Accept my sincere congratulations on behalf of the people of Awaka/Ihitta ward of Owerri North local government council on you birth anniversary and on your appointment as a Board member of the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES) Umuagwo by the government of Imo State. My leader Sir, the people of Awaka/Ihitta ward and Owerri North at large can not thank you enough for all your sacrifice to the Common man and efforts in building a better Owerri North of our collective dreams. As you observe your Special day,…
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Old Imo Poly Premises: Leave Our Land Alone, Orlu Community Tells Bishop Ukwuoma, Imo Govt.
Umuire Community in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, has cried out over what they alleged as the attempt by the Imo State Government under Governor Hope Uzodinma, to handover their land which is the old premises of the Imo State Polytechnic Orlu Campus, to the Catholic Diocese of Orlu, without their consent and compensation. In a letter dated January 28, 2025, and addressed to the Imo State Government through the Attorney General of Imo State, Barr COC Akaolisa the community under the auspices of Umuire Progressive Union,UPU Orlu,…
Read MoreUdeh Feliciates Okafor On His Imo Commissioner Appointment
Gracias Dear Governor, Messiah of Imo State It is with immense elation that I, Hon. Samuel Udeh, FCAI, JP (Ezeumuokorobia) Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Imo State, on behalf of my family and the entire Members of the Union, extend deep heart congratulations to Hon. Kenneth Okafor, on his meritorious appointment as Commissioner. As a loyal and devoted former Special Adviser to Governor Hope on Transport, Sir, your appointment is indeed well deserved. It is a commendable appointment that serves as a testament to your unwavering dedication,…
Read MoreAny govt that withholds pensions, gratuities is wicked – Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi, has said that it is an act of wickedness to withhold the pensions and gratuities of senior citizens during their vulnerable years. Obi lamented that greed and an insatiable desperation for material acquisition among political leaders have made life a living hell for others by denying them the fruits of their labor. The former Anambra State Governor stated this after what he described as “a chilling encounter with an elderly woman” during his official visit to the Shanahan College…
Read MoreNigeria’s flag designer, Taiwo Akinkunmi’s family gets FG N30m donation
The Federal Government has donated N30 million to the family of renowned National Flag designer, late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, two years after his demise. The Director General of the National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, accompanied by the Oyo State Director of the agency, Olukemi Afolayan, made the official presentation of the cheque on behalf of the Federal Government at the Elebu in Ibadan residence of the late National hero on Thursday. PUNCH Online reports that the late Akinkunmi died on August 29, 2023, at the age of 87. On September…
Read MoreJAMB BARS ADMISSIONS INTO LAW PROGRAMMES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that it will not process admissions for the Law programme in certain universities where the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has placed a suspension. In a statement issued on Wednesday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that the affected institutions will be unable to admit students for the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the 2025/2026 academic session. He further stated that the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, will remain under the suspension for an extended period, covering both…
Read More2027: Prepare for battle, Tinubu won’t hand over power easily — Amaechi
Barrister Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has urged the younger generation in Nigeria to brace up as President Bola Tinubu would not cede power to them without a fierce struggle. He made the call while speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development in Abuja. Mr. Amaechi stressed the competitive nature of Nigerian politics. He pinpointed the extreme measures politicians often take to secure electoral victories, urging Nigerians to remain politically vigilant. He noted that power…
Read MoreIkembara Anglican Community Celebrates Ikenna’s elevation As Canon , Hails Milestone Achievements .
The Anglican Church community in Ikembara,Amaimo Ikeduru LGA,Imo state is abuzz with excitement as Reverend Nwanna Nnaemeka Ikenna, a prominent man of God, has been promoted and installed as a Canon. The esteemed recognition is a testament to his tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to the church and its congregation. To commemorate this significant milestone, a formal reception has been scheduled to take place on October 9, 2025, at the St. Philips Anglican Church, Ikembara, Ikeduru, Imo State. The event promises to be a grand celebration, bringing together members of…
Read MoreDemocracy In Danger: Tinubu Govt Allegedly Pays Opposition Party Leadership N50m Each,Says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over the potential erosion of Nigeria’s democracy, cautioning that the nation’s current trajectory could jeopardize the democratic gains it has achieved. Speaking in Abuja at a national conference on strengthening democracy, organized by multiple organizations including the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD) and the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), Atiku urged Nigerians to make a critical decision about the nation’s democratic future. “We are at a crossroads in this democratic experiment,” Atiku stated, lamenting the increasing influence…
Read MoreInvasion of PDP Premises: Anyanwu Sues for Peace, Charges Members to Remain Calm
By Rufai Abdullah, Abuja National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has called on members of the party to remain calm, adding that every misunderstanding affecting the party would be treated internally and resolved. Anyanwu said this while reacting to the attempted disruption of the Board of Trustees meeting at the National Secretariat of the party, Wadata Plaza, Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, “no crisis is beyond amicable resolution. This can only be achieved when individuals involved approach issues with love. I am a…
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