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   - Prince Charls Amadi (Charvon). During the 2015 Governorship Election OZOPOLF, which is an acronym for Owerri Zone political Leaders Forum, no doubt became a rallying point for the actualisation of the Owerri project. The group under the Leadership of Ikeduru born billionaire mobilised Owerri sons and daughters who were very determined to support Owerri Zone project of producing the Governor of Imo state of Owerri zone extraction. The body gained a lot of political momentum and was almost the deciding force in terms of political moblisation, alliances and funding. It was glaring for all political parties to take advantage of Ozopolf deep consultations and reach to all stakeholders for their bid to produce the next governor. Unfortunately, the PDP which was a prime and formidable party in the State didn't see the clear signals and possibility. In this short narrative the convener and sponsor of OZOPOLF, heaped the entire blame of the loss on two Imo sons of Mbaise extraction. He

 By BENEDICT AHANONU  He’s our hero, say indigenes The coastal aborigines in Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states (BRAC) have praised former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, for creating the states. They described the ex-Head of State as their hero. BRAC said they would forever remain grateful to Gowon for carving out the BRAC states from defunct Eastern Region in line with the yearning and cries of their fathers and mothers. According to the BRAC states, Gowon is second to the Holy Spirit, by virtue of the respect they have for him. They said those asking the former Head of State to apologise for his role in the civil war should have a rethink. A statement by the General Coordinator of BRAC Coastal Aborigines, Doris McDaniels, in response to calls for Gowon to apologise over his role in the civil war, reads: “It has been brought to our attention the recent insults directed at Gen. Gowon by Igbo apex groups, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). “We

 By: James Emeahu Dr. Chima Amadi, hailing from Umuehieze, Umuekwune in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State, is  a distinguished scholar, researcher, and advocate for transparency and good governance. With a diverse academic background and wealth of professional experience, Dr. Amadi has made significant contributions in the fields of Political science, Economics, and Development studies. His commitment to promoting accountability and transparency in governance has earned him recognition and accolades nationally and internationally. Born and raised in Kano, Nigeria, young Dr Amadi completed his primary education at Dabo Primary School in Kano before proceeding to the Comprehensive Secondary School, Umuekwune, Ngor Okpala LGA, Imo State, where he completed his secondary education. Driven by his hunger for knowledge and desire to make a difference, the youthful and energetic Dr Amadi enrolled at the University of Ibadan, where he pursued a Bachelor's in Human Nutrition. He excelled in his s

 By Cajetan Duke In an august gathering with the presence of no fewer than four state governors, deputy governors, high-ranking government officials, top captains of industry, as well as entrepreneurial giants., which was marked by an aura of significance and importance, and  serving  as a confluence of political, administrative, and corporate luminaries, who gathered at the instance of the board, management and staff of the New Telegraph Publishing Company Ltd, the publishers of Daily Telegraph newspapers, for her 2023 Award ceremony. It was an epoch at the Belmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, as Dr. Mathew Chima Amadi, alongside other eminent and distinguished Nigerians received the prestigious New Telegraph's Social Crusader of the Year award. The award really stands as a testament to his exceptional contributions to society.  The Umuekwunne, Ngor Okpala born social entrepreneur and trained human nutritionist, has carved a niche for himself a

By Ben AHANONU  One of the hallmarks of a great leader is his/her ability to identify the needs of the people and conceptualize policies, development projects and programmes towards solving those needs. In addition, creation of employment opportunities in robust partnership with the private sector is a top priority for nearly every people - oriented government, especially in countries with large unemployed and underemployed youth populations; while, the main economic objective of every purposeful country or state is to generate, supply and distribute enough electricity to power its economy. However, irregular power supply and skyrocketing cost of electricity are hurting businesses in Nigeria - impacting negatively on the economy and invariably hampering the ability of the government and the private sector to create meaningful employment opportunities. In fact, it cannot be overemphasized that businesses need electricity to function, grow, create employment and other opportunities for t

  By Ben AHANONU  " Iro-na Hope oru, iga amamma di egwu, mana igba Hope okwu, igadi nkirikankrika, nkirikankrika, mgbe ahu ijoor njo di egwu, iyie chimpanzee." The foregoing popular Igbo chorus often sang at political gatherings (and which when translated into English means that those who work for Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma are fortunate and always blessed while those that work against him are eclipsed and attenuated by poverty and tormented by hardship to the point they look like chimpanzee), lends credence to the mystical quality of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and part of what stands him out as a great and visionary leader. The word mystic is always misconstrued by some people especially the make-believe "puritans," religious fanatics and so-called "rapturables," whose acts and deeds make them so heavy to fly for the rapture. Mystic or mystical within this context is not related to magic or having magical powers, especially of a secret,

  ..Rolls out 15-point agenda The Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has vowed to leave a legacy of sustainable prosperity, development, peace and industrialization by the end of his tenure that will stand the test of time. Governor Uzodimma stated this during the valedictory session with his expanded executive council and other appointees of the government in Owerri recently. He assured Imo people that his administration will continue to deliver dividends of democracy and called for their support in the efforts to move Imo forward. Recall that Governor Uzodimma recently dissolved his cabinet for the first term of office in keeping with the provisions of the Constitution. In a similar vein, Governor Uzodimma has rolled out a 15 - point agenda for his second term of office. His words: "My priority areas going forward will be on 15 critical sectors needed for the sustainable development of Imo State.This will be in tandem with my 3R mantra and the 10-year De