Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has relieved his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, of his duties. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, shortly after an Executive Council meeting with the Governor, Wednesday evening. According to Kanu, Kalu Ukoha Kalu will take over as the new Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, effective immediately. The governor also approved the payment of school fees for Abia students studying in India who were abandoned by the previous administration, as well as approved the payment of school fees…
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Imo LGA Polls: ISIEC Fixes Election Sept,21, Assures Credible Exercise
…Meets stakeholders, media By Williams Odunze In preparation for the forthcoming Local Government Elections slated for September 21 across the 27 LGAs in the State, the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISIEC, has assured Ndi Imo of free, fair and peaceful exercise. The Chairman of the Commission, Chief Charles Ejiogu gave the assurance, yesterday ,while addressing participants during stakeholders meeting on how to achieve credible election. Chief Ejiogu informed that the forthcoming poll will be the fifth time such exercise is taking place in the State since the re-enthronement of…
Read MoreCharly Boy’s Critique Of Rotimi Amaechi: A Tale Of Forgotten Good Deeds -Akin Akinbobola
By Obi Williams Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, recently took to social media to criticize former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, who was seen at the airport awaiting a commercial flight. This incident, however, should not have stirred public attention, especially given Charly Boy’s notorious reputation among many Nigerians. Comparing the backgrounds and contributions of Amaechi and Charly Boy reveals stark differences. For those who are discerning, these two figures are worlds apart and incomparable. Rotimi Amaechi, the former Governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015, is…
Read MoreImo LG Polls: Ogueri Set For Councilorship
…Assures leaders on loyalty Many years since the creation of Awarra/Ikwerede political Ward the people of Ikwerede clan had lost the grip of getting it right to be elected into any of the elective positions including the position of councilorship Awarra/Ikwerede political ward has tick political heavyweights in APC but Ikwerede has not been remembered from the time of PDP till date. Therefore, giving them the position of councillorship will give them a sense of belonging and address the isdue of their marginalization. For that reason, Hon. Anderson Ogueri Izem…
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu Condemns Killings in South-East, Denies Involvement in Soldier’s Death
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned in the strongest terms, the spate of killings in the South-East region of Nigeria. Kanu, on Wednesday when he appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial, accompanied by his legal team, condemned particularly the recent killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia state. Addressing journalists on the recent violence in the South-East, Kanu emphasised his commitment to peace and denied any involvement in the killing of soldiers. He said, “I unequivocally condemn…
Read MoreIPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, FG may settle out of Court
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would seek negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial. Kanu, speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The Act states: “In any Proceeding In the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto and encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof.” Ejimakor had earlier moved two applications brought…
Read MoreNURTW Boss, Chairmen Visit Owerri Municipal SOLAD, To Partner Against Traffic Obstruction
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo As supporters of the 3R administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Dr. Samuel Udeh, (Ezeumuokorobia) with his members have entered into partnership with the Sole Administrator,SOLAD of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon Chidiebere C. Emeribe to tackle the issue of vehicle obstructions in the Municipality. The partnership agreement was initiated on Wednesday at the Owerri Municipal Council Secretariat, during a courtesy visit of the NURTW Chairman, alongside Chairmen in charge of Owerri Municipal Council Units, to Hon…
Read MoreExposed: Opia’s Alleged Opposition, Political Move May Unsettle Ohaji/Egbema
…As Awarra-Court-Area insists on chairmanship position …Youths want to protest Indications are rife that the alleged deft moves to deny Awarra-Court-Area of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area the chairmanship position in the September 21 scheduled LGA elections in Imo, may precipitate serious crisis as the youths of area are believed to have vowed to resist the move. Following several meetings and consultations on the recent happenings in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, over the zoning of the chairmanship position to Awarra-Court-Areas for the forthcoming Imo LGA polls, speculations are rife that groups and individuals…
Read MoreNiger Delta Affairs: Uzodinma Renames Ministry To Niger Delta /Intelligence, Swears In Okafor, Commissioner
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has renamed the State Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to be known and called Ministry of Niger Delta and Intelligence. Governor Uzodinma made the announcement in the Ndubuisi Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri while inaugurating into office five new commissioners which include Prince Henry Uzo Okafor. Okafor was nominated among others who were recently confirmed by the state House of Assembly. The Governor explained that the ‘intelligence’ added to Niger Delta Ministry will strengthen the security measures put in place by the present administration,…
Read MoreImo PDP Presidential Campaign: Hon Greg Egu debunks alleged diversion of Election Fund
Ex Federal Lawmaker and Director General, of President Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation in Imo state during the 2023 general election, Rt Hon Greg Egu on Thursday debunked claims alleging that the funds voted for the PDP Presidential electioneering campaigns in which it was alleged to be in his custody was diverted. Egu, while deflating the allegation as tissues of lies, unfounded, baseless and figment of imagination of the peddlers, insisted that no amount of blackmail and mischief targeted at him would distract him or tarnish the good work relationship he enjoys…
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