Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere is a former deputy governor of Imo State to the former Governor Rochas Okorocha. In this interview by JOHNKENNEDY UZOMA, he airs his views on some political issues in Imo and Nigeria in general. HOW would you analyse the State of the nation given the prevalent socioeconomic challenges in the land and how do you mean? I think it is too early to judge the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. I am aware he has put a number of policies in place which would take time…
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Okafor, Onyedebelu Hails Ossemotor Community, Land Owners Over Marine University In Imo
The people of Ossemotor autonomous Community in Oguta local government area of Imo state have been extolled for their resilience and for keeping positive spirit over the state Marine University, Ossemotor Oguta which was abandoned for decades. An eye witness account and reports from government officials who visited the Marine University site recently had it that the project remained secured, devoid of vandalization of any kind despite years it had layed waste in the forest; commended the communal efforts of Ossemotor people for keeping faith and taking upon them…
Read MoreRivers: Supreme Court Has Declared War In The State – Amaechi’s ally
The political crisis in Rivers State took a fresh turn on Friday after the Supreme Court delivered judgment affirming Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the State House of Assembly. The verdict of the Supreme Court in Abuja had sparked wild jubilation among supporters of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Rivers State. Also, the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, who are the major beneficiaries of the court judgment, held a plenary immediately they learnt about the ruling. In another development, the FCT minister was seen…
Read MoreLawmakers, Civil Servants Divert committee Funds For Personal Use—Natasha
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that lawmakers and civil servants in the National Assembly routinely divert committee funds meant for operational expenses into personal accounts. Speaking on AriseTV Morning Show, in response to a petition filed against her by a northern group, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on Local Content, dismissed the allegations as baseless but provided insight into the financial mismanagement she encountered during her tenure. The petition from the Northern Youths Advocacy for Excellence (NOYAD) to the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, which…
Read MoreEx-Attorney-General begs Tinubu to free Kanu
A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma Machukwu-Ume (SAN), has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to honour the request of deceased national sages and free the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Machukwu-Ume’s plea is contained in a letter addressed to the president and dated February 24, 2025. with the title, “Healing the wounds in our nation-building efforts and matching Nigeria towards a new stable nation: Hence this passionate plea for the urgent release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.” Machukwu-Ume requested President Tinubu…
Read MoreNLC threatens to lead mass protest if FG increases electricity tariff
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff hike agreed upon with the Government as against the 50 per cent earlier approved through the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC. NLC, in a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, said…
Read MoreFubara acknowledges Supreme Court verdict on Rivers Assembly members
PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, signaling a significant shift in the state’s ongoing political crisis. In a statement released by Joe Johnson, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Fubara said he has taken note of the Supreme Court judgment regarding state funds and the administration of local governments in Rivers. “At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the…
Read MoreBandits Sack Ukwugba-Obiakpu Community in Imo
…Indigenes call for Uzodinma’s intervention Despite heavy security personnel around the Egbema Production Center of some oil companies at Obiakpu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, bandits are said to have taken over the Ukwugba area of the community. The indigenes Ukwugba are said to be presently homeless as many have packed their belongings to neighboring communities where they are seeking refuge. The incident is said to have been taking place for about two weeks. The indigene have therefore called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to…
Read MoreMbaitoli Council Boss Kick Starts Skill Acquisition Program
…Vows to empower over 500 teeming youths In line with youth empowerment policy of Imo state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, the Executive Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Council, Hon. Ifunnanya Nwanegbo has kicked started the skill acquisition program for the teeming youths of the area. The flag off ceremony which was witnessed by teeming youths, leaders, stakeholders and members of Mbaitoli legislative council from the 14 Electoral wards of the area was conducted by state Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru at the council hall. Flagging off the…
Read MoreOrsu LGA Bounces To Life Under Engr Friday Ibeakaeme Administration.
A.Just in few months of assumption of Office in Orsu LGA as the man in charge of its affairs,Engr Friday Ibeakaeme mapped out what he is poised to do and/or achieve: B.The visitation of the Imo CP, Aboki Danjuma to inspect the rebuilding of Orsu Police Headquarters has given hope to restoration of peace in the once abandoned LGA in Imo. The flag-off of the BCU (Big Catch) immunization programm at Ebenator Health Centre anchored by Hon. Engr. Chinonye Cyriacus ( Secretary of Orsu Local Government) was officially launched by…
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