Owerri – The Imo state Police Command on Wednesday said over eight suspects were arrested in connection with the burning of the study centre of the National Open University, NOUN, at Eze Oke Nsu in Ehime Mbano Council Area of Imo state, last Tuesday. The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri. According to Okoye, “I am pleased to announce that over eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the arson incidents in Ehime Mbano. Investigations are ongoing. More details will…
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Ezeji Iyke Ezeji: Social Aid Int’l Centre, Provides Uniforms, Sandals, Books To Town School Obohia In Imo.
By Nkechi Ojukwu Following the failure of government to adequately take responsibilities about schools in Imo state towards providing necessary materials, school buildings and providing conducive learning environment for pupils which has left the citizens with only poor educational system, the Social Aid International Centre(SAIC) elected to give a helping hand. The NGO founded by a philanthropist, Ezeji Iyke Ezeji decided to procure and donate some vital materials, such as: School Uniforms, Sandals/Socks, Books and other writing materials to Town School Obohia in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, on …
Read MoreUzodinma Appoints Emenalom, Acting Head of Service In Imo.
Governor Hope Uzodinma has named in acting capacity, the immediate past Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Duties, Mrs. Chikodi Emenalom, as the new Head of Service for the Imo State Civil Service. The appointment is with immediate effect. Mrs. Emenalom, former Chairperson of National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Imo State, Member of the National Institute (MNI) and Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), replaces Barr. Raymond Ucheoma who has retired. The Acting Head of Service comes into her new office with experience gathered over the years from different…
Read More64Th Independence Anniversary: Ex-Imo Deputy Governor- Madumere Challenges Political Leaders, Stakeholders On Democratic Tenets, Accountability, Good Governance
The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has challenged political leaders , stakeholders across the country to work assiduously, so as to embrace democratic tenets, which encompasses good governance, transparency and accountability. Prince Madumere emphasized that these ingredients form the threshold of thriving democracy. The former Deputy Governor submitted that Nations desirous of sustainable development embrace the formula as World standard practice and Nigeria at 64 has no option than to adopt same. The APC chieftain made these postulations while addressing Journalists in Owerri, the capital of…
Read MoreAttack, Burning Of Ibezim’s Residence, National Open University Nsu Center: Assault on Ndigbo – Ohanaeze Youths
…Want Perpetrators Prosecuted In the light of the widespread misconceptions concerning the establishment of a Skills Acquisition Center at the National Open University, Nsu Ehime Mbano, resulting in the unfortunate burning of the country home of former Senator Frank Ibezim and the University at the eve of October 1, 2024, the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) respectfully urges Governor Hope Uzodimma to constitute an independent Judicial Commission of Inquiry (ICOI) to be charged with the task of conducting thorough investigation into the incident and ensuring that the culprits face justice. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreFederal Govt Intervention: Ideato Reps Member, Ugochinyere Inspects, Hails Progress Of Work On Umuchima Gully Erosion Disaster
…Says: My Efforts Yielding Visible Results. “Nothing wrong, if Imo govt assists,but let project be not abandoned” The member representing Ideato federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwonu has expressed satisfaction at the progress of work currently being done by the Federal Government at the massive Umuchima gully erosion site in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State. This is even as the outspoken Lawmaker expressed joy that his efforts in drawing the attention of the Presidency, the National Assembly, as well as other…
Read MoreGo To Court If You’re Not Satisfied — Tinubu Tells Edo PDP Governorship Candidate
President Bola Tinubu has advised candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of the recently concluded Edo State governorship election to pursue their grievances through legal avenues. The call comes following the announcement of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of Saturday’s election. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu congratulated Okpebholo on his victory, which was confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. “The President urges all those aggrieved by the…
Read MoreFrequent Flooding: FG, States Should Be Proactive, Not Reactionary.
True to several warnings issued by the Nimet, Nigeria has witnessed massive flooding in different states of the federation. Floods have reportedly displaced over 300,000 people and damaged thousands of buildings, affecting about one million people in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State alone. Borno is not the only state in Nigeria hit by flood disaster this year. About eleven to fifteen states are affected one way or the other. Heavy rainfall in recent weeks were said to have “caused the Alau Dam, located just a few kilometres outside Maiduguri,…
Read MoreIndependence Day Anniversary: Ohanu Counsels Leaders On Good Governance, Godly Living
By Williams Odunze The founder, Favoured Assembly Church Obinze and the Imo State Overseer of Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria,CBCN, Bishop Chinedu Ohanu has called on the political leaders in Nigeria to be transparent in governing the people by imbibing the fear of God in their respective public offices,even as he maintained that It is only God that gives power. Bishop Ohanu who is also the state chapter Co ordinator ,Restore College of Bishops, Archbishops and Apostolic network made the call during a church service to mark this year’s independence…
Read MorePDP dead, APC performing very badly, Kwankwaso says
A former governor of Kano State and the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNOP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described the Peoples Democratic Party as a dead party. Kwankwaso also said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was performing badly in handling the affairs of the nation. Speaking during an NNPP’s national executive council meeting on Monday, October 1, the former governor said the APC has failed to be in touch with the realities on the ground. He also accused the party of having an illusion of the…
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