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,…
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I 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…
Read MoreCourt Orders Tinubu Govt To Facilitate Immediate Release Of 270 Nigerians Languishing In Ethiopian Prison
45A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the immediate release of 270 Nigerians currently imprisoned or detained in Kaliti Prison, Ethiopia. This order was granted by Justice Inyang Ekwo, via an order of mandamus compelling the Ministry of Foreign Affair and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission to reduce Nigerians currently in the Ethiopian prison. “I find that the applicants have made a credible case for this court to issue Order of Mandamus to compel the 1st and…
Read MoreOnuimo Legislative Council Eulogizes Uzodinma on Peaceful LGA Polls.
The Onuimo Legislative Council has given thump up to Imo State Governor,Sen. Hope Uzodinma for going the extra length to ensure that peace and tranquility reigned during the last September Chairmanship and Councillorship elections across the 27 Local Government Areas and the 305 wards in the state . The Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Andy Maduako (APC Okwelle 11), who presided over the sitting at the Onuimo Local Government Headquarters said the people of Onuimo will continue to speak good of the governor for his superlative performance. Eulogizing…
Read MoreAbia 2027: Otti Set To Abandon Labour Party, As Julius Abure Faction Allegedly Connives With APC
The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has reportedly begun to seek alternative means to his 2027 political future outside the Labour Party (LP) and the Obidient movement. This is coming after the recently regained recognition of the Julius Abure faction by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). A report by Daily Sun has claimed that LP, through the Abure faction, has now become an appendage of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources alleged that APC who has sworn to weaken and destabilise any party structure that has the…
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