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…
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Foreign 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…
Read MoreNURTW: Sam Udeh’s Sterling Performance, Super Achievements And Governor Uzodimma’s Unwavering Support.
By Amarachi Ugochukwu Reflecting on the growth and progress of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State Chapter, it is fitting and necessary to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, for displaying magnanimity in recognizing and granting the immediate past State Chairman of NURTW, Hon. Samuel Udeh, FCAI JP (Ezeumuokorobia), the extraordinary honor of leading the Union for the past few years. The Governor’s unwavering support to Udeh’s administration was indeed instrumental in fostering an environment conducive to the collective advancement and…
Read MoreImo Electricity Regulatory Commission Holds 1st Forum Session, Resolves Consumers’ Complaints
…Set to sanitise sector By Ebenezer Ojor The Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, ISERC, held its First Forum Session Wednesday last week, to resolve complaints from electricity consumers. This is even as the commission has also assured of its preparedness to sanitise the electricity sector in the state. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ISERC, Engr Bede Opara while biefing newsmen in his office Wednesday last week, disclosed that Mr Nnamdi Gogo Okwuosa has been appointed ISERC Commissioner in charge of Consumer Affairs as part of the Imo…
Read MoreAsaba Residents Raise Alarm Over Ajudua’s Alleged Terror
…76 YearOld woman dies From assault ..As Aggrieved Residents Accuse Police of compromise The inhabitants of Asaba in Delta State, are said to have decried the continued wickedness, broad day light banditry, high-handedness and uncomplimentary conduct perpetuated on them by one Chief Fred Ajudua, identified as the strong man of the area. Ajudua, a well connected man with the state government as well as his wife’s past and present political position, has been fingered again for the death of a 76-year-old woman, Mrs Kate Nwaokobia (nee Ubaka). Auguish filled the…
Read MoreThey Want To Arrest Me, Put Me In Dungeon In The NSA’s Office But I Won’t Go On Self Exile” – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that his political opponents are planning to arrest, detain and torture him in a dungeon in the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). El-Rufai , however, vowed that he wouldn’t be intimidated by such threats from whatever quarters. The former Governor added that his friends, family and political associates have also been receiving similar threats. Speaking in a post on Tuesday via his account on the X platform, El-Rufai alleged that the plot of his opponents is to see him proceed…
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