Rule of law refers to the action of government as dictated by the laws of the land. This means that government is bound to act within the confines of the law and not to act arbitrarily or misuse power. According to Professor A V Dicey (1885) the chief proponent of the Principle of rule of law,the rule of law also applies to the governed or citizens of the state. It stipulates their rights and duties within the constitution. The rule of law ensures that both the people in government and…
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National exco dissolves Imo NAWOJ factions …Nullifies 2017 election
The highly disputed election of the Imo State Chapter of National Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJI, held on November 16, 2017 has finally been nullified by the national executive of the association. In a press release signed by the vice president South East of NAWOJ, Lion Chibota Edozie a copy of which was made available to Nigeria Newspoint, the national executive cited undue interferences from unauthorized persons which precipated crisis during the November 16, 2017 ‘stalemated’ election of the Imo State chapter of NAWOJ, as reason for the annulment of…
Read MoreNo to proliferation of higher institutions in Imo
Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Anayo Ethelbert Okorocha,recently announced the upgrading of some secondary schools to tertiary institutions as well as the creation of new ones. Among the upgraded schools are Ahiara Technical College,upgraded to a Polytechnic and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Imo State University at Ngor Okpala upgraded to a full fledged university of Agriculture. The governor also announced the founding of College of Education, Ohaji/Egbema and College of Nursing, Owerri. On the surface, this government decision is one deserving commendation. Education remains the bedrock of societal growth…
Read MoreUba inaugurated NRCRI chairman amid Okorocha’s opposition
Chief Charles Chukwudi Uba has been inaugurated as the chairman of the Board of the National Root Crop Research Institute, NRCRI, Umudike Abia State, Nigeria, inspite of alleged opposition from Governor Rochas Okorocha against the appointment. Sources hinted Nigeria Newspoint that the governor allegedly preferred his in-law, Chief Chuks Ololo for the federal appointment but was said to have lost out as Uba was inaugurated Friday last week in Abuja. Uba who holds the title of Akusinachi was a former member of the Imo House of Assembly where he chaired…
Read MoreWe want Madumere – Imolites in Diaspora
Imolites in Diaspora, United Kingdom called Imo Indigenes in Diaspora, UK, have taken a stand to support the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere’s governorship ambition, describing him as the most qualified to succeed Governor Rochas Okorocha come, 2019. The group made their stand known in a statement titled: A clarion call on Prince Eze Madumere to contest for 2019 Imo State Governorship election signed by the President, Mr. Joseph Eke, General Secretary, Mr. Chukie Ajoku and the Publicity secretary, Mrs. Dean Akujobu. The group stated their reason for adopting Prince…
Read MoreUrban Renewal: Okorocha destroyed Imo economy by N3.5Trn, 25, 000 jobs lost – Njemanze …Laments: Governor has committed many mortal sins against citizens
A medical doctor and social commentator, Dr Philip Njemanze has painted a gloomy picture of the economy of Imo State in the aftermath of the urban renewal program of Gov Rochas Okorocha saying the program devastated the economy of the state. Dr Njemanze who made this startling revelation in a document he released recently in Owerri estimated that the economy of the state shrunk drastically because of the loss of whopping N3.5trillion as a result of the renewal program. According to him that colossal loss resulted to an equally disturbing…
Read MoreReturn of robbers on motor bike in Imo
A forthright ago residents and people doing business around Item by Mbari Street junction in Ikenegbu Layout in Owerri metropolis experienced an armed robbery incident in which a woman was dispossessed of her hand bag by two suspected armed robbers as they rode past her on a motor bike. The woman was said to be heading towards Diamon Bank located at Item Street probably, to do some transactions before her handbag was snatched from her according to the woman’s lament. In the handbag were her Automated Teller Machine (ATM), card,…
Read MoreImo CP promises lasting peace in oil producing areas
The Imo State Polcie Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that prevailing peace rests in the Niger Delta areas of Nigeria, with particular reference to the oil producing areas of Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta Local Government Areas of Imo State. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Ezike made the pronouncement at the State Police Command headquarters in Owerri Tuesday (March 6) while receiving an award of honour from members of the Niger Delta Media Forum. Mr Ezike who was represented at the occasion by the Police Public Relations Officer…
Read MoreZoning of political office breeds mediocrity – Ejizu
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and public affairs commentator, Engr. Rawlings Ejizu says that zoning of political offices betrays the concept and beauty of democracy. Chief Eiizu told news men in Owerri weekend that zoning breeds mediocrity as those who emerge out of such arrangement are product of selection and not election which is the hall mark of democracy. There can be no gainsaying the fact that any political office holder especially that of a state governor that got into office through a zoning platform cannot…
Read MoreOhakim mourns with Iwu family
Immediate past Governor of Imo State, Dr Ikedi Ohakim and his family mourn with the Iwu family over the death of their matriach, Nneoma Eunice Nkwoada Iwu, who passed on at 88 yesrs and will be laid to eternal rest on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Dr Ikedi Ohakim said that Nneoma was known for her kindness, peacefulness and cheerfulness personality which endeared her to many and earned her the title of Nneoma. He also described her as a devout Christian and an illustrious daughter of Imo State who lived a…
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