By Edna Okoroma Editor Sir, I am constrained to bring this issue to the public Domain having tried my possible best, over the years to have it resolved personally and privately without any measure of success.Let the people know the TRUTH and understand how wickedly how callously and ruthlessly we have been treated and are being treated, myself and my daughter. Imo State on whose soil these atrocities are being perpetrated and now seek to have them perpetuated (rather than have them corrected), should know the truth, should ask…
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Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Versity: Soludo Offers Bianca Governing Council Member
The Anambra State Government, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has offered a new appointment to Amb. Bianca Ojukwu, the wife of the late Biafran Warlord, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu. The new appointment to Amb. Ojukwu as a member of the Governing Council for the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, was announced on Tuesday, June 4, in a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor. According to him, the new Governing Council would be headed by former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, as the…
Read MoreNew S/E States- Imo, Abia, Anambra: Ikenga,s Bill With 15 Lawmakers For Creation Of Orlu State Passes First Reading In Reps , Set For 2nd Reading
Ideato,Ihiala,Orlu to be one Senatorial zone …Fed constituencies,LGAs to merge The House of Representatives at the plenary on May 22, introduced and passed through first reading a Bill which seeks to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as Amended) to create a new state in the Southeastern region of Nigeria known as Orlu State to fulfill the agitation for additional state for South East. The proposed legislation which is set for second reading was sponsored by the lawmaker representing Ideato…
Read MorePolice Nab Dethroned Imo Community Monarch
Mr. Emmanuel Ekwujuru Uzoho, a former traditional ruler of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community in Nkwerre LGA, Imo State has been arrested by the police. The deposed former traditional ruler was said to have been arrested for falsely laying claim to the throne as the traditional ruler of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Community. The police sources said they were investigating conduct likely to cause a breach of peace against the former traditional ruler. Mr Uzoho was also reported of being investigated for alleged disobedience to lawful judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction…
Read MoreNigeria Labour Congress Confirms Payment Of N70k Wage In Edo
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Confirms Payment Of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage In Edo Naija News reports that the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, Odion Olaye, confirmed the implementation of the new wage and lauded the state government for keeping its promise to the workforce. Governor Godwin Obaseki announced the wage increase during the inauguration of the Labour House on April 29, 2024, as a response to the harsh economic conditions exacerbated by the federal government’s removal of the fuel subsidy and other economic measures. employees to…
Read MoreSoyinka as Okonkwo in “Things Fall Apart”
Prof. Wole Soyinka is a distinguished Nigerian whose contributions to literature and politics are globally recognized. However, despite his achievements, he sometimes fails to heed that each profession, especially in his writings, has the moral obligation to be understood or keep quiet. I read Soyinka’s comments about Mr. Peter Obi with a heavy heart, troubled by the magnitude of his errors. How can somebody say Obi was not qualified to contest the Presidency? Anyone in Nigeria who does not understand or pretends not to understand that the Obidient movement is…
Read MoreThe Man: Sunday EJesieme, Eze-Elect Of Egbuoma Autonomous Community, Ancient Kingdom
Chief Sunday N Ejesieme was born on 7th April,1961 to the noble family of Late Nze, Chief Ejesieme Idikor-Onyelaohadimma and Lolo-Nwanyinzu Ejesieme of Umuezike Village, Egbuoma Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. Sunday started his early education at Community School Egbuoma in 1967 and bagged his First School Leaving Certificate in 1974 with flying colours.He thereafter proceeded to the famous Priscilla Memorial Secondary School, Oguta between 1974 and 1979 where he successfully earned the West African School Certificate/ WAEC qualification. On…
Read MoreNonsonkwa Places South East Journalists on International Map, Receives 2024 Courageous CitizensAward
Mbaitoli-born Radio guru and Right Activist, Mazi Chinonso Uba (aka Nonsonkwa) will be among those to be honoured with the 2024 Courageous Citizens Award in Abuja on Saturday, June1, organised by the Nigerian-American Society for Justice and Democracy. His nomination was made public by the Head of communication of the organisation, Dr Yunusa Tanko in Abuja during a Press briefing. Nonsonkwa’s nomination was unique because as a journalist, he has always been at the forefront for good governance and protection of human rights of Imo residents. He contested for the…
Read MoreImo Truck Drivers Identify With NURTW, Receive Membership Certificate
It was a moment of ecstasy for Truck drivers in Imo State as they were formally welcomed and integrated as members of National Union Of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Imo State Chapter. The event of the Truck drivers integration as bonafide members of NURTW took place yesterday,Tuesday May 28, during the Union’s end of the month meeting, at the state Secretariat of the Union in Owerri.Shortly after the unifying ritual and the presentation of the Union’s national certificate to the Chairman of the double axle drivers, the State Chairman of…
Read MoreObilubi Under Siege: Canada Based Activist Raises Alarm Over Police Harassment Of Kinsmen
A Canada based Imo son, Comrade Obidinma Aku has raised alarm over what he described as the continuous police harassment, intimidation and extortion of his kinsmen of Obilubi, Obazu, Mbieri in Mbaitoli LGA. Comr. Obidinma who was an Ace broadcaster and fiery Right activist in the country before his relocation to Canada in 2022 accused one Austin Amam who hails from the same village with him, and who he claims was reportedly sacked from the Police force of colluding with some bad elements in the force to intimidate and extort…
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