…Says: It’s diversionary antics to cover failures The People’s Democratic Party , PDP in Imo State has noted with dismay another desperate antics by the alleged illegitimate regime of Gov Hope Uzodinma to hoodwink the people and divert attention from the woes and infamies of the wobbling administration. It is mind-boggling that, after unleashing mass misery in Imo, this regime, just yesterday, deployed state resources, state authority, state appointees and other instruments of state power to stage a protest and blame key opposition leaders for the festering insecurity in the state.…
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Shocker: How IIRS Boss -Okeke Attempted To Extort Media Outfit With Questionable Demand Notices
The encounter between Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper and the Imo Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has further exposed the alleged criminal activities perpetrated by the management and staff of the state revenue agency as constantly highlighted by the media outfit. This, to a large extent also showcases what most investors and businessman go through in the state. It is no longer news that investigation conducted by Nigeria Watchdog exposed how the Commissioner for Finance unilaterally appointed the Anambra State born Ifeanyi Okeke who was her personal Aide as Chairman of IIRS, despite…
Read MoreIsiala Mbano Youths Pass Confidence Vote On Emele (Communique)
We, Mbano Youths under the umbrella body of Isiala Mbano Youths Mandate have passed a Vote of Confidence on Hon. Mrs. Ruby Emele, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government/Chieftaincy affairs in the 3R Government of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma led administration. We hereby make the following Resolutions: We have a vote of confidence on the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government /Chieftaincy affairs in Imo State, Hon. Mrs Ruby Emele for her outstanding performance in office. We are fully aware that Hon. Ruby Emele has distinguished herself as one of the…
Read MoreUmuoyima Youths Charged To Maintain Peace, Cooperation
By Williams Odunze Youths of Umuoyima autonomous community in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area of Imo State, have been charged to maintain peace, tolerate and cooperate with one another to achieve a common purpose that will benefit them, their families and the community. This charge for unity of purpose was given by the Youth Chairman of Umuoyima autonomous community, Comrade Ugochukwu Nze, when he addressed a gathering, during a function, last week, in Owerri. Nze stressed that Umuoyima community is calm and peaceful given to the unity and love that…
Read MoreWorld Photography Day: Newspoint Boss-Ojukwu Honoured As ISSPAN Pubisher Of The Year 2022
By Williams Odunze Accomplished journalist, Media expert and Publisher of note, Elder Lambert Ojukwu has added another feather to his cap as the Imo State Professional Photographers and Videographers Association of Nigeria, ISPPAN, Friday, honoured the publisher of Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper with the Award of Best Publisher of the Year 2022. The ceremony which held in Owerri, was part of activities marking the World Photography Day which is celebrated annually on August 19. Conferring the Award on Elder Ojukwu who doubled as a Guest Lecturer at the event, ISPPAN State…
Read More2023: My Commitment To Greater Owerri Zone Unwavering -Odiuko
It has been often empathized that the next political dispensation in the country and in Imo State in particular will pull a lot of surprises to the constaination of the acclaimed political big wigs in the game. As the political horizon continue to gather momentum, while candidates of various political parties are busy making their consultations known for their political unslaught as INEC will soon lift its embargoe to have way for political campaigns. One of such eagles and a force to reckon with whom the hope seem to beckon…
Read MoreGovt College Owerri Old Boys Donate Desks, Tables To Alma Mater
By Williams Odunze In the spirit of solidarity and support to its alma mater, the Old Boys Association of Government Secondary School, 1978 to 1983 set, has donated writing desks and tables to its alma mater to enhance educational activities in the school. Presenting the equipment to the principal and staff of the School, the old boys led by Chief Ike Okereafor who was represented at the event by Engr Obinna Asi, maintained that it has been their culture to assist their alma mater whenever the need arose . He…
Read More2023 Polls: Nigeria Must Learn From Kenya, Zambia
As the countdown to 2023 general election hots up, one critical question that keeps tugging at the mind of Nigerians is whether the President Muhammadu Buhari administration is prepared to conduct credible election. President Buhari has severally been reported to have vowed to conduct free, fair and credible elections, whose outcome will meet globally accepted standard. However, some concerned Nigerians still harbour fears that that promise may not see the light of the day. In the main their fear stems from the country’s history of flawed and fraudulent elections. Also,…
Read MoreNBC Revokes Licences Of IBC, 51 Others For Debt Owed
…Silverbird Tv, AIT/Ray Power affected The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has revoked the licences of Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC Owerri and 51 other broadcast stations in the country. The Commission said the revocation followed non-payment of debts owed the commission by the affected broadcast channels. Other affected stations are Silverbird Television network, Rhythm FM stations in Abuja, Lagos, Yenagoa, Port Harcourt, Jos and Benin-City; AIT/Ray Power FM network; Greetings FM network; Tao FM, Okene; Zuma FM, Suleja; Crowther FM, Abuja; WeFM Benin; Classic FM, Abuja and Lagos and ClassicTV Lagos.…
Read MoreEnyioha Title To Uzodinma: How Some Gullible Traditional Rulers Desecrate Mbaise Land
…Mockery To Gov. Uzodimma By Amby Uneze, KSJI Historically, according to Wikipedia, Mbaise nation is a region in Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. In the heart of Igboland, the region includes several towns and cities. It is a group of indigenous clans, connected by intermarriage. With a population density of over 1,000 people per square kilometer, Mbaise is West Africa’s most densely-populated area; its 2006 population was 611,204. The name “Mbaise” was derived from five clans: Agbaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezinihitte, and Oke Uvuru. The three local government areas of Mbaise cover about 404 km2 (156 sq mi); Aboh Mbaise covers 185 km2 (71 sq mi),…
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