Ahead of the September 21 Local Government elections in Imo state, Chief Iheanacho Calistus Korieocha, a chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Ihite-Uboma LGA , has pledged to tackle insecurity and reduce hardship in the area. Speaking in an interview, korieocha , a grassroots politician, expressed concern over the alarming rate of insecurity, which has forced residents to stay indoors from 7pm. He attributed his decision to contest the election to the need for effective leadership that can address the challenges facing the area. To address the…
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August meeting: Uche Samankwe Foundation donates food materials to Uru Women, Isi Ogwa
The President of Uru Improvement Union, Uru Isi, Ogwa, Barr. Ken Emekowa has called on youths in the area to follow the footpaths of one of their sons in being open handed and contributing towards development of their community. He made the call on the last day of the women’s wing meeting which took place at the community hall when a son of the soil, Real Estate and Agro farm entrepreneur, visited to encourage her mothers and wives through his Foundation. The 2024 edition of the August meeting would remain…
Read MoreIhedioha appoints new CPS
Former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has appointed Matins Ori as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Ori comes to the job with a… Ori comes to the job with a rich experience spanning years of robust journalism practice. He spent almost ten years at The Sun newspapers working in various capacities such as assistant editor, sports; assistant editor, education; and assistant editor, investigation/ features. Before then, he had worked as South East bureau chief, Hallmark newspaper. Ori transferred his services in 2021 to the News Echo newspaper where…
Read MoreRoad Reconstruction: Your Claims Are False, Misleading, Made To Massage Your Ego – Abia Govt Knocks Orji Kalu
The Abia State Government has accused Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of spreading false, baseless, and misleading rumours over the reconstruction of the Ohafia-Arochukwu federal road in Abia State. Naijaonpoint understands that while flagging off the project, Governor Alex Otti had accused past administrations of using the road as a political tool. Otti claimed that since its construction in the 1960s by the Michael Okpara administration, the road was neglected by successive administrations, causing it to deteriorate. However, Kalu faulted Otti for not giving credit to the efforts of the Federal…
Read MoreLamido:PDP Will Sack,APC,Tinubu In 2027,Says Tinubu Wasn’t Afenifere, OBJ’s Choice
According to Nigerian Tribune, Former governor of Jigawa State and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Sule Lamido, recently shared his thoughts on the current state and future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the former ruling party in Nigeria. As one of the founding fathers of the PDP, Lamido’s insights hold significant weight within the political landscape of Nigeria. He expressed confidence in the ability of the PDP to regain power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general election. Lamido believes that despite the challenges…
Read MoreIPOB To Imo CP- We Didn’t Threaten Imo Workers, 30 Days Lockdown.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the proposed one month lockdown of Imo state. Speaking on Friday, IPOB said it never gave such an order. IPOB was reacting to reports that the Imo State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Aboki Danjuma, claimed that it issued a threat to shut down the state’s workers’ secretariat for one month. Emma Powerful, the spokesman for IPOB, challenged the Police Commissioner to provide evidence where IPOB threatened Imo State workers or imposed a one-month lockdown. In a statement he signed, Powerful said Finland-based…
Read MoreIGBO WOMEN MEET IN OWERRI, INAUGURATE LOC FOR PAN IGBO WOMEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, TO HOLD IN ENUGU STATE, IN NOVEMBER, 2024,
In a bid to achieve unity of purpose and security in Igbo land, Igbo Women operating under the aegis of Pan Igbo Women International Conference, in Collaboration with Akuruo ulo Media, have Inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee, which responsibility is to bring the entire Igbo Women together for the peace, progress and unity of the region and for the November 2024, lnternational Conference, slated for Enugu State. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Summers Nwokie, (Ikuku Oma Mbaise) said that, the event marks significant milestone in…
Read MoreEdo Guber Polls: 10 Reasons Edo Must Prefer OLumide AKpata
By Steve Osuji On paper, this proposes to be a sumptuous election. It looks like one of those elections that presents a crushing landslide. To make it plain, if the Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) manages to do a decent job, EXPRESSO is of the considered opinion that the Labour Party candidate, Olumide Akpata, will have a clean sweep of the Edo gubernatorial polls, holding in three week’s time (September 21st, 2024). Indeed, in ordered climes, we should expect a shellacking! Here are 10 reasons undergirding this open endorsement of…
Read MoreSouth Korea now offering residents $38,000 for dating, marriage
South Korea is grappling with the world’s lowest birth rate and is now turning to financial incentives to address its demographic challenges. In Busan’s Saha District, a new initiative offers residents up to $38,000 to encourage dating and marriage. This program is part of a broader national strategy aimed at reversing the country’s historically low fertility rate of 0.72 children per woman. The initiative seeks to make family life more attainable and financially viable while also creating opportunities for social connections through various events that bring together like-minded individuals. By…
Read MoreTinubu’s fear of regime change: Nigeria in paradigm paralysis
By Monima Daminabo Talks about past presidents of the country put Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in a class of his own. No matter what any of his unrepentant… Talks about past presidents of the country put Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in a class of his own. No matter what any of his unrepentant critics will say, one thing that will not be denied him is his aversion to hold on to power as a do or die dispensation. His rather ‘un-Nigerian’ disposition of aversion towards “seizing, grabbing and running with”…
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