Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has raised serious concerns about the sources of funding for the terrorist group Boko Haram, following allegations made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume called for an urgent investigation into claims that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) may have indirectly funded Boko Haram and other terrorist organizations. The allegations came to light during a hearing of the US Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency last Thursday. The session, titled “The War on Waste: Stamping Out…
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Ogwa Unity Forum honoursUgoezeObichukwu as Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa
The Ogwa Unity Forum (OUF), an apex socio-cultural organization in Ogwa Clan, last month honoured one of her illustrious daughters, Ugoeze Chinyere Obichukwu, with the prestigious Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa award. Ugoeze received the award at the occasion of Ogwa Unity Cultural Carnival which took place at the Community Primary School, EkwereazuOgwa in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. The event which was graced by the Imo State Deputy Governor,Lady Chinyere IhuomaEkomaru, as special guest of honour according to the organizers was designed to create unity and bond the people. The…
Read MoreAnambra Community Name Change: Supreme Court Never Affirmed Umuchukwi.
Contrary to a news report last week that the Supreme Court has endorsed Umuchukwu in the disputed name change of an Anambra community from Nkerehi, reports filtering to the public indicates that the news item is false and does not represent the true position. A Press statement from the first appellant Barr. Basil Igwike and availed the media, he attacked the information describing it as not only grossly misleading but a piece of junk journalism. Igwike explained that the matter is still pending at the lower Court in Aguata, adding…
Read MoreImo PMAN elect Koko nwa Jesus, Madu, as governor image maker
Frontline Imo based bongo music star and activist, Comrade Emmanuel Osuigwe popularly known as Koko nwa Jesus, has been elected as the governor of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, PMAN, Imo State Chapter. He was elected unopposed. The election which held in Owerri was attended by representative of the PMAN national president, Pretty Okafor, delegates from the various local government branches across the state, former governors of the association, branch chairmen, stakeholders and mayors of the zones. Announcing the results, the chairman of the electoral committee, Mr Sabinus Okorie…
Read MoreVictor Is our Authentic President Not Cosmos, Obile Youths Tell Amadioha.
In order to sustain peace, cordiality and development in Obile Autonomous community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, the youths of the area have urged the people to disregard Comr. Cosmos Opara, who according to them, was on Tuesday February 11, illegally inaugurated as Youth President of Obile by the Chairman of the Council, Hon. Marcel Amadioha. The youths described the alleged inauguration as illegal , uncalled for and misnomer ,even as they said the act could trigger crisis in the peaceful and Agrarian community. The Youths made…
Read MoreForeign Okada Riders Indulge in Criminal Activities In Imo, Onwumere Alleges.
By Nkechi Ojukwu Special Adviser to Imo state Governor,Sen .Hope Uzodinma, Hon. Frank Onwumere, has raised concerns about the increasing involvement of foreign Okada riders, particularly people from Niger Republic, in criminal activities in Owerri metropolis. Despite the 18-year ban on Okada operations in the area, these riders continue to defy the law, contributing to rising insecurity . Onwumere’s efforts to enforce compliance have led to the confiscation of over 51 motorcycles, which were handed over to the Imo State Police Command. However, his actions have sparked controversy, with allegations…
Read MoreNjemanze-Neboh Begs Uzodinma: Don’t Release Owerre Nchi-Ise Market Revenue To Emeribe.
…Prays Gov to stay action until Qzuruigbo IV Emerges Princess Stella Anumaku-Njemanze-Neboh has called on the Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma to prevent Bldr Chiediebere Emeribe from taking over revenue from Owerre Nshi-Ise markets. Princess Njemanze-Neboh in a release recently, appealed to Senator Uzodinma to stay action until Qzuruigbo IV of Owerre is selected. She went down memory lane to recount what she described as “the Amawom youth saga” and the alleged involvement of Bldr Emeribe. “When the meeting is held to resolve this market conflict, my question…is who…
Read MoreEzinihitte Mbaise Legislative Council Receives Over N5,6bn 2025 Budgetary Estimate.
By Nkechi Ojukwu The Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu, has presented the 2025 fiscal year budget outlay with a total of Five billion, six hundred and twelve million, eight hundred and eight-two thousand, eight hundred and sixty five Naira, (N5, 612, 882, 865), to the Legislative Council of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA on Wednesday, February 12. The motion to usher in the Executive Chairman into the hallowed chamber for the budget presentation was moved by the Chief Whip and Councilor representing Onicha Ward, Hon. Ajaa Echezolachi…
Read MoreIgbo National Council Flays Police Detention of It’s Leader Igboayaka, Demands Immediate Release
The Igbo National Council (INC) has strongly condemned the recent detention of Chief Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, a prominent leader of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, by the Nigerian Police Force. The INC has called for his immediate and unconditional release, describing the arrest as an affront to the rights of the Igbo people and a blatant abuse of power. Chief Igboayaka, a vocal advocate for the rights and interests of the Igbo community, was reportedly detained on Tuesday in Owerri, Imo State, under circumstances that remain unclear. According to sources close to…
Read MoreNNAMDI KANU: BEFORE A NEW WAVE OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION IN IGBO LAND
ONWUASOANYA FCC JONES I would have continued to restrain myself from intervening on issues concerning Nnamdi Kanu and his IPOB, because I understand the real danger that it poses to my personal safety and security. However, there is a real danger that the relatively improved security in the southeast might degenerate rapidly following the IPOB leader’s recent outbursts in court. It might be his major objective to Stoke fresh crisis in the East with his cacophony of illogicalities and lies. I choose therefore to contribute my words in exposing…
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