As public schools are set to resume in Imo for the 2023/2024 Academic year, one issue that will bother many parents and guardians in the state, is the reality that public primary schools are yet to conduct the Common Entrance examination for the outgone Basic Six pupils who are supposed to be admitted into Junior Secondary School One, JSS 1 this term. It will be recalled that public primary schools in Imo State ended the 2023/2024 session without sitting for the Common Entrance and the First School Leaving Certificate, FSLC,…
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Govenor Sanwo-Olu Hikes Boarding Fees In Lagos Public Schools From N35,000 To N100,000
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has increased the boarding fee for public boarding schools in the state to N100,000 per term amid the ongoing economic hardship in the country. The new fee, which is an upward review from the initial N35,000 payable in all public boarding schools in the state, represents an almost 300% increase. In a circular released by the Lagos state government through the ministry of basic and secondary education, the government directed all boarding school principals to implement the new fee as students prepare for the…
Read MoreAnyanwu Mourns Dead Journalist, Condoles Family, NUJ.
Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu(Samdaddy )has expressed shock over the news of the sudden demise of an Imo based Journalist, Awofeso Praise Ajibade who reportedly died in his sleep weekend. Late Ajibade was the Southeast Correspondent of Galaxy Television and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prudent MStv, an online news medium respectively. He was a professional in the field of journalism, an entrepreneur who assisted his colleagues especially, photographers and videographers to secure jobs in television stations. Anyanwu, while describing late Ajibade as a meticulous, dedicated and upright person, said that…
Read MoreDSS Arrests Sowore Over End Bad Governace Protest
By Thomas Abidoye A human rights activist and AAC presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has been arrested by the DSS, AMILOADED reports. Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju announced this on his official social media page, on Sunday, he wrote: “BREAKING: SOWORE arrested by jobless and lawless Nigerian government for calling for End to Bad Governance protest.”
Read MoreDiri Mourns With Lord’s Chosen G.O. Over Wife- Ngozi Muoka’s Death, Attends Burial at Mgbidi
His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, today attended the burial of his friend’s wife, Pastor Joy Ngozichukwuka Muoka at Mgbidi, Headquarters of Oru-West Local Government Area of Imo State. Pastor Joy, who died at the age of 61 years, is the wife of the General Overseer (GO) of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka. Other top Nigerians at the burial were former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi and businessman, Mr. Obinna Iyiegbu, best known as Obi Cubana. In the Governor’s entourage were…
Read MorePrices Of Food Items Are Higher In South-east Than In The Other Parts Of The Country – Ikedi Ohakim
In a recent statement, a prominent Igbo leader has defended the community’s approach to addressing national issues, refuting claims of inconsistency in their protest participation and emphasizing their longstanding commitment to seeking meaningful change. Chief Ikedi Ohakim, the former governor of Imo State, responded to criticisms that the Igbo people have encouraged protests elsewhere in Nigeria while abstaining from active participation themselves. In an interview reported by the Sun, Ohakim strongly rejected this characterization. “Some people accused the Igbo of egging other parts of the country on but later refused…
Read MoreTinubu Seen Leaving St Mary’s Hospital, London After Alleged Medical Treatment
President Tinubu Captured In Video Leaving St Mary’s Hospital In London After Alleged Medical Treatment The video, which surfaced on Friday and seen by SaharaReporters, showed Tinubu moving out of the hospital with some of his aides and medical personnel accompanying him till he entered his car. A video has surfaced showing Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, leaving St Mary’s Hospital in London, United Kingdom, sparking speculations that he secretly visited for an emergency medical treatment. The video, which surfaced on Friday and seen by SaharaReporters, showed Tinubu moving out of…
Read MoreCatholic church Honours Soulmate Club Chair -Ezeji With Pillar of Faith Award .
By Ijeoma Ohiri Engr Chukas Ezeji has been honoured with Pillar of Faith Award by St Pius X Catholic Church Ochicha Ngugo in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State The Award was in recognition of Engr Ezeji’s service to God and humanity The priest in charge of the church, Rev, Fr. Boniface Iwu thanked Engr Ezeji and other Awardees for their support to the church. The secretary of Soulmate Friends International Club of Owerri, Dr Stanley Ihu on behalf of the club, congratulated Ezeji who is also the Chairman of the…
Read MoreSome Claimed Wike Has Bought Me Over, Why Don’t They Repurchase Me From Him?’ – Umar Damagum
The Peoples Democratic Party Acting Chairman, Umar Damagum has addressed the allegations that Wike has bought him over, questioning the logic behind such claims and wondering why those making them don’t repurchase him if he has a price. He dismissed these narratives as mere attempts to create bad blood against him. He referenced Wike’s own admission on television that he didn’t support him during the PDP convention, which begs the question of what support Wike could be seeking from him now that he didn’t offer back then. He noted that…
Read MoreImo Monarch Calls For Amaobi Uwaleke’s Arrest, Prosecution For Desecration Of Obibi Uratta Kingdom.
Tha traditional ruler of Obibi Uratta Ancient Kingdom, Owerri North LGA in Imo state,HRH Eze Boniface Ihenacho Ariri ,Eze Udo the 4th of Obibi Uratta Ancient Autonomous community has called on Imo state government and the Nigerian Police to arrest Mr Amobi Uwaleke for alleged impersonation and judicial rascality. The monarch was reacting in line with recent ruling of a High court in Owerri which resolved once and for all the issue of the Obibi Uratta Ancient Kingdom Royal Stool which has been enmeshed in years of litigation following the…
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