A lecturer in Imo State University, Owerri, Prof Valen Obinna has condemned in clear terms, the registration of more political parties describing it as uncalled for. Speaking to Journalists in his office, Prof Obinna who is also, the Director, Research and Linkages, IMSU, Owerri, stated that the Independence Electoral Commission (INEC) as the name implies should be independent and should not allow anybody to tell them what to do which in most cases, does not favour Nigerians as the number of political parties in the country is 68 in number.…
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I want to restore Imo lost glory – Onyeagbako
Appalled by the current state of affairs in Imo state, one of the gubernatorial aspirants jostling to represent the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA in the 2019 guber election in Imo state Chief Charles Onyeagbako has unveiled his desire to restore Imo to its former glory. Chief Onyeagbako who made this known during a chart with journalists at the grand finale of APGA’s sensitization/rally tour across the 27 Local Government Areas of the state, at Mount Canel, Emekuku, in Owerri North added that APGA is the only political platform through…
Read MoreSeminar on Marketing Nigerian goods in America holds in Owerri
A renowned Business development expert Barrister Dr. Donald Mbama has concluded arrangements to organize a-two day seminar for Imolites on marketing Igbo products in America Dr. Mbama who is in charge of the Business Development and Consultancy Unit of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, made this known while speaking to journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press Centre in Owerri recently. Dr. Mbama who said he studied and worked in America for over forty (40) years pointed out that he was moved by his passion to empower Imo people…
Read MorePetroleum marketers advised to sell at approved prices
To ensure the availability of petroleum products at the government stipulated price, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has advised marketers to always insist on lifting the product from the depots and tank farms at the approved prices. The marketers should also be courageous enough to expose any cartel that inflates product prices with admissible evidence, to enable DPR take appropriate action against such nefarious group. Giving the advice during the 2018 maiden meeting of the Imo State chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the zonal…
Read MoreNo Biafra Referendum without Voter’s Card – Ohanele
A non-governmental organization (NGO), Development Dynamics (DD), that over the years, train selected people from various communities in Imo State, on the electorate’s civic rights, responsibilities and contributions to good governance as well as accountability cum demand charter from their leaders, representatives and government, recently held a one-day seminar with participants drawn from communities in Orlu Local Government Area at Orlu Council Headquarters hall, where the Imo State DD Programme Director, Dr. Jude Ohanele, emphasized among other things, the significant of every adult citizen to procure permanent voter card (PVC)…
Read More2019 N/A Election: Okigwe youths adopt Ndubuisi Emenike For Reps
Particularly pleased with his philanthropic deeds, and youth empowerment programmes in Imo state, a Frontline youth organisation, and socio-political interest group in the state, the Okigwe Zonal Youth Movement, OZYM ,has endorsed Engr. Emenike Ndubuisi’s aspiration for the seat of Okigwe south federal constituency, ahead of the awaited 2019 election. Addressing newsmen shortly after the endorsement process in Owerri on Wednesday, coordinator of OZYM, Comr. Uzoma Njoku (Sector),informed that the Ehime-Mbano-born businessman cum youth leader has demonstrated commensurate will and desire in the area of youth empowerment and employment across…
Read MoreImo 2019: Chike Okafor/ Chima Uju best combination for Guber race
By Nwokoma Ndubueze Thoughtfully, what Imo State needed to ensure a free and fair elections come 2019 general elections is a good political calculation, especially on the leadership of the State. Since the past twelve years, the State have not found or known Peace whenever it gets to governorship election. The turmoils start from the time of primary election in the political parties and also becomes a thug of war at the main elections. From available statistics, Imo State since 20 years have not had a credible elections emanating from…
Read MoreOrluzurumee: It will be immoralfor Orlu son to contest 2019 Governor – Awuzie
Prof Ukachukwu Awuzie former Vice Chancellor of IMSU, former ASUU President and a chieftain of Orluzurume, a social- cultural organisation in Orlu zone have stated that it will be immoral and unacceptable for any Orlu son to aspire to be governor of Imo State. In a keynote speech made at an interactive session with Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, the erudite Professor said that Orlu would not support any of its sons to aspire to govern Imo in 2019. Prof. Awuzie described it as a wicked plan for any Orlu son to…
Read MoreAlleged violence: Rochas Foundation College student, attacks 2 pupils, cuts off their hands
The people of Umuofo community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State were befuddled when an 18 year old girl, Joy Ikenna Ihedoro from the community ran amock attacking two small boys cutting off their hands with machete. The girl, a student of Rochas Foundation College, Owerri, Imo State was said to have carried out the dastardly act on November 25, 2017 during that month’s clean up exercise which has now left the victims disabled. The victims, Masters Miracle Simon, 10 and Ekene Simon 8 are pupils of Community…
Read MoreImpeachment plot against Imo Deputy Governor thickens …Imo 1st Lady, inlaw fingered
Shortly after the open endorsement of his son in-law and Chief of Staff, Chief Uche Nwosu by the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha as his successor, strong moves have been initiated to impeach the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, who is seen as the main opposition to the governor’s plan to install Nwosu who is also from his Orlu Senatorial zone. Investigations revealed that the wife of the Governor, Nneoma Rochas Okorocha, Nwosu, who had been reported to have received “induced” endorsements across the state, especially from unemployed youths, are…
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