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities subsequently relegated farming to a

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Imo State: Challenges Confronting The Newspaper Publishing Industry

Gele October 20, 2025 0

By Gele Agbai Imo State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, offers a conducive environment for the expansion and development of the newspaper industry, largely due to the high educational levels of its residents and their strong appetite for information. While all five Igbo states are renowned for their educational achievements, Imo State is […]