The traditional ruler of Umuekwune Community in Ngor -Okppala Local Government Area,His Royal Highness ,Eze George Nwosu ,Eze Oha 1 of Egbelu Umuekwune has applauded the lmo State Government over her efforts geared towards recovering, resusicitating and reinvigorating lmo Rubber Estates Limited The Monarch who made this remark last Saturday at his palace during a courtesy visit by the management of lmo Rubber Estates Limited ably led by the Chairman of the Management Committee ,Chief Charles Udemba, appreciated the lmo State Governor,His Excellency,Senator Hope Uzodimma for his passion and zest…
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Alleged Rochas’ Loot: Uzodinma Must Recover Eastern Palm University, IBC Premises, Others -Bob Njemanze …Urges Change In Varsity’s Name
Prince Bob Njemanze, popularly called Ndaa Bob Njemanze, is an elder statesman from Owerri Zone. A chip of the Njemanze Royal Dynasty, Ndaa Bob spoke recently in Owerri municipal ,Imo state capital on the essence on the Valentine’s Day.He regreted that the younger generation has misunderstood the message of Valentine’s Day. He also spoke on the recent developments in Imo State, particularly the government’s recovery of the Eastern Palm University, EPU, Ogboko, from former Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, now Senator. Excerpts: Valentine is around the corner once more with the…
Read MoreCommendations galore as Onyewuchi inaugurates projects in Owerri Communities
It was commendations and jubilation galore in Atta, Ikeduru Local Government Area; Amumara, Ezinihitte Local Government Area; and Nnorie, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area, Monday, February 8, 2021, as Senator Francis Ezenwa Onyewuchi touched down in the communities to commission development projects. The lawmaker who represents Imo East Senatorial District, Owerri Zone attracted the projects which included a total of 120 stalls, boreholes for ease of doing business in the markets, 5KVA generators to power the boreholes and abattoirs. For the overjoyed communities who were visibly overwhelmed by what they…
Read MoreOil thieves attack NSCDC operatives in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa government on Thursday condemned the attack on operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state by suspected oil thieves. The condemnation was contained in a press statement issued by Mr Doubara Atasi, Senior Special Assistant to Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor. This followed a meeting with NSCDC officials, community leaders and stakeholders from the area at Government House, Yenagoa. Unidentified gunmen had ambushed and attacked a team of NSCDC personnel and carted away weapons and ammunition and…
Read MoreCaretaker kills FedPoNek student over house rent
There is anger in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, as a caretaker whose name had not been ascertained allegedly killed a year one student of the institution, Anthony Chinweotito. The incident which reportedly happened at Ezinwanne lodge at the school back gate has generated tension in the area. The students out of anger went on rampage to destroy windows and doors of the hostel. Our Correspondent gathered that the caretaker who is now on the run had engaged in a heated argument with undergraduates who were occupants of the loged over…
Read MoreCold Blood: Bandits kill Ex-NBA chairman –Nwankwo In Imo … As his driver absconds with Car, Telephones
Panic striken citizens of Imo State have expressed shock over the broad day light murder of an Owerri based lawyer,Barr Ndionyenma Nwankwo in Owerri ,the state capital , yesterday,Sunday by suspected assassins. Nwankwo, a core legal practitioner was founded dead in his office located at #43 School Road in Owerri, with deep machete cuts. Surprisingly, his driver has reportedly fled in his car and mobile Telephones. It was gathered that the deceased has had 36 post call to the Nigerian Bar experience. The NBA Owerri branch secretary , Chinedu Agu,…
Read MoreITC Recovery Team: Ex-ITC Chairman-Aririguzo Denies Acquiring state Buses …Boasts, no body can rubbish my legacy in ITC
A former Interim Chairman of Imo Transport Company, ITC ,Chief Emeka Aririguzo, has debunked the allegation made against him by the ITC Recovery Team which alleged that a bus belonging to ITC was recovered from him. Aririguzo boasted that nobody can rubbish his outstanding legacy in ITC within the short period he held sway. He was accused of taking possession of a bus belonging to ITC during his tenure as the Chairman, interim management committee of ITC. Chief Aririguzo while reacting to the report described the allegation as cheap blackmail…
Read MoreOkigwe Senate: Supreme Court Didn’t Order INEC To Issue Ibezim Certificate Of Return – Araraume’s Lawyer …As Appeal Court Disqualifies Ibezim Over Perjury, Forgery
Counsel to Senator Ifeanyi Araraume in the legal battle over the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo State Chapter in last year’s bye- election for Okigwe senatorial zone, Barr Emmanuel Nwosu has disclosed that the Supreme Court never made any consequential orders directing the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, to issue certificate of return to Mr Frank Ibezim as winner of the election. Barr Nwosu also hinted that the same Supreme Court “never said that Ibezim is the APC candidiate” Speaking to newsmen recently, the lawyer further…
Read MoreJournalists flay robbery attack on Defender Newspaper
Last Monday, Feb.8th 2021, the entire management-staff of “The Defender Newspaper” Owerri, witnessed what they described as ugly heights of insecurity when some unknown persons alleged to be criminals smuggled into the office of the News Industry at Egbeada Area of Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State,and carted away two (2) brand new laptops (computers), some electronics gadgets and the medium’s internet supply machines worth of millions. Speaking with Defender Editor, Hon.Deacon Dan Opara, aka Danjay, to ascertain the real truth, he said, ” We are very surprise at the missing property…
Read MoreKAPO holds three days crusade in Owerri
A non-denominational outreach, Kingdom Army prayer outreach is holding a three days crusade with the theme “I am willing, be clean” to be hosted by Evangelist Kelechi Nlemadim. The crusade which is starting from 11th to 13th of February will be featuring great men of God and also guest artistes like Evangelist Chinyere Eneh, Evangelist Well Well Ugobueze, United Sibling and Praise Oseaubulu. The event which will take place at open field behind Umuogha hall in Umukehi, Orji, will also feature ministers of God like Pastor Stanley Ejiogu, Pastor Stephen…
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