3 in Ebonyi and 2 in Enugu. Their biggest school fees is #35, 000 and when I told them in the Nigeria Governor’s forum, all were surprised and felt sober. Some Commissioners in my Government has schools they are paying over 2 Million naira per term for their children but I can’t imagine myself paying such amount that’s more than 5Million per term for my children. Where will I get the money to continue paying for their school fees after my temporary tenure as a Governor? I don’t want to…
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Court vacates committal order on NUJ 4
The Magistrate Court 3 in Owerri, presided over by Magistrate Tochi Agumadu, Tuesday vacated an earlier order of committal to one month in prison of the four tenants of the Imo NUJ building situated on Portharcourt Road, Owerri, now referred to as NUJ 4. The Imo NUJ counsel, Vitalis Nwonu had in his motion argued that he came for the vacation of the committal order on the persons sent to prison by Enedo General Services referred to as “unknown persons.” He went further to state that since the judgment was…
Read MoreMan Allegedly kills kinsman For Stealing His son’s N25, 000 Jean In Imo
…As victim’s family seeks justice . The Imo State police command has arrested one Obinna Obiekea,aka Losky and one of his sons, Chidubem Obiekea for allegedly setting ablaze one of his kinsmen, Chima Okafor, on new year day. The father of the deceased, Mr Uche Okafor, who spoke to journalists in Owerri, Monday after submitting a petition to the state commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, disclosed that his son, 35, was dragged out of a church on December 31,2024 at Nnebukwu autonomous community in Oguta LGA of Imo state while …
Read MoreNURTW Double Axle Branch, Celebrates End of Year Party in Style
…As State Chair-Udeh, leaders storm event. By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. In great enthusiasm and display of unity, members of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) Double Axle Branch, Naze, had celebrated their first End of Year Party. The event which saw an impressive turnout of members, with state executives, including the number one driver in Imo State, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), State Chairman, NURTW, in attendance, was held at the branch office of the Double Axle, at No.1 Aba Road, Owerri,last Friday. In his speech, the State Chairman, Hon Udeh praised…
Read MoreOhanaeze President General: South East South South People’s Forum Endorse Okiro,Says He’s Most Credible
The South-East, South-South Peoples Forum has said that former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, is the most credible to be the next President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by Chairman, Mr Fred Ndukwe, the group noted that, “The struggle to emancipate the entire Igbo race is a monumental task, one that includes our brothers and sisters from various regions such as Kalabari, Izon, Ogoni, Efik, Urhobo, Anang, Okrika, and others. It is in recognition of this unity that we acknowledge…
Read MoreHiring Africa’s Tech Talents
The global tech industry is witnessing a significant shift as African tech experts emerge as pivotal contributors. Research reveals that four out of every ten African software developers are now employed by companies based outside the continent. Africa stands at the brink of a technological revolution, with its tech talent taking center stage in the global workforce. The continent boasts a vibrant, young, and innovative population with innovative creativity, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. This tech-savvy generation is reshaping industries and redefining what it means to be competitive in…
Read MoreOluwatuyi Ondo SSG Is Dead
The Secretary to the Ondo State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi is dead. The SSG popularly known as “Tukana”, died at a hospital in the state He could not survive the injuries he sustained in a car accident last year.
Read MoreNew year message Dokubo Urges Elites to come home To invest and youths to shun cultism and violence
Da-Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source (Elem Kalabari), Dabaye Amakiri 1, has issued a heartfelt new year goodwill message to monarchs, chiefs, elites, and the masses of the Kalabari kingdom and kalabaris in the diaspora. In his new year message, he emphasizes the importance of unity and peaceful coexistence among brethren in all Kalabari communities, stressing that this is crucial for development and progress. Dokubo-Asari, known for his tireless efforts in fighting for resource control, oppression, and environmental conservation in the Niger Delta, urges youths to…
Read MoreRivers Assembly: Too Late for Peace Talks—Fubara
Speaking on the matter, Governor Fubara sought to clarify any perceived ambiguity surrounding the Assembly’s composition. “I want to say this, maybe for some persons somewhere who are still mixing up issues. We have only one Assembly and that Assembly is headed by Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo,” he asserted. The Governor employed a vivid metaphor to describe the actions of a group, widely understood to be referring to the dissenting members of the Assembly. He likened their actions to a “sea-bared journey,” where individuals “halfway through the vessel, while they…
Read MorePa Alaoma goes home,Jan 9
The serene Owerre Nkwoji Community in Nkwerre LGA of Imo State is set to host dignitaries, inlaws, friends and well wishers to the funeral ceremony of their beloved son, brother and father, Pa Emmanuel Nnodim Alaoma at the Community Central School field, Owerre Nkwoji on Friday, January 9, 2025. Speaking to newsmen recently, the first son of the deceased, Mazi Kizito Alaoma extolled the sterling qualities of his father who he said was a community leader and school teacher par excellence. Mazi Kizito Alaoma expressed the gratitude of his family…
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