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2023 Senate: Chukwueke Blames Mbaitoli Erosion On Poor Representation Of Owerri Zone.

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A front-line aspirant for the 2023 Owerri Zone senate seat, Chief Jerry Chukwueke has attributed the spate of Erosion menace in Mbaitoli area of Imo State to poor performance and lack of voice on the part of those representing the zone in the senate in Abuja.

Chief Chukwueke who took his on-going sensitization tour of Owerri Zone to Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Saturday, told the leaders and APC faithful at Orodo, that the time has come for a paradigm shift in the choice of who would go to Abuja on behalf of the zone.

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Paschal Ike Buries Mum amidst Fanfare

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The final journey of Mama Christy which began from the morgue of St Anthony’s Hospital, Ubahu road at about 7am with a long convoy, caused traffic gridlock that brought commuters to a standstill for hours within the metropolis.

Before 11am time for the funeral service, worshippers and sympathisers had occupied every available space at the expansive St Mary’s Catholic Pro-cathedral Church to express their affection and love for Engr Ike.

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Imo Lawmaker-Obiefule Debunks Alleged Comment Over Egwim’s Disappearance.

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The members representing Isu state constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Ngozi Obiefule has debunked a publication by an Owerri based Newspaper (not Nigeria Newspoint), alleging that she had raised an alarm over the purported missing of the member, representing Ideato North in the state legislature, Hon. Arthur Egwim and also attributing the disappearance of Egwim to suspension by House leadership and masterminding all suspensions.

Hon Obiefule who addressed newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday, March 22, stressed that she had been shocked at the publication having never granted any interview to the said Newspaper or any other as regards any issue on Hon. Egwim or related matters.

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Why We Passed Vote of Confidence on Gov, Speaker-INPGG

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A non governmental organization, Imo Network for Peace and Good Governance, (INPGG,)has explained the reasons behind the unanimous decision to passed vote of confidence on Governor’Hope Uzodinma and the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh. The State Coordinator of the group, Comr. Ikedi Amankwe, while speaking to newsmen who accosted him at Concord hotel, Owerri, penultimate Thursday, during the quarterly meeting of the group, said IMPGG is an independent entity whose only interest is to promote peace and good governance not only in Imo State…

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Alleged Uncomplimentary Statement: Ebonyi Ex-Governor Kneels Down for NBA, NJC

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Information reaching our news room from Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital has it that the Court dethroned Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi on Wednesday has kneeled down and begged the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA and the Nigeria Judiicary Council (NJC) over his alleged uncomplimentary statement made against a judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Justice Inyang Ekwo. Umahi, it was learnt tendered the unreserved apology while addressing over two thousand members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State at an alleged hired crowed rented…

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Alleged Libel, Blackmail: Owerri Monarch, Surety On The Run, Court Issues Arrest Warrant.

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Prince Bob Njemanze Following what is said to be unprintable Publications reportedly made against him in an Owerri based tabloid, Prince Bob-Kay Njemanze of Njemanze-Ihenacho revered dynasty has petitioned the Imo state police commissioner against, Eze Peter Eze Mgbowu Ezechikere Njemanze of Amawom Autonomous Community, Owerri Municipal for Libel, Defamation and Character Assassination. Consequent upon the said Petition dated August 20,2021 the State Commissioner of Police had to charge the suspects:HRH, Eze C. Peter Njemanze, Ikenna Onuoha and Emmanuel Madumere,Columnist and Editor of Announcer Express Newspaper, respectively to Magistrate Court…

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Umuowa Community Visits: Imo Speaker, seeks for new autonomous communities

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Speaker, Imo State House Of Assembly: Barr. Kennedy Ibeh The people of Umuowa Community in Orlu Local Government Area, has paid courtesy visit to the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. Kennedy Chidozie Ibe, in his office. The community which was ably led by a former mayor and commissioner in the state, Ichie Best Mbanaso, said that they came to appreciate the Speaker for the innovations he has brought to legislative process since his assumption of office and also to tender their request to him. Speaking at…

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Ukraine: Air Peace deploys aircraft to evacuate Nigerians

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Air Peace airline has deployed its aircraft to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Europe following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The airline’s spokesman, Mr Stanley Olisa, said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. “This is the first batch of Nigerians to be evacuated since the war broke out. “The aircraft departed Nigeria at 2.20 a.m. today, March 3, 2022, for Warsaw, Poland,” said the statement. The Federal Government engaged Air Peace and another airlines to evacuate over 2,000 Nigerian nationals from neighbouring countries such as Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia.…

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IMHA: Power Outage Disrupts Plenary-Force House To Adjourn

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By Williams Odunze Power outage has disrupted plenary proceedings in Imo State House of Assembly forcing the House to adjourn to March 8. The incident occurred when the house was deliberating on the motion moved by Honourable Member representing Aboh Mbaise Hon.Eddy Obinna urging the House to mandate the  Commissioner for Mines and Solid  minerals to, carry out thorough investigation on illegal  collection of revenue by touts on behalf of the ministry. The power outage which lasted for some minutes put proceedings on hold before restoration but immediately went off…

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Onyewuchi’s Alvan Ikoku Federal University Bill, Passes Second Reading In Senate

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…Seeks to upgrade school to university  The Distinguished Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District and the leader of the Peoples Movement in his submission at the floor of the Senate explained to his colleagues that Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education has a long history of producing high quality teachers. However, their curriculum and certification has limited their capacity to do more. He said that Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education by all standards is prepared to take on the status of a University of Education and that the impact…

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