Category: FEATURES

…House adjourns, Feb. 28 2023 By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has passed 2023 appropriation bill into law just after a day it was presented on the floor of the House by the Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma as the  House adjourns to February 28, 2023. The plenary which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker,Rt.Hon.Amara Iwuanyanwu on behalf of the Speaker who was said to be  unavoidably absent, said the bill was given accelerated passage in order to help the State Government begin implementation process of the…

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…Says: Imo police  investigated, arrested suspects Mr Chikezie Erege  who hails from Ihitte Akpim  in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, has made a passionate appeal to the CP to ensure that justice was done following what he said was  alleged attempt to kidnap him including threat to life and prosperity, harassment among others by one Chukwuma Okonkwo and others. Erege  hinted Nigeria Newspoint recently that  his petition to the Imo State Commissioner of Police,CP was investigated and that the suspects were arrested and granted bail. While some of his…

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The Board of Trustees, BOTs of Orluzurumee Youth Assembly at its last meeting held on October, 30, 2022 in line with Article 52 of the organization’s constitution, approved the appointment of Comrade Thaddeus Emejuru, a former Student Union Government,SUG President of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, AIFCE, Owerri as President and Comrade Obieze Ifeanyi Stanley, a committed unionist as Secretary. According to a release to that effect signed by Comrade Galore Ozokwere, Secretary of the BOTs, the 52-man committee is expected to strengthen the membership base of the committee…

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…Says: Better Nigeria coming  with Labour Party  Impressed with the huge success and massive turnout of Imo people during Tuesday’s official flag off Peter Obi’s presidential rally for 2023, the State coordinator of Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Chief Martin Agbaso, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the citizens and residents of Imo State over what he described as unprecedented show of solidarity  and support. In a  post-event chat with Media executives in Imo state Thursday on , Chief Agbaso said the people of Imo State made Obi and his…

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Imo State Commissioner for Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia (PhD), has commended the state’s Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning and Statistics for the processes it engages in producing transparent and citizen-centered reality annual budgets which have earned the state awards from the World Bank. Mazi Uche Ohia gave the commendation when the Ministry of Culture and Creative Arts, and Ministry of Tourism appeared together before the State Budget Committee for the bilateral discussions on the 2023 Draft Budget of the Ministries. While Mazi Uche Ohia led the Ministry…

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…Charges workers on ethics, performance The new Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Barr Jerry Egemba, has stated government’s resolve to revitalize Imo State Tourism Board just as he charged the staff of the Board to be mindful of the provisions of the Public Service rules, and justify their appointments by effective performance of their duties. Barr  Egemba gave the assurance and charge in his office at a recent meeting with the management and staff of the Imo State Tourism Board. He said, “government is passionate to revitalize the Board and…

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…As Udenwa’s wife delivers lecture The Vice Chancellor, Prof Suleiman Bala Muhammed, management and staff of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, will on December, 14, 2022, hold the institution’s 29th inaugural lecture, with the topic, ‘’Achieving Financial Inclusion in Nigeria. What Role for the e- Naria?” A  renowned Professor of Banking and Finance, Mrs Theresa Agbonma Udenwa , wife of the former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, will be the Presenter at the event which will hold by 10am at the Assembly Hall of the institution’s main campus. This…

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In the midnight of today 5/12/2022 here in the United States of America, I was awoken by a call from Nigeria breaking the sad news of the death of my friend and supporter, Hon. Irouno Chukwunenye whose charistmatism and aura endeared him to me. I could not believe that a man who spoke with me about four hours before this sad news  could be the person I was told is dead. I am sad. I will miss  a big friend and fan of mine. My condolences to his wife, children,…

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An Owerri-based journalist, Ifeanyi Ndukwe will on Saturday, December 10,  tie the nuptial knot with his heartthrob, Miracle Onyinyechi Ndubuisi. The solemnization of the holy matrimony holds at the Assemblies of God Church, Amakohia, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. A  Press release endorsed by the families of the bride and groom disclosed that the post-wedding feast shall hold immediately same day at the City Secondary School located on Wetheral Road, Owerri. The Celebrant invite friends and well-wishers to grace the ceremony. The couple’s in their toast described…

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The Ebonyi State Government has imposed a Five Million Naira fee payable for the use of schools, markets and parks in the state for the purpose of political campaigns by all the registered political parties in the state. The State Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji made this known while addressing journalists after this week’s exco meeting presided over by the State Governor, Engr. Dave Umahi at the Government House Exco Chambers, Ochudo Centenary City, Abakaliki. The commissioner stressed that “this is contained in Executive Order…

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