…As ex-CAN Chair urges Christians to seek God’s intervention By Onyinyechi Nwankwo What was not short of fiesta was witnessed at the burial ceremony of Late Special Senior Apostle, Emmanuel Uzoma Udeh, father of the Imo State Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers,NURTW, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), as notable men and women from all walks of life were in attendance. The burial ceremony which took place on Thursday, November 28, held at Iho Central School, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, saw the presence of the…
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Uzodinma,Please Stop Attempt to Sell Imo NUJ Press Centre,PH Road-Osuagwu
I, Ben Osuagwu, a former Chairman of the Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists – NUJ, call on the Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodinma and the Police Commissioner in Imo State to stop and intervene on the purported closure and wicked intention to sale the best NUJ Press Centre in Owerri by a gang of people. The Imo NUJ Press Centre was given to Journalists in Imo State by a one time Military Governor of the State, Commodore Amadi Ikwechegh under my leadership with all official…
Read MoreJonathan enthrones Fubara as ‘General’ of Rivers politics
…Urges Enemies of State to Give Peace a Chance …As Governor Accepts Chieftaincy Title By Daniel Abia, P/Harcourt Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as the emerging future political “General” of the state, despite the political challenges his administration has faced since taking office. Jonathan noted that while political antagonism is common for leaders, the challenges confronting Governor Fubara will ultimately forge him into a “General” in politics. Speaking at a chieftaincy installation ceremony in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, the former President…
Read MoreSAMDADDY HAILS WILLIE AMADI AT 62
My dear brother, Willie, on this day of your 62nd birthday anniversary, I sincerely congratulate you and wish you the best of life! Chief Barr Willie Amadi (Ukwa Achiaka and Omeudo Owerri) is a seasoned Lawyer, administrator and anti-corruption crusader, who has used his various positions for the progress of the society and humanity as a whole. No doubt, Willie has contributed his quota to national development as Federal Commissioner that represented Imo State in the Public Complaint Commission. He has also played invaluable roles in the sustenance of peace,…
Read MoreI Begged Abacha Not To Execute Obasanjo,Says Gowon
Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, says he pleaded with late Gen. Sani Abacha not to execute former President Olusegun Obasanjo for an alleged coup plot in 1995. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the Plateau Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasanjo was arrested in 1995 by Gen. Sani Abacha and convicted of being part of a planned coup to overthrow his government. Obasanjo, in spite of pleading innocent to the coup, was…
Read MoreIHEKWEME: Ex-Imo Commissioner Abducted, Wife Fingers Uzodinma
The immediate past Commissioner for Foreign Affairs in Imo state, Fabian Ihekweme, has been abducted by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. In a viral video online, the wife of the former aide to the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma said her husband was Kidnapped on Wednesday afternoon at their home. She however in the video accused Governor Uzodinma of being behind the husband’s abduction as she alleged that the men who abducted the husband said they had been trailing her, the husband and their Children. She said: “This afternoon, Hope Uzodimma the governor…
Read MoreReuben Abati and other anti-Igbo bigots in Nigeria
Anti-Igbo rhetoric is on the rise inside Nigeria. Only a few days ago, the country’s President retired army General Olusegun Obasanjo called some Igbo leaders insane for demanding a frank discussion of Nigeria’s federalism and stating that secession was preferable to being victims of pogroms. His Minister of Transport called Ndigbo idiots for making the case for an Igbo as President. The Minister of State for the Navy called Ndigbo traitors. Inspired anti-Igbo articles are flooding the newspapers. For instance, Reuben Abati of The Guardian (Lagos) wrote a two-part article…
Read MoreJubilation As Teachers, Others Receive N85,000 Minimum Wage In Rivers
Rivers State civil servants, including teachers, have expressed joy and relief as the state government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, begins the payment of the new N85,000 minimum wage. This landmark initiative reflects the Governor’s dedication to improving the welfare of public sector workers across the state. The implementation of the new wage structure coincides with the prompt disbursement of November salaries, signaling a commitment to fulfilling the administration’s promise of prioritizing workers’ welfare This development comes amidst reported attempts by opposition forces to destabilize the state’s financial…
Read MoreVictoria Immaculate Okwunwa Uzoka Goes Home , Dec.6
The Uzoka family of Orsu-Obodo in Oguta LGA, Imo State has sorrowfully announced the death of Princess Victoria Immaculate Okwunwa Uzoka also known as Ada Ogene whose transition occured on July 8,2024 at age 72. A release signed by Ogene Dr Jones Uzoka ,head of the family states that she will be committed to mother earth on Friday, December 6, at her family compound after Eckankar Awareness and Memorial Service that will take place Tuesday December 3, at Civic Centre, Victoria Island Lagos.
Read MorePDP: I Am Most Likely To Be Their Next National Chairman, So Let Me Start Speaking – Segun Showunmi
One of the chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Segun Showunmi has stated that he is likely to be the next National Chairman of PDP. He made the statement in a viral video that was posted on the official X handle of CHANNELS TV on Wednesday from 0.53. The PDP chieftain made the statement after the presenter said he has been the only one speaking for the Peoples Democratic party. He said he is most likely to become PDP National Chairman so, he needs to start speaking for…
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