Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has condemned in the strongest terms, the spate of killings in the South-East region of Nigeria. Kanu, on Wednesday when he appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja for his trial, accompanied by his legal team, condemned particularly the recent killing of five soldiers in Aba, Abia state. Addressing journalists on the recent violence in the South-East, Kanu emphasised his commitment to peace and denied any involvement in the killing of soldiers. He said, “I unequivocally condemn…
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IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, FG may settle out of Court
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has said he would seek negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial. Kanu, speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act. The Act states: “In any Proceeding In the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto and encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof.” Ejimakor had earlier moved two applications brought…
Read MoreNURTW Boss, Chairmen Visit Owerri Municipal SOLAD, To Partner Against Traffic Obstruction
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo As supporters of the 3R administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Chairman, National Union of Road Transport Workers, Imo State Chapter, Hon. Dr. Samuel Udeh, (Ezeumuokorobia) with his members have entered into partnership with the Sole Administrator,SOLAD of Owerri Municipal Council, Hon Chidiebere C. Emeribe to tackle the issue of vehicle obstructions in the Municipality. The partnership agreement was initiated on Wednesday at the Owerri Municipal Council Secretariat, during a courtesy visit of the NURTW Chairman, alongside Chairmen in charge of Owerri Municipal Council Units, to Hon…
Read MoreNiger Delta Affairs: Uzodinma Renames Ministry To Niger Delta /Intelligence, Swears In Okafor, Commissioner
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has renamed the State Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to be known and called Ministry of Niger Delta and Intelligence. Governor Uzodinma made the announcement in the Ndubuisi Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri while inaugurating into office five new commissioners which include Prince Henry Uzo Okafor. Okafor was nominated among others who were recently confirmed by the state House of Assembly. The Governor explained that the ‘intelligence’ added to Niger Delta Ministry will strengthen the security measures put in place by the present administration,…
Read MoreImo PDP Presidential Campaign: Hon Greg Egu debunks alleged diversion of Election Fund
Ex Federal Lawmaker and Director General, of President Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation in Imo state during the 2023 general election, Rt Hon Greg Egu on Thursday debunked claims alleging that the funds voted for the PDP Presidential electioneering campaigns in which it was alleged to be in his custody was diverted. Egu, while deflating the allegation as tissues of lies, unfounded, baseless and figment of imagination of the peddlers, insisted that no amount of blackmail and mischief targeted at him would distract him or tarnish the good work relationship he enjoys…
Read MoreHumphrey Awuzie Goes Home Saturday, June 22
…As Family, Friends Mourn With the deepest sorrow in their hearts, The Eternal Sacred Order Of the Cherubim And Seraphim,ESOCS, of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province and entire family of Awuzie of Umuihua-Umuodu in Owerri Municipal Council, Imo State, announces the heavily departure of their son, father, husband, brother,Uncle Special.Snr.Apostle Humphrey Awuzie. The deceased was also a former Provincial Chairman of,ESOCS,. According to a release from the family, ,the,ESOCS elder, whose death occured on March 25, will be buried on Saturday June 22. Burial arrangement indicate that on Friday, June 21, there…
Read MoreThe Ohaji Equity Mandate: The Zoning Of Political Positions In Ohaji/Egbema LGA,Imo State
Re : The Truth And The Lies, And The Unending Intrigues. Ohaji / Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State had existed as a larger Local Government Area together with the Oguta Local Government Area with it’s administrative headquarters at Mmahu, Egbema. The Ohaji District / the Ohaji Nation of the local government area have three distinct components to wit : the Awarra -Court Area, the Ohoba Court Area and the Umuapu Court Area joined to the Egbema District. One characteristic of the three Court Areas of the Ohaji District…
Read More2027: Okigwe Leaders, Stakeholders, Hold Successful Summit; Insist On Producing Next Imo Gov.
…Ohakim,Tony Chukwu, Ndubueze, others attend By Ebenezer Ojor Leaders and people of Okigwe Zone, Imo State, have declared that the justice and equity demand that the zone should produce the next governor of the state in 2027. At a meeting held at the residence of His Royal Majesty Eze Oliver Ohanweh at Isiama, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, with heavy weights in the zone including a former governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, Sen Patrick Ndubueze who represents the zone in the Senate, Chief Tony Chukwu, ex-speaker Paul Emeziem, Prof Nnamdi Obiaraeri,…
Read MoreImo REDAN Roll Out Housing Plans For Citizens At Inaugural Meeting, Set To Tackle Fraudsters
The newly elected Executives of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria , Imo state chapter (REDAN) , under the watch of Dr .Best Njoku , held there inaugural meeting in Imo , over the weekend. The well attended meeting which took place in Owerri , has Real Estate Experts and their newly elected Executives in attendance, who brainstormed to chart a way forward for the organization. In a chat with newsmen after the meeting , Dr. Best Njoku who led the Executives , disclosed that the meeting is for the …
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu’s Freedom Long Overdue, Tell Attorney -General To Free Him – Edwin Clark Says To Tinubu
According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has asked President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to drop all the charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated head of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a letter addressed to Tinubu on Sunday, June 16, Clark articulated that presidential prerogatives ought to be exercised to free the IPOB leader. In the letter, Clark said that although he has never endorsed the activities of…
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