Asks Tinubu, Buhari to join protests From Kayode Lawal A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Dr Babachir Lawal has challenged President Bola Tinubu to address the nation immediately with persuasive arguments to placate the angry and hungry citizens instead of issuing threats against the planned hunger protests. The renowned technocrat warned that under the current climate, Nigerians can no longer be intimidated by the government ‘or scared by macho tough talk’. In the suggested address to the nation, Babachir Lawal asked the President to enumerate concrete…
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NWANYIMBA AGBUGBA GOES HOME
Lady Martha Nwanyimba Agbugba (nee Osuala Anugwara) of Duruojiaku kindred, Umunwokwe village, Eziama Obaire in Nkwerre LGA has joined her ancestors at the age of 82 years. In his tribute, Chief, Sir Azubuike Agbugba described his late mother as a peace loving and hard working woman who toiled together with their late father, late Chief Sir Mathias O Agbugba (Ochu Udo) to build their family to the status of relevance in the society. He said his mother was a virtuous woman, a community women leader and a true believer in…
Read MoreOru Owerre: CDB Williams Sues For Love, Peace Unity.
As the people of Owerre Nchi Ise, comprising the five Autonomous communities in the Owerri Municipal city, Imo state celebrate this year’s ‘ Oru Owerre cultural festival, a prominent indigene of the area , Chief Chijioke Williams has called on both the indigene and non-indigenes dwelling in the city to live in peace and harmony. Speaking with newsmen while observing the festival in his country home in Owerri, the Imo state capital, Chief Williams, who is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Urban Development, noted that the period of…
Read MoreEnd Bad Governance Protest Turn Violent
The End Bad Governance Protest held in some major states in Nigeria yesterday, August 1:Lagos,Abuja,Kano,Kaduna,Niger, Nasarawa,Rivers Gombe,Zamfara,Kebbi and other states witnessed the peaceful protests by hurting hungry Nigerians. Correspondent reports revealed that at least six people were reportedly killed while some sustained injuries in the ongoing protest in Suleja, Niger State. The victims were said to have been killed while security operatives were struggling to dislodge a group of protesters who mounted barricade on a section of Abuja-Kaduna highway. It was reported that some passengers and motorists were trapped on…
Read MoreImo LG Elections Should Not Be One-Party Affair
Come September this year, Imo State will hold local government elections in the 27 Local Government Areas of the state. The election is expected to bring to end, years of non conduct of Local Government elections that culminated in unconstitutional use of Sole Administrators, Transition Committees, and Interim management committees in the Local Government system. Local Government elections are expected to deepen democracy at the grassroots, in line with the provisions of Section 7 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, As Amended. Section 7 of the Nigerian …
Read MoreHunger Protest and FG’s N40k Rice to who?
By Petrus Obi Lest we forget, during the ENDSARS protest, some warehouses and Local government headquarters were attacked and palliatives which were meant for the masses, but never got to them, taken away by protesters. Again, another palliative just like the story of school feeding in the past, and other failed government measures has cropped up. We understand, the government is in a hurry to stop the protest. Yes, the protest will do more harm than good and the same masses would suffer it more. But how long will it…
Read MoreHunger Protest and FG’s N40k Rice to who?
By Petrus Obi Lest we forget, during the ENDSARS protest, some warehouses and Local government headquarters were attacked and palliatives which were meant for the masses, but never got to them, taken away by protesters. Again, another palliative just like the story of school feeding in the past, and other failed government measures has cropped up. We understand, the government is in a hurry to stop the protest. Yes, the protest will do more harm than good and the same masses would suffer it more. But how long will it…
Read MoreRecovery, Transformation Agenda: Imo Govt, NANTMP Vow To Flush Out Quacks From Traditional Medicine Practice
…Set up taskforce By Nkechi Ojukwu As part of its unwavering resolve to fully recover and positively transform all sectors of Imo state economy and fledging areas of public concern, the Hope Uzodinma 3-R mantra administration has declared it willingness to work in conjunction with the state chapter of the National Association of Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria,NANTMP. The aim ,it was gathered is to flush out quacks and all forms of unscrupulous dealers parading as genuine practitioners. To effectively identify unqualified practitioners in Traditional medicine practice in all parts…
Read MoreI’m deeply pained by Iwuanyanwu’s passing, says Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has broken his silence over the reported death of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, saying that he was deeply pained on hearing of the death of the reverred Nigerian elder statesman. Chief Iwuanyanwu passed on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in an Abuja hospital according to a statement from his family. Condolences have been pouring in from the high and mighty in the country over his passing. On Friday, Governor Uzodimma, Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum, Chairman of South…
Read MoreCivilian Coup Looms:Tinubu Should Avoid Public Appearance For Security Of His Life–Prophet EkwonnaGov Fubara must talk less, watch his steps
For the security of his life President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been cautioned to cease appearing in public gathering. Issuing the warning is the General overseer and Founder of the Living Seed Ministry, Lagos, Prophet Chisom Ekwonna. The renowned Prophet gave the warning in a telephone interaction with our Correspondent at the weekend,while commenting on the proposed hardship protest. Excerpts of his message run thus: “Tinubu should stop appearing in public places. He must be very very careful right now, otherwise Nigeria would lose their President. The chaplains in Aso…
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