The Orlu Regional Assembly, USA Inc. a socio cultural organisation of indigenes of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America recently held its 2024 annual Homeland Summit at Nkwerre LGA. The Summit which attracted over one hundred and twenty five attendees was made up of traditional rulers, spiritual fathers, local government executive chairmen, presidents general of community Town Unions and other dignitaries from within and outside the country. The Summit which held on Friday, December, 27, 2024 was declared open by the 2024 Summit planning Committee Chairman, Prince…
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Imo PMAN elect Koko nwa Jesus, Madu, as governor image maker
Frontline Imo based bongo music star and activist, Comrade Emmanuel Osuigwe popularly known as Koko nwa Jesus, has been elected as the governor of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Imo State Chapter. He was elected unopposed. The election which held in Owerri was attended by representative of the PMAN national president, Pretty Okafor, delegates from the various local government branches across the state, former governors of the association, branch chairmen, stakeholders and mayors of the zones. Announcing the results, the chairman of the electoral committee, Mr Sabinus Okorie…
Read MoreVictor Is our Authentic President Not Cosmos, Obile Youths Tell Amadioha.
In order to sustain peace, cordiality and development in Obile Autonomous community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, the youths of the area have urged the people to disregard Comr. Cosmos Opara, who according to them, was on Tuesday February 11, illegally inaugurated as Youth President of Obile by the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Marcel Amadioha. The youths described the alleged inauguration as illegal , uncalled for and misnomer ,even as they said the act could trigger crisis in the peaceful and Agrarian community. The Youths made…
Read MoreDistress Cry To Uzodinma: Imo LG Workers Decry Delay In Payment Of Salaries,As Police Chase Them Away.
…Besiege Accountant General’s Office Local Government Workers in Imo State have thronged the office of the State Accountant General,AG lamenting delay in payment of their salaries which they said have caused them untold hardship. The workers narrated that they always go through lots difficulties before receiving their monthly Salaries. The workers who clustered at the Accountant General’s Office in demand of their salaries were dispersed by the Police who were allegedly acting on the instruction of some Government Officials. Some of the workers who spoke on the conditions of anonymity…
Read MoreForeign Okada Riders Indulge in Criminal Activities In Imo, Onwumere Alleges.
By Nkechi Ojukwu Special Adviser to Imo state Governor,Sen .Hope Uzodinma, Hon. Frank Onwumere, has raised concerns about the increasing involvement of foreign Okada riders, particularly people from Niger Republic, in criminal activities in Owerri metropolis. Despite the 18-year ban on Okada operations in the area, these riders continue to defy the law, contributing to rising insecurity . Onwumere’s efforts to enforce compliance have led to the confiscation of over 51 motorcycles, which were handed over to the Imo State Police Command. However, his actions have sparked controversy, with allegations…
Read MoreNjemanze-Neboh Begs Uzodinma: Don’t Release Owerre Nchi-Ise Market Revenue To Emeribe.
…Prays Gov to stay action until Qzuruigbo IV Emerges Princess Stella Anumaku-Njemanze-Neboh has called on the Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma to prevent Bldr Chiediebere Emeribe from taking over revenue from Owerre Nshi-Ise markets. Princess Njemanze-Neboh in a release recently, appealed to Senator Uzodinma to stay action until Qzuruigbo IV of Owerre is selected. She went down memory lane to recount what she described as “the Amawom youth saga” and the alleged involvement of Bldr Emeribe. “When the meeting is held to resolve this market conflict, my question…is who…
Read More2027: Ex-governor Okowa plots return to Senate after Ned Nwoko’s defection to APC
Senator Ned Nwoko’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has triggered a wave of political realignments in Delta State. According to reports, it is becoming increasingly clear that former governor Ifeanyi Okowa is eyeing a return to the Senate, a position he held between 2011 and 2015 before assuming the governorship. Alternatively, Okowa may groom one of his loyalists to contest for the Delta North senatorial seat in 2027. Political analysts believe that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is following a script orchestrated by his…
Read MoreEzinihitte Mbaise Legislative Council Receives Over N5,6bn 2025 Budgetary Estimate.
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu, has presented the 2025 fiscal year budget outlay with a total of Five billion, six hundred and twelve million, eight hundred and eight-two thousand, eight hundred and sixty five Naira, (N5, 612, 882, 865), to the Legislative Council of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA on Wednesday, February 12. The motion to usher in the Executive Chairman into the hallowed chamber for the budget presentation was moved by the Chief Whip and Councilor representing Onicha Ward, Hon. Ajaa Echezolachi…
Read MoreThe Mazi Organisation Swells: Imo APC PubSec–Duke,Ex-Lawmaker-Amajirionwu Dump APC, Join Amadi’s Movement .
By Williams Odunze The Publicity Secretary of Imo State Chapter of the All Progressives Party, APC, Cajetan Duke, and a former Imo state House of Assembly lawmaker, Blyden Amajirionwu, who represented Ngor-Okpala State Constituency in the 9th House, have resigned their membership of the party along with their supporters to join a new political movement championed by Dr.Chima Amadi. They made their resignation public while addressing their supporters and members of the new political movement known as, ,The Mazi Organization, TMO, in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Friday. Duke,…
Read MoreAhamba: Anyanwu Remains Secretary until S’Court Decides Otherwise
A renowned constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ahamba (SAN), has weighed-in on the crisis in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as it affects the office of the National Secretary. Sunday Telegraph reports that Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Mr. Sunday Ude-Okoye, have continued to lay claims to the position of National Secretary of the PDP. Both senior party officials predicate their claims on decisions/orders of courts of competent jurisdictions. In a telephone chat with our correspondent, the elder statesman placed reliance on Section 48(1) of the PDP Constitution, which operative word…
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