The Owerre Nkwoji Community has witnessed a significant boost in educational development, thanks to the tireless efforts of Barr. Uchenna Alaoma, President General of Owerre Nkwoji Town Union. In line with this vision, Nze Reginald Nworisa, Nze Di oha nma 1 of Owerre Nkwoji Autonomous Community, has generously sponsored the JAMB registration fees of 130 students from Owerre Nkwoji Community. This philanthropic gesture was announced by the Education Committee of Owerre Nkwoji Town Union, established by Barr. Uchenna Alaoma to promote educational excellence in the community. A According to Dr.…
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Court Grants Bail To Former NHIS Boss, Usman Yusuf
Yusuf was arraigned on five counts of corruption, including embezzlement, abuse of office, and the unlawful award of contracts. Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has been granted bail by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Yusuf is facing multiple corruption charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ruling was delivered by Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu on Thursday morning, though details of the bail conditions remain undisclosed. Yusuf was arraigned on five counts of corruption, including…
Read MoreFamily Accuses Ecobank staff In Owerri Of Allegedly Aiding, Abetting Fraudulent Withdrawal of Over N4m From Deceased’s Bank Account.
…Seeks legal redress The family of late Ezeoti Nnamdi Benjamin, who hails from Ibollo Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State has accused the management and staff of Ecobank Nigeria Plc of complicity in the alleged withdrawal of N4million from the deceased’s account less than twenty four hours after his demise on August 20, 2017. The family made the revelation in a letter written by their lawyers, Awuka Okafor and company, dated August, 31, 2017 and addressed to the Branch Manager, Ecobank PLC, Douglas Road, Owerri. The…
Read MoreImo Under 25 Athletes To Compete In Niger Delta Maiden Sports Festival.
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. Not less than 600 under-25 athletes drawn from the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State will be representing the State at the Maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), billed to hold on 1st to 8th April 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The festival being organized by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in partnership with Dunanis Icon Limited, as consultant, will be bringing together over 3,000 athletes, 600 coaches and 300 media practitioners from the nine NDDC mandate states, which are Imo, Abia, Rivers, Edo,…
Read MoreAlleged Herdsmen Killings: Imo Assembly To Invite Security Agencies On Protection Of Farmers.
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has resolved to invite various security agencies in the State, on providing adequate security to farmers and their farms from herdsmen invasion. The House made the resolution following the adoption of the motion moved by the member representing Nkwere Constituency, Hon Chisom Ojukwu on the issue of invasion of farmlands from criminal elements under the disguise of herders. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker, explained that series of reports from farmers revealed that most of the farmlands in the State are no…
Read MoreBandits Sack Ukwugba-Obiakpu Community in Imo
…Natives seek Uzodinma’s intervention. Despite heavy security personnel around the Egbema Production Center of some oil companies at Obiakpu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, bandits are said to have taken over the Ukwugba area of the community. The indigenes Ukwugba are said to be presently homeless as many have packed their belongings to neighboring communities where they are seeking refuge. The incident is said to have been taking place for about two weeks. The indigene have therefore called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to urgently intervene.…
Read MoreSubsidy Removal: I Can Beat My Chest, States Now Receive Huge Allocations,Gov’s Must Do More Effective Projects, Developments–Tinubu.
President Bola Tinubu says allocations to states have tripled since following his removal of petrol subsidy. The president also assured Nigerians that his administration remains steadfast in its commitment to national progress, despite ongoing criticism from opposition voices. Tinubu stated this while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Caucus at the State House Conference Center in Abuja on Tuesday night. The President emphasised that his government iwas focused on delivering tangible results rather than engaging in political distractions. He acknowledged that the implementation of certain economic…
Read MoreA V I D : Soldiers Of Igbo Descent In American Military To Tinubu,Release Nnamdi Kanu ,Now.
“Kanu’s case now surpasses a legal one ,but political” The American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have renewed its appeal for the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB. Kanu is currently held in the custody of the Department of State Service,DSS. AVID argues that Kanu’s case has evolved from a judicial matter to a political one, asserting that his release now falls within the executive powers of the President. The group conveyed this message in an open letter to President Tinubu, dated…
Read MoreOkigwe Senate: Ndubueze’s SA Media Resign , Says He Owes Me Arrears
The Senator Representing Imo North. Suite 2.24 National Assembly Complex Three Arms Zone, Abuja. LETTER OF RESIGNATION In reference to the above referenced subject matter I write to tender my resignation as your Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. It has been an immense pleasure working with you in furtherance to your mandate of providing outstanding representation to the people of Imo North. However, in view of prevailing circumstances, in addition to my personal reservations, some of which include • My outstanding salary of seven months dating from June 2023-December…
Read MoreImo Commissioner Loses Mother- Ezinne Justina Ibejiako Who Died @ 92.
The Imo state Commissioner for Industry,Mines and Solid Minerals ,Rt Hon Ernest Ibejiako has lost his dear mother,Ezinne Justina Esojonu Ibejiako of Umuokorie,Amawom in Owerri Municipal Council. She was aged 92 years . A release from the family states that Ezinne Ibejiako until her death was a devout Christian and woman leader who trained her biological children along side many other people’s children . She was said to be a philanthropist per excellence. The release also informed that on Wednesday April 9,there will be service of songs at #3,Njemanze street…
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