By Henry Ekpe Corporate Accountability And Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, is a Non Governmental Organization NGO, who held a Journalism Training on Peaceful and Non Violent Elections in Imo State, Sponsored by the European Union. The seminar held at Rockview Hotel Owerri, and lasted for two days. The theme was “Journalism Training On Peaceful Election And Non-Violent Elections” When I got the invitation, I was not too keen to participate, especially because of my busy schedules and the apprehension of the unknown within me. And unfortunately, two days before the…
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How Long Shall Nigerian Youths Continue To Be Leaders Of Tomorrow?
By Uzorma Nathan I write this piece today in order to consolidate my conviction on my commitment to emancipate the youths from the political quackmire of politico-economic slavery and servitude occasioned by the greedy nature of the political class (our fathers) who have always referred to the youths of this country and Imo state in particular as leaders of tomorrow. Our tomorrow has refused to come and the youths have continued to watched with keen interest only to discover that the political wall-clock is still tickling anti-clockwise against them, this…
Read MoreThe “Known” Imo State And Concept Of “Unknown Gunmen”
By Ikenna Onuoha Imo state is indeed known across the world, what is not known is the activities of the “unknown gunmen” ravaging the entire state. The state is bounded by Abia state in the East, Anambra State in the North and Rivers State in the South. Its estimated population as at 2016 census is approximately over 5 million. The state is one of the nine oil producing states in Nigeria, this means that the state is a benefiary of the 13% oil derivation funds for oil producing states. Imo…
Read MoreLeadership Collapse Among Student Bodies In Imo And Need For Urgent Govt Intervention, Engagement Of Relevant Offices
By Nnadi Ifeanyichukwu There is no problem without a root cause or origin. In the case of unstable and dilapidated leadership amongst Students Leadership in Imo State, (National Association of Imo State Students, as a point of reference), I think the root cause and foundation of the problems bedeviling the leadership is the unchecked activities of the Student Bodies and their Leaders in the State. It is evident through past events that if people, institutions, and organizations are allowed to function and carry out activities unabated, and without…
Read MoreFacts Are Sacred As We Unveil Phase One Of Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu (Samdaddy) Scorecard As Senator (One Term)
By Ezekwe Uche If as a Senator, he was able to carry out road constructions and do so many other infrastructural development for the good people of Owerri Zone (Imo East), he will do wonders when it comes to infrastructure, Security, Youths Empowerment, Job Creations and many more as Imo State Governor, hence, we have to support him in all ramifications for Imo to be Safe Again. In his quest to make Owerri zone, the South East geopolitical zone and Nigeria at large the center of attraction, the following Bills,…
Read MoreN54m Signage Permit: AAC, Guber Candidate-Awulonu Drags Imo Govt. To Court
Following repeated mindless destruction of opposition political parties campaign billboards and advertisement materials,embarked upon by agents of Imo State government under governor Hope Uzodinma,the flag bearers of the African Action Congress AAC, have challenged the recklessness and excesses of the accused in court. This is while other victims of the demolition exercise and restrictions imposed by the Imo State government either resorted to self help or sulked home to lick their wounds in perpetual frustration and despondency.The legal action is seguel to the recent imposition of fifty four million…
Read MoreImo Governorship: Uzodinma Should Complete Good Works Started,Says Akwuruoha .
A prominent Imo Indigene and founder of Akwuruoha Foundation, Hon. Akwuruoha Maxwell Chiadikobi, has given his full nod to the return bid of Gov. Hope Uzodinma come November 11 Hon.Maxwell who is a Tech giant, made the disclosure following the inauguration of APC national governorship campaign council which held in Owerri last Saturda In a release made available to the Press, Hon Maxwell recalled that governor Uzodinma has done well, particularly in the area of road infrastructure, and should be allowed to complete the good works he started…
Read MoreCosmas Iwu: Catalyst, Adroit Administrator And Certified Achiever
By Joseph Aniemeka Nwachukwu Writing in the Edge of the sword, Former French leader, Charles de Gualle speaks of a man of character as someone who “Finds a special attractiveness in difficulty, since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentialities.” The above statement brutally captures iconic Chief Cosmas Nkemjika Iwu, the Secretary to the Government of Imo State. By divine providence or arrangement he is bringing his background of results delivery in various fields of endeavour to bear in his present capacity…
Read MoreLabour Party Campaigns: Uzodinma Has Failed Imo In Rural Roads, Says Achonu
…As Ngor Okpala defy rainfall to receive him …Promises to make LG economic hub …Nwulu: No democracy dividend in Ngor Okpala …Nwogu: We’re 100% with Achonu Ngor Okpala people like their Aboh Mbaise neighbours defied the torrential downpour of Tuesday, 15 September, 2023 and trooped out in large numbers to show solidarity to the governorship candidate of Imo Labour Party, Distinguished Senator Athan Achonu, as his campaign train landed Umuneke, the local government area headquarters. An obviously shocked and pained Distinguished Senator Achonu could not hide his disappointment and dismay over…
Read MoreImo Governorship: APGA’s Ejiogu vows to Revive Primary Health Centres, Flays High Death Rate
…Insists: “I’ll not rent crowd for campaigns” Worried by the high death rate prevalent in society today, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for the November 11 governorship election in Imo State, Hon Tony Ejiogu says his administration if elected, will take serious measures to halt the prevailing high mortality rate. The Imo APGA governorship hopeful equally made it clear that he would never resort to the old tricks of those he described as “professional politicians,” by paying or renting crowd to welcome him during his campaigns.…
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