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…
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Tinubu 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,…
Read MoreImo Govt Needs To Give Attention To Internal Roads
The rainy season has finally come. It is a season that comes with challenges including a severe impact on road infrastructure. The Hope Uzodinma administration in Imo State embarked on a number of road projects especially, federal roads, and has received commendations for what it has been able to do in that respect. However, the return of the rains in the last two months tend to underscore the necessity for urgentt action to fix the internal roads in Owerri. Such areas in the capital city such as Federal Housing, Ikenegbu…
Read MoreAmbrose Ejiogu Quits Partisan Politics
…Says: It’s time to give space to young people An Imo statesman,also Emekuku Owerri North-born astute politician and leader, Chief Ambrose Ejiogu says at 84, he has to call it quits with partisan politics. Chief Ejiogu said the decision was also predicated on the need to create space for the younger generation to carry on. In a release titled, ‘Farewell to Partisan Politics,” Chief Ejiogu popularly known as ‘Nda Ambu’ recalled his foray into politics in the Second Republic Nigeria and the events that produced Late Sam Mbakwe as the…
Read MoreImo Guber: Ahiazu Mbaise PDP Stakeholders Endorse Samdaddy
“It’ll be UnGodly, Inhuman to retain APC, next 4years” …Say: Enough of bad governance, kidnappings, killings Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP in Ahiazu Mbaise local government area in the state have unanimously endorsed the party’s Governorship candidate, Senator Samuel Anyanwu ( Samdaddy) for the November 11 election. In a critical stakeholders meeting held on Thursday, the Ahiazu Mbaise PDP leaders resolved to join hands to work for the success of the party’s flag bearer, and urged members in other LGAs to follow suit. The party leaders therefore…
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