By Simon Kolawole You should have seen me shaking my head in self-pity, as if somebody had just mercilessly slapped me. I had just landed at the “little” Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana, and needed to use the rest room. What I saw startled me. There were about a dozen toilet cubicles. All the doors were standing tall — none was hanging loose. I also saw a row of urinals in sparkling conditions. The rest room was so clean, so odour-free you could comfortably have your lunch in there without…
Read MoreDay: July 27, 2018
Imo police nab three robbery suspects, recover arms
The Imo State Police Command has arrested three armed robbery suspects and also recovered two pistols, an axe and three live cartridges from them. Mr Dasuki Galandanchi, the State Commissioner of Police, told newsmen in Owerri that the suspects were arrested following diligent investigation. According to him, the names of the suspects include, Victor Igboanusi ( 20 ), Agina Kelechi ( 24 ) and Ugochukwu Nze (30 ), adding that the suspects had confessed to the crime and would be charged to the court, soon. The Commissioner also said, “the…
Read MoreImo LGA election to hold, Aug. 25 …ISIEC Fully Prepared …No Legal Impediments Whatsoever
The long expected Imo state chairmanship and councillorship elections which have been deferred a couple of times have finally been scheduled to hold on August 25, 2018. The decision to this effect was taken last Wednesday, July 25, 2018 during a stake holders meeting between the leadership of the Imo state Independent Electoral Commission (ISTEC) led by Hon. Ethelbert Ibebuchi and chairmen of over 40 registered political parties at the premises of ISIEC in Owerri. During the interactive meeting, the ISIEC chairman. Hon. Ethelbert Ibebuchi informed that the state electoral…
Read MoreLawyers beat cops, aided robbers’ escape, says Imo CP
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Dasuki Galandanchi, has said members of the Owerri branch of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA are ignorant of the law . The lawyers on Monday embarked on a protest march, calling on the Inspector General of Police , Ibrahim Idris , to sack the CP and the Divisional Police Officer of the Ngor Okpala Police Division , Mr E . Moses , for allegedly assaulting the magistrate of Umuneke Ngor Magistrate ‘ s Court , Ngozi Onyenemezu , and two lawyers, Emma Eke…
Read MoreState of Imo today and need for Frank Nneji
Imo state is sick no doubt about this. It is no longer news that the economy of Imo state is in a such terrible condition that she can no longer fulfil her financial obligations to her citizens. At the present, not a single part of her financial involvements including monthly wage bill can be settled fully. Like an individual down with a severe illness without adequate treatment, her horrible situation has continued to get devastating each day that passes without hope to get better. For instance, imo workers go home…
Read MoreAssault: Police called Imo Magistrate Prostitute -NBA As Registrar’s report indicts Police
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Owerri branch Chairman, Barr. Damian Nosike, on Wednesday told newsmen that the Magistrate in charge of Umuneke Ngor Magistrate’s Court , in the Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Ngozi Onyenemezu , who was allegedly assaulted by the police in court on July 19 , and the registrar of the court have submitted their reports on what transpired on the day. Barr. Nosike said the reports of the Magistrate and that of the registrar of the court , which was submitted to the…
Read MoreAPC woos Uwajumogu, Uzodimma, Opia with automatic tickets
As the defection fever bites harder on the ruling APC, the national leadership of the party led by Comrade Adams Oshimhole is allegedly wooing members of the party in the National Assembly with automatic tickets for second term stave off more defections from the party. Nigeria Newspoint gathered that the chairman of the party Comrade Oshimhole personally made the promise to the lawmakers at a closed door parley yesterday amid speculations that more lawmakers may be on their way out of the party. Among those who would benefit from the…
Read MoreOdor Emerges APC Chairman In Ifakala Ward
Rewarded by his commitment to duty and service in the leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Imo state, the State Working Committe(SWC) of the party has announced the appointment of Mr. Barry Odor as chairman of APC in Ifakala ward, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo state. A communique made available to newsmen noted that Mr. Odor’s appointment on Tuesday, July, 24,2019 took effect, as he replaces chief Simeon Ndukwe, said to have been relieved of his appointment on grounds of gross misconduct and insubordination against the leadership…
Read MoreAPGA Reps: Peoples interest must be priority for legislative representation -Nwosu
Owerri Federal Constituency yesterday erupted in excitement and happiness following the declaration of intention by Hon Rowland Nwosu to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives in 2019. Hon Nwosu’s declaration which took place at his party, All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, office in Obinze, Owerri West LGA, provided him the platform to outline how he intends to take legislative representation to another level in the area. Addressing the expectant crowd of party executives and members from the three council areas of Owerri North, West and Municipal made it…
Read MoreOkorocha wasted N236bn on Christmas trees, statues – Okey Ezeh
A top contender for the Imo State gubernatorial seat, Mr. Okey Ezeh has said the state cannot afford to have another wasteful, insensitive and unaccountable government come 2019, disclosing that the incumbent administration has blown over N236 billion merely on overhead costs even when the critical sectors of the state’s economy remain in a shambles. In a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity, Okey Ezeh Campaign Organization, Collins Opurozor, which was made available to newsmen in Owerri on Wednesday, Ezeh, who is gunning for the coveted seat on…
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