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National Conference Jokes

In whatever way it appears, the national conference is an imperative. Whether it takes on the toga of sovereign or not we need it at this auspicious time in our national life. This topic was chiefly provoked by the utterance of a clergy recently who posited that it is better to live in separation than to die in this...

Okorocha: One Week, One Trouble

By Uzoma Nwachukwu It is no longer in doubt that Chief Rochas Okorocha, current governor of Imo state, is an ambitious fellow. When he was campaigning for this his current position, he told his people in Imo state that he was “condescending” to seek for the position of governor. If the people thought that it was a mere campaign hyperbole,...

What If Ohakim Wins?

The great sage, Baltasar Gracian, while advising men fighting for just course once urged then to “always set to work without misgivings on the score of impudence. Fear of failure in the mind of a performer is, for an onlooker, already evidence of failure…. Actions are dangerous when there is doubt as to their wisdom; it would be safer...

Screening Of Commissioners: A Game Of Two Tortoises

Everybody in Imo State and beyond knows that Owelle, as the Governor of Imo State has demonstrated unsurpassable wit and smartness. No matter how one may like or dislike him, one must credit him of how he has survived and outwitted all his opponents in his two and half years of administration. Not that he is smarter than every...

Oparanadim Leaders Resist Plans To Rename Community

By kingsley amaechi Attempts by some elements in Oparanadim ancient Kingdom in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA to cause crisis in the area for personal gain have been uncovered. The ploy allegedly came to lime light recently when some group of persons in the area forwarded “Eziama” as an Autonomous Community to the Eze Ohiri led committee against what was obtainable. However, when the...

APC Stakeholders in Amiri Ward 11 Calls for Massive Support

By onyekachi eze The Stakeholders of All Progressive Congress in Amiri ward 11, Oru East Local Government Area, Imo State have enjoined the masses on effective support to the party. They made this call on Sunday, 20th October, 2013 at Barr. Chief Bill Nwakamma's house, Umuduru Amiri. Addressing the mammoth crowd, the host, Mr Bill-Nwakamma Onweagbe stated that APC has set...

Ikunna Foundation Flags off Youth Empowerment Progamme at Orl

u By adedeji tunji The Founder Joseph Chukwu Ikunna foundation yesterday at the All Saints Anglican Church Amaifeke Orlu, LGA Imo state flagged off a week Youths Empowerment Programme for Imo Youths. The Empowerment programme geared towards training the Imo youth on Desktop publishing website Designing and CCNA, has over 1500 participant in attendance as it was kicked started on the 21st...

Vision, Prospects And The Reality Of The Community Government

By hon. dera ahanotu, 08037048764, derahanotu@gmail.com As a political analyst, I was curious to understand Governor Okorocha's vision when he came up with idea of Fourth Tier or Community Government. With this at the back of my mind and further propelled by my political ambition, I chose to contest for a position in the scuttled Community Government Election,...

Thank God, Heartland FC Escaped Relegation

For a greater part of last week, I was always on my knees for prayers. Though, daily prayers are obligatory part of my lifestyle since my seminary days, but last week was exceptional because I had a special focus; survival of the darling club of Imo people, Heartland Football Club Owerri. For the first time in the history of...

BABA-NA-BABA ON 2015 VIBES Re: Emeka Ihedioha And Nde Mbaise Rat Race For Governor

will change style this week in this column. As in this edition I will allow readers get a feel of reactions trailing some of my write-ups concerning the 2015 Imo Guber. There have been interesting debates about my commentaries in the social media. Since the contributors are also voters who may influence the outcome of 2015, I hereby make available...