The House of Representatives took a step forward towards improving healthcare access for women and children in the Ideato Federal Constituency of Imo state by passing two bills for first reading on Thursday. The two bills were sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the member representing Ideato North- Ideato South Federal Constituency. They bills are: National Hospital for Women, Ideato, Imo State, Establishment Bill, 2024 (HB.1426) National Children’s Hospital, Ideato, Imo State, Establishment Bill, 2024 (HB.1427) Ikenga Ugochinyere, who has been an advocate for maternal and child health, noted that…
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Plaintiff Counsel Lies To Govt: JCN, NBA Called To Investigate, Punish Culprits
In a shocking turn of events, the counsel for Okwaraejesu, the plaintiff in a seniority claim case against Okwaraonyirioha, has been accused of unprofessional conduct aimed at creating unrest in Umuojisi autonomous community of Ideato South. Despite a pending appeal at the Court of Appeal, Owerri, the plaintiff counsel allegedly lied to government authorities, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs claiming there was no appeal, and sought recognition and coronation of his client as the traditional ruler of the community. This egregious act has sparked outrage and calls for…
Read MoreBelated Supreme Court Judgment On Local Government Autonomy, Big Loss To Imperial Monopoly Of Funds Due To LGAS By State Governors
By Vitalis Unachukwu For donkey years , crooked and corrupt politicians dictating the affairs of the States , purposely allowed the Local Government System to become comatose and moribund, because of billions and trillions streaming from the Federation Account, which they controlled at will , leaving the system of government that’s closest to the people, to be extinct . What an outrageous evil done to the people of our land , by Governors of States of the Federation ! Nigerians are often in the habit of asking : WHO DID…
Read MoreImo LG Polls: Ukemezie Vows To Restructure Oguta LGA As Executive Chairman
The All Progressive Congress, APC Chairmanship aspirant for Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Hon. Chima Oscar Ukemezie has vowed to reposition and Restructure the entire system if elected.. Ukemezie gave the hint in Owerri with his team, when he presented the Election form to the APC chairman ,Oguta LGA, Hon. Chucks Ugboma for fatherly blessings and endorsement who encouraged him to move on to the area and campaign vigorously,even as he assured him that the election will be open free and fair. Hon. Ukemezie, who hails from Uba-Agwa…
Read MoreOnyegbule Celebrates Birthday Amidst jubilation
…Donates Wrapper gifts to widows His Most Eminence,Elder P.M.C. Onyegbule, (JP) Spiritual David the 11, Founder,Camp of David Order of Cherubim and Seraphim Amaraku, Isiala Mbano LGA,Imo state has celebrated his birthday amidst jubilation,even as many widows smiled home with wrappers and gifts of foods items. The celebration which took place at the Amaraku church ground witnessed the presence of many family members, community leaders, clerics, government representatives, friends and well-wishers of His Eminence,Elder Onyegbule who came to celebrate with him. Speaking to journalists shortly after the event, Prophet Onyegbule…
Read MoreAlleged Kidnap, Child Theft: Activist, Lawyer Cry Out, Urge IGP, Imo CP To Arrest Notorious Child Traffickers In Imo
“Help, my 8 months child was snatched from my by Uche/Obinna” Following the alleged ambushing of a lady, Ikechi Kelechi from Amuzi Umuofor in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA , Imo state which incident led to the alleged kidnap of her eight months baby,Chimuanya an Activist, Comrade Chikezie Erege, has made a passionate appeal to the authorities of the state police command to live up to their duties by ensuring the prompt arrest of the alleged suspects. Comrade Erege also known as ” Mouthpiece of the Less Privileged”, hinted Nigeria Newspoint that…
Read MoreImo LGA Polls: Mbaitoli South Rejects Nlemigbo’s Zoning of Mbaitoli Council Chairmanship To Mbieri
…Accuses him of clannishness …Says: Position is open …Urge Uzodinma to remove him as LG Apex leader The Mbaitoli South Political Bloc has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to immediately remove Chief Marconi Nlemigbo as the Apex Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The bloc comprising four wards, namely: Ifakala, Ogbaku, Ubommiri, and Umunoha Azara, made the call in a Communique dated July 4, 2024, signed by Barr Chris Nwabia, Engr. Iyke Nnadi, Dr Ewurum Evans, and 11 other leaders from…
Read MoreImo Govt Should Give Attention To Agriculture As Food Prices Soar
Imo is said to be among states with reported high cost of food items. President Bola Tinubu had in June this year, reportedly gave all the state governors seven days to provide concrete feedback on their plans to rev up food production in their respective states. Tinubu who reportedly gave the directive at the 142nd National Economic Council meeting attended by state governors and some deputies at the State House, Abuja, expressed worries of the rising cost of food items in the country, and demanded immediate action from the governors…
Read MoreOru West Chairmanship: Okolieogwo Yields To Pleas , Picks APC Forms
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo For his deep love for the people of Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State and his desire to render accountable, selfless leadership to them, the humanitarian and altruist, Hon. Willie TC Okolieogwo, has accepted the entreaties of his people to lead them in the capacity of Executive Chairman, hence he purchased forms to vie for the position. Okolieogwo who was accompanied by a mammoth crowd of supporters from his LG, picked his Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms last week at the State Secretariat of…
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