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12/01/2024

Imo Reps Member Rues Betrayals, Plot To Eliminate Him In 2023

By: GELE AGBAI

A three-time member of the House of Representatives, Hon Chike John Okafor says his path in 2022 and 2023 were strewn with betrayals from political allies, friends and even beneficiaries of his empowerment programmes with the most nauseating being the plot to eliminate him.

Hon Okafor, who represents Ehime Mbano/Ihitte-Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency, took to his page to voice his regrets over the actions of people he came to their rescue and even helped to advance in politics and business but who turned around to stab him at the back.

According to the Chairman, House Committee on Food Security and Nutrition, he had thought he had learnt and known so much to last him a lifetime until the years 2022 and 2023 when the good, the bad and the very ugly pockmarked his life.

The federal legislator, who regained his seat through the courts disclosed that those he helped put food on their tables and those he ate together on same table publicly spoke evil against him during the two years.

He said they plotted and conspired against him to the extent that people would think they never had communion on same table.

The Crown Prince of Umuokeh Ancient Kingdom in Obowo Local Government Area of Imo State stated that even those he built houses for convened meetings in those houses to plot on how to crush him, adding that even those he rallied resources together to offer medical treatment to that kept them or their loved ones alive today were part of the conspiracies.

Hon Okafor further revealed that the conspirators went as far as pulling the trigger on the eve of the February 25, 2023 National Assembly poll to eliminate him in Ihitte-Uboma Local Government Area.

The former banker-turned politician said the most heartbreaking is that those he believes genuinely loved and cared for him have never till date reached him to sympathize with him signaling that they might have been part of the plot to assassinate him.

The economist declared that the arm of flesh truly failed him in 2022 and 2023 even as he recalled that there were those who remained true to the friendship and brotherhood without counting the costs or returns.

Such people, he said, stood by and with him, watched his back and fought his fights as if they were their fights.

Hon Okafor also noted of a different set of people who he had wronged and those he never knew or met so could not have done any favours to but who allowed themselves to be used by God to offer him assistance.

He took solace in the fact that without wars and battles there would not be victory and in the immortal words of Kent M.Keith who once wrote; “"People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway,

“If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Be kind anyway, If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway,

“If you are honest and sincere, people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway,

"What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway,

“If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway,The good you do today will often be forgotten. Do good anyway,

“Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway, In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway"

06/01/2024

Gunmen Kidnap Imo Monarch

A four-member armed gang on Saturday, January 6, 2023 kidnapped the Traditional Ruler of Obi-Orodo Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri.

Ohiri, a former Chairman of Imo State Council of Ndieze(Ezeimo) was reportedly seized by his captors at his palace.

A source said the traditional ruler's cousin escaped by a hair's breath from the claws of the gunmen.

The source added that the captors who carried out the operation with a Toyota Highlander Jeep drove towards Umuaka Community on Owerri-Orlu Expressway.

When contacted, the spokesman for the police in the state, Henry Okoye confirmed the kidnap.

Okoye disclosed that the command has commenced intense investigation into the incident.

He added that some affirmative steps had been taken to rescue the traditional ruler and arrest the felons.

Okoye said; "The Command has commenced intense investigation, we have taken some affirmative steps towards ensuring that the victim is rescued and that his kidnappers aarrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. Updates on this case will be communicated in due course please".

This is the second time Eze Ohiri would be kidnapped.

06/01/2024

06/01/2024

Punch Correspondent Buries Mother January 11

Eziada Patricia Okeoma, mother of the Imo State Correspondent of The PUNCH Newspaper, Chidiebube Okeoma, will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 11, 2024.

A statement endorsed by the journalist disclosed that a service of songs will hold on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 while the funeral rites takes place the next day at the family compound at Umuduruehie, Aguna village in Anara Community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

The priests of the Living Christ Mission Incorporated will officiate during the funeral service, the statement added.

The journalist enjoined his friends and well wishers to join his family in bidding his mother farewell.

The statement reads partly "Our mother, Eziada Patricia Okeoma ( Nee Ezeala) will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 11. Funeral service will to be conducted by Living Christ Mission Inc at the family compound at Umuduruehie, Aguna village in Anara community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.

"Our mother, a temple mother of the church for 39 years, was a hard working mother and trader who diligently raised her children single handedly after the protracted illness and the eventual death of her husband, our father.

" Our mother will be remembered for her uncommon disposition for peace and unparalleled love for the things of God. She married as a holy woman and remained a holy widow till death. Please join us in according her this last respect."

05/01/2024

Beneficiaries Express Gratitude To Philanthropist, Ezebuiro

By: GELE AGBAI

The beneficiaries of the Sir Ceejay Henry Ezebuiro Empowerment Foundation have expressed their profound gratitude to Nigerian-born United States-based businessman for his magnanimity.

Speaking in separate interviews on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Ndiuche Izuogu Community in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, the beneficiaries prayed God to continue to uplift Sir Ezebuiro so he could continue to be of service to humanity.

The beneficiaries comprised the clergy and former students of Our Saviour Technical Secondary School, Ndiuche Izuogu as well as the Traditional Ruler-Elect of the community, Thomas Uche, an engineer.

Kicking off the floodgate of encomiums and thanks was the Archdeacon of Ndiuche Archdeaconry, Diocese of Ideato Anglican Communion, Ven Paul Uzoma who was effusive in thanks to Sir Ezebuiro.

Ven Uzomma described Sir Ezebuiro as a man whose heart pants after his kinsmen.

Ven Uzoma recounted the philanthropic gestures of Sir Ezebuiro, who holds the traditional title of Aku Izuogu especially to the Anglican Church Ndiuche and its secondary school as well as to indigenes of the community.

According to him, for more than a decade, Sir Ezebuiro had bankrolled the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) fees for students of Our Saviour Technical Secondary School.

The Anglican priest noted that Aku Izuogu began by first feeding the students, added the payment of the WASSCE fees before singlehandedly building a Science Laboratory Block for the school.

Adding his voice, an indigene of Ndiuche Community, Ordinard Nnohuga Uchenna simply described Sir Ezebuiro as a good man with a good heart.

He also enumerated the kind gestures of the businessman to the church and community and like Ven Uzoma, advised community leaders to cooperate with him so that his philanthropy to the community would continue ceaselessly.

Ve Uzoma disclosed that the church had offered a portion of the land to Sir Ezebuiro where he could establish the multi-million dollar free hospital project in the community. According to the clergynman, this was to forestall land being an impediment to the establishment of the project.

Also speaking, the Traditional Ruler-Elect of Ndiuche Izuogu Community, Engr Thomas Uche commended Sir Ezebuiro, who he said has been contributing immensely to the progress of the community.

Engr. Uche insisted that Sir Ezebuiro is somebody he strives to emulate in the area of philantrpy and urged him to continue doing the good work.

Three former students of Our Saviour Technical Secondary School, Ndiuche namely Uche Chinonyerem, Onyinyechi Orji and Louis Chinecherem equally thanked Sir Ezebuiro for feeding and paying their WASSCE fees.

Miss Uche Chinonyerem took her WASSCE in 2014, while Miss Onyinyechi Orji and Louis Chinecherem Godswill sat their WASSCE in 2013 and 2022 respectively.

They confirmed that their WASSCE fees were paid by Sir Ezebuiro and expressed gratitude to him for coming to their aid.

Miss Onyinyechi Orji’s mother, Mrs. Patience Orji was equally grateful to Sir Ezebuiro for catering for the WASSCE fee of her daughter. Like Chinonyerem, Onyinyechi has since learnt hair-dressing because her parents could not afford university education moreso when one of her siblings suffered a major health challenge upon her graduation from college, hence their little resources were channeled into saving his life.

Instructively, none of them could further their education in spite of obtaining good grades at the school certificate level that could earn them admission in tertiary institutions of learning owing to the humble backgrounds of their parents.

But the good news is that Sir Ezebuiro has added scholarship up to university level for any student of the college which gains admission but could not be trained by their parents and guardians.

Aku Izuogu had in an interview with National Newsbreak promised to pump in N50million yearly into the empowerment foundation he requested the Anglican Parish to set up for the sponsorship of students of indigent background at the university.

He added those of them who desire to learn trades would also be assisted from the fund.

What the former students would do now is to sit the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) this year and ensure they come out with good scores which could earn them admission in universities and courses of their choice. Now that a benefactor is around, the prospective beneficiary has to make hay while the sun shines.

05/01/2024

Navy Arrests 23 Ships, 233 Suspects, 690 Bosts With Stolen Crude In 2023

The Nigerian Navy effected the arrest of 23 ships, 233 suspects and 690 boats with stolen crude oil in the year 2023.

The Director of Information, Rear Admiral Ayo Vaughan disclosed this in a statement dated Thursday, January 4, 2024.

Vaughan also disclosed that the Navy destroyed 703 illegal refineries, adding that tens of barges, 82 vehicles and tanker trucks were impounded as well as crude oil and petroleum products amounting to N105billion confiscated.

The spokesman further revealed that the arrested suspects are with the appropriate prosecuting agencies even as he assured that the fight against crude oil theft is being waged with renewed vigour in 2024.

The Navy therefore frowned at what it termed as malicious publications in the mainstream and online media against it.

It vowed to continue as the lead agency in the maritime environment to galvanize maritime stakeholders in the fight against crude oil theft and protection of national economic assets.

While blaming the campaign of calumny against it on criminals involved in oil theft, it assured that the Nigerian Navy under the watch of Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla will not be deterred by the misguided propaganda in the media.

05/01/2024

Committee Unveils Winners Of 2023 Gov Uzodimma Media Awards

The Committee for Governor Hope Uzodimma Media Excellence (GHUME) Awards has announced the winners of the 2023 edition of the awards.

Chairman of the committee, Ukana Omon unveiled the winners on Thursday, January 4, 2024 while submitting the report of the committee to the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba.

According to Omon, the Imo State Correspondent of Vanguard Newspaper, Chinonso Alozie clinched the Investigative Journalist of the Year award while Iheanyi Daniel Enwerem won the Online Journalist of the Year award.

Omon further disclosed that Stanley Uzoaru of The Sun Publishing Company emerged the State Correspondent of the Year while the Reporter of the Year diadem went to Stanley Okehie of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC).

The chairman further disclosed other award winners to include The Statesman (Imo-Based Newspaper of the Year); Chidiaso Onyinye Assumpta (Documentary of the Year); Rejoice Opara (Presenter of the Year-English); Obinna Chineke Joachim (Presenter of the Year-Igbo) and Joyce Unegbu (Newscaster of the Year).

Omon said the committee members were painstaking in the selection of winners, adding that the 2023 edition was driven by technology as all entries were done online.

Responding, the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba commended the committee for a job well done.

Hon Emelumba said that the committee did a thorough and exhaustive job with evidence of scientific know-how.

He assured that the next edition will be better, adding that Gov Uzodimma is happy and committed to the awards.

The Commissioner disclosed that the presentation of the awards will be done after the inauguration of the governor for a second term in office, stressing that by the time the governor completes his second term, the awards would have been institutionalized.

He reiterated that the awards would enhance the careers of the journalists even as he said that the awardswould also create a sense of elation in those who eventually win them.

The commissioner also expressed happiness that journalists working in government owned media houses also clinched some categories of the awards.

The committee is made up of Ukana Omon (Chairman); Williams Unadike(Secretary); Mrs Violet Igwe, Mrs Chinwe Asogu, Anthony Ozor, Chris Dimgba, Chris Njoku, Ifeanyi Nwanguma and Gele Agbai

04/01/2024

04/01/2024

Nze-Obi Oweredum Holds New Year Thanksgiving Service

Chief Ben TK Osuji, the Nze-Obi Oweredum has scheduled to hold a New Year thanksgiving service on Friday, January 5, 2024.

A statement issued by the former Special Adviser To the Imo State Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs disclosed that both the church service and reception will hold at his residence in Owerri, Imo State capital.

His residence is located right after Umezuruike Hospital Bridge by Nworie River Bank, Owerri.

He therefore invites friends, associates and well-wishers to the ceremony.

03/01/2024

Imo Couple Set To Establish Multi-Million Dollar Free Hospital For Kinsmen

By: GELE AGBAI

A couple in Imo State, Sir Ceejay and Dr. Mrs. Stephanie Amarachi Ezebuiro is poised to establish a multi-million dollar free hospital for indigenes of Ndiuche Izuogu Community in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.

Sir Ezebuiro disclosed this on Sunday, December 31,2023 diuring a family thanksgiving service held at St. Paul's Anglican Parish Ndiuche Izuogu.

The couple said they are pained and alarmed at the death of some indigenes of the community owing to treatable, preventable and curable diseases due to lack of access to medical treatment as a result of their low income status.

Accompanied by his wife, Dr. Stephanie Amarachi, relations, friends, associates and well-wishers, Sir Ezebuiro recalled how God saved him and members of his family during the COVID-19 period when his wife had to care for COVID-19 patients.

According to him, the period was a truly trying moment for them because of the health hazards and the fact that his wife had to be separated from the rest of the family members to care for patients. He added that many medical doctors like his wife committed su***de watching patients die without being able to stop their passage.

Sir Ezebuiro said it was for this and other blessings showered on his family that he decided to hold the special thanksgiving service.

He reiterated his commitment to the payment of SSCE fees of students of Our Saviour Technical Secondary School, Ndiuche which he had been doing in the past one decade..

He urged the parish to raise an Empowerment Foundation which would supervise the disbursement of the funds for the payment of the fees as well as offer university scholarship to graduates of the college as well as bankroll the training of those who may wish to learn trades after school.

Earlier in his sermon, the Archdeacon of Ndiuche Archdeaconry, Diocese of Ideato, Ven. Paul Uzoma assured the congregation that God was going to restore to them whatever the enemy might have stolen from them in 2023.

He noted that 2023 was a tough year for all but insisted that God would make their crooked way straight. He further enjoined them to deploy their God-given blessings in the service of God and humanity.

The Anglican priest frowned at those he called 'wheel barrow' Christians who had to wait until they are pressed hard before rendering services to God.

He eulogized the Ezebuiro family for their labour of love to the parish and its college and prayed God to continue to bless the family.

The clergyman on behalf of the Diocese conferred on Sir Ezebuiro a special appreciation award for his support to the work of God.

Speaking shortly after the Thanksgiving Service, the Curate of the Parish and Prinicipal, Our Saviour Technical Secondary School, Ndiuche, Rev. Chukwunazaekpere Maxwell Oparaeche lauded Sir Ezebuiro for keying into the assignment given to St. Paul's Anglican Parish to evangelize and raise agents of positive change in the community.

He revealed that Sir Ezebuiro started by feeding the students and later registering the students for their SSCE. The clergyman expressed happiness that in spite of all he was doing already, Sir Ezdbuiro announced an Empowerment Foundation to train the students up to the university level and cater for the training of those interested in learning skills.

In an interview later, Sir Ezebuiro disclosed that he would pump in N50million yearly into the Empowerment Foundation to make for seamless delivery of its core mandate.

The philanthropist maintained that human capital development remains the best form of empowerment. According to him, all he is doing is geared towards ensuring that Ndiuche Arondizuogu Community not only develops but also produces catalysts for positive change in the society.

He also spoke about the hospital which he and his medical doctor wife are collaborating in establishing first in Ndiuche and later in other Imo communities.

According to him, his wife abi nitio insisted that she could only be involved on the ground that the services to be rendered at the hospital would be totally and completely free to patients.

The Aku Izuogu said the stand of his wife motivated him to go the extra mile to buy into the hospital project. He said they are always nonplussed seeing rural folks give up the ghost from preventable, curable and treatable diseases as a result of lack of access to good medical treatment and facilities. Living abroad and studying how things work, Sir Ezebuiro said they are poised to deploy their knowledge, contacts/connections, goodwill and material resources to the care of their compatriots back home

Offering more insight into the hospital project, Dr. Stephanie Amarachi Ezebuiro, a Family Medicine practitioner disclosed that it has been her vision to care for low-income earners in the villages. She said she is pained seeing villagers die from sicknesses which treatment is available yet unaffordable to them owing to their low income status.

She envisaged that the hospital which will be a 25-bed facility with a clinic would come on stream in two to three years time. She added that within the period they would have wrapped up the funding strategy and Nigerian regulatory requirements.

The rural folks in Ndiuche Arondizuogu Community are eagerly waiting for the hospital to come on stream. Eze Kosman Kanu, the traditional ruler of the neighbouring Iheme Izuogu Community lauded Sir Ezebuiro for all he has been doing for the people of Ndiuche Izuogu Community. He urged him not to relent.

On the announcement of the free hospital project, the indigenes of the community who were at the Thanksgiving Service erupted in celebration, praying that it materializes.

Going by Sir Ezebuiro's antecedent and strong faith in God, it is certain that the good Lord will perfect the realization of the project to the glory of His name and blessings and benefits of His creations in Ndiuche Arondizuogu Community.

03/01/2024

Ogechi Weds Chima on January 6

Miss Ogechi Portia Ndukwu and Chima Stephen Ofoegbu will walk down the aisle to say 'I do' at St Paul's Catholic Chaplaincy, Federal Housing Estate, TransEgbu, Owerri, on January 6, 2024.

The families of the couple disclosed this in a statement made available to National Newsbreak on Wednesday.

The statement further disclosed that the post-wedding feast would hold same day at Mess 77 Recreational Centre, Opposite Relief Market Junction, Egbu Road, Owerri.

The statement revealed that the colours of the day are gold, green and red.

01/01/2024

Chisomaga, Chimeremeze Tie Nuptial Knot

The solemnization of the holy matrimony between Miss Chisomaga Anozie and Mr. Chimeremeze Njoku takes place on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish Orji, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State.

The families of the couple announced this in a statement sent to National Newsbreak via WhatsApp at the weekend.

According to the statement, the post-wedding feast holds shortly after on same day at Marvis Suite, No: 3 Nkwerre Street, Works Layout, Owerri.

The colours of the day are purple, gold and green.

The couple prayed that the love which brought them together would guarantee them a blissful married life.

01/01/2024

Gov. Agbu grants clemency to 31 inmates in Taraba

From Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas on Monday(New Year's Day) granted clemency to 31 inmates of Correctional Centre in the state in the spirit of the New Year.

Agbu announced this during his New Year broadcast in Jalingo.

According to him, the decision reflects his commitment to justice, compassion, and the belief in the transformative power of rehabilitation.

"In the spirit of renewal and progress, I am pleased to announce that, in the exercise of my prerogative of power, we shall be granting clemency to 31 deserving inmates.

"This decision reflects our commitment to justice, compassion and the belief in the transformative power of rehabilitation.

"Let me assure you that our dedication to the unity and development of Taraba remains unwavering.

"Every citizen across the 168 wards is an integral part of our collective journey towards prosperity, he said.

Agbu assured that he would redouble his efforts to make Taraba State a haven for all.

He stressed the need for fostering unity, embracing progress, and hard work for the betterment of the state.

29/12/2023

Police Nab Lady For Allegedly Killing Policeman

The police in Imo State say they have arrested a 23-year-old lady, Amanda Uchechi Ugo for allegedly killing a policeman, Corporal Cosmas Ugwu.

Corporal Ugwu said to be the lady's boyfriend was attached to the Ezinihitte Mbaise Police Area Command.

According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, Henry Okoye, some operatives of the Ezinihitte Mbaise Police Area Command heard three gunshots emanating from the Area Command's barracks on Tuesday, December 26.

He said on rushing to the scene, the operatives met Corporal Ugwu in his room with gunshot injuries on his chest and hand.

The PPRO added that Ugwu who was lying helplessly in a pool of his blood was rushed swiftly to a nearby hospital where he gave up the ghost while receiving treatment.

Okoye further disclosed that the operatives arrested Amanda at the scene of the incident with a pistol belonging to the deceased officer.

He said the lady has made confessional statement admitting shooting the police officer after a serious altercation that led to a fight with him.

His statement reads; "On Tuesday, 26/12/2023 at about 1832hrs, Operatives of Ezinihitte-Mbaise Police Area Command, heard three gunshots emanating from the Area Command’s Barracks and tactical maneuvered to the scene where they met Corporal Cosmas Ugwu ‘m’ in his room with gunshot inuries on his chest and hand, lying helplessly on the floor in his pool of blood.

"He was immediately rushed to Evergreen Hospital in Ezinihitte-Mbaise where he died while receiving medical treatment. His co**se has since been deposited at the morgue for preservation.

"Sequel to the unfortunate incident, Amanda Uchechi Ugo, ‘f’ 23yrs, of Umumbiri in Ahaizu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, was arrested at scene of crime by the operatives.

"More so, a pistol gun with breach number 5199225, assigned to the deceased officer was tactfully collected from her.

"On interrogation, she volunteered a confessional statement admitting that she shot the Police Corporal who is her lover after a serious altercation that led to a fight with him.

"Meanwhile the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Owerri, to carrying out a comprehensive investigation and arraign the suspect in court with the appropriate criminal charge on completion of the investigation."

27/12/2023

Gospel Singer, Ada Ehi Condemns Plateau Massacre

Renowned Gospel musician, Ada Ehi has condemned the senseless killings carried out by bandits in several communities in three local government councils of Plateau State on Christmas Eve.

Ehi described the killings as completely evil, submitting that slaughtering innocent citizens for any reason is Satanic.

The gospel artiste called for an end to the periodic blood-letting going in the country.

In a post in her verified page on Wednesday, December 27, she prayed that the assailants reaped bountifully the fruits of the pills they served on others.

Ehi wrote; "The killings in Plateau State on Christmas Eve is completely evil! Evil!

"Slaughtering innocent Nigerian citizens for any reason is evil!

"Let the wickedness of the wicked come to end. Let them harvest the fruits of their wickedness. May God have mercy on us"

The death toll from the Christmas Eve attack in Plateau State is put at 145 with hundreds injured and several others still missing.

27/12/2023

IMSU Expels Catholic Priest, 14 Others For Cheating In Examination

The Imo State University, IMSU, Owerri has expelled 15 final year Law students of the university over their involvement in different forms of examination malpractices.

The expelled students included a Catholic priest of the Orlu Diocese and a lecturer in the university's Department of Managementt Sciences.

A source at the university said the expulsion of the students was announced before the Christmas and New Year festivities.

According to him, the official of the institution who spearheaded the rustication threatened to sue the university management if the expulsion was not ratified.

The source, who described the rustication as 'very harsh" however admitted that the students were guilty as charged.

He insisted that the affected 15 students should not be made scapegoats since most of the students even in other departments engaged in similar malfeasance.

He revealed that some of the affected students hired mercenaries to sit examinations for them while others used their telephone handsets during examinations.

He further disclosed that the Catholic priest had to hire a mercenary to sit examination in his stead because of insecurity in the Orlu axis of the state which stopped him from traveling to Owerri to sit examination.

According to the source, the Reverend Father was driving to Owerri when his vehicle was shot at by unknown gunmen leading to his inability to eventually present himself at the examination hall on the fateful day.

The source alleged that the cabal that championed the rustication opposed the female lecturer studying Law whilst in the employ of the same university.

When contacted via WhatsApp, the Public Relations Officer of the university, Sir Ralph Njoku-Obi said he has no information yet on the matter.

26/12/2023

Highlife Music Maestro Loses Father

Death on Boxing Day snatched Pa Stevenson, a native of Emeabiam Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State.

Pa Stevenson was the father of highlife maestro, Ugo Stevenson popularly known as Ndaa Chineke.

Ugo announced his father's passing in a WhatsApp message to National Newsbreak on Tuesday evening.

He regretted that he could not save his father from the boxing ring when death engaged the elderly man in a fight.

He wrote; It's a sad Boxing Day for Ndaa Chineke. I couldn't save my father from the box ring of death".

24/12/2023

Ezebuiros Hold Thanksgiving Ceremony

The year 2023 will wind up on a happy note for Sir Ceejay and his wife, Dr. Stephanie Ezebuiro as they hold a thanksgiving church service on December 31.

The service is billed for St Paul's Anglican Church, Ndiuche Izuogu in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.

According to a statement endorsed by Sir Ezebuiro, reception holds shortly after at the Palace of Isiaku.

Sir Ezebuiro, who holds the traditional title of Aku Izuogu therefore invites friends, well-wishers and associates to the ceremony.