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  The wife of the Imo State Governor, Her Excellency, Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma today celebrated Imo women with showers of encomium, at the grand finale of the annual August Meeting celebration. Mrs. Uzodimma commended Imo women for their commitment to nation building and for fostering good synergy between their respective homes and the larger society. Barr. Mrs. Uzodimma in her address, attributed the peace and emerging prosperity in communities to the positive impacts of Imo women through their dignified presence and remarkable conducts. She charged Owerri Zone and the entire Imo women to continue to remain supportive of themselves in providing helping hands to one another and offering their wisdom and support to their husbands, the State, Nation and the world at large. Prince Dr. Alex Mbata, Imo East APC Senatorial candidate and convener of the event, in his short remark, urged women from the 233 communities in Owerri zone, to remain steadfast and continue to support the 3R adm...

My attention has been drawn to the fact that Governor Uzodinma did not make such statement, and that the comments by an Arise New Anchor to the effect that Governor Uzondima made such a comment has been recanted. I Have tried to find the video where Governor Hope made the alleged statement but could not find it.  In the light of the foregoing, I have deleted the post. The comments I made in the post should be disregarded as inapplicable to Governor Hope Uzodinma as the facts on which they were made are false or at least unproven.  No one should be presented in bad light based on false or unproven facts. Dr. Sam Amadi

It's already 100 days since the emergence of Mr. Chukwudi Ulasi, the Chairman of Agboedo United Market traders association Nnewi. In the past 100 days he has shown that his emergence to the position of leadership is not a child's play, but for service to humanity. Mr. Ulasi has thus enumerated the many achievements of his administration in the last 100 days in a memo written to the commissioner of Industry, Trade, Markets & wealth creation, Hon. Obinna Ngonadi.  Recall that on the 25th May, 2 022, Mr  Chukwudi Ulasi was inaugurated as the Caretaker Chairman, Agboedo united market traders association (F Line) alongside other 32 chairmen of various markets in Anambra State by the Commissioner of commerce and industry, Dr Obinna Ngonadi in the ministry of commerce, Awka and on the 2nd June, 2022, himself and his executives were presented to the traders during their usual thursday prayers by Hon. Joe Enuma, the former chairman of the market, where the traders thanked almighty ...

The senator representing Anambara South Senatorial District at the Senate, Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has suspended activities leading to his 51st birthday celebration coming up on the 3rd of September 2022. In a statement released by the senator, he said" My dear family, supporters, well-wishers and friends alike, As we draw closer to my 51st birthday anniversary, I wish to register my appreciation and convey my heartfelt gratitude to you all once again for your support and steadfastness in the cause of my journey so far." He stressed that September 3, 2022 which is his 51st  birthday anniversary is a day he looks forward to. He maintained that " it is with the deepest sense of l responsibility that I humbly implore my family, friends, well wishers and supporters to commemorate my 51st birthday by saying a prayer for me and our beloved State; Anambra due to the security crisis ravaging the state." "My decision to opt for a very quiet and reflective birthday anniv...

Journalists practicing in Anambra State have called on Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to arrest the poor state of roads in and around the industrial town of Nnewi. The media practitioners under the aegis of the National Link Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra Council made the call in a Communique  issued after their meeting on Aug. 24. The Chapel in the communique signed by Mr Tempest Ude, its chairman, condemned the total neglect of all the roads in Nnewi North inclusive of Federal, State and Local Government roads in the area.  It said the poor state of roads in Nnewi was affecting trade and commercial activities which Nnewi was known for negatively. The Chapel said so much man hour was lost to gridlock while so much money was lost to vehicle maintenance. The chapel however commended individuals who have been sand filling the numerous potholes in the city.  The Journalists appealed to the state government, federal government and all relevant agencies saddled wit...

The members of YPP in Aguata LGA on 28th August 2022 held it's monthly meeting to streamline affairs of the party in the LGA to further create an enabling environment for more vibrant and coordination among party members. The meeting which comprised of all the ward Chairmen in the LGA was held at Vonic Hotel Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA. It created an avenue for a level playing ground to sort out the issues within the party in the LGA. The  Acting Chairman of the YPP in Aguata Hon. Ekwilo Charles thanked the ward Chairmen for finding time to come for the meeting. He said that he is working towards a formidable Young Progressives Party in the LGA, reason he has decided to co-opt and carry everyone along for the needed synergy they need to win elections in the LGA. He stressed that Aguata LGA today is YPP going by the grassroots mobilization that is in going in the area.  He called on the ward Chairmen in the  LGA to take the good news of YPP home, and always ensure that the party...

Imo state government has dismissed attacks  by some uninformed and misguided elements over the lawful action of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), against Uche Onyeagocha's lawlessness.  It described the attacks  as uninformed, unwarranted and seditious. Reacting to a statement credited to an unknown and unregistered group, brandishing the name of Owerri League of Patriots, which made false allegations against the government on the Onyeaguocha issue, the government also warned the  group to be mindful of its unbridled support for Onyeagocha's illegal action, "because those who support illegality are guilty of promoting lawlessness"  A statement in Owerri on Sunday by the state commissioner for information and strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba  said: "For the purposes of clarification,  Chief Uche Onyeaguocha embarked on expansion of an old building which required him to obtain a written permission from OCDA. "Typical of him,he not only refused to...

   …Says Govs performance will guarantee victory for APC come 2023 Comrade Simon Ebegbulem is the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Imo State. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, he disclosed with excitement how Governor Hope Uzodimma recovered the Standard Shoe Company in Owerri from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). As the 2023 general elections beckon, Ebegbulem who also was the former spokesman to the former National Chairman of the ruling APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole declared that the developmental strides of Governor Hope Uzodimma in Imo state will ensure victory to APC in the state. Excerpts: We heard that the state government has recovered the Standard Shoe Company in Owerri, how was that done? If you are from the South East you will know that Standard Shoe Company was one of the prized assets of the State established by late Sam Mbakwe, the first civilian governor of Imo State. This company employed over ten thousand worker...

  His Excellency Amb. Hezekiah C. Duru wins Human Rights Defender of The Year Award from Arise Africa Magazine. Social scientist have postulated that no man is born human but being classified as a human being is only but a product of the content of ones character and behaviours makes one a human being .same can be seen in the person of Dr. Hezekiah .C. Duru.     Born in the family of most Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah MFR. The founder and leader of living Christ mission Inc, and the proprietor of Hezekiah university the first private university in Imo state. Dr. AMBASSADOR HEZEKIAH .C. DURU is the fourth child among seven children of his parents, Mr and Mrs Benjamin Duru . Ambassador Dr. Hezekiah .C. Duru can mistakenly be described as one born with golden spoon ,but he never was as he grew from grass to grace. His early childhood education was made possible by self help efforts which saw him engaged in Baber jobs later sales of petty articles to enable him assist his parents...

  .....Says, 'Peter Obi will be the best president Nigeria has ever had' Sending shockwaves through the main opposition party in Nigeria, Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has announced his decision to dump the party and throw his weight behind Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.  In an appearance on the evening programme 'The Arise Interview' programme anchored by Charles Aniagolu on Thursday, August 18, 2022, Mr Ozigbo revealed that his decision to resign from the PDP was based on the need to ensure that at this precarious time in Nigeria's history a competent and visionary leader was elected to lead Nigeria into the future.  According to the respected business leader, Nigerians have been split into two categories: "those working to sustain the status quo and those uncomfortable with the status quo and want to bring positive change. "I belong to the group that is uncomfo...