The remains of Late Mrs Justina Onoihu Ohiri, mother of Mrs Ijeoma Ohiri, a reporter with Nigeria Newspoint Newspaper, Owerri, will be laid to rest in her hometown, Nkahu City, Umuokpoko, Isuokporo, Isu LGA of Imo State, on Thursday April 21, 2022. The burial arrangement released by her family reads in parts”, Wednesday, 20th of April, 5pm: Vigil Massass at her residence, Nkahu City, Umuokpoko, Isuokporo, Isu LGA. On Thursday, 21 of April, 7am: Body leaves Divine mortuary to her compound, Isu LGA. 8:30am: Lying in State at her compound,…
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IPOB’S LEADER’S CASE: Schools, Markets, Banks Closed In Imo.
The Imo state capital, Owerri was a shadow of itself on Friday (weekend) as the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, continued at a Federal High Court in Abuja. Banks, Schools, markets, offices, private and public institutions were closed in Owerri, Imo capital. Investigation revealed that people stayed in indoors following the no movement order declared by IPOB few days back. Besides the few security men seen mounting stop- and – search at Orji Flyover, the streets of Owerri was literally deserted. Youths…
Read MoreOKOROCHA CONDOLES WITH THE ONUOHA FAMILY.
By Frank Nwaete A former GOVERNOR of IMO STATE, OWELLE ROCHAS ANAYO OKOROCHA, has admonished Christian faithfuls to be prepared at all times for the eventual divine call. OWELLE ROCHAS ANAYO OKOROCHA, who was ably represented by his former Principal Secretary and now Member Representing IDEA TO FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY at the National Assembly, DR PASCHAL CHIGOZIE OBI (UGWUMSINACHI), made the admonition on Saturday, at the burial Ceremony of Late NZE. P C ONUOHA (IKEMBA). Held at his Country home UMUCHIEZE IHITTEAFORUKWU AHIAZU MBAISE LGA IMO STATE. Owelle Okorocha whom.at the…
Read MoreBiafra: Police Declares One Chukwudi Wanted In Connection With IPOB, Unknown Gunmen Activities In Anambra
By Casmir Chinedu The Nigerian Police has reportedly invaded the sleeping Community of Agulu in Anambra state in a bid to arrest an alleged IPOB leader,one Obi Favour Chukwudi from the Obi Ken Family . Correspondent report revealed that Obi Chukwudi is suspected to be a member and ring leader of the IPOB and has equally been connected with the Unknown Gun Men,UGM recent activities in Anambra state. The Police Invasion, it was gathered to the Obi Compound,Agulu Community was in a bid to arrest the suspect ,one of their…
Read MoreUkwachinaka celebrates birthday in grand style
A notable son of Mbaitolu Local Government Area of Imo State Prince Ukwa Chibuike will be celebrating his birthday today in a grand style
Speaking to the newsmen about the colourful event, Ukwachinaka na Thilland said that he was extremely happy to celebrate his birthday again, adding that God has really showed him much love by adding another year to his age.
Imo Finance Commissioner To Enhance IGR In Six Months
The commissioner for finance and coordinating economy of Imo State, Dr Doris-Anite has promised that with the reforms put in place in the state, the Internal Revenue Service of the state would in the next six months reach its internally generated revenue target. Dr Anite made this known during the Second Tax Annual Dialogue held in Abuja by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in conjunction with the Joint Tax Board (JTB). The finance commissioner who was one of the panellists who x-rayed the topic ‘Tax Harmonisation for Enhanced Revenue…
Read MoreImo Government Moves To Streamline Festivals And Cultural Events
Imo State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has instituted a general purpose committee to produce general rules of engagement for masquerades, festivals, and cultural events in the state. According to Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, the effort is geared towards rekindling the fire of Igbo values and heritage in our young people. It is also aimed at projecting the positive aspects of Igbo culture and thereby developing the festivals and cultural events into modern tourism events that would attract more tourists to…
Read MoreBest students of FedPoly Nekede awarded scholarship
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo History has been made at Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri, as best students from the department of Business Administration and Management, BAM, were awarded one year free tuition scholarship by an alumnus of the institution, Jamie Pajoel through his foundation, JP International. The award ceremony took place at the school premises on Friday, where Okelie Kenneth Ihechi and Onuh Chidera Precious, best students of National Diploma (ND1&2) and Ogbonna Nzoputa Chimezie and Dara Chukwudi Sunday, best students of Higher National Diploma (HND1&2) respectively got a N100,000 naira each.…
Read MoreImo Former Councillors, Supervisors set to join CampHope
Former democratically elected Councillors as well as Supervisors who served in the 27 local government areas of the state between 1999 and 2015 have vehemently, voiced strong support for the Hope Uzodimma administration presently piloting the affairs of the state.
The former local government political office holders who spoke to news men after a meeting attended by their representatives drawn from the three senatorial districts of Owerri, Orlu and Okigwe expressed the view that despite strong opposition and verbal attacks that confronted the Uzodimma administration at inception, the governor, Senator Uzodimma remained calm, focused and committed to bettering the lots of Imo people in all sectors of the economy.
Read MoreAPC CONVENTION: BUHARI BULLDOZES HIS WAY, INSTALLS ADAMU NATIONAL CHAIR
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally had his way in taking control of the national leadership structure of APC with emergence of his preferred choices as key national officers of the party.
President Buhari choice for the chairmanship seat of the party, Sen. Abdullahi Adamu weekend emerged as the party’s national chairman.
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