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By: Amb. Nwachukwu Chimenka Light The Lorji Nwe Ekeukwu Women Conference in Aboh Mbaise has honoured the Deputy Leader of the Aboh Mbaise Legislative Council and Councillor representing Lorji Ward, Rt. Hon. Umunnakwe I. Kingsley, with an Award of Honour as “Nwa Ejiejemba.” The award was presented on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in recognition of […] The post Umunnakwe Thanks Uzodinma, Alaribe,…
By Senator Onyekwere. It was Celebration Of Life at Umuoghuru Umueze Chokoneze Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area Of Imo State as the remains of Late Ezinna Emmanuel Ihechere Onuoha (Dee Emma) who passed on at the age of 89 years was laid to rest at his compound. The burial ceremony attracted dignitaries within and outside […] The post Ezinna Emmanuel Onuoha Laid To Rest appeared first on…
By Stanley Okehie The people of Dikenaodinma Autonomous Community, Avutu in Obowo Local Government Area have resolved to end all harmful traditional norms to pave the way for peace, progress and development in the community. The resolution was reached during a three-day community retreat organised by a non-governmental organisation, Centre for the Right to Health, […] The post Dikenaodinma…
Chief Success Akagburuonye has been honoured with a Platinum Award for his outstanding support for the 2026 Iriji Mbaise Cultural Festival held at Oke Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The award was presented to Chief Akagburuonye by the President-General of Ezuruezu Mbaise, Mr. Joe Anosike, on behalf of the people […] The post Akagburuonye Honoured with Platinum Award at…
United Nigeria Airlines has pledged N20 million to sponsor the prestigious annual Chinua Achebe Prize for Fiction, administered by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) for the next 10 years. The sponsorship deal was disclosed today by the executive chairman of the airline, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, following a discussion with the ANA president, Dr. Usman […] The post United Nigeria Airlines…
By Stanley Okehie An appeal has gone to the traditional ruler of Umulogho Autonomous Community in Obowo Local Government Area, Eze Patrick Uwalaka to lift the two-year banishment imposed on one of his cabinet members Mr. Mark Isikaku of Umuadara Village. The Director of the humanist organization, Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW), Dr. Leo Igwe […] The post Lift Banishment of Mr. Isikaku – AfAW…
By Stanley Okehie Dr. Leo Igwe, founder of Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW), has called on traditional rulers, chiefs and community leaders to take decisive steps towards ending witchcraft accusations and persecution in communities. Dr. Igwe made the call during advocacy visits to the Village Head of Umumbara Ahaba in Obi Orodo Autonomous Community, Chief […] The post Dr. Igwe Calls on…
By C. Don Adinuba It was by no means fortuitous that when Willie Obiano, Anambra State governor from 2014 to 2022, marked his 71st birthday on Saturday, August 8, 2026, it was a significant media event, even though he holds no public position and has been in faraway United States since he left the public […] The post Willie Obiano: A Good Man appeared first on News Planet .
After nine days of electricity outage in the Aba Ring-fenced Area comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State, electricity supply to the area has resumed. “Power was restored at about 5 am today immediately gas pressure to our turbines hit 40 bars”, disclosed Edise Ekong, the Aba Power Brand and […] The post Electricity Restored in Aba as Gas Supply to Geometric Power…
The remains of Chief Aloysius Uba of Umukehi, Orji Uratta in Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, have been laid to rest. The funeral Mass preceding the burial took place at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish, Orji. Take a listen to this… The post Chief Aloysius Uba laid to rest appeared first on News Planet .
Governments at all levels are advised to implement disability-friendly policies, enforce existing laws, and ensure that sign language interpretation is available in schools, hospitals, police stations, courts and other public institutions. The Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), Owerri, Chief Ify Onyegbule, gave the advice during the 2026 Annual General Conference of the…
The Sir Malachy and Lady Virginia Amanze Foundation has sponsored a free medical outreach for the people of Umumee-Uvuru in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area. The health initiative, which involved health talks, medical consultation and counselling, eye checks and the dispensing of glasses, took place at the Umumee Village Hall. Take a listen to this… The post Foundation sponsors free medical…
