The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has appointed Comrade Ori Martins acting Coordinator of the International Institute of Journalism Owerri located at the NUJ secretariat along Port Harcourt road Owerri. His appointment was conveyed in a letter dated August 28, 2022, signed by the secretary Imo NUJ, Comrade Austin Okoro. The appointment followed the death and subsequent burial of Chief (Dr) Ndudi Nnadi who until his demise few months ago was the substantive Co-ordinator of the institute. The union before this time had said that…
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Shocker: How IIRS Boss -Okeke Attempted To Extort Media Outfit With Questionable Demand Notices
The encounter between Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper and the Imo Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has further exposed the alleged criminal activities perpetrated by the management and staff of the state revenue agency as constantly highlighted by the media outfit. This, to a large extent also showcases what most investors and businessman go through in the state. It is no longer news that investigation conducted by Nigeria Watchdog exposed how the Commissioner for Finance unilaterally appointed the Anambra State born Ifeanyi Okeke who was her personal Aide as Chairman of IIRS, despite…
Read More2023: My Commitment To Greater Owerri Zone Unwavering -Odiuko
It has been often empathized that the next political dispensation in the country and in Imo State in particular will pull a lot of surprises to the constaination of the acclaimed political big wigs in the game. As the political horizon continue to gather momentum, while candidates of various political parties are busy making their consultations known for their political unslaught as INEC will soon lift its embargoe to have way for political campaigns. One of such eagles and a force to reckon with whom the hope seem to beckon…
Read MoreFake News: Libo Is Not Uzodinma’s Brother -Labour Party
“He has never met or talked with Imo Gov” …Urges public to disregard Social Media fluke By Williams Odunze The Labour Party, LP in Imo State has debunked recent fake news making rounds in the social media that Barr.Libo Agwara who donated a Secretariat to the Party is a brother to Imo state Governor,Sen.Hope Uzodinma. The party has called on the public to disregard the said tissue of lies and fake news. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Obidinma Aku made this known yesterday,while addressing Journalists on the…
Read MoreRector Bags Justice Of Peace Award, Wins Outstanding Personality Of The Year
The smart Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Engr. Dr. Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa FNSE, JP, has bagged the Justice of Peace (JP) award. The award was conferred on him by Government of Imo State today at the Bar Centre, Magistrate Court Complex, Owerri. Speaking at the epoch-making event, the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Imo State, Chief C.O.C Akaolisa congratulated the personalities who were qualified for the investiture. He traced the Justice of Peace investiture as taking roots in England in 1195 where Knights were commissioned to enforce peace in…
Read MoreORAUSA Holds 2022 Convention
…Elects new board members The Orlu Regional Assembly USA Inc., a socio cultural organization of Indigenes of Orlu zone resident in the United States of America has concluded its 2022 Annual Convention held in Houston, Texas from June 22 – June 26. In a Communique issued at the end of the convention which was attended by delegates from their nineteen affiliates, the Association resolved to continue with the Human and Infrastructural development programs it had initiated in Orlu zone over the years which included Annual Medical Mission, Homeland Summit, Youth…
Read MoreAhiara Diocese Shines At YCSN Provincial Convention
The contingent of Ahiara Diocesan Young Catholic Students of Nigeria (YCSN) at the convention which was recently held in Aba on the 9th -12th August, 2022 made the Diocese proud by winning most of the competitive events held at the convention. The YCSN which was recently planted in Ahiara Diocese surprised all by coming out 2nd in football and choral competition. And took 1st postion in quiz and cooking competition. It also won the Master Ideal/ Miss Creativity for the Male and Female Pagentry Cadre, the most disciplined diocese, best…
Read MoreOrlu Assembly: Youths To Okolie, You Can’t Bribe Your Way Back To IMHA
…Insist: It’s Isu clan’s turn Youth of Orlu Local Government Area under the auspices of Orlu For God Governance (OYGG) have expressed disappointment over the antics of some people they referred to as disgruntled elements who are in desperate bid to deceive the people and truncate the age-long agreement reached by the leaders of Orlu as regards the rotation of political offices to ensure peace, harmony and mutual co-existence among the component clans of Isu and Orsu. This was contained in a release dated August 8, 2022, signed by Ugochukwu…
Read MoreImo West Senatorial: MANPIE Endorses Uwaezuoke, NRM Candidate For Orlu Senate
Chief Stephen Cy. Uwaezuoke, the National Rescue Movement (NRM) candidate, Imo West Senatorial District, has been endorsed by Peace and Truth IMO (MANPIE). MANPIE is a national, grass-root oriented organization known for supporting candidates that are known to have good character, believe in good governance, have the capacity, ability to lead, with progressive agenda to address the society’s economic and social proplem. MANPIE is one of the frontline organizations that seriously advocates for the presidency of SouthEast extraction. It is a national organization, and it has its presence in all…
Read MoreSamdaddy To PDP Members: Your position Can’t Be Hijacked Again
…Says: Party more united now than ever The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has assured members of the party in Imo state and Nigeria at large to remain committed, assuring them that no individual whatsoever can undermine their relevance and hijack their positions in the party. Anyanwu says that what makes a political party to thrive and win election is the collective efforts of all members, and warned against act capable of promoting segregation, rancour, acrimony and disunity. The PDP leader maintains that if the…
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