Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has announced the constitution of a Transition Committee ahead of his swearing-in for a second term in office on January 15, 2024. The Committee is chaired by media mogul, Senator Chris Anyanwu, and Chief Cosmas Iwu as co-chairman. Anyanwu, who is the only female member, heads the 45-member committee while the Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Chief Cosmos Iwu, will also serve as co-chairman. Uzodimma will, on Monday, January 15, be sworn in for a second term as governor of Imo State…
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Chidiebube’s Mother-Patricia Okeoma Goes Home, Jan 11
Eziada Patricia Okeoma, The mother of Chidiebube Okeoma, an activist journalist and Imo State Correspondent of The PUNCH Newspaper’s mother,Eziada Patricia Okeoma’s body will be laid to rest on Thursday, January 11, 2024. A statement from the family disclosed that while the service of Songs holds on Wednesday evening, January 10, the funeral rites will hold at the family compound, Umuduruehie, Aguna village in Anara community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State,the next day Thursday, January 11. The funeral service will be conducted by the members…
Read MoreHardship, Sufferings: Ayodele Tell, Nigerians will Soon Start You
Alhaji Ahmed Yayare, the National Treasurer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), expressed strong confidence in the party’s potential to secure both the presidency and vice presidency in the 2027 elections. Yayare pointed out the critical issues of hunger and poverty faced by Nigerians, noting that these challenges have turned public opinion against the current administration. During a visit to Governor Douye Diri in the Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, he indicated that the ongoing economic difficulties could enable the PDP to gain additional governorship positions in 2027. He stated that…
Read MoreOsuoha Hails Uzodinma For Presenting Budget With Human Face
By Williams Odunze As the Imo State Governor Sen.Hope Uzodinma Presented the 2024 budget before the Imo State House of Assembly, the Member representing Ohaji/Egbema State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly,Hon.Uzoma Francis Osuoha has hailed the governor for timely presentation of the budget and described it as a Solid Economic Foundation for the Speedy growth of the State Economy. He made the observation while reacting on the budget. Hon.Osuoha said that the governor was able to capture all the sector of the economy in the budget and…
Read MoreImo NULGE Election: How Okere Knocked Down Eze, Igwebuike
By Nkechi Ojukwu The emergence of Rotarian Okechukwu Charles Okere as the Imo State President of Nigeria Union of Local Governments Employees,NULGE has left a moral lesson to the present leaders in every cadre. Reason was that Rotrn. Okere defeated the incumbent State President of NULGE,Dr. Richard Eze who was seeking for re-election and Comrade Kyrian Igwebuike (Abubaeke) who also served as his Vice President and was once a former Acting State President of NULGE. It would be recalled that the trio were allegedly invited by the Executive Governor of…
Read MorePeter Obi, Tony Chukwu, Others, Storm Mgbidi For Church Dedication built by ILo
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo It was with utmost gladness and fulfilment of dream and desire to build a sanctuary for the Most High God that a young spirited man from Mgbidi in Oru West Local Government of Imo State,Sir Ezenwa Collins ILo in company of the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, a Chieftain of the rulling party, APC, Chief Tony Chukwu, amongst other dignitaries dedicated a gigantic Church he built for Mgbidi people. Ilo, the Labour Party Federal House of Representatives Candidate for Oguta/Ohaji Egbema and Oru West…
Read MoreFregene Akpan Is Dead: Notorious Viper Cultist Gunned Down In Port Harcourt
In a shocking incident that has rocked the city of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, a young man, known as Akpan, also popularly referred to as Fregene Akpan, tragically lost his life in a brutal attack. The incident, which occurred on the night of Wednesday, November 22, 2023, has sent ripples of fear and sorrow through the community. Akpan, who was returning from a local spot where he had been watching football, was ambushed in the Rumukalagbor area of Port Harcourt. Eyewitness accounts paint a harrowing picture of the attack. He was…
Read MoreX-Gem’s Global offers capacity building to 100 rural women on Biofortified Vitamin A crops, Agronomy
By Chigozie Uzosike To ensure that women, who are the Chief nutrition officers of the homes offer healthy foods to the family, an agriculture firm, X-GEM’s Global Limited in conjunction with Foundation for Livelihood Advancement has empowered 100 rural women on capacity building. Speaking during the training held at Umuiche and Umuakiri in Elelem communities of Ngor Okpala local government area in Imo state, Nkwocha Chinonso Elizabeth of X-GEM’S Global Limited who spoke on Good Agronomy Practices taught the women on how to nurse and plant vegetable seeds for…
Read MoreADC Chairman, Nlem, State Working Committee members resign
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo On account of corruption, injustice selfishness and ingratitude witnessed especially at the National leadership of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Barr. I U K Nlem Esq JP, now former Chairman of ADC, Imo State Chapter, alongside his State Working Committee have tendered their resignation letter. Barr. Nlem in a press conference held at the office of the State Chairman, ADC, in Owerri on Tuesday, expressed utmost disappointment in the National leadership of the party for visiting his selfless sacrifices to the growth of the party both in the…
Read MoreAll Souls’ Chapel Alvan Honours FUTH, CMD In Owerri
The Chief Medical Director, Federal University Teaching Hospital FUTH Owerri,Dr Kingsley Achigbu has received an award of excellence on Service to God and Humanity from All Souls’Chapel AIFCE Owerri. Conferring the award on him in his office, the leader or St.John’s Family and Secretary CHAPLAINCY COUNCIL/PCC of the chapel,Sir Reginald Mbajunwa said the award was in recognition of Dr Achigbu’s services to God and Humanity especially in ensuring the establishment of an Anglican Chapel at FUTH Owerri that takes care of the spiritual needs of the patients and staff of…
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