Some angry parents and guardians in the state have sent urgent Save Our Souls, SOS, message to the state Gov Owelle Rochas Okorocha begging him to save them from alleged massive extortion by principals of secondary schools in the state in the name of WAEC registration. The concerned parents who raised the alarm in an exclusive interview with our reporter further posited that they spoke up because the ugly development is antithetical to the free education mantra of the present administration. Besides, they also opined that this alleged mercantilism is…
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Jubilation, as Ikukuoma donates borehole to Imo community
All is set to commission the water borehole project built by businessman and community leader, Chief Kingsley Ikechukwu Obialor built and donated to his community, Ohaohia village in the Amano Anara autonomous community in the Isiala Mbano Local government area of Imo State. According to the chairman of Ohaohia development union, Mr. Christian Omago, the water scheme project singlehandedly built by Chief Sir Kingsley Ikechukwu Obialor would be commissioned on Saturday 26, January, 2019, at the village square. Omago posited that the water scheme project would be commissioned by eminent…
Read MoreNUJ Adamawa flays attack on Journalists
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Adamawa State Council, has condemned in strong terms the recent attack on some Journalists by condemned criminals at the premises of Hight Court No. 3 complex, Yola. It noted with concerned that the Journalists who were in the Court room to carry out their legitimate duties of reporting the proceedings during which eight suspected criminals were sentenced to death by hanging, were assaulted by the condemned criminals in apparent protest for judgement passed on them by the presiding Judge. More worrisome, was the Combat…
Read MoreImo stands still for Atiku, Ihedioha, others…As PDP holds South East rally in Owerri
Owerri,the IMO State capital was shaken to its foundation on Tuesday as chieftains of Peoples Democratic Party PDP stormed IMO State for it’s south east zonal rally which took place at Dan Anyiam Stadium. As early as 10am the stadium was filled to its brim as PDP members across Igboland turned out in tumultuous numbers never witnessed recently in the annals of Campaigns in IMO. Former Minister,Dr Mrs Kema gave the opening prayer and emplored God to lead PDP tovictory across Nigeria during the 2019 elections. Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha,the…
Read MoreAnti-party activities: Rochas, 6 others to appear before APC disciplinary committee
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and six other big wigs of the All Progressives Congress in the state have been invited to appear before a disciplinary committee set up by the state chapter of the party in Owerri, the state capital. The seven men are to appear before the committee on Wednesday. Others invited included: APC candidate for Imo East senatorial district, Mr. Emma Ojinere; House of Representatives candidate for Ezinihitte Mbaise/Ahiazu Mbaise Federal Constituency, Mr. Rapheal Igbokwe; Ehime Mbano/IhitteUboma/Obowo Federal Constituency candidate, Mr. Chike Okafor; state Deputy Speaker,…
Read More2019 Armed Forces day: Ihim extols fallen heroes
Imo State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt Hon (Dr) Acho Ihim has eulogised the nation’s fallen heroes for sacrificing their lives in the defence of the country and her territorial integrity. In a chat with pen-pushers shortly after laying the wreath at the expansive Imo State Heroes Square, the States Chief lawmaker affirmed that the death of the soldiers rather than demoralise personnel of the Nigerian Army has continually spurred them to expose and combat all agents of destabilisation and extremism in the country. Ihim who doubles as the Deputy…
Read MoreElection violence: Okiro moves to save Imo oil communities
Lingering tense atmosphere and ominous signs of political violence, especially in the oil bearing communities of Imo State drew the attention of eminent persons from the area early in the week and compelled them to assemble politicians from the area seeking elective offices in this year’s general elections to sign a peace accord. The areas in question constitute the Oguta, Ohaji/Egbema and Oru West Federal Constituency. Leading the initiative was former Inspector-General of Police and the immediate past chairman of the Police Service Commission, Sir Mike Mbama Okiro, who is…
Read MoreAraraume constitutes Onuimo campaign team
The Onuimo Local Government Campaign Council of Sen. Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for the March 2 governorship poll in Imo State has been inaugurated with a vow that the sufferings and gnashing of teeth by the people was nearing its end. Speaking through the council campaign chairman Barrister Major Emenike, Sen. Araraume said he was in the race not to be among the pack, but to make the difference through pragmatic approach to governance that will make the state a force to be…
Read MoreImo guber war: Okey Ezeh captures Uzodinma’s strongholds
The camp of the APC governorship candidate in Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodinma, has been in disarray following the bold and calculated takeover of Oru East and West LGAs, which are the core strongholds of the APC, by the SDP governorship candidate, Sir OkeyEzeh. Ezeh led his campaign trail to Oru on Saturday to launch what has been described by observers as a decisive onslaught on the APC candidate right in his own constituency. He inaugurated and instantly empowered a campaign council made up of 108 men, women and youths…
Read MoreAPP guber: I’ll revamp Imo economy -Bruno
There were jubilations in Imo State Monday when the governorship standard bearer of Action Peoples Party, APP Sir Bruno Chidiebere Oparaocha flagged off his campaign with a road show on the streets of Owerri the state capital. Addressing the crowd of party faithful that participated in the rally that commenced from Ulakwo, Sir Bruno promised to revamp the economy of the state in all sectors, insisting that poverty must be crushed if he wins the governorship seat of Imo State. He described Dan Anyiam stadium as a junk yard and…
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