The former SUG president of Imo State University, Owerri and a motivational speaker Dr. Linus Okorie has urged the good people of Imo State to give him their maximum support for his governorship ambition come 2019. Speaking to newsmen shortly after meeting with his supporters and co-ordinators at Rock view Hotels, Owerri, assured that his victory in 2019 general election will open the gate of progress and greater development in State. According to Dr. Linus Okorie: “Potential investors from international community are willing to invest in Imo State but they…
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APC primaries: Ripples over Okorocha’s plot to use cars, land to lure delegates
The alleged plan by the Imo State Government under the leadership of Rochas Okorocha to use various enticing items and gifts to possibly lure the APC officials to its side ahead the party primaries is generating concern in the state. Okorocha is accused of trying to use subtle tactics win the favour of the party officials from the State to the LGAs with the donations of car, lands and other gift items. Apparently aware that he lost out in the initial desire to uproot the serving state officials from office…
Read MorePDP candidates will win Imo, in 2019 – Ekerue …Lauds Nwawuba’s achievements
Apex leader of the Peoples’Democratic Party,PDP in Ifakala ward,Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo state,Prince Ogechukwu Ekerue,has expressed confidence that,the party shall clinch an all-round victory in the awaited 2019 governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Speaking to Nigeria NEWSPOINT in his office,last week in Ifakala,Prince Ekerue,son of the traditional ruler of Ifakala Autonomous Community in the LGA of the state,said that,with the necessary arrangement on ground by the party’s State Working Committee,SWC,and with the efforts of the grassroot leadership of the PDP,the party will no doubt…
Read MoreArararume’s Ugwumba villa, Isiebu, sign Of things to come in 2019
Sen Ifeanyi Araraume bears the chieftaincy title of Ugwumba Okigwe bestowed on him by the traditional rulers of Okigwe Zone and christened his home in his village, Isiebu in Isiala Mbano, Ugwumba villa. A first time visitor to the village would be confused if they are still within Owerri municipality with the well connected tarred roads with drainage attracted by the Senator during his glorious sojourn in the Senate. Coming into Ugwumba Villa proper, you are amazed again by the expansive compound, well lit, neat, aesthetically pleasing, organized and natural…
Read MoreAraraume, Nwodo, Izunaso honour Uwajumogu at Niece’s wedding
The sleepy town of Egbu today witnessed a plethora of dignitaries from all works of life that stormed the town to witness the tradition wedding of Kechinyere, daughter of Chief Chidinma Uwajumogu who is the senior sister to the Senator. Eminent dignitaries at the event include: Senator & Barr Mrs Ifeanyi Araraume, Sen Osita Izunaso, Leo Stan Ekeh, Chief John Nnia Nwodo, Amb Kema Chikwe, Dr Ebere Uneze, TOE EKECHI, Raymond Dokpesi, Chief Achike Udenwa, Prof Jude Njoku, etc
Read MoreImo Guber: Nwulu Promises to use Security Vote to Create jobs
A governorship hopeful in the 2019 election in Imo State, Hon. Tony Nwulu has criticized the reckless expenditure obtainable in government especially in the state, and promised to cut down such expenditures so as to provide the required dividends of democracy to the people if he gets into Douglas House as Governor. He would also ensure that the security vote assigned to the office of the governor was channelled to another critical area which successive governments had neglected, and that to utilise it to create massive employment for the youths…
Read MoreSERAP letter to UN on Fulani Herdsmen
Recently, a civil society organization, Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP forwarded a letter to the United Nations, UN, calling on it to declare the Fulani herdsmen a terrorist organization. SERAP’s call came against the backdrop of bloody activities of this dangerous group which has sent thousands of defenceless Nigerians to their untimely death. We have to recall that long before this bold initiative from SERAP, many well meaning Nigerians had also spoken in similar manner and way by telling President Muhammadu Buhari to declare the group a terrorist…
Read MoreI am set for House of Assembly-Odinaka
A community leader from Amaimo, Ikeduru in Imo State, Sir Victor Obadiah, has reiterated the need for people of Owerri Zone, and Imo State in general to canvass support for the election of the Senator representing Owerri Senatorial District, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (Sam Daddy) as next governor of the state, come, 2019. Speaking with Nigeria Newspoint, weekend, while reacting to the decision by the senator to serve only one term in the senate for the seat of Imo governor in 2019, Obadiah, said Sen. Anyanwu is endowed with the divine…
Read MoreImo Don with 36 Inventions eyes Douglas House
Imo born scientist and researcher, with 36 inventions Prof Alphonsius Ekwerike’s interest to occupy the state seat of power next year has continued to attract support and endorsement from across the state given his proven leadership capacity. Among those who are rooting for the Harvard trained scientist are various Imo diaspora groups and associations based in USA, Canada, United Kingdom and Malaysia operating under the auspecies of Okigwe Zone Peoples World Congress and Owerri Zone Peoples World Congress both of which recently passed vote of confidence on him. Speaking on…
Read MoreImo 2019: Mbaitoli presents Madumere to Imolites
Last Saturday, leaders of Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State, in a gathering that appeared like a Congress ratified the governorship ambition of their son, Prince Eze Madumere and resolved to work closely with sister local government, Ikeduru to seek others to ensure Madumere’s emergence as the Governor of the State, come 2019. The event which took place at the country home of the Deputy Governor witness a large turn out of both political leaders and captains of industry though of different political leaning. In his remarks, Sir Chukwuma…
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