Reported sporadic shootings by security agents in the Orji area of Owerri, the Imo State Capital has allegedly claimed two lives. Those allegedly killed by stray bullets were two women who were reportedly hit when soldiers and police operatives who were said to have gone to Orji to confront hoodlums who attacked the Police Divisional Office in the area, started shooting indiscriminately. A source told this newspaper that the security agents arrived the scene of the attack after the hoodlums had left and immediately Started shooting sporadically, leading to the…
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Anokam’s Family Celebrates grand Child’s baptism
It was all excitment, thanksgiving and celebration as the family of ESV. Chief sir Sam Anokam a notable humanitarian and philanthropist from Ihiagwa in Owerri west LGA celebrated in grandstyle the infant baptism/christening of their beloved grand child little Miss Adaugo Anulika Naomi Nwabunike. The baptism took place at the Cathedral of Transfiguration CATOL Owerri followed by a grand reception to commemorate the ceremony. The grand parents of the child ESV. Chief Sir and lady Sam Anokam in their separate speeches expressed their delight for the gift of a grand…
Read MoreMove Cabotage Department Back To Rivers, Wike Urges NIMASA
From Joe Ezuma, Port Harcourt Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has urged the leadership of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) to return its Cabotage Services Department back to Port Harcourt.The governor gave the charge when he hosted the Director General of the agency, Dr Bashir Yusuf Jamoh , on courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt on Tuesday.Governor Wike said the operations of the Cabotage Services Department of NIMASA used to be in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, but was taken to Lagos without…
Read MoreAkpabio Inaugurates 33 Vehicles for NDDC Field Forensic Audit
From Joe Ezuma, Port Harcourt The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has handed over 33 utility vehicles to the Security Committee working with the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, field forensic auditors. This is even as a section of Ijaw yourths a kicking for the reconstitution of permanent NDDC Board. Last week the Ijaw National Congress urged the commission to put in place a new and permanent board for the commission. Senator Akpabio, who inaugurated the vehicles at the new NDDC headquarters in Marine Base, Port Harcourt, said…
Read MoreNigeria’s Army Chief Attahiru dies in plane crash, buried
The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Ibrahim Attahiru has been killed in a plane crash in Kaduna, Peoples Gazette has learnt from military sources. The incident occurred on Friday in Kaduna, The Gazette learnt. Mr Attahiru was appointed chief of army staff on January 26, succeeding Tukur Buratai. He was 54. Mr Attahiru was killed alongside other military chiefs who were on the same flight, sources said. The presidency has already been briefed about the development. The Nigerian Air Force has now issued a statement confirming that there was a…
Read MoreSYNOD: Anglican Bishop advises NASS leadership to resign …Flays neglect of Federal Character Principle
The current leadership of the National Assembly, has been advised to honourably “resign and allow true patriots to lead this important arm of government, for the rejuvenation of Nigeria”. The Anglican Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, made the call Thursday, in his Presidential Address to the first session of the 10 synod, held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Explaining why his advice became necessary, the Archbishop said: “It is very disturbing that…
Read MoreSYNOD: Anglican Bishop advises NASS leadership to resign …Flays neglect of Federal Character Principle
The current leadership of the National Assembly, has been advised to honourably “resign and allow true patriots to lead this important arm of government, for the rejuvenation of Nigeria”. The Anglican Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province, His Grace, Most Rev. Dr. David O. C. Onuoha, made the call Thursday, in his Presidential Address to the first session of the 10 synod, held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. Explaining why his advice became necessary, the Archbishop said: “It is very disturbing that…
Read MoreFUTO Land Grabbing Palaver: Duru, Co-Travellers Should Leave Our Land Alone -Host Communities
The ongoing agitation for the Federal University Of Technology (FUTO) Owerri to sign the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for the final excise and release of about 1000 hectares of Futo land back to the land owners has taken another turn . As some land grabbers have seized the perceived Futo reluctance to sign the MOU to encroach into the Federal Government approved excised Land. This was made known as one of the host Communities ,Obokwu Community in Obinze took to the streets to protest the…
Read MoreOforola: Storm Destroys Over 100 Buildings, Many Injured In Imo
It has been time of sorrow for the people of Oforola Autonomous Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, as rain storm destroyed about a hundred buildings and property worth millions of naira. Aside destroying numerous buildings, the rain storm which started during the midnight on 8th of April, also pulled down some fences and uprooted many trees. Some of the trees uprooted by the wind storm destroyed people’s roof while they were sleeping and injured over 15 people who were sleeping in their houses, including a…
Read MoreSending Off PPRO, SP Olando Ikeokwu And Welcoming PPRO, SP Bala Elkana To Imo Heartland
By Chuks Osuji Without doubt, Imo State is on record as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria particularly when it comes to brotherly love and social conviviality. To many residents, it is still a state of brotherly love and a harmonious co-habitation. What happened couple of weeks ago in the capital city when the police headquarters and prison correctional centre were attacked and burglarised by most infamous group “Unknown gunmen” should not be taken to be the norm in Imo State. Rather it is most unfortunate and exceptional…
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