Tension As Dissolved OCDA, ENTRACO, Parks Management  Officers Still Operating

Anger is raging in some quarters as personnel of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO, Imo Motor Parks and others dissolved some months ago are allegedly still operating in collaboration with some government officials who are sabotaging the appointment of new teams to take over. Investigations revealed that those opposed to the continued operation of the dissolved teams say that further stay in office does not augur well for effective internally generated revenue for the state. They allege that leaks in the system that led to loss…

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Umuezeanoruo Eziama: Nwadike Hails Organizers’ Dedication Towards 2024 Wrestling Competition

…Harps on need for culture, tradition dev. …Calls on the Ministry of Tourism, Hospitality and Culture for a revival and rebranding of our culture for Global export As the 2024 wrestling Competition edition (Male Category) of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community Nkwerre LGA in Imo state came to an end on July 7,  Hon. Chikezie Nwadike, an illustrious son from the Community has commended the successful organization of the event. He described the team of the  organizers: Mr Uche Uzoho(Nduhunogbo village ) , Mr Kelechi Ugorji(Ezekwemba village), Mr Martin Nwadike(Ezemenaha Village),…

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Appointment of Judges: Failed Candidates Allegedly Desperate to Discredit Imo CJ-Chikeka –Group

… Fingers SJC secretary-Nwosu    Indications are rife that the delay in the inauguration of the new  High Court  judges for the Imo State judiciary, as well as the alleged petition against the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice Theresa Chukwuemeka-Chikeka, may not be unconnected to the alleged inability of some candidates including the secretary of the State Judicial Service Commission, Nwosu Jennifer Obianuju to scale through the   National Judicial Commission, NJC, final  interview. A release  by the Group(NGO for,Fairness, Justice/preservation of Fundamental  Right) noted that the said Nwosu was allegedly…

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Restiveness: Commissioner For Niger Delta Affairs Cautions Youths Against Vandalism, Oil Bunkering

By Williams Odunze In a move to foster a peaceful atmosphere in the Oil Producing communities in Imo State, the Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs/Intelligence, Prince Henry Okafor, has called on the youths of the Oil rich region to shun acts of  violence and criminal activities such as Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalisation  that are capable of causing low product out put. The  commissioner made the call  during A One-day Imo Niger Delta  Stakeholders/Leaders Meeting held , Tuesday, July  10 in Owerri the State Capital. The Meeting had as it’s  …

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LGs Autonomy: Supreme Court Verdict Ends Gov’s Reign As Emperors – Moghalu

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has said the judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy of local government allocations would reduce the reign of state governors as emperors. Moghalu described the judgement of the Supreme Court as a correct verdict, adding that local government should be encouraged if Nigeria expects development. He disclosed this via a series of posts on his X page. According to Noghalu: “The @SupremeCourtNg decision in favour of full autonomy (including direct financial allocation to LGs without passing…

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Tinubu: Of Cognitive Blockade And Dangote ‘Magic’

By Steve Osuji COGNITIVE BLOCKADE AND CRIPPLING INERTIA: Nigeria continues to slide. All economic indicators are red; some are blipping, indicating danger. Those who know are in deep worry. The populace is in a trance, zombified by a never-seen-before strange situation. But the Presidency, the fulcrum of government continues in its empty braggadocio – they doodle and paper over cracks as the ship of state takes more water and totter. The hard, indeed, harsh truth which nobody wants to speak about or hear,  is that the president suffers what this…

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Alleged Kidnap: Nollywood Actor Killed In Lagos

A popular Nollywood actor and producer, Henry Asonna has been shot dead by police in Lagos State during a kidnap attempt in Ladipo area of Lagos. According to Champion News Asonna was killed during a gun duel with police operatives of the Lagos State Command when he and his kidnap gang went on a kidnap prowl in Lagos. The Lagos State Command spokesman, SP Benhamin Hundeyin during a press conference, police intelligence yielded very credible and actionable intelligence about a dangerous and very notorious gang of kidnappers planning to kidnap…

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Uzodinma Vs Achonu:Court Of  Appeal Reserves Judgement

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal filed by Senator Athan Achonu, the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party in the November 11, 2023 governorship election. The appeal challenged the judgment of the lower court (tribunal) which was deemed erroneous by the Labour Party. In a statement by Labour Party legal Adviser, Emeka Ihejirika, Esq, the Party said it is optimistic about the outcome of its appeal stating that it will do everything in its power to reclaim its mandate through legal means. The…

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Solidarity Visit: Ikeduru Youth Alliance hails Uzodinma over Mandela’s pick as commissioner

By Ebenezer Ojor Ikeduru Youth Alliance, IYA, has thumbed up Governor Hope Uzodinma over the appointment of an Ikeduru son, Dr Emeka Mandela Ukaegbu as Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt, Imo State. IYA made the commendation Thursday, when it paid a solidarity visit to the commissioner in Owerri. IYA President, Chinasa Ekechi who felicitated  with Dr Ukaegbu on behalf of the founder and sponsor of the group, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jnr, expressed optimism that the commissioner would excel in his new assignment. The IYA president who also described…

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Uzodinma Appoints Dibe SA, Empowerments,Vows To Stop Poverty

As part of the shared Prosperity government programme in tackling poverty amongst Imo electorates, Imo state shared Prosperity exponent and proponent of the 3 “R” mantra in governance (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery) Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has announced Hon. Godson Dibe as  the special  Adviser to the  state governor on Empowerment. A release by the government of Imo state, signed by the Secretary to the government, Sir Cosmas  Iwu, July 10,  made available to Journalists  announced Hon. Dibe as the special Adviser to His Excellency on Empowerments. It was gathered  that…

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