The Ebonyi State Government has imposed a Five Million Naira fee payable for the use of schools, markets and parks in the state for the purpose of political campaigns by all the registered political parties in the state. The State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji made this known while addressing journalists after this week’s exco meeting presided over by the State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi at the Government House Exco Chambers, Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki. The commissioner stressed that “this is contained in Executive Order…
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Unlawful Removal As NNPC Chairman: Araraume Drags Buhari To Court, Demands N100bn Compensation
…Says: I wasn’t guilty of any preconditions for removal A former Imo State Senator for Okigwe Zone and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress,APC, Sen.Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume, has dragged Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari to the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ex-lawmaker took the decision over his alleged unlawful removal as non- Executive Chairman of the newly incorporated Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC. Report says Araraume is demanding N100bn compensation as damages caused him in the alleged unlawful manner he was removed as the NNPC boss after using his name…
Read MoreOgba Donates Campaign Office To Atiku/Okowa Campaign
Senator Obinna Ogba has donated his campaign office located along Ezza Road, Abakaliki to the Atiku/Okowa 2023 presidential campaign organization. Senator Ogba made this known while addressing the press at the facility which has now been donated to Atiku/Okowa campaign organization. He said this while interacting with the press to ensure that the media does not form their own opinion at his decision after the Supreme Court has affirmed Chief Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Odoh as the authentic guber candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the state. Senator Ogba said that…
Read MoreI Was Almost Kidnapped By Uwaleke’s Men, Eze Ariri Alleges
…Thanks Uzodinma’s prompt intervention By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Following an embarrassing incident at the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, of the Imo Police State Headquarters, Owerri, recently, on account of Uratta ezeship stool, HRH, Eze Boniface Ariri, Eze Udo IV of Obibi Uratta Autonomous Community, has said that he would have been whisked away from the police station to an unknown destination by some police officers allegedly working for Chief Amaobi Uwaleke, save the prompt intervention of Governor Hope Uzodimma. Eze Ariri who received his staff of office on the February 3,…
Read MoreOmuma Debacle: Imolites, Lawyers Demand Immediate Release Of Detained INEC Staff
The continued detention of two staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) namely Chidiebere Stanley Eze and Felix Agu for allegedly exposing the fraudulent padding of the Voter’s register at Omuma dusing the Voter Registration exercise otherwise referred to as Omuma magic has continued to elicit mixed reactions from Imolites of different persuasions who have called on for their immediate release on the ground that their continued detention is illegal, unconstitutional and ultra-vires. Barr Calistus Osondu SAN of Ebubedike chambers and Barr Nigozi Olehi, counsels to the respective defendants…
Read MoreJSC Executive Secretary Enjoins Mothers To Inculcate Good Moral Values In Their Wards
Imo women have been charged to inculcate good morals, social and cultural values in their children for the betterment of the society. The Executive Secretary, Judiciary Service Commission, Jennifer Nwosu Esq. J P (AICMC), stated this when the Executive members of the Umuokoma, Iriamaogu, Ihiagwa kindred meeting, women’s wing, paid her a courtesy visit in her office. Hon. Nwosu, who highlighted the attributes of a good mother, charged them to always complement the efforts of their husbands in uplifting their families. She commended them for their contributions towards the promotion…
Read MoreHarvestPlus Partners Imo, Holds Nutritious Food Fair, November 18, 19
To ensure that everyone begins to consume foods rich in biofortification, vitamin A nutrients, HarvestPlus in partnership with the federal ministry of agriculture, the federal ministry of health, development partners and Imo State will be hosting the 8th edition of the Nutritious Food Fair (NFF) in Owerri, Imo State. Speaking during a press conference held yesterday at the conference hall of the ministry of health, the country manager of HarvestPlus Nigeria, Yusuf Dollah, noted that this year’s 8th edition of the NFF is tagged ‘Improving Resilience through Nutritious Food System,…
Read MoreDrama as Gay Lovers Escape Lynching in Imo; Police Declare Fleeing Suspects Wanted
By Chika Obi Two men, Osondu Michael and Chidiebere Ezewusim, suspected to be in Sam sex relationship narrowly escaped a lynching in Mgbidi, Imo State, on Sunday evening after their alleged secretive affairs were exposed by local youths. The incident, which unfolded in the Ugbele area of Oru West Local Government Area, has sparked a police investigation as the two men remain on the run. Sources say that the couple, who had been living discreetly in the area for some time, were tracked down by a group of youths…
Read MoreOgwunga Charges Exco Of Good Friends Sports Club Owerri On Efficiency, Bows Out
By Williams Odunze The immediate past President of Good Friends Sports Club Owerri, Chief ESV. Basil Ogwunga, has charged the new executive members of the club to work efficiently in order to improve the success of the club. Ogwunga gave the charge in his handover speech during the official swearing- in ceremony of the new executive, held at the Club Arena, Shell Camp, Owerri, last Friday. Stating that his leadership gained many successes for the club, the past President called on the executive to work in line with the dictates…
Read MoreOgbulafor, Ex-National Chair PDP Dies In Canada
…He wanted 60yrs rule for PDP Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, an Umuahia Prince and famous former National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is dead? He was said to have died peacefully on Thursday night, according to family sources. ‘‘Dede Ukwu, Hon. Vin. Ogbulafor passed on last night. He died in Canada,’’ a message from his relative revealed on Friday night. Known for his frequent controversial statements, Ogbulafor was very influential during his time as PDP scribe. He had said his ruling PDP at the time would be in power…
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