Time for quackery in journalism Over in Imo- NUJ Committee warns

The newly inaugurated taskforce committee against unethical Journalism practices/ fake journalists has warned fake journalists who indulge in criminal and unwholesome activities to desist forth with or face the wrath of the law. The committee stated this in its maiden meeting held at NUJ Press center Port Harcourt road Owerri recently. The Chairman of the taskforce Committee, Mr. Christian Nwokocha of Correspondent Chapel noted that journalists who extort money from members of the public must be brought to book. The group also noted that some journalists have been impersonating media…

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Nwosu’s adoption splits APC in Ideato North

Contrary to reports by some local tabloids, the adoption of Ugwumba Uche Nwosu by Ideato North Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the party’s candidate in the area for 2019 Imo guber seat, has been widely described as a hoax. Grapevine revealed that the said adoption could not hold, as some big wigs in the party in the area were at daggers-drawn over who would play host for the adoption meeting. It was gathered that while the meeting scheduled to hold at the country home of Nze Luke…

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The place of Imo House of Assembly in the Nigerian history

  By Dr. Chuks Osuji Understandably, Nigeria operates a Federal System of Government. Properly put, this means the coming together of various states to form a loose federal government. In actual sense, as known all over the world where a Federal System is operated, powers are shared between the Federating States and the Central Government. These powers are clearly defined to avoid any type of frictions. In such arrangement, the states have well defined roles to play and have their exclusive zones of authorities to operate without interference of the…

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The Talking Parrot

The collection of toll along major Streets and Roads in Owerri by indigenes and non indigenes is becoming very worrisome because the menace is increasing daily. These boys collecting money from streel traders, wheel barrow operator, motorists and Hawkers are operate in private/commercial vehicles with covered plate numbers; they wear ENTRACO T Shirts, Owerri Municipal Traffic Taskforce jacket or Muffi. They ply Douglas Road, Chikwer Street, School Road  Ekeonunwa  Street,  Relief Market,  Wetheral  Road, Ikenegbu Layout, Mbaise Road, Okigwe Road, Tetlow Road among other places. Touts Extort Motorists Over Non…

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The place of Imo House of Assembly in the Nigerian history

By Dr. Chuks Osuji Understandably, Nigeria operates a Federal System of Government. Properly put, this means the coming together of various states to form a loose federal government. In actual sense, as known all over the world where a Federal System is operated, powers are shared between the Federating States and the Central Government. These powers are clearly defined to avoid any type of frictions. In such arrangement, the states have well defined roles to play and have their exclusive zones of authorities to operate without interference of the Central…

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APGA, Okey Ezeh and the imperatives of the Nkwerre declaration

By Collins Opurozor   Nigeria’s political lexicon was enriched with a new concept in Nkwerre; great things happen when great people gather. The participation of the charismatic National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr. Victor Ike Oye, at the sensitisation rally organised by the Imo State Chapter of the Party in Nkwerre LGA will never be forgotten. The pronouncements made by this political titan have come to be known as ‘the Nkwerre Declaration’, the substance of which constitutes the fulcrum of this piece. Nearly five decades after…

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Rydaz group break-up

It has now been confirmed that the thrilling group Rydaz are no more with one of their quite member Yopy Diamond. According to reports, he recently went solo and has perfected plans to  release his first single. The group marked their presence into the bubbling Nigeria music world years back with the hit track ‘I’m a Virgin’. The members Eizy Deals and Yopy Diamonds took times off music  after their first outing.  Eizy Deals was the first to release a solo single in 2017, and now Yopy Diamonds is set…

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Beauty Queen Campaigns for Youths Involvement in Politics

The current Face of Democracy Nigeria, Queen Becky Ever Okoye took the bull by horn to begin her University tour campaign project. A rear project tagged YOU and I, an initiative to sensitize Nigerian youths on why they should always do the right things and to be conscious that governance starts from You and I. Speaking with the Queen, She explained why she chose the initiative as her pet project, she said her motivation is not just been unique as a Queen but to do something that will leave a…

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The sinister plot of Fulani against Nigerians

By George Akinola There is a dangerous, sinister war looming upon us all, the Fulani have declared war against the rest of Nigeria! All non-Fulani Nigerians are threatened by a cold hearted, brutal, unfeeling menace called Fulani. They have perfected a plot from the nethermost parts of hell and have promised to unleash unimaginable terror on the rest of us! We must all come together to collectively fight, defeat and annihilate this 21st Century horror! The Fulani spread has been allegorically likened to a slithering snake with its tail in…

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Owerri based Journalist buries mother, Ekwutosi Eke , Feb 23

The remains of LoloChinedumIjeomaEkwutosi Eke will be buried on February 23rd, 2018 at Umuanuanu in Obinze community in Owerri West local Government Area of Imo State. She was the mother of an Owerri based journalist, Mr. Obioma Reagan Eke. Mrs Eke passed on January 17,  after a brief illness. While on earth she lived an eventful life as she was widely known to be a devout christian. She also retired as a Senior Supervisor at Uzii Weaving Centre where she discharged herself creditably. As part of the funeral arrangements, there…

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