…Emerges state champion Emmanuela Ngozi Kalu of Umuonyeali Community Secondary School, Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, has emerged Imo State champion in the 10th Edition of the Martina Teacher-of-the-Year Competition. Kalu who teaches Catering Craft at Umuonyeali Community Secondary School, Mbieri, emerged the overall champion among the teachers from Imo State. The competition which was in honour of Felix Ohiwerei took place at Victoria Island, Lagos, last week Friday, October 11. It brought together about 1,470 teachers from different states of the federation. The winners were selected on the basis…
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Insecurity: Tension As Unknown Gunmen Set Ablaze N400M Worth Mansion In Imo Community
The rising tide of violence and lawlessness in Orsu, Imo State, has taken a disturbing turn with the recent arson attack on the luxurious mansion of Chief Emmanuel Ndinkora Ozuhue, popularly known as Orsu Zuo Oke 1. The opulent residence, valued at over ₦400 million, was set ablaze by unidentified armed assailants on Sunday, October 13, 2024, around 10:00 AM, marking a new low in the region’s deteriorating security situation. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed calls for decisive government action to curb the escalating crisis. Chief Ndinkora,…
Read MoreCp Aboki Orders Policeman’s Arrest Over Extortion From Bus Driver’s In Imo
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered the investigation and arrest of a yet-to-be identified policeman caught on camera extorting money from commercial bus drivers. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on X.com on Sunday. In the 15-second video which was posted by an X user, Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto, the policeman was seen collecting money from commercial bus drivers plying the road. But reacting to the tweet, Mr Okoye assured that he would personally identify these officers and share their…
Read MoreCAF delists Nigeria, Libya AFCON qualifier amidst controversy
The Confederation of African Football has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. The game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first leg took place in Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday. The Super Eagles beat the Mediterranean Knights by a lone goal in the dying minute of the game. However, the return leg has been greeted with controversy after the Super Eagles…
Read MoreHURIWA To DHQ, Stop Double Standard, Treat Dokubo As Nnamdi Kanu
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has dismissed the position of the military hierarchy as offensive double standards after the Defence Headquarters stated that it chose not to go after former Niger Delta militant warlord, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, to avoid being accused of acting “undemocratically.” HURIWA criticized the military’s double standard, stating it “stinks and diminishes the status of the armed forces of Nigeria.” “It is such a pathetic sight to behold the Defence Headquarters talking back on Asari-Dokubo instead of enforcing the law by investigating, arresting, and prosecuting…
Read MoreTinubu Moves To Tame Tension ,Violence in Rivers.
…Orders IGP, says judiciary should settle LG polls outcome . President Bola Tinubu has directed the Police to provide security to Rivers state local government officialsand to restore and maintain peace, law, and order immediately. While instructing law enforcement agencies to bring the situation under control, President Tinubu emphasised the need to ensure the security of public institutions. The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said government facilities built with public funds must be safeguarded from vandalism. He stressed that self-help has…
Read MoreHuman Rights Council Slot: UN Rejects Nigeria,Retains Malawi,Cote d’Ivoire ,Elects Ghana, Burundi
…Nigeria got only 3 votes,Ghana 179, Burundi 168. Nigeria Vice President Shettima and Tinubu got ONLY 3 VOTES in the United Nations election as it seeks to join the UN Human Rights Council Ghana and Burundi were voted in as new members with 179 and 168 votes respectively, while Malawi (182 votes) and Côte d’Ivoire (181 votes) were reelected for a second term. What a shame?.
Read More“Seeing your mom on her knees begging me to release you got me emotional. I cherish all the mothers out there, Go home to Mommy and sin no more” – BURNA BOY speaks after releasing SPEED DARLINGTON
In a powerful and emotional statement, Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy shared a moment of compassion and reflection after releasing fellow artist Speed Darlington from custody. Burna Boy, known for his intense passion and fierce opinions, revealed that the driving force behind his decision was a heartfelt plea from Speed Darlington’s mother. Burna Boy opened up by saying, “Seeing your mom on her knees begging me to release you got me emotional. I cherish all the mothers out there.” His words highlighted the deep respect he holds for mothers and…
Read MoreNjaka Led NIFOM Hails Emeribe Okoye Over Owerri Municipal Election Victory
I, Engr Chief Egbuna I Njaka, Chairman/CEO, Non Indigenes Forum Owerri Municipal Council, (NIFOM), Federal Housing Estate, New Owerri, Imo State, heartily congratulates the executive chairman of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon. Chidiebere Emeribe, on your successful inauguration and assumption of office. On behalf of NIFOM, I wish you and the Vice Chairman, Sir Lawrence Okoye, a very successful tenure in office. I also salute the Executive Governor of Imo State, Dist. Sen Hope Uzodinma for ensuring successful Local Government elections on September 21, 2024. Once again, congratulations! Signed Engr.…
Read MoreAnambra Assembly Enacts Against LG Autonomy
The Anambra State House of Assembly has enacted the Anambra State Local Government Administration Bill, 2024, despite resistance from Labour Party lawmakers representing the state in the National Assembly. This legislation, which critics argue undermines recent Supreme Court rulings on local government financial autonomy, was passed during a plenary session held in Awka, the state capital. The law has drawn sharp criticism for its apparent intent to circumvent the Supreme Court’s decision issued on July 11, 2024, which mandated that funds allocated to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas be deposited…
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