By Williams Odunze Imo State House of Assembly has urged the governor of the State Hope Uzodinma to come to the rescue of some communities in Nkwere LGA who were recently ravaged by flood that rendered many people homeless. The House made the call following the motion moved by the member representing Nkwerre State Constituency in the State Assembly,Hon. Chisom Ojukwu who told the House that residents of many communities from his Constituency are in pains as they no longer have places of abode due to the flooding. He informed…
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Nigerian Medical Association holds 2024 Physicians’ Week in grand style
The 2024 Physicians’ Week of the Nigerian Medical Association Imo State with the theme ” Ensuring Universal Applicability in Remuneration : A Panacea to Talent Retention in the HealthCare Industry has taken place at the NMA Secretariat, along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri In his address, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Imo State, Dr Bartholomew Echeta appreciated the founding fathers of their noble association worldwide for their thoughtfulness in setting a week aside for the celebration of these doctors who dedicated their lives, knowledge and talent to the provision of health…
Read MoreCourt Strikes Out Suit Against 76 #EndBadGovernance Protesters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, who was represented by the Director of Public Prosecution…
Read MoreWe’ve Learned Our Lesson – INEC Chairman Yakubu Admits to Mistakes in Edo Election
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has admitted that the commission made errors during the Edo State governorship election. He assured Nigerians that these mistakes would not be repeated in the upcoming Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16. The INEC boss made the remarks during a visit to the INEC state headquarters in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Monday. Prof. Yakubu discussed the lessons learned from the recent Edo election and other previous polls. The main issues, he said were…
Read MoreRivers crisis caused by control of state resources, Fubara opens up
Fubara and Wike have been at loggerheads for over a year over disagreements on the leadership of the state political structure. The Governor disclosed this while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries, Worldwide during the 51st Birthday of the General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere , and the 18th Anniversary of the church. The event was held at the church’s headquarters located in Mbodo, Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He appealed to the church not to relent in its prayers for…
Read MoreOver 100 Avu Youths Get Sacrament Of Confirmation In Anglican Church In Imo
Over One hundred and twenty Anglican youth of Avu Archdeaconry received the sacrament of confirmation at Emmanuel Anglican church Avu, Owerri -West LGA. Confirming the candidates, the Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Owerri, Right Reverend Chukwuma Opara charged them to stand firm for Jesus Christ and be the gospel people will read and believe in Jesus Christ. The Prelate told them that the church is looking up to them for the future governance of the society and prayed that the holy spirit which they have received will empower them to…
Read MoreOtti Inaugurates Elected 17 LGA Chairmen , Their Deputies In Abia.
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti inaugurated the newly elected executive Chairmen (Mayor) of the 17 Local Government Areas of Abia State and their deputies at the Banquet Hall of Abia State Government House. Governor Otti was joined by his wife and the First Lady of the State, Her , Mrs. Priscilla Otti. The oath of office and allegiance was administered by the State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Paul Ogubunka Esq. The inauguration ceremony was witnessed by the Secretary-General of Ohanaze Ndi Igbo, Amb.…
Read MoreCourts Must Not Enable Constitutional Violations; Defected Lawmakers Should Vacate Seats
Senior Advocate of Nigeria Jibrin Samuel Okutepa has expressed his displeasure over the failure of the courts to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution in the face of blatant violations by elected officials. Okutepa’s comments come in the wake of the recent defection of the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, and 26 other members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In an affidavit sworn by Hon. Amaewhule in support of a case filed in the Federal…
Read MoreNigerian-Born Badenoch Elected Conservative Party Leader, Becomes First Black Major UK Political Party
Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch has been elected leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. She defeated rival Robert Jenrick with 53,806 votes to his 41,388, securing 57% of the votes cast by party members. Badenoch, 44, will now lead the Conservative Party in opposition to the current Labour government. Badenoch’s victory marks a groundbreaking achievement as she becomes the first Black leader of a major British political party. In a congratulatory message, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called her election “a proud moment” for the UK, emphasizing its significance…
Read More2027: Adeleke To PDP Members, It’s Better To Fight Each Other In House Than Outside
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to unite and get the party back to winning ways in future elections. Speaking on Saturday at the commissioning of the South West Secretariat of the PDP at Ibadan, Governor Adeleke appealed for party members to close ranks, forget grievances and work for the success of the party. He appealed that PDP members should work together in memory of the late zonal Vice Chairman, Soji Adagunodo , after whom the building was named. According…
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