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…
Read MoreAuthor: nigerianewspoint
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…
Read MoreRydaz 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…
Read MoreBeauty 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreOwerri 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…
Read MorePolice Award: Imo Monarch hails Uchemec
The Paramount ruler of Obodoukwu Ancient Kingdom, HRH, Eze Edmund A. Dim (Dimagbakwuruibe Mbachu II), in Ideato North LGA of Imo State, has given thumbs up to Chief Uche Umeh for a recent award by the State Command of the Nigeria Police. Reacting to the honour done to one of his subjects, while fielding questions from newsmen in his palace, Weekend, Eze Dim who described Chief Umeh as a source of pride to Obodoukwu land, said that the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Uchemec Group of Companies has gladdened his heart.…
Read MoreLG Autonomy: Imo Assembly is symbol of legislative disgrace – Orlu Youths
The Youths of Orlu Zone has berated the recent resolves of the Imo State House of Assembly, on Local Government Autonomy. The youths under the auspicious of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly, in a press release signed by her leader, Comrade Darlington Uzoahia said the Imo State House of Assembly has indeed demonstrated once again that they do not represent the interest of Imo people, therefore should be regarded as bunch of disgrace to democratic principle. The frontline youth leader queried how a law maker could support such a motion or bill,…
Read MoreRochas’ in-law is undemocratic, vindictive, says Nwadike Alleges: I was abducted, tortured by security men
Former President of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly and the Publisher of Community Watchdog, Comrade Precious Nwadike has reacted to a statement credited to some section of misguided and uninformed youths who clamour for “youths must occupy”. He maintained that he has nothing against youths occupying, because, in 2015, he, as National Secretary of Imo Youths Assembly, alongside other renowned youths activists, clamoured for generational shift in leadership. “The truth is that, by 2019, if Imo must be better, it must not be with a vindictive and undemocratic person like UcheNwosu as…
Read MoreEducation Trust Fund- Dickson urges IOCs, Corporate bodies to Contribute
By Elizabeth Vincent from Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson on Tuesday, urged the private sector, particularly corporate organizations and individuals to make contributions to the State Education Development Trust Fund, to enable indigent children acquire free and qualitative education. Governor Dickson stated this, when members of the board of the Education Development Trust Fund, led by its Chairman, Prof. Turner Isoun presented the 2017 report of the board to him in Government House, Yenagoa. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo,…
Read More