By Petrus Obi Lest we forget, during the ENDSARS protest, some warehouses and Local government headquarters were attacked and palliatives which were meant for the masses, but never got to them, taken away by protesters. Again, another palliative just like the story of school feeding in the past, and other failed government measures has cropped up. We understand, the government is in a hurry to stop the protest. Yes, the protest will do more harm than good and the same masses would suffer it more. But how long will it…
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Recovery, Transformation Agenda: Imo Govt, NANTMP Vow To Flush Out Quacks From Traditional Medicine Practice
…Set up taskforce By Nkechi Ojukwu As part of its unwavering resolve to fully recover and positively transform all sectors of Imo state economy and fledging areas of public concern, the Hope Uzodinma 3-R mantra administration has declared it willingness to work in conjunction with the state chapter of the National Association of Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria,NANTMP. The aim ,it was gathered is to flush out quacks and all forms of unscrupulous dealers parading as genuine practitioners. To effectively identify unqualified practitioners in Traditional medicine practice in all parts…
Read MoreCivilian Coup Looms:Tinubu Should Avoid Public Appearance For Security Of His Life–Prophet EkwonnaGov Fubara must talk less, watch his steps
For the security of his life President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been cautioned to cease appearing in public gathering. Issuing the warning is the General overseer and Founder of the Living Seed Ministry, Lagos, Prophet Chisom Ekwonna. The renowned Prophet gave the warning in a telephone interaction with our Correspondent at the weekend,while commenting on the proposed hardship protest. Excerpts of his message run thus: “Tinubu should stop appearing in public places. He must be very very careful right now, otherwise Nigeria would lose their President. The chaplains in Aso…
Read MoreIMO APC Reject Proposed Nationwide Protest, Aug 1
…Urge it’s youths to resist the ill conceived act By Nkechi Ojukwu The All Progressive Congress APC, Imo State, has urged the youths to resist the temptation to join the I’ll conceived conceived protest . The press conference held at the party secretariat on Monday by the party Chairman Hon. Sir Macdonald Ebere , where he made it clearly that Imo State APC is against the proposed Nationwide Protest . According to the press release , Hon MacDonald Ebere disclosed that he was compelled to caution youths on the danger…
Read MoreDefection: Olumba Blasts Bayo Ononuga For Linking Peter Obi With Nationwide Protest
…Says: He’s unbaptized ethnic bigot, fanning embers of tribalism As the August 1(tomorrow ‘s) nationwide protest against bad governance and hunger continues to gather momentum each day, fiery Owerri-based legal practitioner and human rights activist, Chief Ifeanyi Olumba has blasted the Special Adviser to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Ononuga for linking the Labour Party, LP Presidential Candidate during the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi with the protest dubbed “Endbadgovernance/Hunger Protest” Mr Ononuga had in a release a fortnight ago accused Mr Peter Obi…
Read MorePolitical Inequality : Nwadike Lauds Mbaitoli LGA Political Leaders For Upholding Sense Of Belonging In LGA
…Calls on others to copy them “Conscience , Equity Beauty of democracy” Hon. Chikezie Nwadike has commended the Political Leaders from Mbaitoli LGA for coming to a compromise by developing a template that portrays an equal sense of belonging driven by fairness and justice for the political positions in the LGA. Speaking to our international correspondent, Hon. Nwadike described the move as a healthy one in the right direction, calling on other LGAs in Imo State to emulate them. Speaking further, Hon. Nwadike noted that with such development, people’s appetites…
Read MoreKanu’s Release: Benjamin Kalu to Tinubu, we can’t force you, but we are appealing
According to reports, Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Kalu made this appeal during a live broadcast on Arise News, emphasizing the need for a just and equitable approach to the situation in the South East region of Nigeria. Kalu argued that there is no valid reason for the continued detention of Kanu by the Nigerian government. He stressed the importance of addressing the grievances of the…
Read MoreOchemba Bags Excellence Award From International Human Rights Commission
A highly successful business mogul from Ntueke in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State Johnpaul Ochemba, JP (Asi Na Obughi Chineke), has bagged an Award of Excellence, in recognition of his Humanitarian services to humanity, by the International Human Rights Commission. Receiving the award at Dussel Hotel, near Toronto, MCC Road, Owerri, Ochemba said: “I will not say thank you because you have given me a serious work. If I say thank you, automatically it will seem that it is a good thing you have given me but…
Read MoreIwuanyanwu said he, Nnamdi Kanu wept before he told IPOB leader to take heart –Ejiofor
Nnaemeka Ejiofor, a senior lawyer in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, has spoken about the contributions Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, made in Igbo land before his demise. In a recent report by The Sun, Ejiofor said Chief Iwuanyanwu was actively involved in efforts to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release and to address the security issues in the southeastern part of Nigeria. He recalled a recent meeting between Chief Iwuanyanwu and Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) detention facility in Abuja. He said during…
Read MoreStop Ferdinand from hijacking councillorship of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward, Umudim begs Uzodinma
…Says: Rotation rules should be upheld By Onyinyechi Nwankwo The people of Umudim in Umuowa community in Orlu LGA of Imo State have begged Governor Hope Uzodinma to quickly prevail on his brother, Ferdinand Uzodinma, the Deputy Chief of Staff, General Service s, to stop meddling in the Councillorship issue of Umuzike/Umuowa Ward to avoid break down of law and order at the area. The people of Umudim have alleged that Ferdinand Uzodinma is using his power as a brother to the Governor and Deputy Chief of Staff to truncate…
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