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Warns Northern leaders against islamisation Urges all to seek Jesus Christ and power of His resurrection Apparently irked by the spate of killings, insecurity and bad governance in Nigeria, Bishop of Orlu Anglican Diocese, Most Rev Benjamin Okeke has insisted that most Nigeria's elected political leaders and even ecclesiastical leaders have disappointed both God and humanity in their daily actions and conducts. Bishop Okeke was particularly enraged at the coordinated kidnapping and killing of Christians mainly in the northern parts of the country simply because they refused to convert to Islam in a circular nation like Nigeria, lamenting that some political and religious leaders looked the other way without kicking against the dastardly acts. In his Easter message, a copy ...

Agbala Pri Sch, Emekuku Sec Sch, Orogwe Sec Sch, Naze Pri Sch, Nkwo-Orji/Azaraegbelu water schemes, others to be commissioned in April. Speaks on Committee on Host Communities. Notwithstanding his recent empowerment program that gulped over 10 million Naira wherein over 100 women got at least N100,000 each either for business startups or sustenance, the House of Representatives Member for Owerri Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenna Elezieanya has scored another big point to convince his Constituents about his capacity and ability to always deliver. This time, Elezieanya, an Engineer has attracted and completed well over 10 projects ready for commissioning scattered all over his Owerri Federal Constituency.Speaking to Nigerian Newsguide weekend in his office at the National Assem...

Across the world, women are seen as stablizing factors in families, politics and society at large. They are created to be meek, harmless and closer to the children and the youths than men. Forget about the current trend where a lot of them tend to be tigers with questionable feminism agenda and posture. Immediately Adam saw Eve according to the Bible, that peace, tranquility and all round calmness the entire world, animals and nature around him could not give to him enveloped him with the woman's presence. He was quick to hieve a sigh of relief thus: "This is the bone of my bone and the flesh of my flesh". Women are particularIy created to be patient, circumspect, disciplined and diligent in all ramification but events of today tend to prove this ancient attributes and antecedents ...

Chidi Emeagi is a Development Journalist, Corporate Administrator, Conference Speaker and Policy Development Expert. He is a product of the University of Nigeria Nsukka and other professional institutes. Chidi cut his journalism teeth in 2004 with the National Question Newspaper and later worked with the News Magazine Lagos as Correspondent. He was the Editor of Lumina Star International Magazine, Owerri and Abuja. Between 2007 and 2010, he was the Chairman Imo State House of Assembly Press Corps where he garnered a lot of experience about the structure of the legislature, legislative drafting and assessment. During same period, he assisted the House of Assembly to generate a number of bills and motions that have direct bearing with the yearnings and aspirations of Imolites.Emeagi ...

Bishop Ukwuoma urges siblings to leave vengeance for God Uzodimma, Iwu, Nlemigbo, Anyaehie, others sympathize with family. It was tears and grief on Thursday 25th February, 2021 at Ihite- Akatta, Oru East Council Area of Imo State as the remains of late Mr Ignatius Obieze were committed to mother Earth. The deceased was an elder brother to the Imo State Accountant General, Sir Val Obieze. The funeral mass that preceded the interment was held at St Patrick's Parish Ihite-Akatta. late Ignatius Obieze Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Augustine Ukwuoma who officiated the requiem mass alongside other senior clerics advised the Obieze family to mourn as Christians. He described the death of late Ignatius Obieze who was gruesomely murdered on the 3rd of January this year by ...

Says all 27 LGAs in Imo must benefit The Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude on last Thursday clarified a lot of misconceptions on the ongoing conditional cash transfer program to the poor and vulnerable. Hon Ude, who spoke during a Darling FM radio interview in Owerri, last week, made it clear that the current ongoing payment was a backlog from last year payment, July and August payment to be specific. Payment is made every two months but the payment was paused in order to settle things with the payment provider. All payments due to recipients will be paid in full she said. She also disclosed that only nine Local Governments in Imo State were initially cap...

The ongoing road project from Eke Atta market to UMUHU I in Ikeduru Council Area of Imo State has been described as a wonderful initiative and conscious effort by the federal government through the Niger Delta Development Commission to make life easier for rural dwellers. A number of members of Umuhu community who bared their minds to Nigerian Newsguide weekend expressed their joy and excitement, noting that the speed at which the work is going on especially the drainage system was an indication that the project would be practically realized in no distant time but however called on the contractor never to disappoint them. The Villagers who spoke to our Reporter commended the Company handling the project, Etekpe Construction Company Ltd for starting a good job unlike many contrac...

With joy in our hearts and profound sense of appreciation, we the Publisher, Management, Editorial Board and Staff of Nigerian Newsguide most sincerely thank and appreciate the following personalities for believing in, and standing by us in the year 2020. Without your adverts, sponsored stories, goodwill, patronage, readership, and encouragements, our joy in 2020 may not have been complete. Whilst anticipating a better and improved cooperation from you in this 2021, we pray God to bless and keep you alive so that we continue to enjoy your good relationship with us.They are: His Excellency Sen. Hope Uzodimma, Governor Imo State.His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor Enugu StateHis Excellency Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Fmr. Governor Imo State and now Senator for Imo WestRt. Hon...

Tuesday 29th December, 2020 was a special and historic day in Umunwobu, a sub kindred in Umuhu-Atta, Ikeduru Council Area of Imo state as sons and daughters including children of the community in home and diaspora trooped out in mass at their Ukwuegbu square to celebrate their annual End of the year party. The event which was used to raise funds for several development projects in the area was organised by the women wing of the community and was also used to launch their unique uniform and cultural dance. It was attended by notable personalities and friends of the community. In his address, Chairman of the occasion, Engr. Iyke Iwuanyanwu saluted the courage and team spirit of the women that culminated in the near perfect organisation of the annual ceremony. Iwuanyanwu who made s...