Hon. Uche Onyeagucha, one of the strongest governorship contestants in the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has felicitated with Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Imo State Chapter on the 2018 world press freedom day. Hon. Onyeagucha who bared his mind in a release sent to Nigeria Newspoint by his governorship campaign organization, said he applauds the doggedness, perseverance, commitment and steadfastness of journalists in sustaining the foundation of our democratic culture. He said as members of the fourth estate of the realm, the fourth pillar in support of the tripod…
Read MoreAuthor: nigerianewspoint
Sacrilege: Monarch allegedly calls subjects Osu
If urgent steps are not taken to stem the tide of impending crisis that will rock Umuohiagu Autonomous Community in Ngor-Okpala LGA of Imo State, the story of most troubled communities will be a child’s play. “The crisis that will hit the community will be as a result_ of a sacrilegious and provocative name-calling of Osu allegedly by the wife of the traditional ruler of Umuohiagu Community on a village of the town. Information reaching our news desk said the incident leading to the unfortunate and offensive comment was triggered…
Read MoreAPC Congress: Madumere floors Rochas in Iho ward, Ikeduru
The congress which started around 10.30 in the morning at Iho Sports Stadium, Ikeduru Local Government Area witnessed appreciable turnout of All Progressives Congress, APC faithful in Iho ward. After addressing the members of APC in Iho ward, the congress proper commenced. At the end, the 27-man ward executive that will drive the affairs of the party for the next four years emerged. They include Mr. Maxwell Udeh as ward chairman, Chief Eddy Emeto as ward secretary, Mr. Simon Duru as legal adviser, Mr. John Mbagwu as ward auditor, Mr.…
Read MoreAPC Ward Congress: Okorocha begs Araraume, Madumere, Izunaso for harmonization …Militants attempt to disrupt exercise fails …Crisis, confusion mar exercise in Abia
Apparently fearing total and disgraceful loss in the ward congress of All Progressive Congress APC, held last weekend, Gov Rochas Okorocha has reportedly gone on his knees begging other leaders of the party in the state for harmonization of lists. The governors latest stance sources close to the party informed Nigeria Newspoint came after it dawned on him that other leaders of the party opposed to him have floored in the congress. The opposition leaders namely Senators Ifeanyi Araraume, Osita Izunaso, Benjamin Uwajumogu, Prince Eze Madumere and others it was…
Read MoreOrlu youths conclude PVC sensitization tour
The Youths of Orlu Zc.ie under the aegis of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly has called on leaders and good people of Imo State to be confident and united ahead of the forthcoming general election, noting that no challenge can be mate at odds and split asunder. Speaking at the Grand finale of her PVC sensitization tour, which held at Orlu Hotel in Orlu, over the weekend, the National President of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, Comrade Dynamic Darlington Uzoahia stressed that the entire youth of Orlu Zone are indeed ready to ensure that…
Read MoreGrassroots Dev. Network calls for effective governance “only God’s anointed ‘ll emerge gov. “
Inspired by their quests to ensure good Governance across the twenty seven Local Government Areas of Imo State, a Socio-cultural Organization under the aegis of Grassroots Development Network has stated their stand on the upcoming general elections. The noble Organization, said to be non partisan is aimed at ensuring an effective governance, where people’s opinion will count. Driven by that mission, in their quarterly meeting held last Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Pinewood Hotels Owerri, they frowned at the recent developments in the State. In a similar note, they maintained…
Read MoreChristians must defend themselves against Herdsmen- Uzoma
Bishop Uzoma Emmanuel the presiding Bishop of Christ Victorious Alive Revival Mission and Rector of Alive Theological Seminary Owerri. Weekend calls all Christians to rise up and defend themselves in the country. He made this call shortly after his meeting with his pastors and students in the seminary. The Bishop stated that God is not against self defense pointing out that in the Old Testament time, God commanded them to go to war and fight stressing that the Old Testament bible are full of wars and the people of God…
Read MoreReception for Miracle: Imolites lampoon Okorocha
Imolites have descended on Gov Rochas Okorocha and his adminstration over the rousing reception accorded Big Brother Nigeria, winner saying such action smacks of celebrating immorality and vice. The angry citizens who responded to a WhatsApp post from the Special Assistant to Gov Rochas Okorocha on entertainment, Hon Chukwunonye Irouno announcing the return of Miracle Igbokwe an indigene of the state who won the show dismissed both the big brother show as well as the reception as show of shame. They wondered why instead of promoting excellence, innovation and creativity,…
Read MoreImo guber: Diaspora group flays Okorocha’s attack on Madumere
Worried by the ongoing despotic tendencies by Gov.Rochas Okorocha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo state,following the rift between the state governor and his deputy,Prince Eze Madumere,the Diaspora Owerri Zone, 2019,a socio-political interest group of people of Owerri zone in the United States of America,has condemned in strong terms,the undemocratic attitude of the governor towards the deputy governor,Madumere. Speaking in a telephone interview with Nigeria Newspoint on Tuesday,National chairman of the socio-political organisation,chief Richmond Okoro said that,it amounts to in civilization and sheer greed for Gov.Okorocha to sack all…
Read MoreOwerri Senate: I’ll fight for Teachers’ welfare – Ugomuoh
A senatorial aspirant for Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone), and Retired Assistant inspector General of Police, Chief Charles Ugomuoh has assured that he would push for legislation’s that would make teachers the highest and best paid public servants in Nigeria of elected Senator in 2019. Retired AIG Ugomuoh who is aspiring to represent Owerri Senatorial zone on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, gave the assurance Thursday, during a press conference held at the Imo APGA secretariat Owerri. Ugomuoh identified what he termed the abuse and…
Read More