The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga countered Obi over what he called misleading statistics. The Tinubu-led Presidency has accused Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) of attempting to destabilize the nation. This is coming after Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga slammed Obi over his comment regarding statistics on Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Recall that the former Governor of Anambra State raised concern over the lingering economic crisis in Nigeria, recalling that Nigeria had the biggest economy in Africa as…
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Imo LG Polls: Ahanonu Promises To Alleviate Hardship in Owerri North, Picks APGA Chairmanship Forms
By Oninyechi Nwankwo Moved by compassion for his people over their social and economic deficiencies, an altruistic leader in Umuchoko Obube in Owerri North LGA of Imo State, High Chief Albert Uchenna Ahanonu (Arufuoaku Chukwubuikem 1 of Umuchoko Obube), has declared his interest and readiness to help improve the standard of living of his people, hence he purchased the APGA Nomination/Expression of Interest forms for Owerri North Chairmanship Seat. Ahanonu, in a chat with our reporter after he had obtained the Chairmanship forms at the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA,…
Read MoreNnabugwu bags Meritorious Award of Excellence
A renowned legal practitioner Barr Oluchukwu Nnabugwu has received an award of Excellence by the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in recognition of his contribution in promoting the course of fighting for the people of the state. The award was conferred on Barr Nnabugwu on the occasion of Human Rights and Stakeholders Summit 2024 For peace in Imo State in commemoration of the International Human Rights Day held at Rockview Hotel, Owerri. Speaking to Journalists shortly after receiving the awardee, Barr Nnabugwu who s also the Founder, Green Oluchukwu Ijele …
Read MoreGovt Poised To Revitalize Industries In Imo
Government is to revitalize all the Industries in Imo state to make them more viable. The Commissioner for Industries Mines and Solid Minerals Chief Ernest Ibejiako disclosed this when the leadership of IMO State Footwear, Leather/Allied Products Manufacturing Group paid him a courtesy call. Chief Ibejiako commended them for their quality products and encouraged them to embark on more commercial productions for export The Commissioner told them that Government will create a conducive environment, provide them with land and other incentives for them to operate which will make their colleagues…
Read MoreAlleged Land Grabbing: Mgbirichi, Obinze, Oforola communities cry out, Urges Uzodinma to stop military encroachment
By Nkechi Ojukwu The indigenes of Mgbirichi in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, and their counterparts in Obinze and Oforola communities in Owerri West LGA, have appealed to Governor Hope Uzodinma come to their aid over alleged land encroachment by the 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Obinze. The protesters who made the appeal through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor Uzodinma on Land Recovery, regretted that their ancestry land occupied by the 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Obinze, without the consent of their fathers or any form of consultation in the 1970s,…
Read MoreEhiriwe, Incoming Chairman Of PDP Ahiazu Mbaise LGA Chapter, Hails S/Court Ruling On LGA Financial Autonomy
The incoming chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA chapter, Chief Finian IK Ehiriwe , (aka Grand commander of Ahiazu youths) has hailed the recent Supreme court Judgement granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria . Chief Ehiriwe made the disclosure in a Media chat with news men in Owerri, the Imo State capital over the weekend.The youthful, energetic and pragmatic political leader noted that the 774 LGAs are the closest to the grassroots and nearest to the common people, especially in the rural…
Read MoreRedeemed To Flourish: ESOCS Church Okpoko District Holds 2024 Annual Thanksgiving Service, Jul 28
By Williams Odunze In commemoration of this year’s Annual Thanksgiving service, the Eternal Sacred Order Of the Cherubim And Seraphim, ESOCS, New Heaven Branch 2,Okpoko District Headquarters, Onitsha Anambra State is inviting members of the public mostly, religious bodies to be part of the happy celebration of its 2024 annual thanksgiving service. The Thanksgiving service which has as the theme: “Redeemed To Flourish” will take place on Sunday, July 28 at the Church premises. It will feature Sup. Ap, Prince Omekara, KDA, as the Preacher while Snr. Ap. Daniel Mmuonsoka…
Read MoreEnd Of An Era : Ohaneze PG-Iwuayanwu Dies At 82 In Abuja
“He was a Philanthropic Icon”. The President General of the Apex Igbo Socio- Cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo ,Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu,has passed on yesterday, Thursday,July 25. A release from his Media adviser ,Comrade Ben Osuagwu,former NUJ Chairman ,Imo State informed that the Philanthropic icon and political maestro died after a brief illness. The release signed by his son, Mr.Jide Iwuanyanwu on behalf of the Iwuanyanwu dynasty states that he was survived by many children,grand children including Dr Nwadiuto,MD,Champion Group of Newspapers. It was learnt that the leader of the Igbo…
Read MoreLabour Party Federal Lawmaker Defects to APC
Senator for Imo East and a member of the Labour Party (LP), Ezenwa Onyewuchi has switched his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Onyewuchi’s defection during a session in the Senate chamber. Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), was present when the letter was read. In his letter, Onyewuchi cited Section 68(1g) of the Nigerian Constitution for his decision. He attributed his move to ongoing divisions and crises within the Labour Party that led to his…
Read MoreCivil Society Coalition backs Women Affairs Minister, alleges plot to pull her down
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has thrown their weight behind he Minister of Women Affairs Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye alleging plots to pull her down. Addressing the press in Enugu Convener of the Coalition Comrade Igboke Onyebuchi Martin wanted the faceless individuals harassing the Minister to allow her perform her duties. Hear him; “Remember Anambra women ranging from Prof Dora Akunyeli down to Oby Ezekwesili made remarkable impacts in the same ministerial positions. “Remember they faced similar challenges but that set them apart. “We the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations with…
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