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As we reflect on the life and death of the legendary Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, what does his legacy mean to you?

A Seven day period of mourning has been declared across the Igbo nation to mourn the death of the ex-biafra legend, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. Commencing on the 1st of December, Igbo’s all over the world have been asked to join in offering prayers for the soul of the departed …

Information reaching IMO STATE BLOG confirm that a high power delegation of influential Igbo leaders were in London over the weekend to discuss burial arrangements of the late icon, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. In the closed door meeting which lasted for 5hrs, IMO STATE BLOG learnt that a decision was …

Going down memory lane in remembrance of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Biafran National Anthem easily comes to mind. The clip below is a sing along version to the Anthem.Though defunct, it must be preserved for the future generation. Click to listen to a beautiful rendition of Land of …

As a mark of respect to the late Ikemba Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, IMO STATE BLOG will dedicate the entire week solely to articles  centered on his life and legacy. It is quite shameful that not many of our youth today are aware of the role played by  the late Ikemba, …

Earlier today, the entire Igbo nation was thrown into mourning at the news of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu’s death. The founding father of the All Progressive People’s Party (APGA) and, Biafra warlord was a pillar of reckon to the Igbo nation.  Over the years, he fought gallantly and remained steadfast. …

Imo state government has concluded arrangements to procure 500,000 uniforms, including sandals, to be distributed free to all pupils and students in the state public primary and secondary schools. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Dr Obinna Duruji, while disclosing this to newsmen after the State Executive Council meeting at the …

Okigwe zone of Imo State was practically brought to a political stand still on the 19th of November 2011 when the people of Umuihi/Ihinna autonomous communities in Ihitte/Uboma Local Government honoured their son and the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Chukwuemeka Uwajumogu. The civic reception for this great …

Rt.Hon.Benjamin Uwajumogu’s office has been gracious enough to share exclusive photos from the Civic reception. School Children with their Flags as they anxiously await  Mr.Speaker’s arrival. Mr.Speakers arrives….  Match past by  the Women’s wing of Umuihi Ihinna consultative forum Boys Scouts…. Addressing the crowd….. The End…..

Hmmm. This one is a sweet shocker. News of madam Waziri’s removal greeted  us this morning.  Finally, the blanket covering Mr.President’s eyes have finally fallen off. Highlighted in red is the Press Statement from the Presidency. President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has approved the appointment of Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde  as the …

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The Bayelsa Gubernatorial elections have been full of drama. Out of genuine concern as a Nigerian, I sought to find out the “koko” via my facebook page.   The response I got from my innocent questions  are  mind blowing. See exerpts: “…He became too big for the bayelsans and too …