Two Nigerian states have been identified with profound excellence in academic performances. Despite the dwindling state of education in Nigeria, the citizens from these States have maintained an unshakable faith in the use of educational advantages to effect positive social provisions that are paramount for a sustainable and all-round developmental blueprint. These two states are Imo and Etiki, all from the Southern part of Nigeria. Before now, there was a huge fallacious and ungrounded conclusion that the Nigerians from the South West have the highest number of most educated citizens…
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Onyeagucha berates police attack, tear-gassing of traders in Imo …Says: I’ll fight for the people
Once more, we have observed with displeasure, the recent attack on Innocent traders at Douglas road last Tuesday, by the men of the Nigeria Police Force, under the instructions of Governor Ethelbert Okorocha. Again, the Governor is using the Police to attack, harass, abuse and molest innocent traders who are doing their legitimate businesses in Douglas road .Sincerely speaking, the only offence committed by these innocent traders to deserve these entrenched wickedness, abuse and attack by Governor Okorocha, is that they only go about their normal businesses in Douglas road,…
Read MoreNneji condemns attacks on traders …Advises the Imo new police boss
A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Mr Frank Nneji has condemned the incessant attacks being unleashed on traders plying their trade along Douglas Road and around the now demolished Ekeonunwa market by thugs on the payroll of the state government. Mr Nneji pointed out that these attacks have inflicted huge financial losses and injuries on the traders who are only trying to earn a living and support their families. He said the traders were not criminals and did not deserve to be treated…
Read MoreImo APC state congress re-elects Ekeh, Nzekwe as chairman, Deputy
The Imo APC State Congress which is being concluded about now has ‘re elected Chief Hillary Ekeh as Chairman. The Congress is being supervised by the Chairman of the Imo State Congress Committee, Alhaji Umar Ngama who welcomed Stakeholders, members and delegates of the ruling party to the highly security-fortified venue. He had arrived the venue in company of other members of the Committee namely, Chief Henry Udeh, Comrade Kayode Lawal, Alhaji Shehu Nafuntua as members while Otumba Adewale Gbakinro serves as Secretary. The Chairman revealed that he is determined…
Read MoreBiafra: 18th Anniversary: MASSOB shuts down Owerri, tomorrow
Leader of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Biafra and Independence Movement (BIM), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike has announced that the group would mark the 18th anniversary of new Biafra on May 22. Chief Uwazuruike, who spoke through the Owerri zonal leader of MASSOB/BIM, Mr Samuel Njoku disclosed this during a press briefing in Owerri. According to Njoku, the new Biafra was founded on May 22, 2000 when its leader Chief Ralph Uwazuruike hoisted Biafra flag at Aba, Abia State, explaining that the philosophy of…
Read MoreSagay faults Imo Ward, LGA congresses …Calls for repeat
As political intrigues continue to unfold following the trending Imo All Progressive Congress APC congress held recently across the federation, some notable Nigerians have continued to air their views on the issue. While some upheld the Imo APC congress as successful, some with different opinion thinks otherwise. Joining his voice in condemning the exercise is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, prof. Itse Sagay, who describe the congress as an exercise that failed to realize its outcome following the crisis that accompanied it. Prof. Sagay who is the Chairman Presidential…
Read MoreOkey Ezeh visits Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema APGA, vows to fix Power, Agriculture
Accomplished banker and governorship aspirant in Imo State on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. OkeyEzeh has assured Imo people that the poor electricity situation in the State which has hampered businesses will soon be a thing of the past. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday briefly after consulting with the APGA leadership in Oguta LGA, the CEO of Savvycorp Limited, which is a leading treasury management, financial and investment advisory in Africa, stated that he has developed a roadmap which will transform Imo State, an entity…
Read MoreRochas Fans Club: I will run open door policy-Nwulu
The State coordinator Rochas Fans Club Rev Dr. Simeon Nwulu has disclosed that his appointment is for the benefit of all as he will operate an open policy in the discharge of his duties. Rev Nwulu who is the Special Adviser on Non- Governmental Organizations (NGO) and Special Matters made the disclosure when the members of Rochas Fans Club paid him a courtesy visit in his office along Freedom Square Road to congratulate him on his appointment and as well, commended the State Government Owelle Rochas Okorocha for giving him…
Read MorePay us over 50 months arrears, pensioners tell Rochas
Imo pensioners under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, have raised alarm over what they described as “recent announcement of Imo State Government on its decision to remove all allowances that form part of pensions” NUP in a release signed by its state chairman, Chief James Osuigwe, and Principal State Secretary, Evangelist Livinus Asiegbu, Thursday in Owerri, the union reminded Governor Rochas Okorocha that the judgment of the National Industrial Court which according to them bared the “Imo State Government or any of the defendants” not to withhold…
Read MoreEzeji to unveil Newsmagazine, May 2
A renowned Evangelist and an online fiery preacher, Evangelist Samuel Ezeji unveils his Newsmagazine, Nigeria Watchman Newsmagazine to the public come Friday, May 25. According to a release signed by the publisher and made available to the Press, the publisher stated that the Newsmagazine is the business arm of his Ministry; the Newsmagazine will cover such developmental areas as Politics, Religion, Sports, Entertainment etc. The event which comes up at Rockview Hotel, by Government House Roundabout Owerri, has Rt. Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo, The Deputy Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly,…
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