The Federal Polytechnic Nekede is at the threshold of history as the smart Rector of the institution, Engr. Dr. Michael Arimanwa FNSE, last Friday performed the switching-on ceremony of a robust Wi-Fi network in the frontline polytechnic. The launch of the 24-hour internet service is a product of an ambitious period of laying an underground fibre optic cable round the entire campus projected to last more than a hundred years. In his remarks, the Rector recounted how he had embarked upon the SmartCampus project to solve the myriad of operational…
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ORAUSA Condemns Awo Omamma Tragedy
…Condoles victims’ families The Orlu zone indigens resident in the United States of America under the auspices of their umbrella organization ORAUSA have vehemently condemned the alleged recent killing of about fourteen youths reported to be returning from a traditional wedding ceremony in Awo Omamma Community of Imo State by security operatives suspected to be members of the Ebubeagu Security Vigilante. In a Communique endorsed by their national president Dr Uzo Unegbu and others, the group bemoaned the situation where Orlu zone which was hitherto a bastion of peace, security…
Read MoreOwerri Federal Constituency Gets Technocrat For Reps Under ACCORD
Addressing select newsmen on why he came back to join the struggle in the murky waters of politics, Achilike Maurice Ikenna who is seeking to represent Owerri Federal Constituency, simply said: “enough of these jokers who have only contributed to the impoverishment of our people. We are here to put a stop to all these. The suffering is man made; it is a product of the misadventures of the quasi-leaders.” The search for responsive and responsible leadership has always appeared ordinary but quite tasking if not ardious. Periodic elections in…
Read MoreImo Newspaper Editors/Columnists Forum Congratulates Okolieogwo
A formidable media group, Imo Newspapers/Columnists Forum, has congratulated the newly appointed Sole Administrator of Oru West Local Government, Hon. Willie Okolieogwo, on his well deserved appointment In a release signed by the coordinator, Hon. Chinedu Oparah and made available to the Press, the group hailed the decision of the Gov. His Excellency Gov. Hope Uzodimma to named the former IMC Chairman as the sole administrator of Oru West. The group described the appointment as deserved, noting that Hon. Okolieogwo performed exceedingly well as Oru West IMC Chairman which attracted…
Read MoreDeclare Continuous Voter Registration Exercise “Inconclusive”-Ojinika
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…
Read MoreEzebuiro 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…
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