…Calls on others to copy them “Conscience , Equity Beauty of democracy” Hon. Chikezie Nwadike has commended the Political Leaders from Mbaitoli LGA for coming to a compromise by developing a template that portrays an equal sense of belonging driven by fairness and justice for the political positions in the LGA. Speaking to our international correspondent, Hon. Nwadike described the move as a healthy one in the right direction, calling on other LGAs in Imo State to emulate them. Speaking further, Hon. Nwadike noted that with such development, people’s appetites…
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Kanu’s Release: Benjamin Kalu to Tinubu, we can’t force you, but we are appealing
According to reports, Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made this appeal during a live broadcast on Arise News, emphasizing the need for a just and equitable approach to the situation in the South East region of Nigeria. Kalu argued that there is no valid reason for the continued detention of Kanu by the Nigerian government. He stressed the importance of addressing the grievances of the…
Read MoreOchemba Bags Excellence Award From International Human Rights Commission
A highly successful business mogul from Ntueke in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State Johnpaul Ochemba, JP (Asi Na Obughi Chineke), has bagged an Award of Excellence, in recognition of his Humanitarian services to humanity, by the International Human Rights Commission. Receiving the award at Dussel Hotel, near Toronto, MCC Road, Owerri, Ochemba said: “I will not say thank you because you have given me a serious work. If I say thank you, automatically it will seem that it is a good thing you have given me but…
Read MoreIwuanyanwu said he, Nnamdi Kanu wept before he told IPOB leader to take heart –Ejiofor
Nnaemeka Ejiofor, a senior lawyer in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, has spoken about the contributions Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made in Igbo land before his demise. In a recent report by The Sun, Ejiofor said Chief Iwuanyanwu was actively involved in efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release and to address the security issues in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He recalled a recent meeting between Chief Iwuanyanwu and Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja. He said during…
Read MoreStop Ferdinand from hijacking councillorship of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward, Umudim begs Uzodinma
…Says: Rotation rules should be upheld By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The people of Umudim in Umuowa community in Orlu LGA of Imo State have begged Governor Hope Uzodinma to quickly prevail on his brother, Ferdinand Uzodinma, the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Service s, to stop meddling in the Councillorship issue of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward to avoid break down of law and order at the area. The people of Umudim have alleged that Ferdinand Uzodinma is using his power as a brother to the Governor and Deputy Chief of Staff to truncate…
Read MoreUS Election: Obama endorses Kamala Harris for president
Barack Obama has endorsed Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for US president, meaning the vice-president has now won the backing of all the party’s politically active high-profile figures for her White House bid. The former president had conspicuously withheld his endorsement in the immediate aftermath of Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the campaign, and was initially believed to favour an open nominating contest at next month’s Democratic national convention in Chicago. But after Harris earned the backing of Bill and Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, a host of state…
Read MoreEhiriwe, Incoming Chairman Of PDP Ahiazu Mbaise LGA Chapter, Hails S/Court Ruling On LGA Financial Autonomy
The incoming chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ahiazu Mbaise LGA chapter, Chief Finian IK Ehiriwe , (aka Grand commander of Ahiazu youths) has hailed the recent Supreme court Judgement granting financial autonomy to the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria . Chief Ehiriwe made the disclosure in a Media chat with news men in Owerri, the Imo State capital over the weekend.The youthful, energetic and pragmatic political leader noted that the 774 LGAs are the closest to the grassroots and nearest to the common people, especially in the rural…
Read MoreRedeemed To Flourish: ESOCS Church Okpoko District Holds 2024 Annual Thanksgiving Service, Jul 28
By Williams Odunze In commemoration of this year’s Annual Thanksgiving service, the Eternal Sacred Order Of the Cherubim And Seraphim, ESOCS, New Heaven Branch 2,Okpoko District Headquarters, Onitsha Anambra State is inviting members of the public mostly, religious bodies to be part of the happy celebration of its 2024 annual thanksgiving service. The Thanksgiving service which has as the theme: “Redeemed To Flourish” will take place on Sunday, July 28 at the Church premises. It will feature Sup. Ap, Prince Omekara, KDA, as the Preacher while Snr. Ap. Daniel Mmuonsoka…
Read MoreLabour Party Federal Lawmaker Defects to APC
Senator for Imo East and a member of the Labour Party (LP), Ezenwa Onyewuchi has switched his allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced Onyewuchi’s defection during a session in the Senate chamber. Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also chairs the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), was present when the letter was read. In his letter, Onyewuchi cited Section 68(1g) of the Nigerian Constitution for his decision. He attributed his move to ongoing divisions and crises within the Labour Party that led to his…
Read MoreUnawunwa Promises To Uphold Shared Prosperity Initiative, Picks Forms For Amakohia-Ubi/Ndegwu/Ohii Ward 9
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. Joining numerous aspirants in the Local Government Council election , Hon. Ferdinand Chidera Unawunwa, a progressive, spirited youth of Obiokwu in Amakohia-Ubi Owerri West LGA of Imo state has purchased his APC Councillorship forms for Amakohia-Ubi/Ndegwu/Ohii Ward 9. Unawunwa obtained the Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms for his Councillorship aspiration, last Monday, at State Secretariat of the APC, in Owerri. Speaking to Journalists shortly after receiving the forms, Unawunwa asserted that his interest to vie for the position was strongly influenced by the astounding works of…
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