A frontline governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Imo State, Mr. Okey Ezeh, has chided members of the state House of Assembly for voting against local government autonomy in the ongoing constitution amendment. In a release made available in Owerri, Mr. Ezeh who expressed utter surprise at such posture by the state House of Assembly, submitted that it has confirmed that the people are there for themselves and not for the people. The APGA chieftain noted that the local government has been…
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Tragedy 20 year-old man, 5 others die over quest to become powerful native doctor …2 others in still coma
By Chinaka Duruiheoma The quest for a 20 year-old boy, Arinze Ukole to become the most powerful native doctor in Oru has left him and four other members of his family dead. Our reporter gathered that following the boy’s action, the sleepy village of Umuejike Amaokpara Amiri Autonomous community in Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State was jolted last week following the death of five members of Ukole family who dropped dead one after the other after eating meat prepared by Arinze after sacrifice. Other members of Ukole…
Read MoreImo Guber: Nwosu’s ambition develops K-leg, as Mbaike, Oguta leaders reject him APC: We’ve not adopted Okorocha’s Inlaw
The gale of endorsements which Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, Chief of Staff COS to Gov Rochas Okorocha rumoured governorship bid has been getting has suffered a serious devastating blow following it’s rejection by APC members in Mbaitoli, Ikeduru and Oguta LGAs. The party members and leaders in the three Council’s who expressed their dissent in various ways and manners have by their actions lent credence to the speculation making the rounds that both Gov Okorocha’s rescue mission agenda family and the APC itself are passing through troubled waters. According to eyewitnesses…
Read MoreGreen party Movement launched in Owerri
A new political movement called the Green Party of Nigeria has been formed and launched in Owerri the Imo State capital. The well attended ceremony attracted people from ail works of life such as traders, businessmen and women, professionals, youths, artisans and students who graced the party launching. Addressing the crowd at the occasion, the South East coordinator of the party Hon R.C.D Nwadavid said essence of the ceremony was to ginger the members and people from the South East states to register in the party as “members and also…
Read MoreLand Grabbing Naze Community, women cry out …Accuse lands ministryof intimidation …House member wades in
Women of Umuakagu and Umulolo village of Naze .have cried out for help as fear and uncertainty grips the peace loving people of the^ village in Naze autonomous community OF Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State following the invasion and encroachment into their only remaining ancestral farm and residential land. In a passionate appeal by the women of the village, led by Mrs. Georgina Obichere and Mrs. Augustina Merenini, the president and secretary respectively, to the amiable and listening governor of the state, His Excellency Rochas Anayo Okorocha,…
Read MoreImo Industrial Revolution: Okorocha allocates land to Ndigbo in Germany …Nzuko Ndigbo hails Rochas as father of new Imo …Gets 50 parcels of land
Mr. Obioha The Governor of Imo State, Owelle Dr. Rochas Anayo Okorocha (OON) has assured Ndigbo in Germany of the commitment of his administration to put Imo State on a stable road to industrial revolution. Governor Okorocha made the remarks weekend when the leader of Nzuko Ndigbo in Hamburg Germany, High Chief Ebere Obioha paid him a solidarity visit at the Government House, Owerri. The governor recounted the efforts of his administration in that direction which led to the recovery and resuscitation of some moribund industries including the current drive…
Read MoreEmbrace issues based campaign, or risk exposure, journalists tell aspirants
The Owerri Zonal Media Forum (OZMF), the umbrella body of Owerri journalists in the state has called on political office seekers angling for various seats in next year’s elections to focus energy and time on issues based politics in the interest of the state and democracy. The forum which spoke at the end of its monthly meeting in Owerri the Imo State capital also vowed to use the weapon available to it, which is media to expose and shame any aspirant trying to hoodwink the electorate with deceptive schemes clothed…
Read MoreNo Bongo artiste is better than the other – Shama Melody
Frontline Bongo Music artiste in Imo state, Shama Melody who is known for his hit track ‘Motor Mixture’ has refused to call himself the best Bongo artiste at the moment, saying that no one is better than the other. Speaking to Newsmen in Owerri, the elegant singer said it is wrong for any singer to see himself as better than others because it is in the hands of the fans to make such judgment while God Himself also knows sincerely who the best is. “Nobody is the best; it is…
Read MoreHardy swipes on OAPs: Repackage to be as special as you used to be
Mr. Chinedu Hardy Nwadike the Founder of OtownGist Media and Entertainment has frowned at the common nature of On Air Personalities, OAPs in Imo State, adding that if they don’t repackage, there won’t be anything special about them again. Hardy who is the President of Imo State Bloggers Association, said the profession has lost its flare as some people in it don’t even understand the weight they carry. He said; “I often hide my face when I hear some people I meet are OAPs. They might have the swagger on…
Read MoreGov. Okorocha gives Imo Entertainers assignment …Urge them to reposition Imo
The Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has handed Entertainers in the state the assignment of helping to repackage the state. Gov. Okorocha who made the call while receiving the artistes who were on a courtesy visit at the Government House Owerri, recently said the burden of saying good things about the state should not be on the government alone, but on all and sundry. The entertainers who came under the umbrella of Imo Based Artistes League (IBAL) was led by the Imo State Chapter Chairman of Actors Guild of…
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