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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...

HRH Eze Noel Chikodinaka Chukwunenye KSC, is the traditional ruler of newly carved out Awo-Ohii-Dim-Atta Autonomous community. He goes by the title of Ezeugo 1 of Awo-Ohii-Dim. In this interview with Nigerian Newsguide, the Oil and Gas business magnate gave insights into his background and how he emerged the first traditional ruler of the pristine community. He also assured that his subjects will not suffer under his kingship while speaking about coronation, culture and tradition of his people and plans for the community among other topical issues. Excerpts. Your Highness, quickly introduce yourself, please? Eze: My Name is HRH Eze Noel Chikodinaka Chukwunenye, Eze Ugo 1 of Awo-Ohii-Dim, Atta Autonomous Community, Ikeduru Local Government Area. You marked your coronatio...