The ministry of petroleum resources was created with a mandate to formulate policies , supervison through implementation and regulate the Nigeria oil and gas. Operators and stake holders to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulation in the oil sector. The Bayelsa state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, stated this on Tuesday while declaring open the technical session of the 5th National Council on Hydrocarbons at the Dappa Biriye Conference Centre in Yenagoa. Making reference to Oloibiri, which he described as the cradle of oil wealth in Nigeria, the…
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ASETU: Many Injustices Against Igbo, Reason For Biafra Agitation -Diwe: Insists, Indigenes Should Invest at Home
The Association of South East Town Unions, ASETU, has stated that the litany of injustices against Ndi Igbo in Nigeria is to blame for the spate of agitation for Biafra. The group President,Chief Emeka Diwe made this known at Enugu in his address during the South East Security Summit organised by the body to chart a way forward for the overall physical, economic, political and cultural security of the people the region. The president who traced the historic evolution and role the town unions have played and continues to play…
Read MoreAce broadcaster, Oge Iwu dies broke: Ex-IBC staff owed N5.1m arrears, pensions
The sudden death of Imo-born ace broadcaster, Mr. Oge Iwu, an ex-staff of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC, and pioneer staff of Hot FM Owerri, has shaken the media industry and many citizens of the Imo State. Mr. Iwu was renowned for introducing the popular phone-in programme, “Peoples Assembly” in Hot FM Owerri around 2010, the programmes opened the flood-gate for other similar interactive radio programmes in Imo and other states of the South East. Nigeria Newspoint gathered that the renowned broadcaster had before his demise yesterday, hinted some friends…
Read MoreOkigwe Senate Bye-Election: I’ll Strengthen Apc In Imo, Says Araraume … “Uzodinma has always been a friend”
The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the December 5 Senatorial bye election, Ifeanyi Araraume has assured that his going to the Senate would benefit the Governor Hope Uzodinma, Imo and entire Okigwe zone. He insisted that he would add fervour and bring strength to the party, adding that he is a party man that appreciates hierarchy and that within the first year, the entire Imo will appreciate his contributions towards the growth of the party in the State and the South East in general. Sen. Araraume,…
Read More3 Proscribed IPOB Members Declared Wanted By FG
Following the reported clash between a combined team of security agencies which comprised,the Army, Department Of State Security ,(DSS), Nigerian Police and Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) at Emene area of Enugu State, South East, Nigeria on August 23, 2020, the Federal Government of Nigeria has declared the following persons: Mr Godwin Ikechukwu Beke, Simon Ejima Ibe and Chimezie Nnaji wanted due to their intense membership and activities. Security agencies informed that Godwin Ikechukwu Beke,in particular and two others who have been accused of playing the pivotal roles of…
Read MoreFedponek to Procure Laptop for Staff Efficiency
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, has partnered the Zinox Computers to procure Digital Computers on subsidized rate for academic staff of the School to enhance efficiency, teaching and learning. The Rector of the School, Engr. Dr Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in his Office shortly after the School had audience with Chief Executive Officer of Zinox Computers, Chief Leo Stan Ekeh, recently, at the 1000 Capacity Auditorium Building on the Campus. Arimanwa who explained that the Smart Campus Initiative is beneficial to academic staff…
Read MoreHospital workers shutdown Owerri over non-payment of 100% salary
Workers of the Imo State Specialist Hospital yesterday staged a serious protest that grounded economic activities in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State. The hospital workers, who came out in their numbers with placards, causing heavy traffic in the major roads and streets of Owerri, carried out the protest, following the inability of the Imo State government to pay them 100% salary. Addressing newsmen during the protest, the Chairman, Joint Action Committee (JAC), Imo State Specialist Hospital, Owerri, Dr. Anumudu Elias, said that it was the height of injustice,…
Read MoreMILITOCRACY: UZODINMA DEPLOYS SOLDIERS TO STREETS …Gags protests …Soldiers: We don’t know our mission
In his bid to check protest which is gradually becoming incessant in Owerri, the Imo State capital, it has been observed that the Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has deployed military personnels within Owerri metropolis to clamp down on intending protesters. It could be recalled that the Governor recently, while receiving members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONADWAP) who were on solidarity visit to Government House made it clear that he would no longer tolerate protest in order to…
Read MoreObinna Obi-Njoku Foundation sponsors sports competitions in Ebikoro Ikeduru …Set to offer free eye surgery
As part of its efforts to assist in the eradication of blindness in rural communities in Imo State of Nigeria, as well as helping the less privileged in society, a non-governmental organization, the Obinna Obi-Njoku Foundation has concluded plans to hold free cataract surgery in Ikeduru Local Government Area. A release from the Programme Co-ordinator of Obinna Obi-Njoku Foundation, Rev. Fr. Carmelius Ugochukwu Ereh, the free eye surgery initiative is part of activities packaged by the foundation, which is powered by an illustrious son of Ebikoro, Ikeduru LGA, Dr. Obinna…
Read MoreLeast corrupt state: Yet another milestone for Imo State
It is a wonderful feeling pervading the length and breadth of Imo state currently. It is as if the people of the state are getting a double treat this Christmas season. The cheery news is the announcement recently that Imo State is the least corrupt state in the country. The affirmation is coming from no less a quarter than the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) working in partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UK AID. Imolites are much justified to feel a sense of…
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