Category: FEATURES

The Chairman of Relief Market Traders’ Association, Owerri,Imp state ,Engr Kelechi Chikere has congratulated the new Imo State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Chika Abazu, describing his appointment as well-deserved. Engr Chikere in a statement recently, likened Dr Abazu’s appointment as Industry, Trade and Investment Commissioner, to putting a round peg in a round hole. He conveyed the felicitations of the traders at Relief Market Owerri to the new Commissioner , and expressed the readiness of the traders to give him their maximum support at all times. The…

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Former members of the Imo state House of Assembly from 1979 have showered encomiums on the commissioner of police in the state. Danjuma Aboki and the Sector commander RS9 41 FRSC Imo state, Commander Evaristus Ebeniro for drastically reducing the tempo of crime and criminality as well as road mishaps in the state. The ex-legislators noted that while normalcy had returned in some previous volatile and highly dreaded parts of the state, Hotels, School, business centres, markets and the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport now operate unhindered, effective control of…

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Following the recent resignation of former Imo Governor, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, his Rebuild Imo Movement says its door is open to Imolites who share in its values to join the movement. Rebuild Imo Movement also disclosed that it would soon make its next political move public. At a Press briefing in Owerri, yesterday, the Rebuild Imo Movement revealed that notable leaders like former governors and former deputy governors of the party, Board of Trustees, BOT members, former ministers, former National Executive Committee, NEC,…

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The members, Board Of Trustees of Ndoki Community Development Union,on Thursday, April 25 visited Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at the Government House, Umuahia.led by their President General, Chief Uche Sunday Aja,(Odereoha), the Union congratulated the governor on his electoral victory and other victories in the various courts where his electoral victory was challenged. The Union thanked the governor for appointing Prince Okey Kanu and Dr Ngozi Nwagbara as commissioner for Information and Mayor of Ukwa East LGA respectively. The Union also thanked the governor for providing several amenities…

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Following the allegation of government land grabbing worth 60 million naira levelled against the Imo State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), which led to his invitation by the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma for interrogation, the Unionists have rejoiced over their boss’ vindication and release. The men of the wheel during their end of the month general meeting at the State Secretariat, Owerri,yesterday, expressed their profound joy of having their Chairman, Hon. Udeh back and free of the allegation .…

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A lecturer in Kingsely Ozumba  Mbadiwe University,KOMU,Ideato LGA,Imo state, Mr Chukwuemeka  Amadi  has advised  first year students in the Department of Psychology to exhibit character worthy of emulation as psychology scholars and behaviour  moulders of the society. Mr Amadi who is also their class adviser said this at the school during an orientation programme organised for the them recently. It was indeed an exciting, educating and character moulding event. The event featured Lecture titled: Building an Attitude for Academic Excellence  and quiz competition. The lecture was delivered by Dr Chukwuma…

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Ahead of Imo governorship election in 2027, a Socio-Political interest Group, under the aegis of Imo Progressive Movement, IPM, has advised that voting Dr Ikedi Ohakim to complete his remaining four years as Governor would make the journey short for the eventual realisation of the dream of a Governor of Owerri Zone extraction. This is even as IPM made it clear that the only viable option in the present circumstance in Imo State, is to allow former Governor Ohakim to come back in order to complete his remaining constitutionally guaranteed…

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The Bayelsa premier Medical University, Bayelsa State Medical University,BMU, has held its 5th matriculation with over 750 as matriculants. This was disclosed by the University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ebitimitula Etebu during the 5th matriculation ceremony at the institution’s main campus, Amarata, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Etebu expressed gratitude to His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri and his predecessor His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for finding him feat to pioneer the premier medical university in the state, adding that the realization of the idea of setting up the university is a testament…

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Following the outcry  by the people of Umuna-Umuduru and Egbeaguru in Onuimo LGA,Imo State over the bad nature of their roads, the Imo State House of Assembly has drawn the attention of the governor, Sen.Hope Uzodinma to address the poor condition of these  roads. The call was made following the adoption of the motion moved by the member representing Onuimo State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon.James Uba Esile. Presenting the motion, the Lawmaker said that his Constituents have experienced many difficulties in  navigating their local roads because…

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The people of Isu clan under the auspices of Isu Nation Convention, INC, comprising Nkwerre, Isu, Nwangele, Njaba and half of Orlu (or Isu nation area), have declared their intention to contest the 2027 Imo governorship election. The decision to contest the Imo governorship election in 2027, by INC, was reached at the end of its ‘routine conclave meeting’ held on April 20,  at the Ozuruigbo Leadership Centre, Umuorlu Isu in Nwangele LGA. The meeting was presided over by INC’s President General, Dr. Batos Nwadike(Oyii of Igbo land). The group…

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