The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has appointed Comrade Ori Martins acting Coordinator of the International Institute of Journalism Owerri located at the NUJ secretariat along Port Harcourt road Owerri. His appointment was conveyed in a letter dated August 28, 2022, signed by the secretary Imo NUJ, Comrade Austin Okoro. The appointment followed the death and subsequent burial of Chief (Dr) Ndudi Nnadi who until his demise few months ago was the substantive Co-ordinator of the institute. The union before this time had said that…
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2023 Presidency: It’ll Be Miracle Of Century To Beat Peter Obi -Prophet
“Tinubu’s allies will betray him” …Says: Battle, between Obi and Tinubu …There’ll be Miniwar against body of Christ The General Overseer of Wisdom Church of Christ International in Lagos State,Prophet Bisi Olujobi has declared that it will be a heculean task to beat Mr Peter Obi in the upcoming 2023 Presidential election. He made it clear that the battle would be between Obi and Tinubu as he was divinely inspired, but the ex- Lagos state Governor can’t defeat him because of his many past mistakes. The prophet warned Governor Nyesom…
Read MoreOkorocha And Owerri Nchi Ise Ezeship Crisis
By Chidi Nkwopara The eventual balkanization of Owerri Nchi Ise, which makes up the municipality, by the Rochas Okorocha administration, started like a tale from moonlight. The powers that be, at the time and a handful of their indigenous supporters, may have had their reason(s), good or bad, for deciding to create five autonomous communities out of the original entity. A lot more people, were not comfortable with the plan and they showed it in varying ways, which is a story for another day. Some believed and held as a…
Read MoreGender-Based Violence: Give Effective Implementation Of VAPP Law
By Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu Nigerian Newspapers, on August 14, 2019, were awash with reports that Betty Anyanwu- Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State Governor, summoned what was tagged ‘a million-man protest march against the Nigerian Army. A randy Army Lance Corporal had raped a 300-level female student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, on July 31 at a military checkpoint along Akungba-Ikare road. I led the said protest to the state Commissioner of Police to add force to the matter for the obvious reasons. The randy soldier was dismissed from…
Read MoreMiyetti Allah To Peter Obi: Northern Progressives And Youths Will Vote For Obi
By Chuks Osuji Recently, a Northern group associated with Miyetti Allah has claimed that it has advised members of the group, Miyetti Allah that they will not vote for Peter Obi. According to the group, their reasons is that if Obi becomes the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in support of Miyetti Allah that Obi Presidency will be a substitute for Biafra. When I read the headline, perhaps, along with many other thinking Nigerians, my reaction was to laugh to the marrows. I did this for two or…
Read MoreImo Govt. Sponsored Protest Against PDP Leaders -Party
…Says: It’s diversionary antics to cover failures The People’s Democratic Party , PDP in Imo State has noted with dismay another desperate antics by the alleged illegitimate regime of Gov Hope Uzodinma to hoodwink the people and divert attention from the woes and infamies of the wobbling administration. It is mind-boggling that, after unleashing mass misery in Imo, this regime, just yesterday, deployed state resources, state authority, state appointees and other instruments of state power to stage a protest and blame key opposition leaders for the festering insecurity in the state.…
Read MoreShocker: How IIRS Boss -Okeke Attempted To Extort Media Outfit With Questionable Demand Notices
The encounter between Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper and the Imo Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has further exposed the alleged criminal activities perpetrated by the management and staff of the state revenue agency as constantly highlighted by the media outfit. This, to a large extent also showcases what most investors and businessman go through in the state. It is no longer news that investigation conducted by Nigeria Watchdog exposed how the Commissioner for Finance unilaterally appointed the Anambra State born Ifeanyi Okeke who was her personal Aide as Chairman of IIRS, despite…
Read MoreIsiala Mbano Youths Pass Confidence Vote On Emele (Communique)
We, Mbano Youths under the umbrella body of Isiala Mbano Youths Mandate have passed a Vote of Confidence on Hon. Mrs. Ruby Emele, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government/Chieftaincy affairs in the 3R Government of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma led administration. We hereby make the following Resolutions: We have a vote of confidence on the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government /Chieftaincy affairs in Imo State, Hon. Mrs Ruby Emele for her outstanding performance in office. We are fully aware that Hon. Ruby Emele has distinguished herself as one of the…
Read MoreUmuoyima Youths Charged To Maintain Peace, Cooperation
By Williams Odunze Youths of Umuoyima autonomous community in Owerri Municipal Local Government Area of Imo State, have been charged to maintain peace, tolerate and cooperate with one another to achieve a common purpose that will benefit them, their families and the community. This charge for unity of purpose was given by the Youth Chairman of Umuoyima autonomous community, Comrade Ugochukwu Nze, when he addressed a gathering, during a function, last week, in Owerri. Nze stressed that Umuoyima community is calm and peaceful given to the unity and love that…
Read MoreWorld Photography Day: Newspoint Boss-Ojukwu Honoured As ISSPAN Pubisher Of The Year 2022
By Williams Odunze Accomplished journalist, Media expert and Publisher of note, Elder Lambert Ojukwu has added another feather to his cap as the Imo State Professional Photographers and Videographers Association of Nigeria, ISPPAN, Friday, honoured the publisher of Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper with the Award of Best Publisher of the Year 2022. The ceremony which held in Owerri, was part of activities marking the World Photography Day which is celebrated annually on August 19. Conferring the Award on Elder Ojukwu who doubled as a Guest Lecturer at the event, ISPPAN State…
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