The House of Representatives has said that it was abnormal to produce Nigerian passports outside the country in view of its security features. Rep Timehin Adelegbe, Vice Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, said this at the public hearing on incessant malpractices associated with diplomatic postings and deliberate draining of resources on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the security features contained in the Nigerian passport should be guarded, adding that printing of Nigerian passports by a private firm outside the country was abnormal. He said that most Nigerians were…
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Charles and Charles Multilinks Services not my company, Okorocha warns GM Imo ENTRACO, others
Chief Gerald Okorocha has warned the General Manager Imo ENTRACO Mr. MacDonald Ebere and the Chairman of Imo State Hoteliers Association Mr. Chima Chukwunyere that Charles and Charles Multilinks Services Limited do not belong to him as alleged. Chief Okorocha who spoke in Owerri during a press interview, advised that the ENTRACO GM and the Chairman of Imo State Hoteliers Association Mr. Chima Chukwunyere should legally approach the Court on any issues they have with Charles and Charles Multilinks Services Ltd. and stop dragging his name into matters that he…
Read MoreI was deliberately misquoted by Trumpeta, says Iwuanyanwu
A chieftain of the People Democratic party, PDP, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba) has accused an Owerri based tabloid, Trumpeta newspaper of deliberately trying to malign him in the eyes of Imo citizens by quoting him out of context in a story it published recently. Chief Iwuanyanwu a member of the Board of Trustee, BoT, of the PDP, made the accusation while reacting to the publication in which he was quoted as saying that he regretted voting for Owerri Zone candidate in 2019 Imo governorship election. According to him, the said…
Read MoreUmahi And Judicious Allocation Of Resources
By Ignatius Soroibe David Easton defines politics as a struggle by men to acquire political power to enable them to authoritatively allocate values. From the above definition, He who welds power in politics is powerful leading to in some cases the abuse of power since power in its self corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State have shown the world that he has the interest of his people at heart and as such in a hurry to develop the state with visible projects scattered over…
Read MoreCovid 19: Umahi, Deputy others Vaccinated
The Governor of Ebonyi State ENGR. Dave Umahi his deputy Dr Kelechi Igwe have officially been administered the mandatory two shots of Astra Zeneca vaccine without adverse reactions, from the 46090 doses allocated to the state. The event took place at the Government Lodge, Ochiudo Centenary City Abakaliki. Addressing select journalists after taking the vaccine, Gov Umahi doffed his cap for president Mohammadu Buhari for facilitating the procurement of the drugs which demonstrates his love for Nigerians. Gov Umahi emphasized that the drugs were not compulsory but what was mandatory…
Read MoreUzodimma has redefined governance, uplifts Imo Politically –Alajemba
A prominent political leader and stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State and Chinechendo of Orsu, Major Jude Alajemba has described the executive Governor of the State, Senator Hope Uzodimma as accomplished leader and Administrator who has diligently shown capacity in governance by working so hard to redefine it’s scope and application through transparency and quality service delivery. According to the Orsu –Ihiteukwa- born business mogul turned politician, the Governor has shown leadership and foresight considering his genuine intentions not only to transform the state through…
Read MoreOhakim vs Amuchinwa: Imo women protest, demand ex governor’s appearance in court
Some group of Imo women, yesterday besieged the High Court demanding the appearance of former governor of the state,Sirl Ikedi Ohakim to answer alleged fraud charges and other matters level against him by Lagos based business woman, Chinyere Amuchinwa. The women who were cladded in black sang anti Ohakim songs even as they matched along the roads around the court carrying placards which such inscriptions as “Ohakim is not above the law, Injustice to one woman is injustice to all, Ohakim, stop running away and face the court”, among others.…
Read MoreImo Lawmakers back recovery of looted property from Rochas
Imo State House of Assembly has thrown their weight behind the Governor,Sen. Hope Uzodinma on his efforts to recover government property which were reportedly in the custody of the former governor,Sen. Rochas Anayo Ethelbert Okorocha and his cronies. This was as the Assembly also passed a vote of confidence on Go. Uzodinma for his courage and determination to embark on the exercise, and ” for his great accomplishments within one year in office.” The property included Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, now Kingsley Ozuomba,KO Mbadiwe University and Royal Spring Palm Hotels…
Read MoreOkigwe Senate: Ibezim Loses Bid For CoR, As Abuja High Court Throws Case Out …Ruled: It’s Abuse of Court Process …Awards N.2m cost against him
An Abuja High Court presided over by Justice Senchi has struck out the case brought before it by Mr. Frank Ibezim Mr.Ibezim has approached the Court in Abuja,Nigeria’s Capital territory for an order to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC to issue him the Certificate of Return as the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress,APC. Delivering the Judgment Monday, March 15,2021, the presiding Judge struck out the case for lack of merit. It will be recalled that Mr.Ibezim was disqualified by a Federal High court sitting in Abuja…
Read MoreUche Ogbuagu : If Only You Listened To Wise Counsel
By MacDonald Enwere I have no intention of throwing opprobrious spanner or pouring acidic venom on you for any reason at all. I bear you no malice or ill-will but in view of your disgraceful removal as the majority leader of Imo state House of Assembly and given the fact that those you ran to and embraced with your two hands have finally thrown you under the bus and dumped you, I realy feel for you. They trickly brought you to the dinning table, shown you a savory aromatic and…
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