A couple of months ago, I resuscitated my series of weekly activities as a politician with my cousin’s history. The essence of the series is to comically deride some politicians who borrowed money from the bank to pay for Nomination forms to contest for PDP or APC Presidential ticket. Now the truth has come out as alleged that many who purchased the one million naira ticket were sponsored by Bola Tinubu and some by Abubarkar Atiku. That was evidently clear because the arrangement was that those who bought the Nomination…
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Unlawful Duty: OCDA Destroys Journalist’s Home In Imo
“GM ordered SA-Njoku to vandalize, loot my home” On 3rd August, 2022 by 5pm people numbering more than ten according to my wife came to my apartment and chased her out from the bedroom, they destroyed all the lourves in the apartment removed burglary proofs from the window and door leading to the parlour and my bedroom. The men took my plasma TV in my parlour and went into the bedroom to collect 2 pairs of Italian suits and 2 pairs of shoes. They also open a new hair dryer’s…
Read MoreFedPolyNek Rector-Arimanwa Switches On Wifi Network In Institution
The Federal Polytechnic Nekede is at the threshold of history as the smart Rector of the institution, Engr. Dr. Michael Arimanwa FNSE, last Friday performed the switching-on ceremony of a robust Wi-Fi network in the frontline polytechnic. The launch of the 24-hour internet service is a product of an ambitious period of laying an underground fibre optic cable round the entire campus projected to last more than a hundred years. In his remarks, the Rector recounted how he had embarked upon the SmartCampus project to solve the myriad of operational…
Read MoreOzuruigbo Of Owerri: Bob Njemanze Clears Air on Crown Prince’s Choice
…Says: Retired Judge-Fred, popular with pedigree …He’ll be next Ozuruigbo A son of the Njemanze Royal Dynasty of Owere Nchi Ise in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, Prince Bob K -Njemanze has said that the selection of Retired, Hon .Justice Fred Ezeohiri Njemanze as the Crown Prince of Owerri was in tandem with the wishes, culture and tradition of the indigenous people of Owere Nchi Ise,even as he averred thathe has well as the pedigree to rule. Prince Bob Njemanze who was responding to questions from newsmen on issues surrounding…
Read MoreORAUSA Condemns Awo Omamma Tragedy
…Condoles victims’ families The Orlu zone indigens resident in the United States of America under the auspices of their umbrella organization ORAUSA have vehemently condemned the alleged recent killing of about fourteen youths reported to be returning from a traditional wedding ceremony in Awo Omamma Community of Imo State by security operatives suspected to be members of the Ebubeagu Security Vigilante. In a Communique endorsed by their national president Dr Uzo Unegbu and others, the group bemoaned the situation where Orlu zone which was hitherto a bastion of peace, security…
Read MoreUnmasking Of The Unknown Gunmen
By Amby Uneze The popularization of the term “unknown gunmen” started in Imo State after the military were invited to Orlu in the wake of alleged fighting between security forces and the Eastern Security Network of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Before the invitation of the Nigerian military to that area by the State actors, Imo State was generally peaceful and there was no bloodletting which is now the order of the day. We recall that from 2011 to 2019, eight solid years of former governor Rochas Okorocha’s administration,…
Read MoreAPC Sweeps Ebonyi Council Election
By Ignatius Soroibe, Abakiliki The ruling all progressives congress APC in Ebonyi State has won all the 13 Local Government Council seats as well as the 171 Councillorship seats in State. The Chairman of Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC). Bar Jossy Eze made this known while announcing the result of the LGA Polls conducted on Saturday 30th July, 2022 across the State. Bar Eze said on Sunday 31st July, 2022 while addressing Newsmen, Security agencies, Election observes, Party stalwarts and other Critical stakeholders at the Commission’s Headquarters Abakaliki. He…
Read MoreUnique Mustard Seed Montessori Schools holds graduation
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo It was an exciting moment for pupils, teachers and the entire management of Unique Mustard Seed Montessori Schools, as parents, guardians friends and well wishers came around to witness their graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony of the nursery 3 and primary 6 pupils of the school which took place at the school premises at World Bank, Owerri, last week, was indeed fun filled as pupils demonstrated excellent skills in debate, news casting, quiz competition, drama, children etiquette, recitation, cultural dance. Speaking, the chairman of the occasion who…
Read MorePrincess Shekinah School Sends Off Final Year Students
…. Changes name It was a harvest of awards, Prizes as students of Princess Shekinah International School Ihiagwa, graduates Year 9 and 12 classes with the latter being her first set of 26 senior students since inception four years ago In his welcome remarks, the principal of the school, Mr Christian said Princess Shekinah International School has taken part in National and international examinations and came top in the competitions. He enthused that PSIS for the first time will be awarding senior school certificates to her students both in WASSCES…
Read MoreOwerri Federal Constituency Gets Technocrat For Reps Under ACCORD
Addressing select newsmen on why he came back to join the struggle in the murky waters of politics, Achilike Maurice Ikenna who is seeking to represent Owerri Federal Constituency, simply said: “enough of these jokers who have only contributed to the impoverishment of our people. We are here to put a stop to all these. The suffering is man made; it is a product of the misadventures of the quasi-leaders.” The search for responsive and responsible leadership has always appeared ordinary but quite tasking if not ardious. Periodic elections in…
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