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Feb
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Gunmen Storm Church, Shoot Pastor, Abduct Worshippers In Delta

Gunmen Storm Church, Shoot Pastor, Abduct Worshippers In Delta

Crime, News Flash, Security, South South
Gunmen Storm Church, Shoot Pastor, Abduct Worshippers In Delta Unidentified gunmen invaded a church in Asagba Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, over the weekend, shooting the pastor and abducting six worshippers. The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident on Sunday, stating that it was reported on Saturday evening. “A rescue team is currently in the bush on their trail,” Edafe said. It was gathered that the gunmen stormed Elyon Paradise Ministry Church, Asagba Ogwashi, during a night vigil. They rounded up six members of the congregation and whisked them away to…
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Jan
18
2025
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We’re Not IGBO, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohaneze Ndigbo President

We’re Not IGBO, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohaneze Ndigbo President

Abia State, Culture, News Review, Politics, South East, South South
We’re Not Igbo, Rivers Group Strips Mbata Of All Titles For Emerging Ohanaeze Ndigbo President The emergence of Senator John Azuta Mbata as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo worldwide has caused confusion in Ikwerre, the biggest ethnic nationality in Rivers state, with Ogbakor Ikwerre community stripping the former Senator of all chieftaincy titles earlier bestowed on him. Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation said it would continue to maintain its unique identity and history separate from others and as such would not want to be identified with Igbo ethnic nationality and culture. In a statement in Port Harcourt, the President General…
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Dec
25
2024
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Governor Approves N100,000 Christmas Bonus For Workers, Pensions

Governor Approves N100,000 Christmas Bonus For Workers, Pensions

Economy, News Flash, South South
Governor Approves N100,000 Christmas Bonus For Workers, Pensioners The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a Christmas bonus of N100,000 for workers, public servants, and pensioners in the state. This approval was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the State Head of Service, George Nweke, and sent to news outlets. Nweke stated that the bonus is intended to help workers and others fulfil their Christmas obligations and that it will be implemented immediately. The statement reads, “I wish to inform the general public that His Excellency Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in the spirit of the yuletide, has…
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Dec
15
2024
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OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE: New President General Appointed

OHANEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE: New President General Appointed

News Flash, Politics, South East, South South
Ohaneze Ndigbo Appoints New President-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has appointed Nze Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as its new President General. His appointment is temporary, filling the remaining term of the late Ambassador Professor George Obiozor until January 10, 2025. The appointment follows a series of unfortunate events, including the deaths of Obiozor in 2022 and Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in mid-2024. To complete the tenure for Imo State, the state’s leadership proposed Nze Ozichukwu, whose nomination was approved by the Imeobi Ohanaeze. The move was necessary to ensure continuity in the organization. Ozichukwu brings extensive experience in management and development, having held…
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Nov
27
2024
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Igbo National Centre(INC) Throws Her Weight On Bid For Rivers State To Present The Next President General (PG) Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

Igbo National Centre(INC) Throws Her Weight On Bid For Rivers State To Present The Next President General (PG) Of Ohaneze Ndigbo

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East, South South
Igbo National Council (INC) WorldwideLeadership Center: Press Statement INC THROWS HER WEIGHT ON THE BID FOR RIVERS STATE TO PRODUCE THE NEXT PRESIDENT GENERAL (PG) OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO The Igbo National Council (INC) has thrown it's support on the bid for Rivers State to produce the next President General (PG) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in the forthcoming January 2025 Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elections. INC took this bold step in view of the on going rumours and speculations that there are forces within the Ohanaeze Ndigbo that are planning and strategizing to undermine and shortchange Rivers State from producing the next President General…
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Nov
05
2024
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Let Every Igbo Join The Clarion Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Let Every Igbo Join The Clarion Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East, South South
UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. As parts of the genocide against the Igbo people between 1966-1970, the then Head of State of Nigeria, General Yakubu Gowon, (Rtd) balkanized the survived ethnic nationality into bits and pieces. He…
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Nov
04
2024
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Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Let Every Igbo Join The Movement For Creation Of Anioma State – By United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics, South East, South South
UNITED IGBO ELDERS COUNCIL(UNIEC) WORLDWIDE. JOURNEY TO ANIOMA STATE From Anioma Stakeholders Summit, Asaba, 31st, August, 2024.TO Igbo Elders And Stakeholders Mega Summit, Enugu, December 2024. The Igbo are indigenous and aboriginal in 13 contiguous States of Nigeria, as follows: Abia State Akwa Ibom State Anambra State Bayelsa State Benue State Cross River State Delta State Ebonyi State Edo State Enugu State Imo State Kogi State Rivers State. During the genocide against the Igbo, Gowon divided the survivors into bits and pieces scattered into various States as politically weak and ineffective entities to be eternally suppressed, cruelly annihilated, marginalized, exploited,…
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Oct
18
2024
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About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

About Us: United Igbo Elders’ Council (UNIEC) Worldwide: (Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) – By Prof. Obasi Igwe(National Director, Media & Publicity)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, South East, South South
ABOUT US:UNITED IGBO ELDERS' COUNCIL (UNIEC) WORLDWIDE:(Uplifting And Inspiring Stakeholders For The Greater Igbo Society) Philosophy, Vision & Mission. The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide, an offshoot of ALAIGBO ACHIEVERS LEGACY, the foremost socio-cultural umbrella body of  Igbo Elders Council, consisting of Elder-statesmen, major stakeholders , opinion leaders and leaders of thought both within Nigeria and in the Diaspora. It  is an independent movement and a child of necessity, advocating for the restoration of Igbo identity , language, norms , values, tradition , cultural heritage as well as regeneration of Igbo Think-Home Investment and Development Philosophy. UNIEC WORLDWIDE is…
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Sep
18
2024
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Gov. Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP

Gov. Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP

News Flash, Politics, South South
Gov Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all 23 local government chairmen in the state to contest the forthcoming local government elections under the banner of the All People’s Party (APP). The decision comes in the wake of Governor Fubara losing control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Rivers State to former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The local government elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024. Wike has maintained significant control over the PDP structure in the state,…
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Sep
18
2024
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Gov Fubara Suspends Local Government Chairman

Gov Fubara Suspends Local Government Chairman

LGA, News Flash, Politics, South South
Gov Fubara Suspends Local Govt Chairman The Rivers state governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has suspended the local government committee chairman of the Akuku-Toru local government area, Otonye Briggs. Fubara in a statement signed on Tuesday, September 17, by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said Briggs had been suspended with immediate effect The governor directed Bitebobo Nelson Amieye, to immediately take over as the caretaker committee chairman of the council. Fubara ordered Briggs to hand over all council property in his possession to the new chairman.
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