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Large Turnout in Okigwe for Senator Patrick Ndubueze’s Engagement with APC Leaders, Elected Officials
(By Jim Isilebo.)
The Ancient and pristine town of Okigwe,headquarters of Okigwe local government area of Imo state was agog as it came alive on Saturday 18th April 2026,when the Senator representing Imo North distinguished Sen(Engr) Patrick Chinwuba Ndubueze, played host to all the newly elected APC party executives from ward to zonal level and party leaders in Imo North Senatorial zone.
Amongst the dignitaries from the zone who graced the occasion in solidarity with Senator Ndubueze was the number three citizen of Imo state and speaker of Imo state house of Assembly Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe,who was accompanied by a strong contingent of other principal officers and members of the House.
Also present were party leaders,including former legislators at both state and federal govts, from each of the six local government areas in the zone who spoke excellently well and with so much encomium on distinguished Senator Ndubueze for the steady and consistent progress he has been making in greatly improving the lot of the zone for the past three years.
The ceremony which took place at the Police field Okigwe commenced with powerful prayers from a substantial array of Christian clergy present,(which is the hallmark of Senator Ndubueze’s programs), who committed the the Senator,ditto Okigwe zone into the hands of God Almighty following the unfortunate spate of insecurity that bedeviled the zone over the past few years.
They thereby expressed their gratitude to God for gradually returning peace to the zone.
The reception ground got electrified and agog when Senator Ndubueze arrived with loud ovation from the massive crowd,as he made his way round to the stands appreciating their presence and unwavering support.
The event which was primarily aimed at acquaintance with the new officials and thanking/ appreciating them alongside other party faithfuls who trouped into the venue from the entire INEC 64 electoral wards of the zone in their large numbers, also turned out to be a firm affirmation to the belief in the sterling stewardship of the the selfless and uncommon Senator, who have evidently distinguished himself as the legacy Senator of this current dispensation.
The climax of the occasion came when the Senator took his time to reel out his numerous developmental interventions in the zone in the 10th Senate, with includes all his sponsored Bills, motions, empowerment and employment opportunities to so many of her constituents as well as sustainable mega projects attracted to the zone within the last three years of his stewardship ,e g, Federal University Okigwe, Greater Okigwe Power Project, Ezinnachi mega grain silo project, major arterial road networks traversing the six local government areas of the state.etc.
In his parting short the Senator glowingly spoke and profoundly thanked the Executive Governor of Imo state,His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma, who availed him the unparalleled opportunity for this service to his people and most importantly gave him all the needed and uncompromised support in actualizing and bringing into fruition every of his achievements within this duration of his stewardship to Imo North Senatorial District.
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Eagle Times Newspaper Will Be Voice for Nigerians – Publisher Chukwunyere Vows
Joel Ajayi
The Publisher of The Eagle Times Nigeria, Sir Ikechukwu Chukwunyere, has pledged that the newspaper will promote accountability, credible journalism and public-interest reporting in its coverage of national affairs.
Chukwunyere made the commitment on Thursday, October 1, 2026, during the official unveiling and launch of The Eagle Times Nigeria.
He said the new media organisation was established not merely to add another newspaper to Nigeria’s media landscape, but to provide a platform committed to serving the public interest.
According to him, the newspaper’s guiding philosophy, “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation,” places a responsibility on the organisation to listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight issues affecting their daily lives and scrutinise those entrusted with public responsibilities.
“To be a voice for the people means that we must listen to Nigerians, tell their stories, highlight their concerns and give visibility to issues that affect their daily lives,” he said.
The publisher added that The Eagle Times would be guided by accuracy, fairness, professionalism, credibility and responsible journalism, stressing that the newspaper would not publish stories merely because they were sensational.
“We will verify. We will investigate. We will seek the other side. We will correct our mistakes when we make them,” he said.
Chukwunyere further stated that the newspaper would endeavour to give individuals and organisations the opportunity to respond whenever allegations were made against them.
“Our commitment is not to any political party, government or individual. Our primary commitment is to journalism, to truth and to the Nigerian public,” he said.
He noted that the newspaper was launching at a time when the media industry was undergoing rapid transformation, with audiences increasingly consuming news through digital platforms, including websites, television, podcasts and social media.
He said The Eagle Times would therefore operate as a multimedia organisation, combining its newspaper with digital platforms and The Eagle Times TV to reach audiences across different channels.
According to him, the organisation also intends to create opportunities for young journalists, writers, photographers, producers, digital creators and other media professionals to develop their skills and contribute to journalism and national development.
Chukwunyere said the newspaper’s coverage would include politics, governance, business, economy, security, judiciary, education, health, technology, sports, entertainment, lifestyle and international affairs.
He, however, said the organisation intended to distinguish itself not only by the subjects it covered but by the quality and approach of its journalism.
We want to tell stories that matter, we want to investigate issues that require investigation, we want to highlight Nigerians who are making a difference, and we want to give communities that are often ignored an opportunity to be heard,” he said.
The publisher acknowledged the challenges involved in establishing a newspaper, saying the venture required investment, commitment, professional discipline and the courage to pursue an idea.
He expressed appreciation to the management, editorial, reporting, production and digital teams, as well as families, friends, partners and supporters who contributed to the establishment of the organisation.
Chukwunyere also assured readers, viewers and the newspaper’s digital audience that The Eagle Times would strive to earn their trust and remain accountable to the standards it had set for itself.
He said the newspaper’s success would not be measured only by circulation figures, website traffic or social media followers, but also by the confidence Nigerians placed in its journalism.
“Today, we spread our wings. Today, The Eagle Times takes flight,” he said, reaffirming the newspaper’s commitment to its slogan: “The Voice for the People, The Watchdog for the Nation.”
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