Tension As Dissolved OCDA, ENTRACO, Parks Management  Officers Still Operating

Anger is raging in some quarters as personnel of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO, Imo Motor Parks and others dissolved some months ago are allegedly still operating in collaboration with some government officials who are sabotaging the appointment of new teams to take over. Investigations revealed that those opposed to the continued operation of the dissolved teams say that further stay in office does not augur well for effective internally generated revenue for the state. They allege that leaks in the system that led to loss…

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Umuezeanoruo Eziama: Nwadike Hails Organizers’ Dedication Towards 2024 Wrestling Competition

…Harps on need for culture, tradition dev. …Calls on the Ministry of Tourism, Hospitality and Culture for a revival and rebranding of our culture for Global export As the 2024 wrestling Competition edition (Male Category) of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community Nkwerre LGA in Imo state came to an end on July 7,  Hon. Chikezie Nwadike, an illustrious son from the Community has commended the successful organization of the event. He described the team of the  organizers: Mr Uche Uzoho(Nduhunogbo village ) , Mr Kelechi Ugorji(Ezekwemba village), Mr Martin Nwadike(Ezemenaha Village),…

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Restiveness: Commissioner For Niger Delta Affairs Cautions Youths Against Vandalism, Oil Bunkering

By Williams Odunze In a move to foster a peaceful atmosphere in the Oil Producing communities in Imo State, the Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs/Intelligence, Prince Henry Okafor, has called on the youths of the Oil rich region to shun acts of  violence and criminal activities such as Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalisation  that are capable of causing low product out put. The  commissioner made the call  during A One-day Imo Niger Delta  Stakeholders/Leaders Meeting held , Tuesday, July  10 in Owerri the State Capital. The Meeting had as it’s  …

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LGs Autonomy: Supreme Court Verdict Ends Gov’s Reign As Emperors – Moghalu

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has said the judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy of local government allocations would reduce the reign of state governors as emperors. Moghalu described the judgement of the Supreme Court as a correct verdict, adding that local government should be encouraged if Nigeria expects development. He disclosed this via a series of posts on his X page. According to Noghalu: “The @SupremeCourtNg decision in favour of full autonomy (including direct financial allocation to LGs without passing…

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Solidarity Visit: Ikeduru Youth Alliance hails Uzodinma over Mandela’s pick as commissioner

By Ebenezer Ojor Ikeduru Youth Alliance, IYA, has thumbed up Governor Hope Uzodinma over the appointment of an Ikeduru son, Dr Emeka Mandela Ukaegbu as Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt, Imo State. IYA made the commendation Thursday, when it paid a solidarity visit to the commissioner in Owerri. IYA President, Chinasa Ekechi who felicitated  with Dr Ukaegbu on behalf of the founder and sponsor of the group, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku Jnr, expressed optimism that the commissioner would excel in his new assignment. The IYA president who also described…

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Uzodinma Appoints Dibe SA, Empowerments,Vows To Stop Poverty

As part of the shared Prosperity government programme in tackling poverty amongst Imo electorates, Imo state shared Prosperity exponent and proponent of the 3 “R” mantra in governance (Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Recovery) Sen. Hope Uzodinma, has announced Hon. Godson Dibe as  the special  Adviser to the  state governor on Empowerment. A release by the government of Imo state, signed by the Secretary to the government, Sir Cosmas  Iwu, July 10,  made available to Journalists  announced Hon. Dibe as the special Adviser to His Excellency on Empowerments. It was gathered  that…

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Achonu Lauds Supreme Court Ruling On LG Autonomy In Nigeria

In a landmark judgment that marks a significant step towards grassroots development in Nigeria, the Supreme Court has delivered a resounding victory for local government autonomy in Nigeria. This ruling is a major triumph for democracy and the empowerment of local communities, which have long been stifled by the undue control of state governments over funds meant for local government areas (LGAs). Recall that in May, the federal government filed a suit at the Supreme Court against the governors of the 36 states of Nigeria. The suit, marked SC/CV/343/2024, sought…

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Government Stops Illegal Mining In Imo

Imo state government overnment has stopped illegal Mining in the state especially around Umukoto-Nekede -Ihiagwa-FUTO axis along the bank of Nworie and Otamiri Rivers Anyone found mining along the places will be arrested, prosecuted and his dradging machine confiscated. The Commissioner for Industries, Mines and Solid Minerals Chief Ernest Ibejiako gave the warning when he visited the sites and interacted with the miners there. He gave them 48 hours to remove their dradgers  and dismantle other machines used in the illegal Mining as their activities had been causing serious ecological…

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Supreme Court Stops States From Controlling 774 Local Government Funds

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the refusal of state government on financial autonomy for local governments has gone on for over two decades. He said local governments has since stopped receiving the money meant for them from the state governors who act in their stead. Justice Agim noted that the 774 local government councils in the country should…

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Fubara Tensions Pro-Wike Lawmakers With Submission Of 2025 Budget: “You Have Lost Your Seats

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State said he will present the 2025 appropriation bill to the state House of Assembly, soon.Fubara disclosed this while reacting to the seven-day ultimatum issued by members of the Rivers assembly loyal to Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Recall that Fubara assembly members and pro-Wike lawmakers were locked up in parallel sittings on Monday, a few days after the appeal court’s controversial judgement.During plenary on Monday, the 27 lawmakers asked Fubara to resubmit the state’s 2024 budget within seven days.However, on Wednesday,…

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