The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), according to Vanguard , provided the Presidential Elections Petitions Court with information on President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in order to certify his eligibility for the position of president. In addition, INEC revealed the results of the 36 state BVAS, which put Mr. Peter Obi in the lead. In response to the court’s summons, the election arbiter gave INEC Chairman Yakubu Mahmoud Form EC9, which contained the President’s biodata. The INEC’s choice to support Tinubu’s campaign is being contested by the People’s Democratic Party…
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DSS confiscates Emefiele’s passport, grills EFCC’s Bawa for allegedly selling 244 trucks for N100,000 per unit, others
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confiscated the international passport of suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, newsmen report. Emefiele was arrested by the DSS on Saturday, a day after his suspension by President Bola Tinubu. On Friday, the embattled apex bank boss secured the order of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, which directed the Director-General of the DSS, Yusuf Bichi, to allow him access to his lawyers and family members. He is currently undergoing interrogation at the secret police’s headquarters in…
Read MoreFirst Time Lawmaker Emerges Speaker, Imo Assembly
A first time lawmaker, Chike Olemgbe, has emerged the Speaker of the 10th Imo State House of Assembly. Olemgbe represents Ihitte Uboma State Constituency. Amara Iwuanyanwu retained his position as Deputy Speaker of the House They emerged after the Clerk of the Assembly, Chinelo Emeghara, had declared the House open for nominations after the proclamation reading from the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.
Read MoreIGP Must Halt On-Going Butchery, House-To-House Raid in Izombe, Agwa
Izombe and Agwa, two oil-producing communities and agricultural belt in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, are presently degenerating into theatres of war, and gradually being reduced to ghost towns as residents have virtually deserted their ancestral homes following reported continued clashes between security operatives and gunmen. These reported clashes which have been going on since 2021, have led to loss of several lives and property especially, houses. The once economically-vibrant and booming town of Izombe is currently a shadow of its old self at best. Traditional rulers are…
Read MoreTinubu And Osinbajo: True Story Of How They Met
By Bayo Onanuga I never wanted to write this story but I was inspired to do so today, following Buba Galadima’s interview with the Punch on Monday. Buba struck a chord when he spoke about the issue of trust in the relationship between Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. You think Osinbajo should have given up his presidential ambition for loyalty to Tinubu?, Buba was asked. He replied: “If he doesn’t, can you now trust him? If you look at how Osinbajo came with Tinubu and he’s…
Read MoreCivil Society Demands Inclusiveness, More Funding In Imo Schools
The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called for all inclusive education for all and increased funding for education. Speaking when the CSACEFA team paid advocacy visit the the Executive Secretary of Imo State Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB), the Executive Chairman of Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB), Commissioner for Education, the State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Imo State chapter, Elder Kenneth Amogu noted that CSACEFA Imo State is marking the 2023 Global Action Week on Education -GAWE, as stipulated by the Global Campaign for…
Read MoreBlood Still Flows In Izombe, Imo Community: 2 Brothers, Another Killed By Gunmen In Army Uniform, SoS Sent To IGP, President
…Community deserted, over 70 houses, markets burnt …Lawmakers: Dibiagwu, Nwosu must stop man named ‘Kill and Bury’ There seem to be no respite or hope of salvation in sight for the natives and residents of Amakpuruedere, IZOMBE Community in Obeabor Autonomous Community in Oguta LGA,Imo State as Gunmen who allegedly always dress in Army uniform daily invade the area, reportedly terrorising and killing any man seen in the community. Last Monday, one Ben was stopped on the road, instantly shot and killed. His house was equally reportedly razed with bullets from…
Read MoreImportance And Need For New Approach To Governance For Ordinary Nigerian
By Kelechi Nwosisi I tuned in to Channels TV News this morning to watch the Press Briefing of the Oil Marketers , and I must say , I was impressed with the Federal Government spokesperson, Mr Dele Alake ‘s communique and the association’s chairperson, Dame Winifred Akpani , she articulated in detail the positive impact of the oil subsidy removal as the means to improve the economy and how it would open other avenues that will help in job creation. And I thought, where has this lady been all this…
Read MoreObi Mbieri: Enough of confusion, show yourself, Onuoha tells Monarch
…As youth group fumes over alleged plot by Monarch’s wife to control community Sequel to the tsunami-like controversy that is threatening to tear Obi Mbieri autonomous community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area into shreds, Chief Godson Onuoha (aka Ashok) who is said to be a major stakeholder and the oldest village Chief in Obi Mbieri, has called on the Traditional ruler of the community, HRH, Eze JN Osuji to come out from wherever he is and address his subjects or alternatively, hold a live press conference that will be circulated…
Read MoreFAMILY DAY: Ideato Journalists Laud Ugwu’s Families’ Development
As the World celebrated International Day of Families, with focus on impacts of demographic trends on families, journalists from Ideato Nation, operating under the umbrella of Forum of Ideato Media Practitioners, FIMP have eulogised efforts of Imo State Commissioner for Gender, Hon. Mrs Nkechinyere Ugwu for using her office to provide solution to many families in need through her impact- driven efforts. The commendation of FIMP was contained in a Press Release signed by the Coordinator, Chuks Nwokeji and made available to media houses in Owerri. In the Press Release,…
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