The immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has tackled the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over a petition against him by the party to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accusing him of making inciting comments against Governor Emeka Ihedioha’s administration. The petition, which was signed by the state secretary of the party, Nze Ray Emeana, and made available to journalists yesterday, urged the IGP to look into Okorocha’s comments while addressing his supporters during his return to the state last Tuesday and call him…
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Rule of law: New Imo NURTW boss lauds Ihedioha …To build on predecessor’s good works
The acting Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Imo State branch, Comrade Anthony Mbaise has lauded Gov Emeka Ihedioha for being rule of law and due process compliant in the governing of the state. Comrade Mbakwe who spoke to journalists in his office in Owerri on his first day in office as the transport boss in the state expressed hope that with the governor style of leadership the state would be rebuilt and returned to its lost glory. He noted that due process and rule of…
Read MoreStop insulting Ihedioha, COS tells Rochas …Alleges: You stole Imo money
Chief of Staff to Imo State Governor, Barr Chris Okewulonu has cautioned the immediate past Governor of the State, Rochas Okorocha, to stop unleashing his frustrations on Governor Emeka Ihedioha .He also advised the former governor “to toe the path of restitution by apologizing to Imo people for his eight years of mal-administration instead of indulging in unnecessary comedy and theatrics. ” The Chief of Staff pointed out that it was ironical that Okorocha reduced governance to a personal enterprise and took the people for granted, stressing that today, his…
Read MoreEmbattled Concorde hotel management flays media report, …Accuses Ihedioha’s com’tte of compromise
The embattled management of Imo Concorde Hotel and Casino concessionaire Kingsoul Investment NIG LTD has reacted to the fabricated and unfounded blackmail in some State based tabloids by the non experienced,ill fetched and illegally constituted Caretaker Committee on the management of the hotel. In the purported meeting with newsmen, credited to one Raphael Jude Ude who claimed to have worked with the Transcorp Hillton Hotel with 27 years experience as a cleaner who addressed himself as the new managing Director to unveiled “a three – point strategic action plans towards…
Read MoreMethodist Women flay Ruga in Nigeria…Pray for God’s intervention to avert hunger
The Women’s Fellowship Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Owerri, has appealed to the federal government of Nigeria to improve on the physical growth of the economy than nominal growth, stating that the country is paper robust than it appears on the faces of the human beings. According to the Diocesan Women Fellowship President, Nneoma Precious Mark in an address presented during their 34th annual women’s fellowship conference at Owerri, during the weekend, women should always be fervent in their prayers, so as to reach God for him to touch the…
Read MoreFlood submerges umuna community Blind Victim calls for help …It’s our social responsility -Oluigbo
High velocity run-off (flood) has forcefully ejected both landlords and tenants in Ebenator, Uzoubi Umuna community in Orlu local government area of Imo state, Sunday. A blind man, Francis Okafor was worse hit, as he, in addition to being forcefully ejected, sustained injuries while trying to hand-locate the exit door of his bedroom when the flood rampaged, covering everywhere. Narrating his order Okafor said the sustained heavy down pour in the night resulted to heavy flood which singled from the burrow pit in the nearby axis. The flood he maintained…
Read MoreImo traditional rulers demand repeal of Law No. 15 …Want Law No. 6(2006) restored
Some Traditional Rulers in Imo state under the aegis of Imo Concerned Forum of Traditional Rulers have called on the Governor of Imo state Rt.Hon. Emeka Ihedioha to repeal law No 15 of (2016) and bring back law No 6of (2006) for Traditional Rulers to have the right of place in the scheme of things. This call was made sense of belonging in during a visit by the Traditional Rulers to Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Uche Onyeagucha at Cabinet Office, Owerri. Addressing them, the Secretary to the State…
Read MoreMadumere salutes Buhari, Muslims on Ramadan
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has felicitated President Mohaammadu Buhari and other Muslim as they celebrate the end of Ramadan fasting season, after long period denials for spiritual re-juvination in appreciation of the very foundation of Islam as a religion of peace. Prince Madumere’s remark was contained in a press release signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Onwuchekwa. Madumere called on Muslims and Nigerians to hearken to the voice of Allah and his ordinance, saying that it remains the sure way to…
Read MoreIhedioha appoints Nwokonkwo, Nnawuchi Principal Sec., Attorney General
Imo state Governor Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, has approved the appointment of Mr. Theodore Uzoma Nwokonkwo, Nnawuchi as Principal Secretary, . Nwokonkwo, best graduating student of Combined Social Sciences in University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) in 1992, holds B.Sc in (Psychology & Philosophy); He also holds a Certificate in Management from ASCON and another in ICT from AICE (Centre of Excellence). He joined the Civil Service of Imo State in January 1995 as Administrative Officer 11, GL 08 and has worked in several strategic Ministries, Departments & Agencies and…
Read MoreEid-El-Fitr: Imo governor felicitate Muslim Faithful
Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon Emeka Ihedioha CON, has felicitated with Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast, wishing them a joyous Eid-el- Fitr, while urging them to promote tolerance and patriotism. Gov. Ihedioha noted that Eid-el-fitr, which marks the completion of one month Ramadan fast, is characterized by charity, love, worship, and forgiveness, adding that it is a period of total detachment from pleasure in pursuit of spiritual rebirth and upliftment. He admonished the Muslim faithful to use the occasion to reflect on the lessons of…
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