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Written By Nduka Anyanwu  In a momentous celebration that underscores his deep-rooted connection to community and leadership, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), High Chief Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, was conferred with the esteemed traditional title of “Ezenwata Umuchu” by His Royal Highness, Igwe Godson O. Ezechukwu, OFR (Okwuloha I of Umuchu).  The grand event took place on Tuesday, December 30, amid the vibrant festivities of the annual Ofala Festival, a revered cultural celebration in Umuchu.  The community was surrounded by the Council of Chiefs, community leaders, dignitaries, and a sea of familiar faces, the title felt less like elevation and more like recognition, a community seeing its own reflection and giving it a name. – This explains the dignity of such a man – Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa. The ceremony, held at the historic Crystal Palace in Umuchu within Aguata Local Government Area, drew a large and jubilant gathering of community...

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspects, for the gruesome murder of Sampson Worianime, a native of Okirika local government area. The suspects, one Igwe Alex, male 26 year old, the CSO of Aleto-Eleme Community and John Mikel 24 years old, all of Aleto Eleme. A statement by the spokesperson, Rivers State Police Command, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko said the victim  Sampson Worianime was reported missing on November 11, 2025, after accompanying a Youth from Ogbogbo Community in Okrika  to measure land at their old settlement. Following a distressing petition by the victim's mother, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) launched an investigation which led to the arrest of the two suspects. During a preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to abducting two youths from Okrika; including the victim. While one of the abducted victims escaped, Worianime was killed by the suspects and his body dumped into a nearby river. The suspects led Po...