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3 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed sadness over the death of highlife musician, folklorist and cultural icon, Mike Ejeagha, and urged the federal and Enugu State governments to immortalise him. Mike Ejeagha died on Friday at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu after a long battle with prostate cancer at the age of 95. Born on April 4, 1930 in Imezi Owa, Ezeagu local government area of Enugu State, Ejeagha’s life was a remarkable odyssey of culture, wisdom and music.
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3 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
The Imo State government has debunked the misconception surrounding the allocation of 1,000 hectares of land to Zion Ministry at Mbaisii in Ngor-Okpala local government area. The commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, made the rebuttal while addressing newsmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The commissioner revealed that the land in question was legally acquired and due process followed in the allocation. Barr.
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3 weeks ago | 
allafrica.com | Chibuzo Ukaibe |James Kwen |Emmanuel Mgheahurike
There is simmering unease within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over automatic tickets for the party's National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 general election. It was learnt that some APC governors oppose the automatic ticket plan and may have concluded plans to frustrate the arrangement. A governor from the South East and his counterpart from the South West are leading the move to stop automatic tickets for National Assembly members in their states.
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3 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
The Mazi Organisation (TMO) has kicked against the recent poor Value Added Tax (VAT) ranking of Imo State, describing it as “unacceptable, embarrassing and revealing.”This followed the release of the Federation Account Allocation Committee’s (FAAC) Q1 2025 report. The state astonishingly generated a mere N2.34 billion in VAT revenue, placing 35th out of 36 states, ahead of Taraba State. This was made known through a statement signed by its spokesperson, Cajetan Duke.
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3 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
The African Immigrants Resources Centre has distributed sanitary pads to over 400 students of the Egbu Girls School, Owerri. The centre distributed the pads in Owerri through its subsidiary, the Give A Girl A Pad (GAGAP) project, as part of activities marking World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
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3 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
A rare fusion of royal honour, spiritual devotion, and philanthropic excellence unfolded in Obinze, Imo State, as the chairman and chief executive officer of Moni Pulo Limited, Dr. (Mrs.) Seinye O.B. Lulu-Briggs, was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ezi Enyi 1 of Umuanunu, meaning “A True Friend of Umuanunu.” The conferment, bestowed by His Royal Highness Eze Geoffrey Ejimogu, JP, Anunu I of Umuanunu Autonomous Community, recognised her excellent contributions to nation-building and...
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3 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Chibuzo Ukaibe |James Kwen |Emmanuel Mgheahurike
There is simmering unease within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over automatic tickets for the party’s National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 general election. It was learnt that some APC governors oppose the automatic ticket plan and may have concluded plans to frustrate the arrangement. A governor from the South East and his counterpart from the South West are leading the move to stop automatic tickets for National Assembly members in their states.
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4 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State chapter, has passed a vote of no confidence on the Governor Hope Uzodimma-led administration, dismissing his leadership as a monumental failure. The state publicity secretary of the party, Hon. Lancelot Obiaku, who addressed newsmen in Owerri, stressed that the governor has failed to make a significant impact in critical sectors.
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4 weeks ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
The Imo State government in collaboration with UNICEF has reiterated commitment to creating a conducive, sustainable and safe future for children in the state. The UNICEF Chief of Field Office, Enugu, Mrs Juliet Chilewe stressed that the future of children is paramount, hence, government and stakeholders must collaborate to enable them realise their dreams. Mrs Chilewe highlighted that children represent the future leadership of the nation and must be well-groomed now to face the challenges ahead.
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1 month ago | 
leadership.ng | Emmanuel Mgheahurike
The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has challenged governments across the country to deal decisively with the menace of over 20 million out-of-school children. He submitted that this would assist in building leadership skills, acumen, dexterity, and morals in the children, coupled with inculcating societal norms and ensuring the sustainable development of the nation.
