A call has been made to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to declare the just ended Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) Exercise “Inconclusive” Dr. Jeff Ojinika (Emezioha Orlu) made the call while Speaking as a Guest on the SILVERBIRD RYTHM 94.7 FM, ABUJA LIVE PROGRAMME, hosted by VICTOR IROELE and titled State of the Nation. Dr. Ojinika said that it should not be only Elections that would be declared inconclusive , but the Continuous Voter Registration exercise (CVR), Should also be declared as such. He said the essence of putting…
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Ezebuiro Hails Uzodimma Over Orlu-Mbgbee-Akokwa Road Flag Off
The Former Executive Chairman Of Ideato North Local Government Area Of Imo State ,Dr Joy Nnenna Ezebuiro (Anyanwu Ututu)has Commended the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma for flagging -Off the construction of Orlu -Mgbee-Akokwa -Uga road. Dr Ezebuiro while speaking to journalists in Owerri said that the road which is a major artery to state’s Economy is in line with road revolution inititiative of His Excellency , Senator Hope Uzodimma. Ezebuiro noted that the road when completed will go a long way to enhance the economic and social activities of…
Read MoreOzuruigbo Stool: Princess Njemanze-Nebo Writes Imo Gov- Uzodinma Over Njemanze Kingship
…Pleads: Intervene, undo Okorocha’s Wrong The opposition against the choice of Eze Peter Njemanze as the traditional ruler of Amawom Owerri in Owerri Municipal Council of Imo State, has taken a new dimension with a daughter of the community whose father was Eze Igwe Alexius Anumaku Njemanze, the Ozurigbo IV (Nakwa echeki) of blessed memory, Princess Stella Njemanze-Nebo writing to the state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma with a passionate appeal for him to intervene in the matter. Princess Njemanze-Nebo who faulted the imposition of Eze Peter Njemanze on the community by…
Read MoreOwerri Ezeship Selection: Open Process; Njemanzes, Eke-na-Okorie’s Role Indispensable
…Chief priest’s support also “Only sick, incapacitated Ozuruigbo can nominate Crown Prince” The process for the selection of a new traditional ruler of Owerri in Owerri Municipal Council has been described as open, community-wide involvement with , the Njemanze Iheanacho Royal family and the Eke-na-Okorie Traditional Council (kingmakers) playing very important roles. It is also said to require the “tacit support” of the traditional chief priest of Owerri. The Owerri ezeship selection process, according to an insider source, normally begins with the Njemanze Iheanacho Royal family who must meet to…
Read MoreUmahi Wins APC Senatorial Primary In Ebonyi
Fresh from the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential primary election on Wednesday, Ebonyi State Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, has won the rescheduled APC Senatorial election to represent Ebonyi South in the Senate. Recall that his younger brother, Chief Austin Umahi, had emerged winner of the election two weeks ago. The Governor who lost to Bola Tinubu at the party convention in Abuja took part in the APC Senatorial primary election for Ebonyi South which was rescheduled for Thursday night. The rescheduled Ebonyi South APC Senatorial primary election…
Read MoreTourism Ministry Flags Off Recertification of Hotels In Imo
…May close down others with no statutory obligations Imo State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has flagged off the recertification of tourism facilities and establishments with an inspection visit to Rento Hotel & Suites, Owerri, on Thursday June 9, 2022. Speaking at Rento Hotel & Suites, the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, said, “the objective of the recertification exercise is to verify the registration, operations and compliance of hotels and other facilities in the tourism and hospitality industry with existing Laws and…
Read More2023: Igbo Christain President Is Long Over Due, Says Ndubueze
By Williams Odunze Following what has been widely described as undue denial of Nigerian Presidency slot from the people of South East extraction, a Catholic prelate also the Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, His Lordship Augustine Ndubueze has re-echoed the need not just for Christain President but a Christian President from the South East of the Country, if the Country truly believes in equity and Justice. The Catholic Prelate made the assertion during the 50 years Anniversary of the Catholic ArchBishop of Owerri Eccelesiastical province Arch Bishop Anthony JV Obinna.…
Read MorePDP, APC Primaries: ASETU Fumes, Vow To Expose Saboteur Igbo Delegates
The Association of South East Town Union , ASETUe, has expressed disappointed over the outcome of the just concluded primary election of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) and All Progressive Congress Party (APC) for failing to field a presidential candidates of South East extraction. The group which stated this in a release signed by the National President, Chief Emeka Diwe, and made available to the press, however praised the delegates from Ebonyi State for voting hundred percent for Igbo aspirants in the APC national presidential primary convention. The group in…
Read MoreIwuanyanwu Advocates Religious Tolerance In Nigeria
A humanist and an inter-religious advocate Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has advised Nigerians to exhibit the spirit of brotherhood and religious tolerance with fear of God. Chief Iwuanyanwu gave the advice while addressing the National Leadership of Inter-Faith Youth Council of Nigeria (IFYCN) on the occasion of the presentation of the 2022 Inter-Faith Youth Council of Nigeria Outstanding Peace Award as an Icon of National and Societal Development to him in his office in Owerri, Imo State capital. Chief Iwuanyanwu advised the leadership of the country to eschew religious bitterness, acrimony…
Read More2023: Obi Njoku Emerges APGA Candidate For Ikeduru House Of Assembly Election
A Frontline Aspirant in Ikeduru, Dr Obinna Obi Njoku whose aspiration has awoken the doggedness and consciousness of the youths in Ikeduru, has emerged APGA’s candidate for the Ikeduru House of Assembly. Recall that some weeks ago APGA held the screening of aspirants and he was cleared to contest in the primaries. “A man whose time has come and with a clean record”. On Tuesday, May 24 the journey for the ticket of APGA was done and dusted, as Dr Obinna Obi Njoku clinched the victory. The election which…
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