Ahead of the monitoring visit of the National Coordinator NG-CARES Mr. Abdulkarim Obaje and his team to Imo State, the Hon. Commissioner for Finance and Coordinating Economy Mr Chuck Chuckemeka has charged members of the State Steering Committee to be ready and prepared with the status of implementation of Programme Action Plan report of the state. The Commissioner who gave the charge in a meeting with members of the committee drawn from Imo State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), FADAMA and Cash Transfer Unit advised them to articulate their…
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Baptist Conference: Men’s Missionary Union Holds 2024 Annual Congress In Imo
…Tells Christians, shine as examples in homes, society Men’s Missionary Union (MMU) of First Baptist Church has held its Imo Baptist Conference 2024 Annual Congress with the theme: “Wonders without Numbers” The ceremony which took place at First Baptist Church, Imerienwe in Ngor-Okpala LGA of Imo State offered the Union an opportunity to honour some people who have contributed towards the growth of the church. Speaking during the event , the Conference President, Rev Uzoma Uzoeshi urged men to use their position to promote peace and unity in Nigeria. Rev…
Read MoreObi donates N10m to Imo nursing sch, supports conversion to university
The former Anambra governor, therefore, pledged his total support for the conversion of the school to a university as proposed by its management. The LP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Mr Peter Obi, sandwiched by two priests, while presenting a cheque for N10 million donation to the Holy Rosary College of Nursing, Emekuku, Owerri, on Saturday [NAN] Obi said this on Saturday, when he paid a solidarity visit to Holy Rosary College of Nursing, Emekuku, near Owerri. He said that with an average life expectancy put at 55…
Read MoreFundamental Human Rights: Court Dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Against FG
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the fundamental human rights suit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. Kanu sued the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Department of State Service for N1 billion in damages for alleged rights violations. The IPOB leader, in the suit marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, claimed that the DSS and its Director General violated his right to a fair hearing by allegedly preventing his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with…
Read More2027: Give Nnamdi Kanu contract, release him to get more votes -Fayose to Tinubu
The younger brother of former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Isaac, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and give him contracts like ex-President Goodluck Jonathan did with Niger Delta militant leader, Tompolo. Fayose said Kanu’s release would help Tinubu get more votes from the Southeast in 2027. In a video on his Instagram handle, Fayose said releasing Kanu would reduce the level of insecurity in the Southeast. According to him: “Releasing Nnamdi Kanu will reduce crime in the…
Read MoreBad Road:Owerri Building Material Traders lament Erosion, Low Patronage
…Cry out for Govt’s Intervention The entire Owerri Building Material Market Traders, Naze, Imo state have cried over the spate of gully erosion, bad road network and insecurity in the market beckoning on Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma to come to their rescue. It was gathered that the ugly situation has become the undoing of the market since nearly twenty (20) years of it’s existence. According to reports aside the fact that the 30 feet deep erosion had yanked off some shops in the market with one of the…
Read MoreDokubo Stirs Controversy As He Claims To Be From Abia
In a bold and controversial statement, Asari Dokubo, a prominent figure in the Niger Delta region, has declared that the Ikwerre people of Rivers State are indeed Igbos. Dokubo, who is known for his outspoken views, made this assertion despite being identified as an Ijaw man himself. According to Dokubo, 80% of Rivers State land is Igboland, and he questioned why some Ikwerre people deny their Igbo identity. He emphasized that the names and language of the Ikwerre people are evident proof of their Igbo heritage. In his words; “It…
Read MorePeter Obi: Nigeria Not Fair To Nigerians
The speech at the Valedictory Session of graduates of Physiology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University at Okofia, Nnewi, where I represented Mr Peter Obi. Three days ago, on the 26th, His Excellency Mr Peter Obi was a Guest Speaker at the 6th Annual Lecture of the Board of Fellows of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria at UNIZIK. As he left, he mentioned he would phone me about a function on the 28th, which he was struggling to plan to attend. However, he did not call back until early yesterday morning, around…
Read MoreImo Gov Reacts After Having Meeting With Ohaneze Business Leaders
The executive Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has reacted after he had a meeting with Ohaneze Business Leaders at the Government House in Owerri, Imo state capital. Governor Hope Uzodimma stated on his verified Facebook page; “I had a productive meeting with members of the Ohaneze Business Leaders who paid a courtesy visit at the Government House in Owerri. Our discussions centered on creating a favorable atmosphere for business ventures in our region, aiming for economic stability.” He added; “The meeting highlighted the mutual commitment to enhancing our region’s…
Read MoreNwachukwu assumes office as commissioner for education
Following the splift of the Ministry of Education into Tertiary/Technical and Primary/Secondary school ministries by the state Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma, the new Commissioner of Tertiary and Technical Education, Prof. Victor N. Nwachukwu has assumed office, with a promise to do all within his power to achieve a transformation of the higher institutions in the state in line with 3R mantra of the present administration. In a brief ceremony at the Ministry of Education on Thursday, June 27, Prof. Johncliff C. Nwadike who now continues as Commissioner for Primary/Secondary…
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