Category: FEATURES

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.

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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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The Apex Socio-cultural youth organization of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) led by Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka has warned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to drop his presidential ambition so as to uphold the unity of the Nigerian nation.

Speaking to newsmen at Owerri, Imo State capital today Monday 21st March 2022, the National President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, frowned at what he described as “the undue desperation of Atiku Abubakar to pick the presidential ticket of People’s Democratic party PDP.”

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The people of Nguru/Umuowa Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State on Monday, formally presented their newly elected traditional ruler, Chief Eme Njoku, to the Chairman, Interim Management Committee, IMC, of Ngor Okpala, Hon. Mayor Obinna Nweke and his team at the council headquarters, Umuneke.

The community delegation led by Presidents-General
of Nguru and Umuowa Town Unions comprised of Chiefs, Ndi Nze and prominent sons and daughters, women, youths and cultural dance troupes made presentation Monday following the emergence of Dr Njoku as the winner of last weekend’s Ezeship Election in the community.

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…Seeks to upgrade school to university  The Distinguished Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District and the leader of the Peoples Movement in his submission at the floor of the Senate explained to his colleagues that Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education has a long history of producing high quality teachers. However, their curriculum and certification has limited their capacity to do more. He said that Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education by all standards is prepared to take on the status of a University of Education and that the impact…

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An Chieftain and front runner for the position of APC National secretary, Hon Okonya has said that he will respect the decision of the party and its leadership , if the national scribe position is not zoned to the South East. Okonya who  was a Chairman for Oguta LGA made his feelings known when he granted a Press briefing at Sam Mbakwe Airport while returning from Abuja. He  called on other aspirants from the South East to be patient and wait for the official position of the party’s leadership before jumping…

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The Chairman of Imo State Traditional Institution, Eze  EC Okeke has called on the traditional rulers in the state to be good Ambassadors of their respective Communities and the Government of Imo State to justify the confidence reposed in them. According to the revered royal father and Leader of Imo monarchs, the expectations are high from stakeholders that traditional rulers will continue to serve the interest of their and as well provide a bridge between them and the government. Eze Okeke made the assertion Penultimate Saturday when the traditional  ruler…

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Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has condemned in strong terms the abduction of the Adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ngor Okpala State Constituency bye election. Anyanwu, the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) further described as despicable and fraudulent the hijacking of INEC sensitive materials by political thugs suspected to be loyal to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, “the stealing of the INEC materials came after the news had gone to the public that the PDP candidate was…

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Some members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) were said to have escaped death during  a reported face-off  with  security operatives  who were said to have staged a crack down on  members of the group. The incident was said to have occurred   on February 21,2022  when, one of the members of the IPOB, one Amadi Channel Sagy believed to be a second in command in the group in the area, stormed Okasi Ukwoako Community  in the restive Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. He was allegedly wearing black…

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The Lagos State Police Command has declared one Ekeh Festus Osondu wanted for absconding from a correctional centre, where he was serving a jail term. Making this development public at the commands office in Ikoyi Lagos, yesterday, Tuesday, 1 February,2022, the commands Police Public Relation Officer, PPRO, Chief Superintendent of Police,CSP. Adekunle Ajisebutu, said the wanted man escaped from the Apapa Maximum Correctional Centre, where he was serving jail term, for Homosexuality and indulging in acts of obscene homosexuality in the public. According to the police spokesman, Ekeh Festus Osondu…

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