“He was a Philanthropic Icon”. The President General of the Apex Igbo Socio- Cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo ,Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu,has passed on yesterday, Thursday,July 25. A release from his Media adviser ,Comrade Ben Osuagwu,former NUJ Chairman ,Imo State informed that the Philanthropic icon and political maestro died after a brief illness. The release signed by his son, Mr.Jide Iwuanyanwu on behalf of the Iwuanyanwu dynasty states that he was survived by many children,grand children including Dr Nwadiuto,MD,Champion Group of Newspapers. It was learnt that the leader of the Igbo…
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Labour Party Federal Lawmaker Defects to APC
Senator for Imo East and a member of the Labour Party (LP), Ezenwa Onyewuchi has switched his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Onyewuchi’s defection during a session in the Senate chamber. Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), was present when the letter was read. In his letter, Onyewuchi cited Section 68(1g) of the Nigerian Constitution for his decision. He attributed his move to ongoing divisions and crises within the Labour Party that led to his…
Read MoreCivil Society Coalition backs Women Affairs Minister, alleges plot to pull her down
Coalition of Civil Society Organizations has thrown their weight behind he Minister of Women Affairs Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye alleging plots to pull her down. Addressing the press in Enugu Convener of the Coalition Comrade Igboke Onyebuchi Martin wanted the faceless individuals harassing the Minister to allow her perform her duties. Hear him; “Remember Anambra women ranging from Prof Dora Akunyeli down to Oby Ezekwesili made remarkable impacts in the same ministerial positions. “Remember they faced similar challenges but that set them apart. “We the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations with…
Read MoreUnawunwa Promises To Uphold Shared Prosperity Initiative, Picks Forms For Amakohia-Ubi/Ndegwu/Ohii Ward 9
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. Joining numerous aspirants in the Local Government Council election , Hon. Ferdinand Chidera Unawunwa, a progressive, spirited youth of Obiokwu in Amakohia-Ubi Owerri West LGA of Imo state has purchased his APC Councillorship forms for Amakohia-Ubi/Ndegwu/Ohii Ward 9. Unawunwa obtained the Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms for his Councillorship aspiration, last Monday, at State Secretariat of the APC, in Owerri. Speaking to Journalists shortly after receiving the forms, Unawunwa asserted that his interest to vie for the position was strongly influenced by the astounding works of…
Read MoreCourt Refuses To Shut Down Fubara’s Expenditures, Orders Plaintiffs To Put Defendants On Notice
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has declined to shut down all expenditures of Governor Siminalay Fubara of Rivers State pending the hearing and determination of a substantive suit filed by the Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly. Instead, Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on the motion ex-parte marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/984/24, ordered the plaintiffs to put all the defendants in the suit on notice. The Rivers State House of Assembly and Right Honourable Martin Amaewhule Martin Amaewhule-led (1st and 2nd plaintiffs) had filed the suit dated July 14…
Read MorePrince Joel’s European Odyssey: Forging Connections and Excellence
As a renowned lawyer, legal entrepreneur, author, real estate investment coach, and immigration consultant, Dr. Prince Joel embarked on an extraordinary journey across Europe. His mission? To elevate the services of Travel Legal International and Prince Joel & Associates through collaboration and innovation. A Congress and Connections In Budapest, Hungary, Dr. Prince Joel presented his companies at the Association of European Attorneys congress, sparking enthusiasm and potential partnerships. He explored Hungary’s beauty, reflecting on the successful connections he made. Albanian Ventures In Tirana, Albania, Dr. Prince Joel established valuable business…
Read MoreDangote Throws Fuel Is Processed More Punches, Alleges Nnpc Personnel, Oil Traders Have Blending Plant Where Dirty
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, has alleged some personnel of Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, oil traders and terminals have opened a blending plant in Malta. Dangote spoke at the house of representatives on Monday. An oil blending plant has no refining capability but can be used to blend re-refined oil (a used motor oil that has been treated to remove dirt, fuel, and water) with additives to create finished lubricant products. The billionaire said the areas of the blending plants are known. “Some of the terminals,…
Read MoreRelease Kanu, Opposition Federal Lawmakers Urge Tinubu
Members of the Minority Caucus drawn across various political parties in the House of Representatives on Monday adopted a motion seeking for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The motion was sponsored by the member representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, Hon. Obi Aguocha which was adopted by the Minority Caucus, during the Dinner to commemorate the end of the first legislative year of the 10th Assembly. Hon Aguocha who made an impassioned appeal to the Minority…
Read MoreImo LG Elections: Mbaitoli Leaders Pass Confidence Vote On Nlemigbo’s Leadership, Flay Media Reports
…Say: Equity, fairness favours Mbaitoli East to produce next Chair. Mbaitoli leaders and stakeholders have described as baseless, divisive and unfounded, recent media reports accusing the apex leader of the APC in the area, Chief Marcel Nlemigbo, of alleged clannishness due to the zoning of the chairmanship position of the LGA to Mbieri. At a Press conference in Owerri, yesterday, which had personalities like Hon Uche Nwole among other leaders in the area present, Barr Kingsley Ononuju while speaking on behalf of Mbaitoli leaders and stakeholders, queried the moral authority…
Read MoreImo Labour Party Chairman, Says Party Won’t participate In LG Polls
…As Achonu calls for commitment The Imo State Chairman of Labour Party, Barr. Calistus Ihejiagwa last Saturday said the party will not participate in the proposed September 21 local government election in the State. Ihejiagwa stated this during the party’s stakeholders meeting held in Owerri, Imo State. “We cannot participate in any election being organized by the All Progressive Congress’ State Independent Electoral Commission because it will not be fair, credible and transparent”. “It will be waste of resources and time. The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission is an agency…
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