The media all over the world function as watchdog of society. Journalists whose role in holding political leaders accountable for their actiins, are protected by Section 22 of the 1999 Constitution As Amended, are the main actors in the media industry. It is however, shocking how politicians fume each time journalists attempt to carryout their mandates as enshrined in the constitution. As an American journalist, Fred Fedler wrote, “Journalism is built on reporting government.” More than 70 percent of media reports mostly cover issues of governance. So, no politician or…
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As OPOCA Admits Samdaddy’s Victory.
By Lancelot Obiaku Let us go straight down to business. Over time, it has been proven that if the Orlu Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA) ever speaks, it speaks for Gov. Hope Uzodimma. If it is silent, it is because its silence represents the interest of the Governor at that time. The man who calls himself the supreme leader of the quasi-political group has just been reappointed as Commissioner by the Governor. Mr. Rex Anunobi, without prejudice to him, has a reputation for sniffing around any government in…
Read MoreFive Killed Soldiers And Military Reprisal:
By Vin Okoroji All Nigerians are united in their deprecation and condemnation of the killing of five soldiers at the Obikabia junction in Aba, Abia State. But the military’s mode of reprisal falls below the standard expected of a civilised society. The highest form of lawlessness is this reign of brigandage and vicarious liability. Men are made to pay for a crime they know nothing about. The most striking and preponderant feature of democracy is the rule of law. In the 21st century Nigeria, we see a reenactment of…
Read MoreIPOB: Kanu’s legal team demands release, submits nine judgments to AGF
In a bold move aimed at securing the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, his legal team has submitted a comprehensive list of judgements to the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. Barrister Nnaemeka Ejiofor, the leader of Kanu’s legal team, disclosed to journalists on Thursday that the judgements encompass rulings from both domestic and international courts directing the release of the IPOB leader. This action…
Read MoreROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL MY GRIEF MY STORY “What a man sows that he Reaps” How true?
By Edna Okoroma Editor Sir, I am constrained to bring this issue to the public Domain having tried my possible best, over the years to have it resolved personally and privately without any measure of success.Let the people know the TRUTH and understand how wickedly how callously and ruthlessly we have been treated and are being treated, myself and my daughter. Imo State on whose soil these atrocities are being perpetrated and now seek to have them perpetuated (rather than have them corrected), should know the truth, should ask…
Read MoreChukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Versity: Soludo Offers Bianca Governing Council Member
The Anambra State Government, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has offered a new appointment to Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the late Biafran Warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. The new appointment to Amb. Ojukwu as a member of the Governing Council for the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, was announced on Tuesday, June 4, in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor. According to him, the new Governing Council would be headed by former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, as the…
Read MoreNew S/E States- Imo, Abia, Anambra: Ikenga,s Bill With 15 Lawmakers For Creation Of Orlu State Passes First Reading In Reps , Set For 2nd Reading
Ideato,Ihiala,Orlu to be one Senatorial zone …Fed constituencies,LGAs to merge The House of Representatives at the plenary on May 22, introduced and passed through first reading a Bill which seeks to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended) to create a new state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria known as Orlu State to fulfill the agitation for additional state for South East. The proposed legislation which is set for second reading was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ideato…
Read MorePolice Nab Dethroned Imo Community Monarch
Mr. Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho, a former traditional ruler of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community in Nkwerre LGA, Imo State has been arrested by the police. The deposed former traditional ruler was said to have been arrested for falsely laying claim to the throne as the traditional ruler of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Community. The police sources said they were investigating conduct likely to cause a breach of peace against the former traditional ruler. Mr Uzoho was also reported of being investigated for alleged disobedience to lawful judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction…
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