Category: FEATURES

The Commissioner for Education, Prof. (Mrs) Viola Adaku Onwuliri has directed the Education Secretaries and the Area Evaluators of Education (AEEs) to constantly monitor the activities of the Head teachers and Principals of Public schools located in their areas. Prof. Onwuliri gave the directive in her office during an interactive meeting she had with the Education Secretaries and the Area Evaluators of Education (AEEs) of the 27 Local Government Areas. She reminded them that they are the critical administrators of education of the grassroots and the eyes of the Ministry…

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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Mr. Jordi Borrut Bel has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the numerous accomplishments of his administration which have provided the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state. Mr. Bel also applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for the existing peace in the state, the network of roads constructed by his administration within and around their host communities at 9th Mile Corner, Udi Local Government Area and other remarkable and sustained efforts in enhancing security of lives and…

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The entire people of Imo State, especially pensioners, have been jubilant following the fulfillment of the promise made by Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon.Emeka Ihedioha CON to ensuring commencement of payment of pensions to State and local government Pensioners. The payment of arrears of pensions in the State came barely a week the governor had, at a Stakeholders Meeting on Pensions Matters at Imo Concorde hotel, Owerri, announced that payment will commence today, Thursday, October 17, 2019. In a broadcast to the people of the State, Governor Ihedioha announced that…

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The Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ikeduru, His Lordship Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Maduwuike has commended Amb. Uche Ogbuagu for his continued support to the diocese. Bishop Maduwuike gave the commendation while presenting his presidential address at the Second Session of the Fourth Synod of the diocese. He said the election of Amb. Ogbuagu as the member representing Ikeduru State Constituency in the State House of Assembly is a blessing to the diocese in particular and Ikeduru in general. He emphasized that the reason why God elevates people to positions of…

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The member representing Ikeduru State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has expressed his desire to renovate more markets in Ikeduru in order to boost economic activities in the area. Amb. Ogbuagu stated this while inspecting major markets in Ikeduru. He lamented the level of neglect most markets in Ikeduru have suffered over time, and promised to initiate actions that will see to the renovation of some of the markets before the end of the year. The vibrant lawmaker recalled with nostalgia the roles these…

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The immediate Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, has given credit to the Judiciary and the media for his triumph during the dark days of tyranny and political struggle. Prince Madumere stated this through his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), last Saturday, during the 11the anniversary of Owerri based tabloid, Nigerian Newsguide. Receiving Icon of Democracy Award on behalf of his boss, Onwuchekwa recalled how the Media played a critical role during his unjust detention in Owerri Prisons, awaiting trial on phoney charges. “It was these members of…

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A new Technical Secretary has been elected for the Owerri branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). He is Engr. Kingsley Chima Onwubiko. A native of Akpodim in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, who studied Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Technology (FUTO) Owerri and is currently the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Kingjen Engineering Ltd, he beat three other contestants to the position. Engr. Onwubiko who has undertaken construction works across the length and breath of the federation which has passed integrity test will…

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), the apex umbrella body of Nigerian Students at home and in the Diaspora, has passed a vote of implicit confidence on the Vice Chancellor of Imo State University Owerri, Prof Adaobi Obasi, for her sterling qualities, commitment and relentless efforts that have repositioned and turned around the fortunes of the institution. The association also commended the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof Martins Uchenna Nwankwo, for conducting the most credible, transparent, free and fair SUG election that is and will remain a reference point…

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For the second in barely two weeks, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has cleared the hospital bills of 10 additional patients who have been fully treated but could not go home due to inability to pay their treatment bill. Presenting a cheque of N2.5 million to the hospital management Thursday, Senator Araraume represented by the chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, Imo State, Prince Henry Okafor said the gesture was in fulfillment of Senator Araraume’s promise when he visited the hospital few weeks ago. He said Senator Araraume decided to…

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Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenious People of Biafra IPOB, says members of the group in the Republic of Japan have received orders from him to ”disgrace and arrest” President Buhari when he arrives the Asian country on Sunday August 25th. In a statement released on Friday August 23rd, Kanu said President Buhari must be arrested and handed over to Japanese authorities to enable him to answer for his alleged mass murder and crimes against humanity, which he allegedly committed against IPOB members in Nigeria between 2015 and…

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