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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Nwulu remains UPP guber candidate-Nwosu
Hon. Nkem Nwosu, the Eze Oha 1 of Ohaji/Egbema have described a recent newspaper publication on the Nigeria Newspoint Newpaper as a handiwork of some political marchants whose stock in trade is to malign people without justifications. The publication in contest was made on Wednesday January 9, 2019 edition of the newspaper and appeared on page 9 with the caption “Imo UPP exco rejects Tony Nwulu. Speaking to journalist in Owerri, Tuesday January 15, 2019, Prince Nwosu said he was never privy to any discussion leading to the publication and…
Read MoreSamdaddy, Ihedioha’s case resumes at federal high court today
The Federal High Court, Owerri Division has fixed Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, and Friday 18th January, 2019 for the continued hearing of the matter brought by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu challenging the outcome of the October 1st 2018 PDP governorship primaries in Imo State that produced Hon Emeka Ihedioha. This is sequel to the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division, which directed the Federal High Court, Owerri, to continue hearing on the matter instituted by Sen. Anyanwu, against Hon Emeka Ihedioha, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Independent…
Read MoreImo PDP takes campaign to Mbaitoli
The Peoples Democratic Party, IMO State led by Chief Barr. Charles Ezekwem, Ikemba Okigwe, today flagged- off officially, campaigns for the Gubernatorial Candidate of the Party, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, all other candidates of the party across the State and the Presidential Candidate of the Party, His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. The Campaign flag-off which held at the famous St. Mary’s school field in Ubommiri, started with a Town Hall meeting held at Umuechendu Hall, Umueze Junction. At the Town Hall, the Party met with the heads of…
Read MoreChristmas Celebration: Christians Must Follow Christ’s Principle – CAN
As Christians world over celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Imo State chapter, Apostle General Dr. Iheanyichi Ibeji has called on Christians in Imo and Nigeria to follow the way and his principles if they must receive pardon for their wrong ways. Apostle General Ibeji who made this call in a chat with newsmen in Owerri also added that Christians must forgive one another and follow the legacies of Jesus who is the reason for the season as anything…
Read More2018 Emume Mbieri: Okwodu Lists Achievements
…As Imo politicians scramble for votes By Ebenezer Ojor The 2018 edition of Emume Mbieri Cultural festival held Saturday December 29 2018, with the President General, Mbieri Nwaotuoke Union, MNU, Deacon Chuma Okwodu describing last years as a period of achievements for the clan. Delivering an address at the event which was attended by top Imo businessmen, politicians and traditional rulers, Deacon Okwodu recalled: “The year 2018 has been good one for Mbieri Nwaotuoke Union”. “We have used it to consolidate our recently found unity in the leadership among others”.…
Read MoreNwosu Indicts Rochas, Says I’ll End Pensioners Sufferings In Imo
The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, AA, Uche Nwosu, yesterday said that he was fully prepared to end completely, the sufferings experienced by pensioners in the state. Uche Nwosu Nwosu spoke through his Director of Media and Publicity, Onwusanya Jones, when the Imo Future Initiative, visited him at his country home Eziama in Nkwerre local government area. However, Nwosu attributed the sufferings of the pensioners to corruption in the civil service, adding that he would step on toes to nip in the bud the pains of the senior citizens.…
Read MoreFear Grips Okija Residents, As Man Dies Having Sex With Homosexual In Anambra
…IGP urged to intervene The residents of Umuigwe village in Umuagwu-Okija in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State are said to have continued to live in fear over the sudden death of some persons in their village alleged to have been caused by an alleged homosexual, Mr. Oliver Nwakaeze who was recently alleged to have be caught in the act. According to an eye witness, Mr. Gilbert Obianyimuo, the alleged homosexual, Nwakaeze was allegedly believed to be having sex with a fellow man until the man gave up the…
Read MoreIndigene Felicitates Umualumaku/Umuihim Monarch
Mrs Aduko Obute, of Umualumaku/ Umuihim community, has congratulated the new traditional ruler of the community His Royal Highness, Eze Tobechi Obute following his coronation as the community’s monarch. Eze Obute emerged Umualumaku/U muihim traditional ruler in the wake of the demise of HRH Eze Johnpaul okoronkwo Ohazurumee1 , from umuihim oki , which shifted the responsibility of producing the next eze to Umunka” kindred of umuihim oweere to produce the next traditional ruler and Eze Obute was unanimously chosen as( Ohazurumee 11) of umualumaku umuihim Autonomous community. The new…
Read More2019: Imo guber candidates to face Imo Amalgamation ….Must Present Manifesto ahead endorsement by Professional bodies and associations
All is set for the various Governorship candidates in Imo to take their turns to present and defend their manifesto to Imolites through the Amalgamation of Imo Professional Bodies and Associations. In a letter addressed to each of the Governorship candidates, obtained by this Newspaper, all the Governorship candidates will answer questions from the panel set up by the Imo Amalgamation on their character, antecedents and manifesto. Recall that Professional Bodies and Associations in Imo State had on 20th September addressed a world press conference to announce their coalition solely…
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