Month: November 2021

Despite series of verification exercises by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, many federal retirees have continued to complain of prolonged unpaid pensions, NIKE POPOOLA reports Many retirees have complained of non-payment of their pensions and gratuities more than 10 years after leaving the services of the Federal Government despite participating in verification exercises conducted by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate. Some of the affected retirees, who decried that many of their members had died without collecting their entitlements called on the Federal Government to pay their entitlements. PTAD, the government…

Imo State Amalgamated Market and Traders Association ( ISAMATA) has organised football tournament for traders in the state to create sprit of teamwork and good relationship among traders. Organisers of the tournament noted that the exercise tagged : “2021 Imo 3R ISAMATA Football Tournament” is scheduled to hold between 14th November to 12th of December at Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri, adding that all the market teams in Imo will participate and display their talents. The opening ceremony of the tournament last Sunday had in attendance sports lovers , heartland football…

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has asserted that all those who engaged in one clandestine activity or the other against his administration, to pull it down, have experienced utter disappointment. The governor maintained that the recent crises that were stirred within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), part of it, was spearheaded by people who, in secret meetings, plotted to bring him down. He said no one of such persons has survived achieving their plots. Governor Wike made the revelation at the Special thanksgiving service organised to celebrate the appointment of…

Thousands of women and girl-child have been inspired and enlightened in many ways through an inspirational workshop organised by Wewe Network Afrique which was tagged: “Yes She Can” with the theme ‘Breaking Barriers’. Speaking during the workshop last Saturday at Rockview Hotel,Owerri , the Executive Director of the organization, Hon Adaora Onyechere noted that the workshop is held annually and is designed for African women between the ages of 18-35 to learn from inspirational speakers, showcase their talents, improve their career , business and leadership mentorship amongst others. She further…

The Director General, Jerry Alagbaoso Campaign Organization; Chief Unamma Olemgbe ,has been confered with a Patronship of Safari (AIFCESS) Recreation Club, Owerri. Chief Olemgbe is the Senior Legislative Aide to the member representing Orlu, Orsu and Oru East Federal Constituency in House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Asiwaju Jerry Alagbaoso (Omenkeafurunanya). Administering the oath before the conferment, President of the club, Rt. Hon. Mike Iheanetu, said the conferee; Olemgbe, has exhibited committed, sportsmanship and dedication in the club- hence he was deemed fit to be given an award. Responding, Chief Unamma…

Imo State contingent to the 2021 National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST, made a memorable entry at the Opening Ceremony of the festival taking place in Ado Ekiti, capital of Ekiti State. The Opening Ceremony took place at noon on Monday, November 15, 2021. With a large colourful contingent attired in isiagu costume, a retinue of skillfil artistes, and an acrobatic flutist, the contingent received prolonged applause from the crowd at the opening ceremony of the fiesta. The characteristic delectable performance of Omenimo Dance which was a part of…

In order to maintain good relationship between the State House of Assembly and the media, the newly elected speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh has seek for a cordial Media relationship with the Imo State House of Assembly Correspondence for adequate reportage of legislative activities of the House. The Speaker, stated this during an interactive session with the House of Assembly Correspondence at his office immediately after plenary. He maintained that the role of the media can never be undermined as it remains the voice…

A chieftain of Imo State APC,Chief Mike Nwachukwu has been conferred as an honorary member of Safari Recreation Club Owerri, based on his numerous contributions to humanity. Presenting Chief Nwachukwu before the members of the Club, president of the Safari club , Rt.Hon. Mike Iheanetu described Chief Nwachukwu as an outstanding individual who has a long lasting relationship with the club.”Chief Mike Nwachukwu has a long lasting relationship with the club since 1997.His selection as an honournary member is a special privilege.ln our option,he has excelled in his business,faired well…

A trusted worthy leader of Owerri Zone, Chief Dennise Ejikeme Okwu (Sweet Apple), has described the Success of the last Weekend 4th Anniversary of the Egbu declaration as the real reason why the3R Government and Imo All Progressives Congress ,APC has remained unsettled. Reacting in OWERRI to the various rants of members and Supporters of the 3R Government/ Imo APC ‘s PRO on the various Social Media Platforms after the event, Chief OKWU said he is not surprised that the Imo APC is shocked that such a mammoth crowd could…