A suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has been uncovered in the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division. The suit, with No. FHC/Abj/cs/28/1/2025, dated February 18, 2025, was filed by one Hon. Augustine Nwachukwu, who is the Imo State chairman of the PDP; Hon. ThankGod Okeke, and three others believed to be supporters and loyalists of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. In the court documents made available to journalists in Abuja…
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PDP Sweeps All 30 LGAs In Osun Council Poll
The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, announced this on Saturday. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship seats in all the 30 local government areas (LGAs) in Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, announced this at a press conference on Saturday.
Read MoreIgbo Officer Crushed 1966 Coup – IBB Disagrees With The Term “Igbo Coup
Former Military Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), has disclosed that it was an Igbo officer, Major John Obienu, who crushed the 1966 military coup. Naijaonpoint reports that General Babangida disclosed this on page 39 of his book ‘A Journey In Service’. He stated that the ethnic colouration given to the coup as Igbo filtered in as a result of the killing of the then Sarduana of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello and his wife, Hafsatu. Babangida noted that Kaduna Nzeogwu , who led the coup was more Hausa as…
Read MoreIMO CHARTER OF EQUITY: Thanks to Orlu Zone President Generals for Reaffirming Owerri Zone for Governorship in 2027
…But Owerri Zone should be Cautious, guided not to Deny Themselves this Golden opportunity Governor Hope Uzodimma has Endorsed for them By Amby Uneze This piece of article is like a commendation note to a people that have done well. Yes! The president generals of all the autonomous communities in the twelve local government areas of Orlu zone, otherwise called the Imo West senatorial zone have expressed their desire and openness for peace, fairness and justice in Imo State. It is not just an empty expression, it is an…
Read MoreORAUSA Holds 2024 Homeland Summit in Imo
The Orlu Regional Assembly, USA Inc. a socio cultural organisation of indigenes of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America recently held its 2024 annual Homeland Summit at Nkwerre LGA. The Summit which attracted over one hundred and twenty five attendees was made up of traditional rulers, spiritual fathers, local government executive chairmen, presidents general of community Town Unions and other dignitaries from within and outside the country. The Summit which held on Friday, December, 27, 2024 was declared open by the 2024 Summit planning Committee Chairman, Prince Charles Duru.…
Read MoreIMO NECO STAKEHOLDERS COMMEND UZODINMA’S PROMPT RESTORATION OF EXAMS’ BODY LANDED PROPERTY
Following the prompt and decisive action of Imo State Gov Hope Uzodinma, in stopping the grabbing of legitimately acquired landed property of the National Examinations Council,NECO, in Owerri, and returning same to the body, stakeholders of NECO, in the state,have lauded the governor for demonstrating pragmatic and responsive leadership. Speaking on the governor’s directive to all government agencies with the responsibility to ensure that NECO promptly takes possession of the said property, to make sure the council does that with immediate effect,Mrs Emilia Njoku, Anambra State Coordinator NECO, who spoke…
Read MoreNkwerre Honours Living Christ Mission Founder – Hezekiah
On the 28th of December 2024, significant and remarkable history was made in Nkwerre, Imo State, as the Eshi of Nkwerre, His Royal Highness Eze Dr. Chijoke Jekki, Okwara IV and the entire Nkwerre community organized a civic reception and award presentation to His Grace, The Most Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah, Founder, Leader and Archbishop of Living Christ Mission Inc., Chancellor, and Promoter of Hezekiah University Umudi Nkwerre, Imo State. The Eshi of Nkwerre, Eze Dr. Chijioke Okwara and Nkwerre Aborigine honourably invited home the Spiritual Iroko of their community,…
Read More‘I’m Not Afraid Of You’, Senator Natasha Says As Akpabio Orders Her Out Of Senate Chamber
There was confusion at the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, February 20, when the Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the lawmaker representing Kogi Central out of the Red Chamber. The commotion in the Senate started over the seating arrangement of lawmakers in the Upper Chamber. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s seat was relocated, however, the Kogi lawmaker refused to comply with the reviewed seating arrangement as approved by the Senate President. In the process, the Senate’s Chief Whip, Ali Monguno drew the attention of Akpabio to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “improper seating position”. Monguno had at…
Read MoreImo APGA Condemns Demolition Of Igbo Property In Lagos.
…Calls On Tinubu To Take Legal Action. It has become an annual allbeit illegal and urgly incident for the Igbo people resident in Lagos to undergo this kind of unwanted act of demolition of their properties by the western part of the Nigeria. It is obvious that Igbo people are not the only tribe in Lagos, the Igbo will be the only people suffering every year in the hands of Lagosians by way of frequent demolition of Igbo property. The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Imo State, totally condemns the…
Read MoreTackling Owerri ‘s Growing Environmental Filthiness
Owerri, the Imo State capital is gradually degenerating in terms environmental cleanliness. From stuffed, stinking drainages (gutters) to littered streets with perishable and non perishable items, the odour oozing out of this drainages and some dirty spots in the city, can endanger the health of the residents. The prevailing environmental situation in Owerri, is a reminder of the days when Owerri was consistently rated the cleanest State in Nigeria. Both the government and the citizens have their own share of the blame. Many feel that government may not have not…
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