The lawmaker representing Njaba State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, Hon Ebonine Beneth Worship Ozioma has disclosed that his capacity in his constituency helped in no small measure in giving his party, the All Progressives Congress,APC a resounding victory in the September 21 LGA elections held in the state. According to him, ” I single-handedly delivered the chairman and 80% of the councillors in Njaba LGA. I did that by reaching out to the opposition to tell them the need to dump their ambition and join…
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Imo LG election: Uzodimma, ISIEC increase pain of Imolites–Imo Advocacy for Good Governance
Imo Advocacy for Good Governance, a group of concerned citizens committed to promoting democratic ethos and ensuring the enthronement of good governance has condemned the council election that took place last week in Imo. They made their views known in a press release signed by the National Convener/Chairman, Board of Trustees, Apostle (Dr) Ken Nwanguma and secretary, Engr. Ikechukwu Opara. Excerpts of the release reads as follows: “With great pains in our hearts we condemn in its entirety the shambolic exercise that took place last week in the name of…
Read MoreNigerian Lecturer Killed By Sibling At Aunts Burial
Some irate youths of Solo Street, Iyekhei Heritage Zone of Auchi town in Edo State have reportedly lynched a young man simply identified as Omoh for allegedly killing his elder brother, Rasheed Braimah. Braimah was, before his tragic death last Friday, a lecturer at the Department of Accounting, Auchi Polytechnic. Omoh allegedly attacked and killed his brother days after returning to Nigeria from Libya. The duo were said to be members of the Osigwe family of Iyekhei Heritage. However, witnesses gave different accounts of how the siblings died and what…
Read MorePublic Enlightenment: Imo Assembly calls for Revival Of State Orientation Agency .
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has called for the revival of the State Orientation Agency for proper information to the people about Government policies and safeguarding moral values. The call became necessary sequel to the motion moved by the member representing Onuimo Constituency,Hon.Uba James Esile at the floor of the house where he enjoined his colleagues to lend their support for the revival of the Agency. He observed that achievements recorded by the present administration of governor Hope Uzodinma are not getting proper and adequate publication…
Read MoreAhead Of Rivers LG Polls: Fubara’s Men Dump PDP For APP To Contest Positions.
Some Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Action People’s Party (APP). This development comes ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The defection follows the alleged hijack of the state PDP structure by Governor Fubara’s predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. It is understood that the lingering misunderstanding between Fubara and Wike has led to a political crisis in the state. Council chairmen and their supporters loyal to Governor Fubara have…
Read MorePROF VIOLA ADAKU ONWULIRI, AS “ARCHITECT OF ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION OWERRI”.
By Frank Nwaete *The History of ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (AIFCE) OWERRI’s UPGRADE to a “FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF* *EDUCATION” STATUS, Cannot be Complete, without Mentioning the name of PROFESSOR (MRS) VIOLA ADAKU ONWULIRI, LKSJI,* *FNSBMB, ALOHA, ADA UHI, 1, who Single-handedly Pushed for it in 2015, through her Memos, as HONOURABLE* *MINISTER OF STATE EDUCATION, under PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN Administration!* *It has now been revealed that her Memos were titled; “APPLICATION FOR THE UPGRADE OF ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL COLLEGE OF* *EDUCATION OWERRI TO A FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF…
Read MoreJudgement By Federal High Court on Rivers,Shows Nigeria In Trouble– Ugochinyere
A prominent Federal lawmaker and constitutional expert has voiced serious concerns regarding a recent Federal High Court judgment involving Rivers State. Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, speaking in a video broadcast on Symfoni TV, challenged the court’s interpretation of the constitution in a case related to the defection of 27 lawmakers. Ugochinyere took issue with the court’s characterization of the lawmakers’ defection from the pro-Wike faction as a pre-election matter. He argued that this interpretation could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria’s political landscape. “Today’s judgement by the Federal High Court on…
Read More2 Thugs Arrested For Alleged Assassination Attempt On Mercy Johnson’s Hubby – Okojie
Michael Ihaza, Okojie’s media aide, confirmed this incident in an official statement made available to newsmen. Nigerian lawmaker, Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. The lawmaker who is married to Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson represents the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State. He was reportedly assaulted by armed individuals believed to be political thugs at his home in Uromi on Friday morning. The incident comes barely 24 hours into the governorship election in Edo State. Michael Ihaza, Okojie’s media aide, confirmed this incident in…
Read MoreImo LGA Elections; Slap On Democracy, ISIEC; Enemy Of Ndi Imo.
By Chinonso Uba The National Youth Alliance, NYA, Imo State Chapter, after thorough review of the LGA elections held on September 21, in all the 27 LGAs and 305 political wards of the state, hereby declares that the election as conducted was a slap on democracy, and ISIEC, alleged enemy of Ndi Imo. ISIEC allegedly deliberately messed up the election in consonance with the APC-led government in Imo State. Voting materials such as ballot boxes, result sheets, among others, allegedly arrived as late as 2pm, 3pm, in most areas by…
Read MoreChika Ibekwe: Is Ngor Okpala Moving Toward New Normal In Global Leadership Trend
By Casmir Agbugba The new normal today in the global leadership sector seems to be rising women leadership. Across the world now women are occupying presidential seats and other strategic global and national leadership positions. And not just that, it seems the trend is gaining traction. More than anything else, what is happening in the most powerful nation on earth today, the USA portrays this tendency. Those who are closely following the drama of the ongoing presidential election campaign, can testify that Kamala Harris is ahead of Mr Donald…
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