A Lagos based Engineer and an aspirant from Ezinihitte LGA Engr. Nnayereugo Osuagwu has indicated his interest to represent the people of Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives under the platform of J Peoples Democratic Party. Speaking to Journalists in his home town Akurubi, Itu Ezinihitte Local Governments Area, Engr. Osuagwu stated that his ambition to represent the people of his constituents in the Federal House of Representatives is to serve and give them a good and effective representation adding, that he is motivated because of…
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Okey Ezeh, made us employers of labour – Udensi
The Chairman of the Okechukwu Theodore Ezeh Foundation, Mr. Okey Ezeh, has been commended for setting the pace in human capital development and creation of employment opportunities in Imo State. This commendation was conveyed by the 2011 batch of beneficiaries of the empowerment schemes of the Foundation who came to the Secretariat of the Foundation at New Owerri on Wednesday numbering over five hundred to solidarise with the frontline governor aspirant on the platform of APGA. Speaking on behalf of the group, Mr. Chijioke Udensi, who described himself as a…
Read MoreEzinihitte Mbaise APC passes vote of confidence on Ekeh
Determined to ensure that All Progressive Congress (APC) win all the elective position come 2019 General election in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo, Members of the Party in the area have resolved to work with the new LGA Party executive led by Chief David Eze Nwoke. Ezinihitte APC Chapter also passed Vote of confidence on their son Chief Dr. Hilary Ekeh who is the State Party Chairman for his contribution towards the growth of the Party in Imo State and Warned those clamouring for 3rd term Agenda…
Read MoreFallout of Imo Congresses: APC accuses Okorocha of forgery, may file charges against him
The leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress,APC has alleged that Gov Anayo Rochas Okorocha and his supporters forged the memo which they claimed emanated from the national secretariat of the party in respect of the party’s congresses in Imo state. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi who issued this refutal in a statement issued by the party condemning what he said was Gov Okorocha’s libellous attacks on the party and its leaders,not only denied the claim but also stated that the party is currently getting…
Read MoreImo LG election: Crisis looms, as Okorocha, ex ISEC boss out of court seltlement fails …Cour to rule, June 21
The National Industrial Court sitting in Owerri has adjourned to June 21, 2018 for judgment in the suit brought before it by a former speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Amaechi Nwoha challenging what he called his purported removal from office as chairman of Imo State Independent Electoral commission, ISIEC. During Monday’s hearing on the matter, counsel to Nwoha and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barr. Ken Njemanze submitted that the defendants (Imo State Governor and others) had admitted in their affidavits that his client…
Read MoreMadumere emerges Integrity Man of year 2018
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has emerged Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) 2018 “INTEGRITY MAN OF THE YEAR.” The Deputy Governor was conferred with the prestigious Award during the practicing Christian Journalists umbrella body’s Annual “2018 AWARD & LECTURE series. According to the General Secretary of the association, Dr. Charles Okhai, the choice of Madumere for this year’s most prestigious award category is hinged on the association’s discovery of who he is and the qualities embedded in his character, having watched with keen interest over…
Read MoreLand Grabbing: Uwazuruike NBA, call to order
Anyone who has been following various reported land disputes involving the founder of the Movement for the Actualization for the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike and his reported land disputes with some Imolites may wonder what kind of freedom fighter he is. This is so in view of the fact that in all recorded history, reputable freedom fighters hardly get obsessed with property. But beyond the tag of a freedom fighter who rekindled or re-ignited the fire of Biafra restoration, Chief Uwazuruike is also a lawyer duely…
Read MoreSlapping of journalist: niger delta media forum blasts Emma Orie …Asks Him to tender apology before 48 hours
Journalists from Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta Local Governments on the platform of Niger Delta Media Forum (NDMF), have condemned in strong terms the alleged embarrassment meted out on one of them, Destiny Isinwa of the Nigeria Horn Newspapers by the member representing Ohaji/Egbema State constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Emmanuel Orie. The group, in a statement issued by its Secretary, Leonard Ajokubi, and made available to newsmen in Owerri wondered why an honourable member of the House of Assembly chose to slap a journalist in public without…
Read MoreEnugu Govt. commences construction of 200-bed specialist hospital
The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has approved the release of the sum of N374.9 million for the construction of a 200-bed specialist hospital in the state to be known as Adada Specialist Hospital, Igbo-Ano. Addressing newsmen after the meeting of the State Executive Council (EXCO), the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Greg Nnaji disclosed that the approval was for the first phase of the project located within four neighbouring communities of Ovoko, Iheaka (in Igbo Eze South Local Government Area), Orba and Imilike (in Udenu…
Read More2019 Guber: Araraume will be next Imo governor-Oyiga …Opens up on House of Reps bid
The chairman of Owerri Federal Constituency under the coalition of Imo All Progressive Congress, APC, umbrella, has predicted that Senator Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume possesses the capacity both financial and contact wise to become the next governor of Imo State come 2019. Chief Achonwa-Njemanze popularly known as Oyiga said Imo governorship 2019 requires a man with the courage and political dexterity like Senator Araraume. He also noted that the former two-time senator of Okigwe Zone is the only one who could coagulate the coalition members in order to give Governor Rochas…
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