…Presents Staff of office The Imo state governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma has presented Staff of Office and Certificates of recognition to sixty six newly elected traditional rulers from various autonomous communities. Performing the role amid jubilations and shouts of joy by families, subjects, friends and well-wishers of the Royal Fathers at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Senator Uzodinma made it clear that the responsibility to elect traditional rulers lied squarely on the autonomous communities and not the government. He warned that government would withdraw the certificate of any…
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FG pays Corps members N77,000 monthly allowance
The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The announcement of a pay increase by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which earlier brought relief and excitement among corps members nationwide, was met with disappointment following delays in implementation of the new allowance. For almost six months after the announcement in September 2024, serving corps members were paid the previous N33,000 allowance introduced in 2020 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Confirming the development to Tribune Online, a serving corps member in Kwara…
Read MoreExpert To Women: Use Lubricants To Enjoy Sex During Menopause.
By Ohiri Obiarandu A gynaecologist, Dr Uju Nwana has advised women to see sexual intercourse as an expression of love. Dr Uju therefore advised them to make their vagina oily to enjoy sex with their men or husband during menopause. Dr Nwana , who is a gynaecologist and medical doctor with the Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri, gave the advise during a seminar marking the 2025 Mothers’ Day celebration at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish Akwakuma Uratta. She pointed out that menopause and it’s effect cannot be a barrier…
Read MoreNnorom Emecheta: Ahiazu LG Chairman Partners Media, Appoints Veteran Broadcast Journalist SSA Media.
The Executive Chairman of Ahiazu LGA, Chief Larry Obinna Chikwe has appointed Dr. Nnorom Emecheta as his Senior Special Assistant media. The recent appointment of Dr. Nnorom Emecheta, a veteran broadcast journalist with many years of career service with the NTA has been described as a round peg in a round hole. Reacting to this development, former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Imo State Council, Chief Fidel Onyeneke expressed appreciation to Chief Chikwe for identifying with the union through the appointment of Dr Nnorom Emecheta who is…
Read MoreDemolished Egbeada Market : Shop Owners Cry Out, Allege Ezeanochie Defrauded Them, Over N76m
…As Imo govt keep silent ….Police yet to release report Imo citizens affected by the demolition of shops at Imo International Morden Market Egbeada Ubommiri in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State, have cried out over the alleged silence of Imo State Government over the alleged activites of one Emmanuel Ezeanochie, former Chairman of ISAMATA who allegedly collected over N76 million from them for the acquisition of shops at the Imo International Market Egbeada Ubommiri. It was gathered that the said Ezeanochie allegedly used his position as ISAMATA Chairman put…
Read MoreCatholic Priest ,Ubaechu Abducted By Gunmen In Imo.
The parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Izombe community in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state, Rev Fr John Ubaechu, has been kidnapped. Report said the Catholic Priest was abducted on Sunday evening along Ejemekwuru Road in the Oguta LGA. A statement on Monday by the Secretary/ Archdiocesean chancellor of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Rev Fr Patrick Mbamah, disclosed that the priest was kidnapped while on his way to the Priests annual retreat. The statement entitled ” Notification of kidnap and call for prayers”, urged…
Read MoreCHIMA AMADI: IT IS TIME TO LIBERATE IMO STATE
BY CAJETAN DUKE Effective leadership is crucial for development of a state or country as it provides vision, direction, motivation, and the ability to navigate challenges, ultimately driving innovation, growth and resilience. Effective leadership must be purposeful, courageous, altruistic people and result-oriented. A comparative analysis of the immediate post Independence Southeastern region under the leadership of late Dr Michael Iheonukara Okpara and the present Southeast will show a yawning gap in terms of socio-economic development between the two despite the huge resources available to the present crop of leaders. The Southeast…
Read MoreSoyinka Criticizes Suspension of Rivers State Governor and Calls for Constitutional Revision
The Renowned Nigerian playwright, activist, and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has strongly condemned the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, and the subsequent declaration of a state of emergency in the state. Soyinka argues that the actions are a direct violation of the principles of federalism enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. In a statement issued earlier today, Soyinka described the suspension as an unprecedented move that undermines the autonomy of state governments and the very fabric of Nigeria’s federal system. “This suspension, coupled with the declaration of a…
Read MoreSenate Confirms Nwakuche As New Controller-General Of Nigerian Correctional Service
THE Senate has confirmed the appointment of Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche as the Comtroller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The confirmation by the Senate on Tuesday was a sequel to the presentation and consideration of Senator Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Edo North led Senate Committee on Interior. In his presentation, Senator Oshiomhole said, ” that the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Interior on the confirmation of the nomination of Nwakuche, Sylvester Ndidi mni, MFR for appointment as Controller-General; Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS).” In his remarks after the…
Read MoreOkey Bakassi To Politicians, Your Reckless Behaviour Could Lead To Military Come Back
Popular comedian, Okey Bakassi, has stated that many Nigerian politicians act like ‘gods’ and do not know how to handle criticism. The actor stated this while chatting with his colleague, Ime Bishop Umoh, on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. The comedian lamented that civilians are being intimidated and arrested for criticising the government. According to him, such reckless behaviour of the present crop of politicians in the country could lead to a military coup. He added that the politicians will ask the civilians…
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