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The Unity Progressive Party (UPP), Imo State chapter, has adopted Dr, Nnaemeka Obiaraeri as the running mate to Hon. Tony Nwulu in the forth-coming gubernatorial election in Imo state in 2019. The party’s flag bearer, Hon. Tony Nwulu, made this known while addressing pressmen and party stakeholders at the party’s secretariat in Owerri, today. Speaking during the occasion, Nwulu who hails from Ezinihitte in Mbaise and is presently representing Oshodi / Isolo Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives said he chose Dr, Obiaraeri based on his antecedents and integrity. He said his mandate is divine, adding that those candidates who emerged from the three major political parties in Imo are individuals who contributed to the sufferings being experienced by the people of Imo state today. Responding, Dr. Nnaemeka Obiaraeri said Tony Nwulu is a man that has the vision to put Imo state on the path of progress. He said Imo state is owing over 200 billion naira,...

Irked by the deplorable state of roads and health facilities in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo state and the high rate of unemployment in the area, an industrialist, Mr. Victor Obinna Orgazi has promised to create over 200 jobs for the youths of Njaba if he is voted in to represent Njaba LGA at the State House of Assembly in 2019. Speaking with newsmen penultimate Friday , Orgazi who was the vice chairman of Umuaka Welfare Association in the United Kingdom, said that his mission in politics is to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor in the society.  In his words; “My major concern is to create jobs to improve the wellbeing of the youths. Owerri as we all know attracts a lot of tourists every weekend. The hotels are filled up and most of these people get bored during the day. I will attract a resort at the Njaba River which will create more than 100 jobs permanently for the young people and maybe another 100 indirect jobs”. Speaking f...

On Sunday April 15, 2018 leadership coach and Imo 2019 governorship aspirant, Dr. Linus Okorie held two leadership workshops at Rockview Hotels, Owerri.  The training workshop focused on why the world needs women leaders and how you can become an extra ordinary leader.  Here are three things he said:  1. Women are the biggest influencers you can think of.  Eva Peron, wife of former Argentina President Juan Peron wielded such powers and was very instrumental in her husband's political career.  "The makeup of a   woman is such that the woman is an influential person.  It is either she impacts you on the positive or negative." "How many people have heard the song "Dont cry for me Argentina?”. The song is written because of a woman that is called Eva Peron. Eva Peron is perhaps the most widely known female figure in Argentine history. Evita as she is often known was instrumental in championing both the rights of...

The 2019 general elections would soon be upon us,  political alignment, realignment and horse trading for the futures of local governments,  states,  legislative assemblies and federal executive will be decided in 2019. Gubernatorial wise,  a few states have moved forward since the 2015 general elections yet many more have remained in the doldrums and are yet to come  out of the woods. The next four years is very crucial in the political history of  Nigeria but more so in a few states than others.  It is more apt in Imo State. For all Imolites,  the question should be: Are we ready to stand tall among others in the comity of States in Nigeria? Are we as Imolites ready to harness our God given human and material resources to our benefit? The race to occupy the post of Executive Governor of Imo State in 2019 is nearing it's climax, but before final day when the electorate will make the final choice,  let's sp...

The Secretary to the Government of Imo State Sir George Ezenna Eche today,assured the people of Ngor Okpala, that work on the three roads, spanning over 65 kilometers being executed by the rescue mission administration in the area,will experience a boast this week. The SGI stated this at the Umuohiagu country home of the member representing Ngor Okpala in the state house of Assembly Hon Obinna Egu, while a ddressing political stakeholders in the LGA . He said the assurance became necessary, owing to some news report making rounds especially in the social media,that Imo government has abandoned the roads. He said that on the contrary, the government has fully mobilized the said projects up to its earth compartment stage. Sir Eche ex rayed His Excellency's love for the people of Ngor Okpala which according to him,made Owelle to award up to 65 kilometers of roads as against other LGA's that got between 20 and 30 kilometers. He called on his people to s...

Contrary to the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha’s call on his Deputy to vie for Imo east senatorial seat, Madumere may have made up his mind to contest the governorship of Imo State. Addressing the congregation at his country home, Achi-Mbieri, Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State, last Sunday, on the importance of lent in the life of Christians especially as it concerns the agony and betrayals the Lord Jesus Christ before paying the ultimate sacrifice for redemption of man against eternal destruction. Prince Madumere in an emotion laden admonition said that if Jesus Christ could be ill-treated by those he called his friends and was later betrayed by Judas, how much more a mere mortal like himself. He emphatically disclosed his experience agony, betrayals, insults and molestation from those he has shown love including those he nurtured to become relevant in life. He therefore submitted that, like the Lord Jesus Christ, he has chosen his path towards realizing God...

Floxy and Sauw Blaze hanging out They performed a new song together on stage and now we see them together at almost every event they attend. There's been speculations that Sauw Blaze who happens to be one of Imo State Based finest artiste is dating fellow singer Floxy. The Ebonyi State born Female music sensation was recently featured in a yet to be released track by Sauw Blaze and ever since, it has been the both of them together at every function and were recently caught in a hangout involving just two of them. In the song titled "Ijeoma" as was performed by the both of them during the Imo State Valentine night that took place at Freedom Square on the 14th Feb, one could tell that the bond between them is beyond the colleague thing. Maybe they want it to remain private for now until God knows when. Sauw Blaze has been on top of the game and his songs have been widely accept, he recently dropped a new single titled NWANTINTI and planning the video ...

Following the forced resignation of Jacob Zuma as the President of South Africa , owing to corruption allegations , the Imo State government says the statue it erected in honour of the embattled ex-President will not be pulled down. Okorocha had in October hosted Zuma in Owerri , where his statue was unveiled; a chieftaincy title was conferred on him and a major road was named after him . But , reacting to calls by some persons for the statue to be removed after his resignation , a statement on Friday by the governor ’ s Chief Press Secretary , Mr. Sam Onwuemeudo , said Zuma , who he said did not receive any formal education , rose to play a major role in the freedom of the people of South Africa . The statement partly read , “He resigned honourably , and after his coming to Imo where he spoke against the killings of Nigerians in South Africa, the situation came under control, to a large extent. “ Zuma came to Imo to partner Rochas Foundation College for Africa...

Darling FM Owerri presenter Nonsonkwa has hit back at Chinedu Hardy Nwadike, calling the blogger an “accidental discharge” and someone who came into the entertainment industry by chance. Following statement by Hardy who took a swipe on OAPs in Imo state, calling on them to package more in their appearances, Nonsokwa got furious, responding to the Hardy by saying; “I read with dismay what one Hardy wrote about OAPs and I laugh and I wonder who the hell the guy is in the show biz industry. It’s unfortunate that a common Blogger could insult a profession as old as Radio Broadcasting” Aside calling Hardy a ‘Common Blogger’, Nonsokwa also said that Hardy is one of those who believe that dressing makes a mock. “Hardy no doubt is one of those who came into the show Biz by accident and who believe that dressing makes the mock. Imo OAPs are the most decent Radio broadcasters in Nigeria” “Imo has the most intelligent, smart, creative and dynamic OAPs in Nigeria. I wonder...

Mr. Chinedu Hardy Nwadike the Founder of OtownGist Media & Entertainment has frowned at the common nature of OAPs in Imo State, adding that if they don’t repackage, there won’t be anything special about them again. Hardy who is the President of Imo State Bloggers Association, said the profession has lost its flare as some people in it don’t even understand the weight they carry. He said; “I often hide my face when I hear some people I meet are OAPs. They might have the swagger on radio but when you meet them, you don’t just feel that aura of someone you listen to over the radio” “The packaging is just too poor and some of them don’t even dress 30% of the way someone in showbiz should. They just appear as petty traders because they think people won’t recognize them” “I have seen fans become disappointed because of this and it is doing more harm than good to young people joining the industry as well as the old timers who know the in and out of their onion” R...

  The founder and Publisher Arise Afrika Magazine  with Face of Arise Africa Team were at the Office of Chief of Staff, Imo State Government today  to pay tribute to one of our hero, statesman, grand commander of youths empowerment Ugwumba Uche Nwosu. The team were well received by SA to COS on Political Affairs Hon Ken Ejiogu, Mrs Vivian Onwuka PRO and Anokwute Uzoma It can be recalled  that at the end of the online voting last year for Most Distinguished Personality of the year Award, the youth friendly COS Ugwumba Uche Nwosu  emerged the winner after four months online voting.  The organizers were at the office of COS, IMSG  to present the plaque to the man they described as the "Grand Commander of youth empowerment". The  Director of Arise Afrika , Mr Ikechukwu Anyanwu, said after the glamourous event put together in partnership with Imo State Bloggers Association, Frontline Express Newspaper, Sommies and Gcfn Consult the ...

The Imo State Bloggers Association (ISBA) have concluded plans to publish names of top 20 Imo politicians that made impact in the social media and various online platforms in the year 2017. Speaking during a general meeting of the Association in Owerri on Wednesday December 6, 2017, the leader of the group, Mr. Chinedu Hardy Nwadike,  said that the review shall be based on certain criteria including the candidate’s appearance on news blogs and websites whose primary focus are on Nigeria. He said the publication will be done at the end of the year 2017, adding that alongside the unbiased projection of news, events, programmes and projects concerning Imo sate in particular and Nigeria in general, ISBA is also committed to promoting computer literacy and skills acquisition among the youths in the state. “We have big plans to educate and empower young people in Imo State especially”, he said, adding that they are “working towards an internet literacy programme th...

‘No victor, no vanquish’, Nneoma Ukpabi pleads, as Emeka Rollas swears in Imo AGN exco The first statement made by Nneoma Ukpabi , the new leader of Imo State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, was “No victor, no vanquish”, as she called for everyone to join hands in rebuilding the guild. Nneoma Ukpabi won her second election in months after leading one of the two factions of the guild in Imo State. The election which was conducted by the National President of the Guild, Emeka Rollas Ejizie in company of Browny Obiekwe, Ofiafuluagu and Barr. Ezenagu was part of the recommendations of a peace committee who recently visited Imo state to ensure the guild remains one across the country. Speaking after the Swearing in ceremony and issuance of certificate of office, which took place at Bongo Center Owerri, on Saturday December 9, 2017, Mr. Emeka Rollas hailed the guild for embracing peace, adding that it is the dream and vision of his administration to have peace across the...

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A Non Governmental Organization ,Genius Eyes International Foundation ,has launched a magazine ,The Living Tribute. The founder and Director of the NGO,Paulcy Nnamdi Iwuala, said that the idea was to use the magazine to celebrate the ordinary people who have distinguished themselves in various segments of the society. According to Iwuala ,who spoke in Owerri,the Imo state capital, his NGO which specializes in giving hope to the hopeless and abandoned ,will use the magazine to showcase to the world ,the creativity, uniqueness, inventions of people not considered the privileged ones in the society,especially the youths from not influential families. The humanist who recently carried out a program called "operation feed the streets " where beggars ,the crippled, the blind and other disabled people were fed on Douglas road, said that the Nigerian mass media have become too elitist that only the rich and the privileged ones are celebrated on the pages of newspa...

Entertainers and people from different works of life stood still for the reigning Ada Imo, Queen Judith Nzubechukwu Orisaekeziem as she unveiled her pet project in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State. The event which also marked her birthday on September 17, 2017, took place at Vila Garden Hotels, Owerri Imo State and saw the model cum beauty queen reveal the content of her pet project, which is about refashioning the mindset and moving young ladies of the streets through well thought out education and empowerment programmes. The Pet Project Unveiling Dinner cum Birthday Celebration was packaged by the office of the Senior Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Entertainment, handled by Hon. Chukwunonye Irouno. With part of her speech reading “I have enough street wisdom to know that no matter how economically or socially necessitated, the street cannot be an ideal place of permanent abode for the young females who are the future mothers of our society”, Queen Ju...