…2 female Chairmen,14 female Vice Chairmen emerged. The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission ,ISIEC has presented Certificates of Return to the winners of last Saturday’s Local Government election in the state. Correspondent reports states that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the state won the elections for all the 27 Chairmanship and 305 Councillorship positions in the state. Presenting the Certificates, ISIEC Chairman, Charles Ejiogu, said the presentation of Certificates was in line with the provisions of the law. According to him, Certificates of return for the Vice chairmen…
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IPAC Thumb-Up Enugu Council Elections
The Interparty Advisory Council, IPAC, Enugu State, has thumbed-up the conduct of the Saturday Local Government Council Elections in the state, describing the exercise as free, fair, credible, and peaceful. IPAC also commended what it described as a high voter turnout. In its preliminary statement issued by IPAC State Chairman, Obioma Nnamani, and the State Secretary, Dr. Afam Ani, in Enugu on Sunday, the organisation commended the non-political interference in the conduct of the election, urging winners and losers to work hand-in-hand for the betterment of Enugu State. “In consonance…
Read MoreImo LGA Poll: Austine Nwachukwu says elections were conducted in hotels
According to Vanguard, The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling party of orchestrating fraud during the local council elections held on September 21, 2024. PDP Chairman Austine Nwachukwu made the allegations during a press briefing in Owerri, describing the election process as a “murder of democracy.” Nwachukwu claimed that the elections were conducted in hotels and the offices of Sole Administrators across the 27 local government areas, rather than in designated polling stations. He expressed disappointment, stating that by 4 PM on election…
Read MoreSenator Anyanwu Felicitates Ex-Imo SSG, Ejiogu on Birthday
…Hails his Sense of Humility, Dedication Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu felicitates his brother, friend and former Secretary to the State Government, Sir Jude Ejiogu on the occasion of his birthday celebration. Ejiogu is a peace maker, refined gentleman, articulate and known advocate of good governance anchored on developmental politics, adding that the grace of God is on him because of his sense of humility and dedication to the ideals of a better society. In a statement signed by his Media Aide, Ikenna Onuoha, the PDP National Secretary lauded Sir Ejiogu’s…
Read MoreImo LG Poll: APC wins entire 332 contested positions
The All Progresives Congress, APC has won the entire Three Hundred and Thirty-two contested positions in the Saturday Local Council elections in Imo State. Announcing the result at the headquarters of the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission, ISEC, yesterday, the Chairman, Chief Charles Ejiogu disclosed that out of the 19 political parties that registered for the poll, 17 participated. He said that the elections took place at the entire 4758 polling units with APC winning the 27 Council Chairmanship seats and the 305 councillorship positions. He described the elections as…
Read MoreImo Govt To Partner Navy Over Security Surveillance In Oguta Region.
Imo state government has indicated it’s readiness to synergies with the Naval Base Oguta on thorough security surveillance in the region. The state Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma who was represented by the Commissioner for Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and Intelligence, Dr Henry Uzo Okafor stated this during an Intelligence courtesy call on the command . Speaking,the commissioner said the state government would expedite action in synergy with the Navy to tackle security challenges in the region ,especially at Oguta Egbuoma axis. Prince Okafor also disclosed that it would be …
Read MoreEDO PEOPLE HAVE A SIMPLE CHOICE TO MAKE ON SATURDAY
…Akpata as tie-breaker By Steve OsuJi And Providence smiles nicely on Edo people: The die is cast. The E-day has come and Edo people must stand as one to win this diadem for themselves. Some popular but witless refrains we hear in Nigeria today include: “ How did we get here?” “Who did this to us?” And, “na like this we go dey?” But to a large extent, we are largely liable for our endlessly debilitating situation. These statements evoke a state of utter hopelessness and despair among the populace.…
Read MoreEFCC Allegedly Storm Kogi Governor’s Lodge For Bello
A statement issued by Bello’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, alleged that EFCC operatives were shooting sporadically. Yahaya Bello Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, allegedly stormed the State Kogi Government Lodge in Asokoro, on Wednesday night, September 18, to forcefully arrest the immediate past Governor Yahaya Bello. A statement issued by Bello’s Director of Media, Ohiare Michael, alleged that EFCC operatives were shooting sporadically. “It has come to our notice that people suspected to be operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission are currently around…
Read MoreBIRTHDAY BASH! Imo NUJ, Orluzurumee, Protus Uzorma, Others Celebrate Attorney General-Dike at 84.
…Say: He’s a Legal Icon,Mentor, Support Pillar , Father Figure. As Prof Francis Dike, (SAN), former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State celebrated his 84th birthday on Tuesday, September, 21, 2024, his expansive residence in the heart of Owerri, the state capital was a beehive of activities. The auspicious occasion which was attended by many who have benefitted from the highly esteemed legal luminary’s milk of human kindness, professional advice, selfless services and lot more. These beneficiaries include the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State Council, Orluzurumee…
Read MoreTito, Michael Jackson’s Elder brother Dies At 70
The brother of the late Michael Jackson and original member of the iconic Jackson 5, Tito Jackson, and has died at 70. The music legend’s demise was confirmed by his sons in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday. Although, an official cause of death is yet to be revealed at as the filing of this report. Tito, Known for his timeless hits like ABC and I Want You Back, performed in the iconic ensemble with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, who died in 2009. Confirming Tito’s death, a long-time…
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