Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to swear in the newly elected chairmen of Rivers State today, 6th October 2024, at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. The ceremony is scheduled for 4 PM, with the chairmen and their guests expected to be seated by 3:30 PM. This follows the declaration by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Saturday, 6th October, that the Action Peoples Party (APP) emerged victorious in all 23 local government areas of the state. The election results, reflecting the will of the…
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Alleged IDP Camp In Ehime Mbano: APC Govt, Anti-People, Visionless, Says Anyanwu
…”Uzodinma runs state as if the people have no stake” Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has accused Governor Hope Uzodinma led APC government in the state of deliberately allowing the erosion menace in Ideato North and South local government areas to continue to destroy property belonging to Imo citizens, after the government failed to comply with the contract guidelines engaged with the World Bank. The ex-Senator posited that a proactive administration does not need any applause from the citizens before embarking on its constitutional responsibilities, but in the case of the…
Read MoreOBIBI URATTA PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY:Saluate Abaraonye, Anyasodor As Chair, Owerri North/ Councillor. Ward 1 Urratta
Congratulate Hon. Lucky Abaraonye and Chief Sir Ndeze Anyasodor who are illustrious sons of Obibi Uratta on their emergence as Executive Chairman of Owerri North Local Government council and Councilor of Obibi Ward 1 Uratta, respectively at the just concluded Local Government Council elections conducted by ISIEC in the state. We trust your records of honest services to our people with great confidence that you will do Obibi Uratta proud and the entire Owerri North through quality service delivery depict of your present positions. We sincerely commend the Imo State…
Read MorePublic Outcry Trails Alleged Extortion, Non Constitution Of Academic Board In Imo College Of Health Amaigbo
…Govt Intervention . Condemnations have continued to trail the rising rate of extortion as well as non constitution of Academic Board in Imo State College of Health and Management Sciences, Amaigbo , Nwangele LGA, Imo state. Investigations revealed that for the past five years extortionist activities have allegedly continued to go on unchecked leading to low admissions and bad press on daily basis. This time it was alleged that fresh students were asked to pay twenty thousand naira (#20000) for registration of General Studies GNS. This allegation is coming to…
Read MoreGeo Cassidy Hails Iheoma As Missing Rib In Ikeduru Politics.
Elder Geo Cassidy Josiah, the Chief Executive of an Owerri-based exotic Fashion centre, Geo Cassidy Fashions has rated an Abuja-based expert in Real Estate management, Chief Nnamdi Chinedu Iheoma, an indigene of Amaimo political ward as one capable of transforming the socio-political and economic landscape of Ikeduru local government area of Imo state. Speaking to news men in Owerri, after following the activities and views of Chief Nnamdi Iheoma on issues concerning Ikeduru, Geo Cassidy described the Abuja-based business man as the missing rib in Ikeduru political equation presently. According…
Read MoreHeavy Protest Breaks Out In Port Harcourt Over Rivers LG Poll
Hundreds of protesters who comprise of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have taken over the streets of Port Harcourt. The protesters stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to warn against the move to conduct the October 5 local government election. The stakeholders, who displayed various placards, converged on the PDP Secretariat in Port Harcourt and marched along the Azikiwe Road towards the Government House. It was gathered that heavy and security patrols vans were deployed to monitor the protest.
Read MoreAttack on NOUN University in Imo: Police command arrests over 8 suspects
Owerri – The Imo state Police Command on Wednesday said over eight suspects were arrested in connection with the burning of the study centre of the National Open University, NOUN, at Eze Oke Nsu in Ehime Mbano Council Area of Imo state, last Tuesday. The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri. According to Okoye, “I am pleased to announce that over eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the arson incidents in Ehime Mbano. Investigations are ongoing. More details will…
Read MoreEzeji Iyke Ezeji: Social Aid Int’l Centre, Provides Uniforms, Sandals, Books To Town School Obohia In Imo.
By Nkechi Ojukwu Following the failure of government to adequately take responsibilities about schools in Imo state towards providing necessary materials, school buildings and providing conducive learning environment for pupils which has left the citizens with only poor educational system, the Social Aid International Centre(SAIC) elected to give a helping hand. The NGO founded by a philanthropist, Ezeji Iyke Ezeji decided to procure and donate some vital materials, such as: School Uniforms, Sandals/Socks, Books and other writing materials to Town School Obohia in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, on …
Read MoreUzodinma Appoints Emenalom, Acting Head of Service In Imo.
Governor Hope Uzodinma has named in acting capacity, the immediate past Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties, Mrs. Chikodi Emenalom, as the new Head of Service for the Imo State Civil Service. The appointment is with immediate effect. Mrs. Emenalom, former Chairperson of National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Imo State, Member of the National Institute (MNI) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), replaces Barr. Raymond Ucheoma who has retired. The Acting Head of Service comes into her new office with experience gathered over the years from different…
Read More64Th Independence Anniversary: Ex-Imo Deputy Governor- Madumere Challenges Political Leaders, Stakeholders On Democratic Tenets, Accountability, Good Governance
The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has challenged political leaders , stakeholders across the country to work assiduously, so as to embrace democratic tenets, which encompasses good governance, transparency and accountability. Prince Madumere emphasized that these ingredients form the threshold of thriving democracy. The former Deputy Governor submitted that Nations desirous of sustainable development embrace the formula as World standard practice and Nigeria at 64 has no option than to adopt same. The APC chieftain made these postulations while addressing Journalists in Owerri, the capital of…
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