The remains of Late Mrs Justina Onoihu Ohiri, mother of Mrs Ijeoma Ohiri, a reporter with Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper, Owerri, will be laid to rest in her hometown, Nkahu City, Umuokpoko, Isuokporo, Isu LGA of Imo State, on Thursday April 21, 2022. The burial arrangement released by her family reads in parts”, Wednesday, 20th of April, 5pm: Vigil Massass at her residence, Nkahu City, Umuokpoko, Isuokporo, Isu LGA. On Thursday, 21 of April, 7am: Body leaves Divine mortuary to her compound, Isu LGA. 8:30am: Lying in State at her compound,…
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Mbagwu defects to PDP
There was palpable jubilation in Owerre Nkwoji, Nkwerre LGA Wednesday as the immediate past Executive Chairman of Nkwerre Local Government, Barrister Augustine Agugua Mbagwu dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a well attended political meeting held at Ward 6 Owerre Nkwoji, Barr Mbagwu stated that after a thorough review of the political and economic situation within Nkwerre LGA and Imo State, he had come to the full realization that PDP is the only party with the best manifesto and leadership…
Read MoreOWERRI ZONE SENATE RACE THICKENS, AS ODIUKO PICKS APGA FORM.
The race to the Red Chambers of the National Assembly of Nigeria, in Owerri Zone has gathered more vibe as one of the astute politicians and humane philanthropist cum notable Stakeholder in Imo politics, Barrister Chyma Anthony (Odiukonamba, Ugo – Ikeduru), has joined. Odiuko has picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Grand Alliance,APGA, to be in contention for the Owerri Zone Senatorial contest, come 2023. Odiuko, who contested for the Owerri Zone Senate position, under the Action Alliance,AA in 2019, is certainly the one…
Read MoreIPOB’S LEADER’S CASE: Schools, Markets, Banks Closed In Imo.
The Imo state capital, Owerri was a shadow of itself on Friday (weekend) as the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, continued at a Federal High Court in Abuja. Banks, Schools, markets, offices, private and public institutions were closed in Owerri, Imo capital. Investigation revealed that people stayed in indoors following the no movement order declared by IPOB few days back. Besides the few security men seen mounting stop- and – search at Orji Flyover, the streets of Owerri was literally deserted. Youths…
Read MoreIF THIS DECISION STANDS, PDP HAS GIVEN APC A FREE TICKET TO ASO ROCK.
By Chuks Osuji . In any political process, the most constant thing is public opinion of the majority of the people. Since it was announced that the PDP zoning committee led by Governor Otom of Benue State has wittingly or unwittingly recommended to throw open the Presidential ticket, a wild fire of criticism, a plethora of condemnation and outright rejection of such recommendation has filled the Air . According to Walter Bagehot, a British Political scientist has opined , “ Public Opinion is a guide which controls the barometer of…
Read MoreOKOROCHA CONDOLES WITH THE ONUOHA FAMILY.
By Frank Nwaete A former GOVERNOR of IMO STATE, OWELLE ROCHAS ANAYO OKOROCHA, has admonished Christian faithfuls to be prepared at all times for the eventual divine call. OWELLE ROCHAS ANAYO OKOROCHA, who was ably represented by his former Principal Secretary and now Member Representing IDEA TO FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY at the National Assembly, DR PASCHAL CHIGOZIE OBI (UGWUMSINACHI), made the admonition on Saturday, at the burial Ceremony of Late NZE. P C ONUOHA (IKEMBA). Held at his Country home UMUCHIEZE IHITTEAFORUKWU AHIAZU MBAISE LGA IMO STATE. Owelle Okorocha whom.at the…
Read MoreImo State Committee on Festivals and Cultural Events visits Arondizuogu, observes scheduling of 2022 Ikeji Festival
The Imo State General Purpose Committee on Festivals and Cultural Events has started its assignment with a visit to Arondizuogu to observe Ika Ikeji 2022, to interface with the Arondizuogu Patriotic Union regarding Ikeji Festival, and to look at some monuments and places of historical interest in the community. The Committee led by its Chairman, Mrs Josephine Oguike, started with a courtesy call on Eze Ozuomba of Awa Izuogu Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Oliver Dike 111. The Committee observed Ika Ikeji, an annual ceremony held at Obi Iheme, the ancestral…
Read More2023: Odiuko Urges Southeast Voters To Reject PDP, If Party Jettisons Zoning.
In spite denial of jettison zoning by the Benue State Governor and chairman, Zoning Committee of the PDP, Dr Samuel Ortom, an Abuja based lawyer and former Senatorial candidate for Imo East in the 2019 general election, Mr Chyma Anthony has urged voters in the southeast of Nigeria to reject the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if it does not zone the presidential ticket of the party to the south.
Governor Ortom who recently reacted to backlash over the purported throwing open the PDP presidential ticket, reiterated that his zoning committee will present the report to National Executive Committee (NE of the party. Saying it is the NEC that has the final authority on the zoning of positions.
Read MoreDefection: IMHA Speaker declares Nkwere State Constituency Seat Vacant
The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh has declared vacant the Seat of Hon. Obinna Okwara, member representing Nkwere State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly over defection.
The Move was sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Blyden Amajirionwu, the member representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency.
Read MoreLAND GRABING: Imo NUJ Foils Ex-Gov’s Plot To Demolish, Acquire Secretariat.
The members of the Union had thronged the Press Centre as early as 7am ,Thursday in a bid to stop the planned demolition of the Secretariat by a surrogate of a former Governor of the state with the penchant for land grabbing.
The Union got a renowned SAN to obtain an Order for stay of Execution by the Owerri High Court which was obviously deceived to give the said judgement with out consent of the Journalists in the state.