Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned in the strongest terms, the spate of killings in the South-East region of Nigeria. Kanu, on Wednesday when he appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial, accompanied by his legal team, condemned particularly the recent killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia state. Addressing journalists on the recent violence in the South-East, Kanu emphasised his commitment to peace and denied any involvement in the killing of soldiers. He said, “I unequivocally condemn…
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IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, FG may settle out of Court
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would seek negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial. Kanu, speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The Act states: “In any Proceeding In the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto and encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof.” Ejimakor had earlier moved two applications brought…
Read MoreNURTW Boss, Chairmen Visit Owerri Municipal SOLAD, To Partner Against Traffic Obstruction
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo As supporters of the 3R administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Dr. Samuel Udeh, (Ezeumuokorobia) with his members have entered into partnership with the Sole Administrator,SOLAD of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon Chidiebere C. Emeribe to tackle the issue of vehicle obstructions in the Municipality. The partnership agreement was initiated on Wednesday at the Owerri Municipal Council Secretariat, during a courtesy visit of the NURTW Chairman, alongside Chairmen in charge of Owerri Municipal Council Units, to Hon…
Read MoreExposed: Opia’s Alleged Opposition, Political Move May Unsettle Ohaji/Egbema
…As Awarra-Court-Area insists on chairmanship position …Youths want to protest Indications are rife that the alleged deft moves to deny Awarra-Court-Area of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area the chairmanship position in the September 21 scheduled LGA elections in Imo, may precipitate serious crisis as the youths of area are believed to have vowed to resist the move. Following several meetings and consultations on the recent happenings in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, over the zoning of the chairmanship position to Awarra-Court-Areas for the forthcoming Imo LGA polls, speculations are rife that groups and individuals…
Read MoreNiger Delta Affairs: Uzodinma Renames Ministry To Niger Delta /Intelligence, Swears In Okafor, Commissioner
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has renamed the State Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to be known and called Ministry of Niger Delta and Intelligence. Governor Uzodinma made the announcement in the Ndubuisi Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri while inaugurating into office five new commissioners which include Prince Henry Uzo Okafor. Okafor was nominated among others who were recently confirmed by the state House of Assembly. The Governor explained that the ‘intelligence’ added to Niger Delta Ministry will strengthen the security measures put in place by the present administration,…
Read MoreImo PDP Presidential Campaign: Hon Greg Egu debunks alleged diversion of Election Fund
Ex Federal Lawmaker and Director General, of President Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation in Imo state during the 2023 general election, Rt Hon Greg Egu on Thursday debunked claims alleging that the funds voted for the PDP Presidential electioneering campaigns in which it was alleged to be in his custody was diverted. Egu, while deflating the allegation as tissues of lies, unfounded, baseless and figment of imagination of the peddlers, insisted that no amount of blackmail and mischief targeted at him would distract him or tarnish the good work relationship he enjoys…
Read MoreImo Guber: Allow Us To Complete Our Tenure, Okigwe Zone Tells Owerri Zone
By Ebenezer Ojor Stakeholders and people of Okigwe Zone, Imo State, have declared that justice and equity favour their zone to produce the next governor of the state in 2027. This is even as they urged Owerri Zone to support Okigwe project in 2027, describing it as the shortest route to realising the dream of governor Owerri Zone of extraction. At a meeting held at the residence of His Royal Majesty Eze Oliver Ohanweh at Isiama, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, with heavy weights in the zone including a former…
Read MoreHumphrey Awuzie Goes Home Saturday, June 22
…As Family, Friends Mourn With the deepest sorrow in their hearts, The Eternal Sacred Order Of the Cherubim And Seraphim,ESOCS, of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province and entire family of Awuzie of Umuihua-Umuodu in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, announces the heavily departure of their son, father, husband, brother,Uncle Special.Snr.Apostle Humphrey Awuzie. The deceased was also a former Provincial Chairman of,ESOCS,. According to a release from the family, ,the,ESOCS elder, whose death occured on March 25, will be buried on Saturday June 22. Burial arrangement indicate that on Friday, June 21, there…
Read MoreCholera Outbreak: Imo Assembly Urges Health Ministry To Stop Spread Of Ailment Via Media Campaign
By Williams Odunze Following the devastating effects of the outbreak of cholera disease spreading across the Nigeria, the Imo State House of Assembly,IMHA has called on the Ministry of Health to embark on serious sensitization programme through the media to caution the spread of the disease. The resolution was reached on the floor of the house following the adoption of the motion moved by the Deputy Speaker of the House and member representing Nwangele State Constituency, Rt.Hon.Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu. Presenting the motion, the Deputy Speaker, informed that the spread of…
Read MoreOrluzurumee Youths To Politicians, Stop Heating Up Polity Over 2027 Guber Polls
…Say: Uzodinma should be encourged to deliver campaign promises to Ndi Imo The Orluzurumee Youth Assembly,OYA, the apex socio-cultural umbrella organization of youths in Orlu zone,Imo state has taken a swipe at the different groups clandestinely campaigning for some Orlu leaders who have secretly declared for the 2027 Imo State governorship election to stop heating up the polity. Among the group mentioned in the release is Orlu Political Consultative Assembly,OPOCA led by Rex Anunobi and Isu Nation Convention led by Dr Batos Nwadike OYA, in a release signed by the…
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