Category: FEATURES

The Chairman of the South East Governors’ Forum, SEGF, and governor of Ebonyi State, Mr Dave Umahi, has raised an alarm over alleged plot by some unnamed persons to incite war in the southeast geopolitical zone. Umahi spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, saying that bandits were committing crimes in the South-East of the country under the guise of the Eastern Security Network, ESN. He, however, warned that governors of the region will not allow the reign of illegality in the area. His words, “The problem of…

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Sen. Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has called on the present APC government in Imo state to look beyond road rehabilitation, and address issues of salary cuts and pension matters. The ex- Senator said that in as much as good road network was a veritable tool that can boost the economic produce in the state, there was need for government to be responsive in the payment of salary and pensions. He urged the state government to fast track the completion of ongoing road projects before the rainy season, regretting that Imo people…

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Abia State Government has concluded plans to disburse N109, 500,000.00 to the 292 ward health centres in the state. In a meeting with the Ward Development Committee Chairmen and Officers In charge of Health facilities in the state, the Executive Secretary, Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Chinagozi Adindu said each of the 292 health centres will receive N375, 000.00 each “for them to give the health facilities a face lift and buy essential drugs and some other important things”. According to Dr. Adindu, “The essence of the meeting…

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The Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Political Matters, Dr. Batos Nwadike says the level of looting the governor met on ground on his inauguration in January 2020, was shocking and massive. The S.A. Political who spoke during the inauguration of Prosperity Ambassadors at the Njaba Local Government headquarters Nnenasaa, hinted that about 40 beds were allegedly looted at the state-owned Imo State University Teaching Hospital, IMSUTH, Orlu before Uzodinma came on board. Dr. Batos equally disclosed that hospital equipment including oxygen were also allegedly looted, adding that the…

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu(Samdady) Secretary of the South West Zonal congress committee. The committee also has Governor of Benue State, Emmanuel Ortom as Chairman, while Senators Sandy Onor, Ogun Ofome Anthony, and Ireruke Edward Otemabore serve as members. The South West zonal Congress billed for Monday, April 12,  at the Women and Children Development Initiative Foundation Events Center, Osogbo City, Osun State is expected to produce formidable executive that would pilot the affairs of the party in the zone. Speaking with newsmen in…

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Clan Chief Tonyblack Nduka, former Mayor of Okigwe Zone has donated a befitting office to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Obollo Ward in Isiala Mbano Council Area of Imo State. Announcing this in a meeting of the party’s LGA Executive led by Hon. U. C. Iwuagwu with stakeholders and members of the party in Obollo ward held at his country home, on Sunday, Tonyblack who is also a two time former Isiala Mbano LGA boss said the gesture was to aide the general activities of the party in the…

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Alphonsus Uzodinma from Umuokoroukwu Ezuhu Ngoro, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has cried out to good-spirited individuals and organizations to come to the rescue of Mmesomachi Rosemary Uzodinma whose legs were said to have been crushed by a Pajero Sports Utility vehicle during a burial in his family compound. Mr. Uzodinma who said he and wife were artisans, told Nigeria Newspoint that N2.1m million was needed for an artificial limb and other serious medical treatments for his daughter whom he hinted, was a JSS 2 student of…

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The President of a non governmental organization under the umbrella of Oneness Foundation United States & Nigeria, Lady Ijeoma Edithmary Price has scored  Imo State Governor, Senator Hope  Uzodimma high for his achievements after one year in office. She however called on Governor Uzodimma and his colleague Governors in the South East to make the hare while sun shine, advising them to take the issue of vulnerable section of the society seriously. She said those on the streets can easily be recruited into deadly crimes, which will later hurt the…

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Ebonyi state is to strengthen her internal security with 1000 fresh recruits, of this number seven hundred are to be deployed to the rural areas while the remaining 300men will work at the urban areas. There also be 20 coordinators while a total of 80 sienna buses will be deployed for their operation. Gov David Umahi has made known to journalists after the state expanded security meeting presided over by him. Speaking further the secretary to the state government Dr Kenn Ugbala added that police and other security agencies who…

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The Ideato South born business mogul and political leader, Chief Victor Nwanaforo has stated that Imo State is undergoing rejuvenation under Governor Hope Uzodimma. The former Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations) under Rochas Okorocha led rescue mission government made the statement at his country home at Isiekenensi during interaction with his kinsmen on Monday. Nwanaforo insisted that the present government must be applauded for the the focus, vision and the foresight it has exhibited, describing Uzodimma as a man of few words but full actions. “We must recognise the fact…

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