…Orders arrest of occupants, sealing of secretariat. … Case already fixed for judgement. A very strange scenario played out yesterday in Owerri ,Capital of Imo state, when a bailiff,one Mr Onyekachi Uba accompanied by nine armed policemen stormed the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State council, located along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, arrested the occupants and sealed the secretariat. The incident which has elicited widespread condemnation contradicts an earlier directive of a High Court, sitting in Owerri had cautioned the contending parties to stay away from…
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Detective School Debuts in Owerri As Imo CP Tasks Security Operatives, others On Effective Policing
In order to support security operatives and private individuals against activities of criminals in Imo state, an international Non Governmental Organisation, NGO- Human Rights Network Initiative in partnership with African Detective Association, USA has launched a Detective School in Owerri. The Detective School which will be running a three month certificated programme in general investigation and report writing was launched at Imo State Police Command Headquarters Declaring the event open,the Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma approved of the training even as he commended the organisers. While disclosing that general…
Read MoreAgor wishes Owerri Municipal people Merry Xmas, Prosperous New Year
…Distributes gifts to his people Hon. Joseph Agor, is the Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Area Council, Imo State, A popular and grassroots politician, Hon. Agor is an active stakeholder of the Rescue Mission Government Administration of Imo State. He is a part of success story of the achievements of Governor Rochas Okorocha’s administration. Before, he was elected the Executive Chairman of Owerri Municipal Area Council, Hon. Agor, was the Transition Committee Chairman of the Council. A generous giver, caring politician and man of the people, Hon. Agor, has been…
Read MoreTinubu Tells G20 Leaders How His Administration Has Tackled Hunger, Poverty In Nigeria
According to Vanguard News, President Bola Tinubu has outlined how his administration is addressing hunger and poverty in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, noting that Brazil’s efforts align with Nigeria’s current economic policies. While speaking at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Tinubu remarked, “Brazil’s prioritization of the Fight Against Hunger and Poverty aligns with Nigeria’s present economic agenda.” He emphasized his administration’s dedication to these issues, referencing Nigeria’s 8-Point Agenda launched in 2023. “Priority 3 focuses on enhancing agriculture to achieve food security by developing commodity value…
Read MoreRivers: We’ll continue to support Fubara’s govt, life is turn by turn, let Fubara be – Mbata to Wike
Former Rivers East Constituency senator John Azuta Mbata has urged Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to stay out of Rivers State politics. The government of Governor Siminalayi Fubara must be given the autonomy to operate independently, Mbata said Wike, who should concentrate on his duties in Abuja. As a seasoned politician in Rivers, Mbata emphasised the need to back the present government in order to keep the state stable and move forward. “I said,” he repeated, “He [Wike] is a minister now and doing well; all…
Read MoreEducationist-Ughala Suggests Political Test For Public Office Seekers To End Bad Governance
By Williams Odunze Following the current political situation in Nigeria said to have been orchestrated by bad leadership, an educationist and public commentator, Chidi Ughala has suggested that a political test to public office seekers to put an end to bad governance. Speaking with our reporter in Owerri recently, Ughala who retired as a principal director in Imo State civil service said that it is disheartening seeing wrong people occupying public positions in the name of offering leadership services when the said people don’t know the rudiments of leadership. He…
Read MoreFBN Holdings Announces New GMD to Replace Okonkwo, Distribute N14.4 billion Dividend
FBN Holdings’ shareholders unanimously approved a dividend of N14.4 billion on Thursday, November 14, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The authorized dividend is equivalent to 40k per share. The consent was granted during the virtual 12th Annual General Meeting of the firm. Representing FBN Holdings Chairman Femi Otedola , Dr. Alimi Abdul-Razaq asked the shareholders for their approval at the Annual General Meeting to select Adebowale Oyedeji as the new Group Managing Director, AriseTV reported. Oyedeji, a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the financial…
Read MoreSt. Lazarus Catholic Chaplaincy Tackles Correctional Centre(Prisons) Over Land Encroachment , Intimidation in Imo
By Nkechi Ojukwu The St. Lazarus Catholic Chaplaincy has alleged that the Nigerian Correctional Service Owerri(Prisons), Imo State, has unlawfully encroached its land. The church also accused the facility management of harassment as well as negligence of judicial authority. Rev. Father Jude Onyeakazi, the Chapline of the Church revealed that the property was legally allocated to the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, on July 14, 1999 by the Nigerian Prisons Services, which was established for the purpose of charity to assist the prison- inmates spiritually , psychologically, materially and improve some…
Read MoreAmankuta eV Project Hands Over 5-Room Lockup Shop To Aladinma Women.
A Non-Governmental Organization,NGO, Amankuta eV Project has built and handed over a 5-room lock up store to Amankuta women in Mbieri, Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. The group was founded in Germany in 1989 by a Nigerian couple, Emmanuel and Brigitte Onyeali. The project was done in honour and respect to the wishes of a deceased member in the board of trustees, Frau Marianne Maerz. According to a statement from the country coordinator of the organization, Mrs. Roseline Nwagwu which reads thus: “Frau Marianne Maerz was a member in the…
Read MoreInauguration of Ohaji Women Congress: Eze Odunze calls for its sustenance
The traditional ruler, Obiti autonomous community, Ohaji/Egbema local government area HRH Eze Emmanuel Odunze has solicited for the sustenance of the Ohaji Women Congress. Eze Odunze who is also, the secretary/ Ohaji/Egbema council of traditional rulers made the call on the occasion of the Inauguration of Ohaji Women Congress held at Ohaji district headquarters, Umuokanne, Ohaji/Egbema local government area. The traditional ruler who described the event as a welcome development, a step in the right direction stated, that the women have come out to add their own quota to the…
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