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The Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called for  all inclusive education for all and increased funding for education. Speaking when the CSACEFA team paid advocacy visit the the Executive Secretary of Imo State Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB), the Executive Chairman of Imo State Universal Basic Education Board (IMSUBEB), Commissioner for Education, the State Coordinator of CSACEFA, Imo State chapter, Elder Kenneth Amogu noted that CSACEFA Imo State is marking the 2023 Global Action Week on Education -GAWE, as stipulated by the Global Campaign for…

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…As youth group fumes over alleged plot by Monarch’s wife to control community Sequel to the tsunami-like controversy that is threatening to tear Obi Mbieri autonomous community in Mbaitoli Local Government Area into shreds, Chief Godson Onuoha (aka Ashok) who is said to be a major stakeholder and the oldest village Chief in Obi Mbieri, has called on the Traditional ruler of the community, HRH, Eze JN Osuji to come out from wherever he is and address his subjects or alternatively, hold a live press conference that will be circulated…

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As the World celebrated International Day of Families, with focus on impacts of demographic trends on families, journalists from Ideato Nation, operating under the umbrella of Forum of Ideato Media Practitioners, FIMP have eulogised efforts of Imo State Commissioner for Gender, Hon. Mrs Nkechinyere Ugwu for using her office to provide solution to many families in need through her impact- driven efforts. The commendation of FIMP was contained in a Press Release signed by the  Coordinator, Chuks Nwokeji and made available to media houses in Owerri. In the Press Release,…

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We, have keenly watched the ugly and disturbing drama currently playing out in the Imo State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC,  which has brought devastating effects as well as harrowing experiences on Imo people and all residents of the state. The trending and unfortunate NLC situation is quite regrettable even as it is uncalled for, given the fact that the Imo masses are as at today in dire straits, and so, need the urgent intervention of the NLC apparatus for succour and rescue. It is evident that Imo…

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By Nkechi Ojukwu Imo state governor’s Special Adviser on Niger Delta Affairs , Hon William Ejiakor has drummed his unalloyed and unflinching support to the re-election bid of the incumbent Governor . According to the Governor’s aide who made his position  know to journalists recently ,”There is no vacancy in Government House, the present occupant has done so well that even the blind can now see it. By the time the governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma finishes  his eight  years, the next person will not have the same challenge that His…

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By Ben Duru Ohaneze Ndigbo, the socio-cultural organization of the people of the South East and part of the South South region has been trending positively since the emergence of Ambassador George Obiozor. Before his death, the ambassador who assumed the helm of affairs of the organization through the instrumentality of the Imo State Government headed by Sen. Hope Uzodimma had made giant strides as well as brought in some reforms that had largely made the group a force to reckon with across the Nigeria. For the first in the…

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State chapter has taken a swipe at the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma over alleged “oppression, deprivation, bellicosity, cruelty, violent attacks and misery” which it accused the present government in the state of unleashing on the citizenry. Imo PDP which made the allegations at a press conference in Owerri on Friday last week, said the alleged precarious situation in Imo State at the moment ” calls for patriotism and sincere reawakening of the core values which underlie… common humanity.” A press release by Imo…

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 “Our members no longer feel safe” There are emerging indications that commercial motorcycle operators in Imo State(Okada Riders)are  upset by what they described as alleged poor treatment  meted out on them by agencies like the Environmental Transformation Commission, Imo- ENTRACO. This is even  as the commercial motorcyclists have  have raised serious concerns over their safety in view of alleged manner they were being  presently intimidated and brutalized. They were also said to be shocked by what they alleged as government’s silence over their plights including recent death of one of…

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…Visits Nigeria Newspoint  By Williams Odunze In preparation for the  Father’s Day Celebration, and the need for wider publicity,the Owerri Arch Diocesan Catholic Men Organization ,CMO, has visited Nigeria Newspoint to seek  media partnership with the media outfit for wider  publicity of its activities. Leading the group, the Owerri Arch Diocesan President of the Organization,Bro.Kelechi Eke, said that the organization chose the media outfit because of its age long relationship with the Catholic Church and  as a popular and most widely read Newspaper in Imo State and beyond. He stated…

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By Elizabeth Vincent, Yenagoa The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has stressed the need for the people of the Ijaw ethnic nationality to preserve and promote the positive aspects of their culture to enable them command honour and dignity. Senator Diri stated this at the weekend while speaking as Special Guest of Honour during the public lecture of this year’s Sagbama Ebila-Oge celebration in Sagbama Town, headquarters of Sagbama Local Government Area. Governor Diri, who was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, noted that…

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