The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought has urged the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to abandon its plan to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prevent anarchy in the state. The coalition stated that the actions of 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could lead to a severe crisis in the state. On July 4, the Appeal Court ruled that Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers remained members of the House of Assembly, overturning an earlier High Court order that restrained them. Following this…
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CBN sells $122.671m to 46 authorized dealers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold the sum of US$122,671,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand United States Dollars) to 46 authorised dealers in its determination to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market. A statement signed by the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, Dr. Omolara Duke, disclosed that of the total sale, US$67,500,000.00 (Sixty-Seven million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) was sold to 27 Authorised Dealers, while the sum of US$2.5 million (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand…
Read MoreTension 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…
Read MoreUmuezeanoruo 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),…
Read MoreRestiveness: 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 …
Read MoreLGs 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…
Read MoreSolidarity 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…
Read MoreUzodinma 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…
Read MoreAchonu 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…
Read MoreGovernment 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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