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By Williams Odunze The Old Boys Association of Government Secondary School Owerri,IMO State  is to  hold its annual reunion and home coming of its members,an activity that will begin on March 4 to March 6. A release signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Engr.F.M.C Ukaeru informed that the programme will begin with registration of members at the Administrative building, Government Secondary School, Owerri.Followed by President’s Nite at Maranatha Hotels, Owerri and other social activities. The noble members of the Old Boys are expected to converge for the…

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The move by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Imo state chapter to stop unregistered Public Relations practitioners from parading themselves as Public Relations Officers,PRO in government agencies, corporate organizations and private sectors in the state  has garnered the support of three serving Commissioners in  Imo state. This support was made during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Imo state chapter to the Commissioner for Information/ Strategy Hon. Declan Emelumba. The  Chairman of NIPR Imo chapter, Mr. Ever Bezze Nwosu who led other executives to the…

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By Princely Onyenwe Over the weekend, multiple burials were held in Imo state NIGERIA having top Government functionaries, clergymen,  Notable traditional rulers and  many dignitaries in attendance. The former Deputy-Rector Admin, Desmond Chinedu Oparaku, (Umuoma Nekede) Obilobi Sunday Duruji Okoronkwo, (Uche street Owerri) Ezinne Genevieve Oparaocha, (Emeke Obibiezena) were all Buried Amidst Galaxy Of Dignitaries, Government functionaries, Traditional Rulers and Community Leaders In Attendance at respective communities in Imo state Nigeria. Galaxy Of Dignitaries And Top Government Functionaries were in attendance to grace the burial. The people of Umuoma Nekede,…

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Bowlful of accolades have been poured on President Muhammadu Buhari over the successful country review report of the federal republic of Nigeria. Speaking at the occasion over the week, the NC/CEO of AUDA-NEPAD Princess Gloria Akobundu said that history has been made as Nigeria is peer reviewed the second time. She noted that such feet wouldn’t have been possible if not for the support of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration towards the course. Akobundu averred that “in July 2001, African leader emboldened by the desire to see a prosperous Africa adopted…

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Crabby Ride, the first African decentralized taxi cab platform offering top notch services is passionate about pursuit of excellence and financial success with uncompromising services and integrity.   The Co Founder, Crabby Ride, Mr Ifeanyi Okoye stated this in an interview with newsmen on the occasion of the maiden new year party and seminar organized by Owerri Executive Pilots Association OEPA in collaboration with Crabby Ride held at Swiss International Beland Hotel Owerri. Mr Okoye said Crabby Ride is the first African de centralized taxi Cab platform,b a standard licenced and…

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Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, has charged staff of his Ministry to be productive and disciplined in order to serve Imo people effectively. Mazi Uche Ohia who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sir T.U.C Nwokonkwo, gave the charge at the first meeting in 2022 of the top management staff of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts held recently at the Ministry Headquarters, Block 8, State Secretariat, PortHarcourt Road, Owerri. Speaking on behalf of the Commissioner, the Permanent…

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The Imo State House of Assembly is set to summon Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Department of Petroleum Resources (DPRS), Consumers Protection Council (CPC) and other relevant stakeholders to appear before it to explain why adulterated kerosene and other petroleum products are dominating the oil market in the state. The summon idea came through a motion moved by Hon. Arthur Egwim member representing Ideato North State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly. While making the motion on the floor of the House, Hon Egwim listed the dangers…

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ESV Sam Anokam, the reputable Estate Surveyor and Valuer, who is the Arthorney of FUTO host communities, has said that the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, was in a hurry in the statement accredited to her, where she thanked Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State for recovering FUTO land from those she described as land grabbers. Reacting to the statement while addressing journalists in his Wetheral Road office last Wednesday, Anokam maintained that the Vice Chancellor should follow the existing laid down due process in the…

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The chairman of Imo state Independent Electoral Commission, Mrs. Pauline Onyeka has reassured the people of the state that there is no going back on the March 8, 2022, Imo Local Government elections. She spoke to newsmen in her office in Owerri, the Imo state capital, where she maintained her earlier stand that the forthcoming Imo Local Government Elections must hold on the stipulated date. The chairman told Imolites to be rest assured of the March 8, 2022 Imo LG Elections, saying that the commission is ready and fully prepared…

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Nigeria Hunters Council ,which bill was recently passed by the National Assembly to tackle insecurity especially in the forest has disclosed readiness to fight crimes and insecurity in Imo and South East, Nigeria. The South East Commandant of NHC , ACG Ihenwoso made this known in Owerri during a courtesy call on the Association of Local Government Of Nigeria ( ALGON ) , Imo State chapter, ACG Ihenwoso requested the council bosses to give them the enabling environment to function effectively in all the 27 LGAs , by providing offices…

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