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Imo state governor Senator Hope Uzodinma has once more condemned tge activities of illegal crude oil bunkering at the wake of the explosion that rocked the illegal refinery in Ohaji Egbema where many lives was lost.   In his speech after the Holy Mass today, he condemned, once again, the activities of illegal crude oil bunkering within Imo territory.  He said that the recent pipeline explosion in Imo State has thrown some families in Ohaji/Egbema and Imo State at large, into mourning. These are the consequences of criminality and its associated trades. The governor stressed however, that with the improved Ebube Agu,  Vigilante Group, and a synergy with the security agencies, the approach against banditry has been beefed up for maximum safety of lives and properties.  "Graciously, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has agreed to resume, tomorrow, the suspended Continous Voter Registration Exercise at the three affected Local Government Areas in the State. Our righ

Tension and anxiety, as expected, are growing higher as we walk close to the kick-off of the much anticipated 2023 general election, particularly in the camp of the opposition, who after unsuccessful attempts to unseat Governor Uzodimma through every conventional and unconventional means, decided to take advantage of the 2023 general election to launch a desperate comeback - to - power scheme in the state. Recall that in 2020, when Governor Hope Uzodimma came to power through the January 14 landmark judgement of the Supreme Court, there was no breathing space for the newly sworn-in governor, as the opposition PDP did everything possible to stifle and discredit his policies and programmes as unveiled even before he set out to work.  Using the advantage of media platforms and goodwill at their very disposal, the embittered opposition set out on an intentional, calculated and unimaginable media war against the new government. There was indeed no honeymoon for the shared prosperity adminis

BY PRINCE MACDONALD ENWERE.  Food is an indispensable part  of human culture and identify.  It is one of the fundamental and basic needs of human creature. There are culinary traditions associated with every culture which are transferred from one generation to another. The modern society is inseparable from its cultural heritage and the history of any society is recorded and embedded in it's culture. In Igbo ethnography, food has remained an ancient trademark of historical  significance. It's symbolism  has remained a trans-generational and archaeological subtext in Igbo cosmology. The advent of culture revolution has brought reinvention in our local cuisines. Also, culture contact and cross-cultural interaction have equally brought alteration to Igbo food culture, but this never affected the famous and age-long OFE OWERRE delicacy. However, variety is a product of adventure. In human conception, food is an indispensable contrivance for survival. In Igbo food culture, there is

Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba the Honorable Minister of state Education, has informed newsmen that over 1,000 individuals have raised over 100 million and would purchase the APC presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for him.  Nwajiuba, who spoke in a telephone interview with Sunday PUNCH, stated that he had been informed by the group that about 1,000 individuals had contributed a little over N100m and would purchase the APC presidential forms for him. The minister, who expressed excitement that the group was able to raise the amount, said the decision on whether he would run for the coveted office would depend on the outcome of his meeting with the Project Nigeria Group and other stakeholders across the country. Nwajiuba stated,“In my own case, I have the unique opportunity of being promoted by a wide range of Nigerians, young people and others from all parts of Nigeria, who are contributing their funds as well as their time to this project. They have taken the challenge

  CAMPAIGN FOR YOUR CANDIDATE WITH FACTS NOT LIES AND PROPAGANDA As preparations for the 2023 General election hots up, it is clear that political parties are all working with INEC directives to conclude the processes of getting a standard bearer on or before June 3rd, 2022 in line with the new Electoral Act. This development in our nations polity has opened another window of opportunity for political gladiators and those who may have an eye for various elective positions. While some political parties may have started the sale of the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, others are yet to. It is expected that amongst the league of politicians lined up to succeed or return elected, for the various political offices, buying the forms elevates them to the status of aspirants and differentiates "men from boys" as well as pretenders from contenders. Ahead of political party primary elections, aspirants have begun to embark on consultations from one state to another; LGA to

Valentine Ozigbo, the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP in the last guber Election in Anambra state and former CEO of Transcorp,  yesterday 22nd April 2022, interred his father, Late Pa Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo at his country home in Amesi, Aguata LGA Anambra state.  Pa Andrew Nwafor Ozigbo dedicated his life to the service of humanity which spanned over 7 decades as he transversed the length and breath of Anambra.  In his homily, the Bishop of Ekwulobia Catholic Diocese, His Lordship Peter Ebere Okpaleke on Friday, April 22, 2022, during the funeral Mass of  late Pa Ozigbo at St. Vincent's Catholic Church, Amesi, Aguata LGA of Anambra state, called for peace and understanding in the society especially at this trying times when insecurity seems to be tearing the society apart.  He stressed that Nigerian politicians have a lot to copy from the deceased as he dedicated his life to the service of humanity which is the core principle of service. He described the late Pa Andrew Ozigbo as a