A former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief Patrick Adaba, has died days after he collapsed upon hearing of the death of his elder brother, Prof. Tom Adaba, pioneer Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). A reliable source close to the Adaba family told News Express this Monday morning, March 10, 2025: “We lost again Chief Patrick Adaba, mni, immediate younger brother to late Prof Tom Adaba and former Kogi State Deputy Governor (1999 to 2007). He died yesterday evening.” Asked the circumstances of his death, the…
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President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education in Kano the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education
Alhaji Sule, 1929–2017, contributed significantly to Nigeria’s socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he was Chairman of the UN Special Committee Against Apartheid. He also served as Chief Whip of the Federal House of Representatives (1954–1959), Leader of Nigeria’s Delegation to the Conference of Independent States (1960), First Federal Commissioner of Public Complaints (1976), and Minister of Mines and Power. President Tinubu believes that immortalising Ambassador Sule’s legacy will inspire younger generations to uphold integrity, patriotism,…
Read MoreGOOD GOVERNANCE: OWERRI ZONE PASSES A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON UZODIMMA
In an unprecedented move aimed at boosting good governance in Imo State, leaders and stakeholders from Owerri zone have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma, affirming him as a development oriented leader. The leaders and stakeholders from the nine local government areas that make up Owerri zone cut across various political parties . The member representing Owerri Federal Constituency, Hon Tochi Okere moved the vote of confidence, which was seconded by the member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State, Constituency, Hon Samuel Otuibe. It received unanimous approval by those…
Read MoreWHY OWERRI ZONE CAN’T LAY CLAIMS TO IMO GOV IN 2027
By Chidiebube Okeoma Owerri zone can’t be laying claims to the governorship diadim in Imo state in 2028 on the basis of equity when it has deliberately refused to address the unjustly manner and antics in which Okigwe zone was blackmailed out of office in 2011, after all he or she who comes to the equity must come with clean and upright hands. January 2028 is not the political birthright of ndi Owerri zone. On the basis of political Justice, Okigwe zone ranks high above Owerri zone on the arguments…
Read MoreSupreme Court Dismisses PDP Case Against Aiyedatiwa’s Candidacy
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the last governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi challenging the competence of the joint ticket of Lucky Aitedatiwa and his running mate in the election, Olayide Adelami.In a judgment on Tuesday, a five-member panel, presided over by Justice Mohammed Garba, was unanimous in holding that the appeal was without merit and that the appellants lacked the locus standi to query Adelami’s nomination.The court awarded a cost of N8million against the PDP and Ajayi,…
Read MoreDivine Word International Church of God in Christ Marks 20 Years Anniversary
It was a day of joy as members of Divine Word International Church of God in Christ headquarters in Umuhum-Umuezem Oru West LGA ,Imo State converged at the Central Church in New Market Layout Egbu, Owerri to mark 20 Years anniversary of the church. The glorious event took place at the on going Church building at New Market Layout Egbu on Sunday, March 9. The Prelate of the church, Bishop, Kenneth Obi while speaking with some Journalist said that the church has enjoyed good times and turbulent periods as well…
Read MoreNeed To Protect Farmers From Killer Herdsmen, Kidnappers As Farming Season Takes Off
This year’s farming season is taking off as the rainy season gradually sets in. One serious challenge facing farmers in Imo State presently, as well as in other parts of the country, is the menace of killer herdsmen and kidnappers who hide in the forests to carry out their satanic activities. There have been reports of nefarious activities of herdsmen and kidnappers terrorising innocent Imolites especially, farmers. From Owerri West LGA to Ngor Okpala, Okigwe, Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Isiala Mbano, among others, activities of herdsmen and kidnappers are said to have…
Read MoreIftar Dinner: Tinubu To Governors,Be Patriotic, Work For Good Of Your People.
“We Need to Spend Money, Not People” On Monday evening in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu urged the nation’s political leaders to direct more funds and policies toward meeting the needs of the weak and impoverished. The president encouraged leaders to be selfless and work for the good of the people while hosting governors, Federal Executive Council (FEC) members, Service Chiefs, and a few chosen Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the State House to break the Ramadan fast. “I appreciate everyone’s response to my invitation. President Tinubu remarked,…
Read MoreASITU Rejects FG’s Plans to Unduly Acquire Lands, Build Ranches in Imo State
The Association of Igbo Town Unions (ASITU) hereby expresses its strong and unreserved opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed establishment of ranches in Imo State, as part of its 2025 budget under the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development. This decision, which involves the acquisition of land by the government for private cattle ranching, raises serious concerns about the fairness, legality, and long-term implications for the people of Imo state, and the Igbo nation in general. Cattle rearing, as a private enterprise, should not be the responsibility of the…
Read MoreReconciliation Meeting Between Fubara, Lawmakers Collapse, As Amaewhule-led Assembly Refuse To Show Up
Governor Fubara, in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, had invited Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and 26 other lawmakers for a reconciliation meeting at the Government House, Port Harcourt. Naijaonpoint reports that the letter dated March 7, 2025, stated that the meeting was scheduled after the governor received the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment regarding the state’s political crisis. Key issues on the agenda included presentation of the 2025 budget to…
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