Imolites in Diaspora, United Kingdom called Imo Indigenes in Diaspora, UK, have taken a stand to support the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere’s governorship ambition, describing him as the most qualified to succeed Governor Rochas Okorocha come, 2019. The group made their stand known in a statement titled: A clarion call on Prince Eze Madumere to contest for 2019 Imo State Governorship election signed by the President, Mr. Joseph Eke, General Secretary, Mr. Chukie Ajoku and the Publicity secretary, Mrs. Dean Akujobu. The group stated their reason for adopting Prince…
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Imo CP promises lasting peace in oil producing areas
The Imo State Polcie Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that prevailing peace rests in the Niger Delta areas of Nigeria, with particular reference to the oil producing areas of Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta Local Government Areas of Imo State. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Chris Ezike made the pronouncement at the State Police Command headquarters in Owerri Tuesday (March 6) while receiving an award of honour from members of the Niger Delta Media Forum. Mr Ezike who was represented at the occasion by the Police Public Relations Officer…
Read MoreZoning of political office breeds mediocrity – Ejizu
A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and public affairs commentator, Engr. Rawlings Ejizu says that zoning of political offices betrays the concept and beauty of democracy. Chief Eiizu told news men in Owerri weekend that zoning breeds mediocrity as those who emerge out of such arrangement are product of selection and not election which is the hall mark of democracy. There can be no gainsaying the fact that any political office holder especially that of a state governor that got into office through a zoning platform cannot…
Read MoreOhakim mourns with Iwu family
Immediate past Governor of Imo State, Dr Ikedi Ohakim and his family mourn with the Iwu family over the death of their matriach, Nneoma Eunice Nkwoada Iwu, who passed on at 88 yesrs and will be laid to eternal rest on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Dr Ikedi Ohakim said that Nneoma was known for her kindness, peacefulness and cheerfulness personality which endeared her to many and earned her the title of Nneoma. He also described her as a devout Christian and an illustrious daughter of Imo State who lived a…
Read MoreFuel hike: Imo Assembly summons DPR, threatens showdown
By Ebenezer Ojor: The unabating high cost of petroleum products in Imo State in particular has drawn the ire of Imo lawmakers who have vowed to take on the head of the Department of Petroleum Resources in Owerri should he fail to explain to the House why petrol should continue to sell high above the approved N145 pump price. Leading debate on a motion brought on the floor of the House by the member for Nkwerre state constituency, Hon. Chika Madumere alleged that it was quite unbelievable that the DPR…
Read MoreOkorocha not ready to rebuild Akokwa market – Ozuome
An indigene of Akokwa in Ideato North Local government area of Imo State and a frontline member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Uzoma Okafor Izuogu (Ozuome Akokwa) has posited that Imo State government have no plans to rebuild the Akokwa market which was deliberately demolished a few weeks ago. Speaking to newsmen through a chat recently, Chief Izuogu who opined that from the look of things, the body language and speech of the representative of Commissioner of Market Development who came to address Akokwa leaders and stakeholders never…
Read MoreN10m contract scam rocks Ikeduaru APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikeduru local government area of Imo State chapter is in serious crisis over the balance of a contract awarded to the party by the Rescue Mission government led by Owelle Rochas Anayo Okorocha via Engr. Obinna Nshirim when he was the Transition Committee chairman of the council. According to the chairman of the party, Hon. Isaac Onuekwusi in a recent chat with Nigeria Newspoint, Engr. Obinna Nshirim wanted to brew crisis in the party because other members of the party are demanding for the…
Read MoreAttack on Archbishop sacrilegious -Okey Ezeh fumes
The recent assault meted out to the Catholic Archbishop of the Owerri Archdiocese, AJV Obinna, by some overzealous aides to the Chief of Staff to Imo State Governor, UcheNwosu, has continued to attract reactions from conscientious and Godly people across the State. The APGA governorship hopeful in the State, Mr. OkeyEzeh, has condemned in strong terms the treatment to the revered Man of God, saying that such amounts to not only an affront to Christians everywhere but also a complete desecration of an institution of God. In a statement made…
Read MoreAcquire skills for self-reliance, Rector tells Students
In view of biting economic recession and high unemployment, a call has gone to students to acquire necessary skills, knowledge and attitude that would enable them contribute their quota in all spheres of life Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Dr (Mrs) Celestina Njoku made the call while addressing the 40th matriculation ceremony of the institution. Dr. Njoku urged parents to encourage their children to take up any of the skills taught in the entrepreneurship directorate which is compulsory, so that each student could acquire a specific skill different from the course…
Read MoreOkeosisi FoundationAdvocates Economic Isu Youths’ welfare
A renowned philanthropist in Imo state,and founder of the Okeosisi Foundation,a humanitarian organisation in the state,Comr.Henry Ibejiuba,has reiterated the organisation’s commitment to aid in the upgrading of the living standards of youths in Isu Local Government Area of the state by way of job-creation,and the provision of social-basic amenities. Speaking in an interactive session with journalists in his office in Owerri on Monday,Ibejiuba,who is also vying for the seat of Isu state-constituency on the platform of the Peoples’Democratic Party,PDP,in the Imo state House of Assembly in the awaited 2019 election,said…
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