By Ebere Uzoukwa Street trading has been a longstanding issue in Abia State, particularly in Aba and Umuahia. This menace poses significant dangers and hazards to both traders and the general public. The presence of traders on the streets can lead to traffic congestion, accidents, and even loss of lives. Moreover, street trading contributes to environmental degradation, as traders often dispose of waste improperly, leading to clogged drains and dirty streets. In addition to the inherent dangers, street trading also has destructive effects on the roads. The presence of traders…
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Duru Pledges To Enhance Development In Owerri West LG As Supervisory Councilor
By Nkechi Ojukwu As stated in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that Local Government is regarded as the the third tier of government, the Executive Chairman of Owerri West LGA, Hon. Victor Orisakwe has sworn in the Secretary to the LGA (Sec log) , Supervisory Councilors and Senior Adviser . The inauguration ceremony was held at the Owerri West LGA Headquarters on Tuesday, January21, by the Executive Chairman . Speaking to Journalists after the swearing in rituals, Hon. Ngozi Duru , reiterated her commitment to discharge the…
Read MorePolice Order Personnel, Stop Wearing Dark Glasses With Uniform, Violators To Face Sanctions
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, has given an order to police personnel to immediately refrain from wearing dark glasses while in uniform. The directive which is with immediate effect is contained in a wireless message dated Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and addressed to all zonal and state commands in the police force. The police wireless message titled CB:4001/IGP.SEC/ABJ/VOL.121/104 was obtained by SaharaReporters on Thursday. The police authorities said violation of the direction will attract severe sanctions. It reads:INGENPOL has observed with concern x prevalent practice of personnel wearing…
Read MoreImo Library Board Hails Nigeria Newspoint Over Partnership,Hails Editor In Chief
By Williams Odunze The staff and Management of Imo State Library Board yesterday, paid a familiarization visit to Nigeria Newspoint where they sought to establish media partnership with the newspaper. The Director General of the board, Dr Pauline Iwuagwu who led the visit, said that they came to identify with the media outfit with the purpose of collaboration in the area of publicity. Dr Iwuagwu explained that most of the activities of the establishment are not well known to the public which she regreted, have led to low patronage from…
Read MoreFubara: You,’ve Fought many Battles, You’re Entering Your Season Of Rest- Ibiyeomie
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, marked the first day of the annual Glory Reign 2025 event, a major power encounter organized by Salvation Ministries. The event, which kicked off on Monday at the church’s headquarters in Port Harcourt, focuses on praise, worship, and healing, with the theme for this year’s gathering being “A New Dawn.” Governor Fubara was accompanied by several dignitaries, including Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, Chief of Staff to the Governor Dr. Edison Ehie,…
Read MoreObasanjo fingered In Beatrice Ekweremadu’s early freedom from UK prison
Controversial Nigerian journalist, Kemi Olunloyohas alleged that former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo played a crucial role in securing the release of Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, from a UK prison. TheNewsGuru reported that Beatrice arrived in the country on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and is currently in Abuja. Recall that, a UK court had in May 2023, convicted Beatrice and her husband on charges related to organ harvesting and trafficking. While Ike Ekweremadu received a 10-year sentence, Beatrice was sentenced to six years, despite citing…
Read MoreKenneth Okonkwo To Wike: Ndigbo, not looking for people to be Ndigbo, Igbos are already great
Renowned Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo has recently weighed in on the ongoing debate about Igbo identity and inclusivity, particularly in relation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s past political stances. During a conversation on Symfoni TV, Okonkwo highlighted the unwavering confidence of Igbo people in their cultural identity while emphasizing their inclusive nature. “Ndigbo do not seek to force anyone to become like them; they are already thankful to God for their Igbo heritage,” Okonkwo explained, before turning his attention to the Ikwerre people’s actions. “It is the Ikwerre…
Read MoreOrlu Group To Uzodinma: Don’t Relocate ImoPoly to Omuma, It’s Insensitive, Amounts To Hand Over Of Premises To Your Church.
…Tasks Gov to attract FG Projects using closeness with Presidency. …Fingers monarch, community leaders as conspirators. A group,Orlu Zone Solidarity Movement,OZSM has, in very strong terms berated the governor of Imo State,Sen Hope Uzodinma, over speculations that he is planning to hand over the former expansive premises of the Imo State Polytechnic, Orlu campus to the Catholic Church. OZSM which spoke through their President, Comrade Nelson Odoemenem, said, much as they are not against the Governor helping his church, he should not use peoples’ property to placate or…
Read MoreOrgan Harvesting, kidnapping, Evils Govts, Security Agents Must Tackle Seriously .
There are reports of the rising spate of organ harvesting, trafficking and kidnapping in Nigeria. It is indeed evil to butcher human beings like animals for the despicable purpose of selling their organs like kidneys, liver, heart, private parts, among others, appears to be a fallout of incessant cases of kidnapping and banditry across the nation. Indications are rife that criminal elements like kidnappers and bandits sometimes resort to this Satan- inspired trade when victims cannot meet their ransom demands. In their erroneous thinking, it is a way of ensuring…
Read MoreRivers’ Budget: Justice Aprioku,Go ahead, Do What You Want To Do, You’re Not Final Court To Decide–Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has raised serious concerns regarding a recent judicial decision in Rivers State, particularly criticizing the ruling by Justice Sika Aprioku that allowed lawmakers supportive of Governor Siminalayi Fubara to pass the state’s 2025 budget. Wike’s discontent with the judgment has sparked heated debate, as he questions the legitimacy of the ruling and the motivations behind it. In a report by TVC, Wike’s criticism centers on the unusual nature of the ruling, which he believes paves the way for a minority group of lawmakers to control the…
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