By Lancelot Obiaku Cruel Imo Gov’t must stop selling out the State.The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State condemns in the strongest of terms the alleged plot of the State Government in collusion with some State actors and agents to make the State a dumping ground for external Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by establishing an IDP camp at Nsu, in the Ehime Mbano local government area. The party wishes to state that such a move at this time when the people of the State are grappling with the effects…
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Appeal Court Frees Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For ‘Defiling’ Niece
The court of appeal in Lagos has discharged and acquitted one Ismail Abdulmodiu of allegations of defilement. On March 9, 2023, Abiola Soladoye, Lagos high court judge, convicted Abdulmodiu on a one-count charge and sentenced him to life imprisonment for allegedly defiling his niece. The case marked ID/16613C/2021 was filed by the Lagos state government in 2021. During the trial, the prosecution presented five witnesses and seven exhibits to support their case and the court held that the evidence was convincing. Aggrieved, Abdulmodiu filed an appeal against the Lagos high…
Read MoreI’m Not Bothered About My 2027 Reelection – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said he’s not bothered or worried about the prospect of being reelected in 2027 even as his supporters have begun to gather to declare their support. Rather, the president said he’s focused on creating a sound economy for all Nigerians. Tinubu stated this on Saturday in Lagos when prominent figures from the All Progressives Congress (APC), including former National Chairman Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and governors from Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti States—Dapo Abiodun, Lucky Aiyedatiwa,…
Read MorePublic Outcry Trails Alleged Extortion, Non Constitution Of Academic Board In Imo College Of Health Amaigbo
…Govt Intervention . Condemnations have continued to trail the rising rate of extortion as well as non constitution of Academic Board in Imo State College of Health and Management Sciences, Amaigbo , Nwangele LGA, Imo state. Investigations revealed that for the past five years extortionist activities have allegedly continued to go on unchecked leading to low admissions and bad press on daily basis. This time it was alleged that fresh students were asked to pay twenty thousand naira (#20000) for registration of General Studies GNS. This allegation is coming to…
Read MoreGeo Cassidy Hails Iheoma As Missing Rib In Ikeduru Politics.
Elder Geo Cassidy Josiah, the Chief Executive of an Owerri-based exotic Fashion centre, Geo Cassidy Fashions has rated an Abuja-based expert in Real Estate management, Chief Nnamdi Chinedu Iheoma, an indigene of Amaimo political ward as one capable of transforming the socio-political and economic landscape of Ikeduru local government area of Imo state. Speaking to news men in Owerri, after following the activities and views of Chief Nnamdi Iheoma on issues concerning Ikeduru, Geo Cassidy described the Abuja-based business man as the missing rib in Ikeduru political equation presently. According…
Read MoreEzeji Iyke Ezeji: Social Aid Int’l Centre, Provides Uniforms, Sandals, Books To Town School Obohia In Imo.
By Nkechi Ojukwu Following the failure of government to adequately take responsibilities about schools in Imo state towards providing necessary materials, school buildings and providing conducive learning environment for pupils which has left the citizens with only poor educational system, the Social Aid International Centre(SAIC) elected to give a helping hand. The NGO founded by a philanthropist, Ezeji Iyke Ezeji decided to procure and donate some vital materials, such as: School Uniforms, Sandals/Socks, Books and other writing materials to Town School Obohia in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA of Imo State, on …
Read More64Th Independence Anniversary: Ex-Imo Deputy Governor- Madumere Challenges Political Leaders, Stakeholders On Democratic Tenets, Accountability, Good Governance
The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has challenged political leaders , stakeholders across the country to work assiduously, so as to embrace democratic tenets, which encompasses good governance, transparency and accountability. Prince Madumere emphasized that these ingredients form the threshold of thriving democracy. The former Deputy Governor submitted that Nations desirous of sustainable development embrace the formula as World standard practice and Nigeria at 64 has no option than to adopt same. The APC chieftain made these postulations while addressing Journalists in Owerri, the capital of…
Read MoreAttack, Burning Of Ibezim’s Residence, National Open University Nsu Center: Assault on Ndigbo – Ohanaeze Youths
…Want Perpetrators Prosecuted In the light of the widespread misconceptions concerning the establishment of a Skills Acquisition Center at the National Open University, Nsu Ehime Mbano, resulting in the unfortunate burning of the country home of former Senator Frank Ibezim and the University at the eve of October 1, 2024, the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) respectfully urges Governor Hope Uzodimma to constitute an independent Judicial Commission of Inquiry (ICOI) to be charged with the task of conducting thorough investigation into the incident and ensuring that the culprits face justice. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreMACWULU HAILS IBEKAEME ON HIS ELECTION AS ORSU LGA CHAIRMAN
It is with great joy and a sense of fulfillment that I, Hon Chief Mac-Hycent Muojekpe Uzomewulu (Macwulu Solar Energy), former Council Chairmanship Aspirant and Organizing Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Orsu LGA ,on behalf of myself and family, heartily congratulate the newly elected Executive Chairman of Orsu LGA Council, Hon Engr Friday Ibekaeme and the 11 Ward Councilors on their successful election, presentation of their Certificates of Return and swearing in Ceremony. Mr Chairman,I thank God for your smooth and successful election and swearing in Ceremony.It…
Read MoreErosion Menace: World Bank N10bn Erosion Control Project At Urualla Elapses As Ideato North, Ideato South LGAs Suffocate.
Elder Statesman, Professor TOC Ndubizu has wept bitterly that the World Bank ten billion naira erosion control project at Urualla was allowed to elapse without execution just as all communities in Ideato North and Ideato South local government areas are groaning under excruciating pain occasioned by ravaging erosion menace. Prof Ndubizu was speaking at his country home in Urualla while exchanging views with the National Secretary of Ogbako Ideato (the Apex Socio-Cultural Organization of Ideato North and Ideato South local government areas) Chief Ndubizu Ugoji. Prof Ndubizu said that the…
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