News of Olunloyo’s demise was confirmed in a statement issued in Ibadan on Sunday morning by Mr Oladapo Ogunwusi, on behalf of the deceased’s family. Olunloye, who was governor of Oyo State between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 1983 on the platform of the then National Party of Nigeria (NPN), died a few days to his 90th birthday. “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, a mathematician and engineer, and renowned technocrat.…
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25th Anniversary Celebration: Publisher, Editor-in-Chief Of Nigeria Newspoint- Ojukwu Bags Dist. Media Icon Award From Christian Voice Newspaper In Imo
By Ebenezer Ojor Renowned journalist and Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Elder Lambert Ojukwu has been honoured with the Distinguished Media Icon Award at the 25th Anniversary of Christian Voice Newspaper held in Owerri,Imo state capital, last Saturday. The honour was in recognition of Ojukwu’s outstanding contributions to journalism and the media profession. Presenting the award at the event which had the Imo deputy governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, representative of ex-Imo governor, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hope Uzodinma, Oguwike Nwachukwu and other dignatories in attendance,…
Read MoreIbenye-Ugbala: Amanator Okporo Anicent Kingdom Salutes Uzodinma Over Recognition of Traditional Ruler
Thank You Our Governor. The Eze, Engr Silver Chukwuemeka Ibenye-Ugbala, Council of Chiefs, Members of Eze’s Cabinet, the entire people of Amanator Okporo in Orlu L GA joufully Salute the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma for the recognition given to our traditional ruler Eze Engr Silver Chukwuemeka Ibenye-Ugbala as Eze Ugo V of Amanator Okporo Ancient Kingdom Orlu LGA. We thank you immensely for Installing continuous harmony in Amanator Okporo. Bravo. Signed: Palace Secretary Okporo Community,Orlu LGA,Imo state.
Read MorePolitical Rally: Natasha Defeats Ododo, Police Authorities, Flies Into Kogi With Chopper
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District, boldly attended her homecoming event on Tuesday, brushing aside efforts by the Kogi State Government and police to halt the gathering. In widely shared social media videos, the senator asserted her resolve, stating, “Nobody and nothing can stop me from coming home. I’m an Ebira woman; this is my land. I’m the daughter of the late Jimoh Abdul Akpoti. I know my roots; I’m not a bastard, and I’m not afraid of anybody.” The event proceeded despite a ban imposed…
Read MoreMuslim Community Extols Uzodinma for Feasting Them on Eid El Fitr Celebration
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Celebrating this year’s Eid El Fitr in great elation, leaders and members of Imo State Muslim Community have Extolled Governor Hope Uzodinma for feasting them at the Banquet Hall of the Government House Owerri. The Muslim Community through the State Northern Community Traditional Ruler, HRH, Alahji Auwal Baba Sulaiman, extended their heartfelt gratitude to the Governor who he noted celebrates with them at every Eid El Fitr celebration. The traditional ruler gave the commendation during an interview with journalists at his palace, at Ama Hausa, Owerri Municipal…
Read MoreI Tried To Talk, They Shutdown The Mic, They Said They Didn’t Want To Hear From Any Of Us – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has pointed out the reasons why she and the representatives of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan were reluctant to swear an oath during their recent meeting with the Senate Ethics and Privileges Committee. Speaking in an interview with Arise News Television on Saturday from 12:26, she revealed that Senator Natasha Akpoti’s petitioner raised two objections in the meeting, which he appealed to the committee to consider before discussing the petition. Ezekwesili noted that the petitioner was dissatisfied with the panel of the committee, which he felt was…
Read MoreYou’ve been compromised, coerced to lie against me’ — Fubara hits back at ex-HoS Nwaeke
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers state, has denied the allegations made against him by George Nwaeke, the former head of service in the state. Nwaeke, who resigned as HoS on Tuesday, accused Fubara of being the arrowhead of the political crisis in the state. He also alleged that the former governor held meetings with militants and encouraged the destruction of oil pipelines in the state. Reacting in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) early on Saturday, Fubara said Nwaeke’s claims are “laughable”. The suspended governor said the former head of service…
Read More18 Year-old Girl Killed As Policemen, Motorist Drag Steering In Imo
… CP Danjuma orders probe The Commissioner of Police in Imo state, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered investigation into the death of an 18- year- old Kasarachi Oduoma of Umuelemai Community,Isiala Mbano LGA. Kasarachi was smashed on Thursday at Umuelemai junction, the headquarters of Isiala Mbano LGA of the state while two policemen and a motorist were said to be dragging the steering of a red coloured Toyota Camry car. An activist and a journalist, Comrade Chidiebube Okeoma, who is also the Founder of Stand For Humanity Foundation, who is pushing…
Read MorePhilanthropist-Mr Update, Set To Offer Free JAMB Class For Imolites
…Says :Academic excellence will bring Prosperity. With a view to assisting Imo youngstars to be more productive, useful and successful in life, a renowned philanthropist and concerned citizen, Hon. Nyeaka Promise Chidera, fondly called Mr Update, says he is set to engage students of Imo State in Free Class in preparatory for the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board ,JAMB exam. Nyeaka explained that the initiative is geared towards addressing the poor performance of candidates in JAMB exams in the state for the past three years, a deficiency he…
Read MoreVideo: Students Embarrass Remi Tinubu in Delta
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu faced embarrassment during her visit to a nursing school in Delta State, as students refused to acknowledge her as “their mother” in a call-and-response song. Tinubu had visited the institution in her hometown, where she distributed 10,000 medical kits to midwives. To welcome her, an MC led a chant, singing, “Na our mama be this o,” expecting the students to respond in agreement. Instead, they repeatedly replied, “Na your mama,” rejecting the title. The video of the incident went viral, but the student who originally posted…
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