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It was Samuel Johnson, a reputable English writer, poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic, biographer, editor and lexicographer that said in his work, Rasselas, (1759) that "Nothing will ever be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome." Yesterday, the social media was awash with the news of attempt by the Imo State Government led by Owelle Rochas Okorocha to relocate the Eke Ukwu Owerri market, heralded by the demolition of the present Eke Ukwu Owerri market, which has already become a political tool, which many have deployed to various ends. It is important to note that relocation of the market in question is a matter of implementation of the city plan and has passed through the desk of at least one other Governor that lead the Eastern Heartland state. The current administration has also made previous cum unsuccessful attempts at carrying out this all important project. The fact that the matter has been subject of litigation lends credence to...

Chief Dr. Igwebuike Ifeanyichukwu Hygers (Omenife) has emerged as the APGA governorship candidate in a primary election held today by APGA National body led by Ochudo Martins Agbaso and ably monitored by INEC in Anambra. Chief Hygers with Chief Ufele Awiri, Ogbataóluò of Akuma The INEC has certified the Primary election as very transparent, as it was done through the Option A4. Chief Dr. Igwebuike Ifeanyichukwu Hygers, in Blue Senator suite, leads the queue  Details shortly... We had reported, yesterday, that... Ochudo Martins Agbaso set to shock Obiano ...To hold Anambra Guber primaries tomorrow. ... Dr. Igwebuike Ifeanyichukwu Hygers is the top contender The Appeal Court and INEC recognized National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Chief Martins Agbaso has concluded plans to hold the primaries for Anambra Guber, 2017 tomorrow in Awka. Grapevine sources indicate that an Umuomaku, Orumba South LGA, born retired senior army offi...

... Hon. Barr. Innocent Arthur Egwim, member Representing the good people of Ideato North state Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, a multiple chieftaincy title holder across the country and a worthy Knight of St. Mulumba in the Catholic Church, has variously been described as: The Icon of the 8th Assembly The Golden Fish of Ideato North A loving husband A doting father A unique in-law A Rare Gem of our time A friend to the downtrodden A helper to the Helpless A Philanthropist A friend of the Youths A voice of the voiceless A voice of the People A Honourable Member who is indeed Honourable Nze Duru Akuabata of Isiokpo Owelle of Obodoukwu Ide dim onwa gburugburu of Isiokpo Idejimba of Umueshi Akaraugo of Umuna,Orlu Obulimba of Akpulu Ekerin bashorun of Ibadan Jagunmolu of epe ijesha Jagunmolu of ogba, Lagoso DIKEOHA of Uzii Ancient Kingdom...  Happy Birthday, Akuaba...

His Grace, Most Rev'd Dr. Caleb Anny Maduoma (JP) with Sir Chidi Chiege and some Diocesan Priests including Ven. CSO Ukachukwu, a Director of the foundation The commissioning of the ICT centre built and donated  by Sir Chidi Chiege Foundation, to St. John Chrysostom Seminary, Osina, Ideato North, Imo State, by His Grace, Most Rev'd Dr. Caleb Anny Maduoma (JP), Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, and Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Ideato, on Saturday, 12th August, 2017. Ven. Cliff E. Nwigwe, Archdeacon of Osina Archdeaconry and Vicar of Osina Parish Rev'd Canon Ben E. Opara, Vicar Obodoukwu Parish Sir Chidi Chiege (Ksc) during the test-running Sir Chidi Chiege Hands over the keys to the centre to the Archbishop, while the principal of the seminary, Ven Ramson Okeke narrates the story behind the centre Prince Ezeala Ferdinand Akano The Centre Sir Chidi Chiege with Alumni members of Imo State University, Owerri The Cent...

... Doing so much without hype and media frenzy. By Francis Udoka Ndimkoha Hon. Engr. Chika Madumere It is rather a sad realization that we live in a society chastised for giving publicity to the work of his hands, and at the same time, the man who chose to work in silence is hounded and accused of laxity and inactivity. This situation above explains the complex situation in which a public servant or public spirited individual is compelled to have and to keep the empirical evidence of his achievements, and put same in public glare, else be ready to be accused of having nothing to his credit. Hon. Engr. Chika Madumere, the member representing Nkwerre State constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly is an unassuming, cool and calm individual who even as as a politician, has chosen to do more for his people than the media can see. His time out on today on Orient 94.4 FM, Owerri was an apt opportunity to tell it to the world, that there are just a few house of Assembly m...