President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of Nigeria recently announced N5 billion palliative to each of the 36 states of Nigeria. According to the the Tinubu administration, the palliatives which also include thousands of bags of Rice to each state, are aimed at cushioning the effects of the removal of subsidy on Petrol. Recent reports indicate that some states of the Federation have begun acknowledging receipt of the palliatives including truck loads of Rice. This is just as a state like Kwara has reportedly acknowledged receiving N2 billion cash out of…
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Punch Correspondent Loses Mother In Auto Crash In Imo
Tragedy struck in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday, August 24, when Eziada Patricia Okeoma lost the battle to remain alive hours after involvement in an automobile accident. Eziada Okeoma was the mother of the Imo State Correspondent of the Punch Newspaper, Comr.Chidiebube Okeoma. The journalist announced the passing of his mother on Social Media at the weekend. According to him,a reckless motorist knocked his mother down, leading to his mother being rushed to a nearby hospital. The Journalist further disclosed that his mother was put…
Read More23rd NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, USA JUNE 21-25, 2023.
ORLU REGIONAL ASSEMBLY USA, INC. (ORAUSA INC.) 23rd NATIONAL CONVENTION HELD IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, USA JUNE 21-25, 2023. COMMUNIQUE The 23rd Annual National Convention of Orlu Regional Assembly USA, Inc. (ORAUSA Inc.) was held from June 21stthrough 25th, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. All the 20 activeaffiliates were represented by duly accredited delegates.About 900 people including members, their families and guests from within and outside USA attended the convention.A tour to the World Observatory, and Water taxi ride on the Patapsco River in the Inner harboron WednesdayJune 21stkicked off the…
Read MoreORAUSA Hold 2023 Convention in Baltimore
…Elects new executive members The Orlu Regional Assembly (ORAUSA), a Diaspora organization comprising indigens of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America have concluded their 2023 annual Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland USA from June 21 to June 25, 2023. The convention which was the 23rd in their series had about 900 delegates from their 20 active affiliates within the USA and other special guests from other countries including Nigeria. Declaring the convention open, the ORAUSA national president Dr Uzo Unegbu thanked God for journey mercies as he…
Read MoreWike, FCT And Clean/Green Initiative
By Willie Amadi The attached video sounded like President BAT’s announcement on his inauguration day that “FUEL SUBSIDY IS GONE”. NYESOM EZENWO WIKE (NEW) in his inaugural speech as Minister of Federal Capital Territory also said that “ILLEGAL STRUCTURES ARE GONE”. While BAT is calm in implementation, NEW will be harsh if he is to succeed. TO SUCCEED, BAT only needed to provide enough palliatives while NEW must provide unavoidable pain. But above all, the root cause to end the later is to pass a law that will severely punish…
Read MorePress Freedom: AAC Imo Guber Candidate-Awulonu Demands Nonsonkwa’s Release
In the interest of Peace and security, I Ifeanyichukwu Emmanuel Awulonu, the Gubernatorial Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the forth coming Imo elections, hereby lend my voice to the call to free Nonso Uba, a journalist and Radio presenter, popularly known as Nonso Nkwa. His continued incarceration without legal sanctions by a competent court of law is gross violation of his fundamental human rights, especially freedom of expression, liberty and movement. Acts of this nature remain inimical to security in our beloved state. injustice any where is…
Read MoreUzodinma Failed War Against Obi And LP: Sign Of End Of Road For Him
By Okwuchukwu Eke Those who have keenly followed Gov Hope Uzodinma s attempt to browbeat his way into unmerited second term, may have noticed that one of the strategies he adopted for achieving that was taking over structures of key opposition parties. He was particularly interested in taking over the Labour Party ahead of the governorship election, because he saw it as his biggest stumbling block to winning reelection. His fear had strong and credible basis. Forget the fact that he used coercive forces of state and badly compromised Imo…
Read MoreNovember 11, Poll: Obi, Otti, Abure Drum Support For Achonu
…Say: Imo needs Labour Party to grow economy, Security “Achonu Is our Guber candidate, not pretenders” The National Leader of the Labour Party and presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, Peter Obi has thrown his support behind Senator Athan Achonu as the governorship candidate of the party ahead of the November 11 poll in the state. Obi who spoke before a mammoth crowd at the Kanu Nwankwo Sports Complex, Owerri on Tuesday, during the flag off ceremony and unveiling of the campaign manifesto of Senator Achonu attended…
Read MoreMaster Collins Chukwu Jnr. Goes To Church, Aug. 27
There is jubilation in the family of Prophet Collins Chukwu their news born, little Collins Chukwu ,Jnr, will be dedicated to God on Sunday. The Church dedication service will hold at Word Restoration Church, opposite Extate Fuel station before Human Race Junction, FedPoly Nekede Road,off Aba road, On Sunday, August 27. The morning service will e honoured by many personalities:Mr Francis Ibezim,Mr Maxwell Amadi and Mr.Dinma of Mega Tiles. Others include,Mr.G.Nwachukwu,Mr.Cypril Nwachukwu,Mr.Desmond Enyinnaya and Sis.Ogechi Osuizuigbe. A release from the family also informed that Mr.Emmanuel Amaechi will be the Chairman…
Read MoreInt’l English Test System: British Council, Swintec Computers Offer Free 6 Weeks Training For IELTS
The British Council and Swintec Computer Institute have rolled out free six weeks training on International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in Imo State. Speaking during a one day IELTS Fair held at Rockview Hotel on Thursday, the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Pastor Felix Nnawobu noted that the six weeks free training are for those who have registered for the IELTS, which deals on English proficiency test. He said that whoever that is interested should go to Swintec Computer Institute for the registration, adding that Swintec is the only accredited…
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