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By Steve Ndubueze, Correspondent. Umuorie Progressive Unon, UPU, Awa in Oguta local government area of Imo state, will on Sunday, October 27, 2024, unveil its new constitution for effective and efficient administration of the village. Emeka Onwuzuruigbo, the Chairman of Umuorie Ancient Village disclosed this over the weekend in a press statement made available to SylvaNewsOnline. According to Onwuzuruigbo, the public presentation of the constitution and its launch, would be chaired by one of its illustrious sons, Mr Alphonsus Nnaoma Ifinwa. Scheduled to take place at the Village Square by 2pm on that Sunday, the occasion would attract some important ...

ATPM, High Chief Edward Obasi (Ikenga 2) and his Lolo, Uju Obasi congratulate the newly sworn-in Oguta Council officials. Executive Chairman, Oguta LGA, Hon. Ifeanyi Nani recently sworn-in by the Governor. By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher. The Traditional Prime Minister of Awa Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, High Chief Edward Obasi (Ikenga 2) has congratulated Hon. Ifeanyi Nani, as the Executive Chairman, Oguta Local Government Area. Hon. Nani, along with other elected officials of the Council were recently  sworn-in by the State Governor. In his Congratulatory message, made available to _SylvaNewsOnline_ , the Prime Minister ...

Awa Traditional Prime Minister, High Chief  Dr. Nnamdi Edward Obasi (Ikenga 2) and his Lolo, Uju Obasi congratulates Executive Chairman of Oguta LGA along with his team. The newly sworn-in Executive Chairman, Oguta LGA, Hon. Ifeanyi Nani By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher. A Canada-based, Traditional Prime Minister of Awa Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, High Chief Nnamdi Edward Obasi (Ikenga 2) has congratulated Hon. Ifeanyi Nani, as the Executive Chairman, Oguta Local Government Area. Nani, along with other elected officials of the Council were recently  sworn-in by the State Governor. In his Congratulatory message, made ...

By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher . Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina state has urged Nigerian journalists to prioritize truthful reporting, stressing the need for constructive criticism. Governor Radda, who emphasized the crucial role of the media in shaping public perception, also warned that criticisms undermining his integrity, would never be tolerated. The Governor disclosed this, while playing host to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by its National President, Chief Chris Isiguzo, during a breakfast meeting held at the Government House, Katsina. The delegation included the Vice President of the NUJ, Northwest, Mohammed Tukur. During ...

By Nnamdi Ukwatar, Correspondent Heavy flooding on Tuesday, September 10, hits Park Zoo in Borno state, washing away some deadly animals like crocodiles, snakes and other reptiles into neighbouring communities. In a statement released on Tuesday by Sanda Kyarimi, an official of the Park Zoo, the residents of the affected communities have been urged to take precautionary measures to avoid untoward situation. The floods, according to an agency report, began when a dam overflowed, after heavy downpour, uprooting thousands of houses in the area. According to Reuters, the floods in the northern Nigeria killed more than 80 percent of animals in ...

Pix shows NLC President, Ajaero (r): Chief Femi Falana (l), his legal counsel and human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju (back) during the visit today, August 29. By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher President, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero has returned to his office in Abuja, after honouring Police invitation today, August 29. His visit to the Police headquarters, Abuja came on the heels of allegations of terrorism financing, subversion, and cybercrime, among other spurious accusations by the Police. Ajaero, who was accompanied by his Legal Counsel, Chief Femi Falana, SAN, and Human Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju, reported himself to the ...

Pix shows mpox patient By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher. For the first time, since the outbreak of Monkey Pox, otherwise known as mpox, in Nigeria, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has disclosed that the first batch of 10,000 vaccines would arrive Nigeria this week. It would be noted that the strain of the dangerous virus has afflicted Africans for decades and has caused serious global concerns. The slow arrival of the vaccines to Africa, already made available in more than 70 foreign countries appears to be a reminiscent of the chilling reminder of serious lessons, learned from COVID-19 pandemic. Experts ...

By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher. A cross section of Nigerians have hailed the release of 20 medical students by the Nigerian Police. A journalist, Johnson Nosa said, it was a good news for the medical sector and the Nigerian Police. He decried the spate of kidnapping and armed robbeey cases in the Country, disclosing that if the government fails to tackle insecurity in the country, many young Nigerians would leave this country for greener pastures. A Businessman, Oche Anokwuru hailed the Police for the work welldone, saying Police can work any time they want to work and vice versa. He ...

Pix shows High Chief Dr. Obasi-Edward (r) with his Wife listening while Imo State Governor, Chief Uzodinma addressing some people in one of the governor’s official engagements in the state   By Sylva Emeka-Okereke, JP, Publisher. Chief Dr, Nnamdi Obasi-Edward from Abiazem Community, has been installed, as the new Traditional Prime Minister, TPM, of Awa Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state. The installation, which took place recently, at the palace of Eze Ihezie Ononuju came, as a result of the demise of the Ex-Traditional Prime Minister, Chief Nwameme. Pix shows TPM and Wife being ushered in ...

  By Godwin Adindu Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is coming across as a good student of the history of power. He has deliberately avoided cabals or the influential third force who manipulate the man of power to their own selfish advantage. Many, by sheer twists and turns of life, found themselves in power without being honed and schooled in the chequered path of power and in the etiquette of royalty. Outstanding men of power are usually ready and prepared. Governor Otti is the number one brand ambassador of Abia, the number one chief promoter of the government, the ...