An alleged fresh move by the Governor Hope Uzodinma led government through his PA,Special Duties , Chinasa Nwaneri, to silence opposition spokesperson, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere over his revelation on the reported shameful compromise of the voters register in 18 states including Imo by the ruling APC, through the use of a criminal summon for his arrest before an Abuja Magistrate Court has suffered a huge set back. The Abuja High Court has issued a restraining order and stay of proceedings of the Magistrate Court pending the hearing of the application…
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Attempted Kidnap: Erege Demands Justice, Prosecution Of Suspects
…Says: Imo police investigated, arrested suspects Mr Chikezie Erege who hails from Ihitte Akpim in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, has made a passionate appeal to the CP to ensure that justice was done following what he said was alleged attempt to kidnap him including threat to life and prosperity, harassment among others by one Chukwuma Okonkwo and others. Erege hinted Nigeria Newspoint recently that his petition to the Imo State Commissioner of Police,CP was investigated and that the suspects were arrested and granted bail. While some of his…
Read MoreIDEATO REPS: Supreme Court Upholds Ikenga’s Candidacy, Dismisses Igbo’s APPEAL As Unserious, ‘Academic’
Following months of litigation and counter-litigations, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has finally ruled that Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere is the authentic candidate of the People’s Democratic Party,PDP for the Ideato Federal Constituency election next year. The judgment by the apex court puts to rest, once and for all, the flurry of litigations and schemings from state and non-state actors, to upturn the mandate freely given to Ikenga by the PDP delegates. Inferring that there must be an end to litigations and recklessness, the apex court ruled, just like all the…
Read MoreOYA: Emejuru Emerges Acting President, Orluzurumee Youth Assembly
The Board of Trustees, BOTs of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly at its last meeting held on October, 30, 2022 in line with Article 52 of the organization’s constitution, approved the appointment of Comrade Thaddeus Emejuru, a former Student Union Government,SUG President of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, AIFCE, Owerri as President and Comrade Obieze Ifeanyi Stanley, a committed unionist as Secretary. According to a release to that effect signed by Comrade Galore Ozokwere, Secretary of the BOTs, the 52-man committee is expected to strengthen the membership base of the committee…
Read MoreOgumba Campaign/Football Kicks Off, Jubilation In Owerri North
It was indeed a jubilation galore all over Orji Uratta in particular and the entire Owerri North LGA on Sunday, December 3, 2022 when the people of the area trooped out enmass at Orji town Primary School to witness the formal kickoff of a football tournament and campaign flagoff of an illustrous son, Hon. Udochukwu Johnwayne Ogumba who is a strong contender for the seat of Owerri North State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly in next year’s general elections. Udochukwu Ogumba, popularly called ‘Young’ who is the sole…
Read MorePresidential Rally: Agbaso Hails Imolites’ Solidarity For Peter Obi
…Says: Better Nigeria coming with Labour Party Impressed with the huge success and massive turnout of Imo people during Tuesday’s official flag off Peter Obi’s presidential rally for 2023, the State coordinator of Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Chief Martin Agbaso, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the citizens and residents of Imo State over what he described as unprecedented show of solidarity and support. In a post-event chat with Media executives in Imo state Thursday on , Chief Agbaso said the people of Imo State made Obi and his…
Read MoreImo PDP PCC Director General, Greg Egu Inspects Atiku/Okowa Campaign Office
…Charges PCC to be proactive, dedicated Owerri_ Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Presidential Campaign Council in Imo State, Hon Greg Egu has officially kick-started his work as he visited the headquarters of the Atiku/Okowa Campaign Office to inspect the facility. The Director General, Hon Greg Egu on Thursday was taken round the building alongside some deputy directors of the Presidential Campaign Council. Egu who expressed his heartfelt gratitude over the choice and location of the Presidential Campaign Office which was personally secured and equipped by the National…
Read MoreOhia Commends Imo Budget Ministry For Citizen-Centred Reality Budgets
Imo State Commissioner for Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia (PhD), has commended the state’s Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Statistics for the processes it engages in producing transparent and citizen-centered reality annual budgets which have earned the state awards from the World Bank. Mazi Uche Ohia gave the commendation when the Ministry of Culture and Creative Arts, and Ministry of Tourism appeared together before the State Budget Committee for the bilateral discussions on the 2023 Draft Budget of the Ministries. While Mazi Uche Ohia led the Ministry…
Read Morelmo Commissioner-Egemba Pledges To Revitalize Tourism Board
…Charges workers on ethics, performance The new Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Barr Jerry Egemba, has stated government’s resolve to revitalize Imo State Tourism Board just as he charged the staff of the Board to be mindful of the provisions of the Public Service rules, and justify their appointments by effective performance of their duties. Barr Egemba gave the assurance and charge in his office at a recent meeting with the management and staff of the Imo State Tourism Board. He said, “government is passionate to revitalize the Board and…
Read MoreRising Poverty: FG, Governors Must Take Action, Not Blame Game
Rising poverty in Nigeria is one issue that has been on the front burner of national discourse in recent time. According to reported figures from the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, recently, “ 53 million more Nigerians fell into abject poverty compared to 2015. Reports show that the 53 million Nigerians , mostly of the middle class, were classified as being “vulnerable” before Buhari took over.” It was recently reported that “after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting in Abuja last week, the Minister of State for Budget and National…
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