The leaders of Uratta clan comprising six autonomous communities with six traditional rulers have commended the current executive of Uratta Development Association, UDA for deeming it necessary to register Uratta Development Union (UDU) as an umbrella body of the component communities. They added that registering the group with the Corporate Affairs Commission ,CAC, Abuja, will not only give it legal backing but will also make it a socio-cultural organization unlike the current name that makes it look as if it is a social club. The leaders who stated this while…
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Rivers LG Poll: Police Withdrawal Is Confirmation Of Anti-Democratic Forces In Nigeria – Atiku’s Aide
Paul Ibe, the spokesman of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has shared his thoughts on the withdrawal of the police from the Rivers State local government election. Recall that the Rivers State Police Command announced its withdrawal from the local government election. Spokesman of the state police command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement titled “Proposed October 5th, 2024 Local Government Chairman Election,” confirmed receiving a restraining order preventing them from providing security during the LGA elections. The command also said it was…
Read MoreKukah urges FG to abolish law prohibiting religious organizations from possessing broadcast licenses
The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. (Dr.) Bishop Kukah has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to abolish the law prohibiting religious organisations from possessing broadcast licenses. Kukah made the demand on Saturday at the Catholic Herald Centenary Lecture and Awards Presentation where he was the guest speaker and in attendance was President Bola Tinubu(represented by the Youths Minister, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim Bio)also Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu(represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin); the discussants, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, Hadiza…
Read MoreFubara Swears In New Rivers LG Chairmen As APP WINS 22 Chairmanship Position
Governor Siminalayi Fubara is set to swear in the newly elected chairmen of Rivers State today, 6th October 2024, at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt. The ceremony is scheduled for 4 PM, with the chairmen and their guests expected to be seated by 3:30 PM. This follows the declaration by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Saturday, 6th October, that the Action Peoples Party (APP) emerged victorious in all 23 local government areas of the state. The election results, reflecting the will of the…
Read MoreOBIBI URATTA PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY:Saluate Abaraonye, Anyasodor As Chair, Owerri North/ Councillor. Ward 1 Urratta
Congratulate Hon. Lucky Abaraonye and Chief Sir Ndeze Anyasodor who are illustrious sons of Obibi Uratta on their emergence as Executive Chairman of Owerri North Local Government council and Councilor of Obibi Ward 1 Uratta, respectively at the just concluded Local Government Council elections conducted by ISIEC in the state. We trust your records of honest services to our people with great confidence that you will do Obibi Uratta proud and the entire Owerri North through quality service delivery depict of your present positions. We sincerely commend the Imo State…
Read MoreHeavy Protest Breaks Out In Port Harcourt Over Rivers LG Poll
Hundreds of protesters who comprise of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have taken over the streets of Port Harcourt. The protesters stormed the streets of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to warn against the move to conduct the October 5 local government election. The stakeholders, who displayed various placards, converged on the PDP Secretariat in Port Harcourt and marched along the Azikiwe Road towards the Government House. It was gathered that heavy and security patrols vans were deployed to monitor the protest.
Read MoreAttack on NOUN University in Imo: Police command arrests over 8 suspects
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…
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 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 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…
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