…Storms Imo, commissions Labour Party Office …Agwara: Obi-Datti Is a Movement By Williams Odunze The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has reiterated that his mission was to give back the country to the owners. Obi spoke when he stormed Owerri the Imo State Capital on weekend(Saturday), to commission the new Labour Party secretariat donated by Dr Libo Agwara for the smooth running of the party in Imo. Addressing newsmen shortly after the commissioning facility, the former Anambra State governor who thanked the donor for the gesture, said…
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Imo Government Takes Possession Of Standard Shoes Company
The Imo State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has taken possession of Imo Standard Shoes. The Commissioner in charge of the Ministry, Simon Ebegbulam took charge of the company on behalf of the State Government from RHODS, a security consultant. Recall that Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma had recovered the Standard Shoes Industry from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigerian (AMCON). Speaking after the signing of the official documents, the Commissioner stated that the ceremony marks another landmark achievement of the Uzodimma administration. He stated that the recovery of…
Read More#70bn Tax Revenue: Forum To Imo Govt; Pay 50% Oil tax to Oil Communities from Imo
By Williams Odunze Following the deplorable condition of roads in the Oil Producing Communities in the State,a group known as Egbema Leadership Forum is demanding from Imo State Government 50% from the#70bn Oil Revenue paid to the State Government by Federal Government being money which accrued from Oil Companies’ royalties that was remitted to Federal Government. Addressing Journalists at the Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ at the Press Centre, Portharcourt Road,Owerri; the National President of the Forum,Barr.Israel Onyeoyibo stated that the Forum is demanding 50% of the#70 billion Naira oil tax…
Read MoreCelebration Of Life: Pa Nwosu Laid To Rest, August 18
The serene Community of Ezeoke Nsu in Ehime Mbano LGA of Imo State will on Thursday, August 18, 2022 bid their departed illustrious son, late Pa. Nze Charles Nzurike Nwosu (aka CNN) farewell to eternity. Chief Nwosu who holds the traditional chieftaincy title of Ogbueshiweitte II of his Community was called home to eternity at the age of 104 years. Speaking to newsmen recently, one of the sons of the departed icon, Mr Ogugua Nwosu described his late father as a man of peace who applied the tenets of christianity…
Read MoreHuman Rights Activists Demand End To Trafficking, Female Genital Mutilation In South East
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with Cezimo Nigeria Limited has staged an advocacy campaign against human trafficking, female genital mutilation, stigmatization against persons living with HIV/Aids and Osu Caste System in the South East. While speaking at the event held at Brainchild School Alulu, Ngor-Okpala LGA, Imo State, St. Claver’s Catholic Parish, Umuleghele in Isiala-Ngwa South LGA, Abia State, Madonna Secondary School, Uga, Aguata, Anambra State and other places in South East, the NHRC resource person, Dr (Mrs) Bena Okonkwo defined human trafficking as “The recruitment, transportation,…
Read MoreSamdaddy To PDP Members: Your position Can’t Be Hijacked Again
…Says: Party more united now than ever The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has assured members of the party in Imo state and Nigeria at large to remain committed, assuring them that no individual whatsoever can undermine their relevance and hijack their positions in the party. Anyanwu says that what makes a political party to thrive and win election is the collective efforts of all members, and warned against act capable of promoting segregation, rancour, acrimony and disunity. The PDP leader maintains that if the…
Read MoreOCDA GM Urges Removal Of Shanties, Illegal Structures
The General Manager of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA) Engr. Francis Chukwu has continued to advocate for the removal of all shanties and illegal structures within the State Capital immediately after being served notice. Speaking to newsmen recently in Owerri the Imo State Capital, Engr. Chukwu expressed worry over the idea of constructing shanties, illegal structures within the state capital, even under the high tension wires. He stated that the Government is determined to ensure the removal of all shanties and illegal structures particularly in Owerri with a view to…
Read MoreAgwara Donates Building To Labour Party As Support For Peter Obi
A Nigerian born, American based Lawyer and political scientist, Dr. Libo Agwara has donated his four storey Plaza on Wetheral Road, Owerri to the Imo State branch of the Labour Party as his own contribution to the Peter Obi for President Movement. The Ngor Okpala born Lawyer and philanthropist, who has been a loyal fan of the former Anambra State Governor for many years, pledged the donation in a meeting with Executive members of the party last week. To this end, the Labour Party Presidential Candidate will be arriving Owerri,…
Read MoreEzeship Crisis: Group accuses Charvon of foisting brother on Community
Charvon: They’re agents of falsehood Stakeholders from Eziama Autonomous Community Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State, have accused Charles Amadi( Charvon) and his Elder brother Daniel Amadi of creating tension in the Community over the choice of Traditional Ruler even as Charles Amadi denied the allegations described them as agents of falsehood and distraction. In a Press Conference, Chief Bournaventure Opara on behalf of the Stakeholders hinted that the move by Charles Amadi to impose his brother on the community as its Traditional Ruler has created a lot of problems…
Read MoreAttack On Agwa Police Post: Imo CAN Deputy Chair Condemns Act
By Williams Odunze Following the attack on Agwa Police Division, Oguta LGA, Imo State, by yet to be identified gunmen, the Deputy Chairman of the Christain Association of Nigeria, CAN, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Bethel Onumajuru who is also the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for Oguta State Constituency for the 2023 general elections, Apostle Bethel Onumajuru has condemned the act describing it as babaric and an ungodly incident. Speaking to newsmen over the weekend, Apostle Onumajuru described the attack and killings as unholy and capable of…
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