The Young Men’s Network Against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, in partnership with YouthHubAfrica and with support from UNFPA Nigeria under the UNICEF-UNFPA Joint Programme to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria, has motivated students from eight schools in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Imo State through the End FGM Oratory Contest held at Comprehensive Secondary School, Amakohia, Owerri, Imo State. The contest featured participants from eight secondary schools, who showcased their oratory skills, composure, argument coordination, and fluency in discussing and advocating against the pressing issue of FGM.…
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Fuel Crisis Disaster! NNPP Tells Tinubu: ‘Only Jonathan Can Save You Now
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reach out to former President Goodluck Jonathan for assistance in addressing the country’s ongoing economic crisis. Recent reports from Naija News indicate that public outrage has erupted following significant increases in fuel prices. The NNPC’s retail stations have raised petrol prices dramatically, from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre in Abuja, and from ₦868 to ₦998 per litre in Lagos. Other regions have experienced similar hikes. During an interview with Punch, NNPP National Secretary Dipo Olaoyoku expressed skepticism regarding…
Read MoreAlvan Ikoku University Staff Appraisal, Inline With NUC Guidelines
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri has addressed recent media reports on staff appraisal and placement, reassuring that procedures followed established National Universities Commission (NUC) guidelines and directives from the University’s Governing Council. The University’s management, led by Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Stella Ngozi Lemchi, clarified that appraisal and placement guidelines for teaching and non-teaching staff were developed to ensure fairness and transparency. A recent publication had raised concerns about staff placement, but the University confirmed that the issues were resolved amicably after constructive dialogue with the affected staff. “The…
Read MoreChief Judge Rejects Justice Nyako’s Recusal in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case, Returns Case File
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako from the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Nyako had recently stepped down from the case following Kanu’s demand, in which he expressed a lack of confidence in her ability to handle the trial impartially. Justice Tsoho’s decision, announced on Friday, emphasized that Justice Nyako was the most suitable to conclude the case, which has lingered since Kanu’s first arrest in October 2015.…
Read MorePeter Obi To Tinubu: Reverse Fuel Price Increase
The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday, charged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel. Obi described the sudden price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as insensitive and unfortunate. Posting on X, Obi said the sudden hike in the pump price of fuel would have a negative impact on Nigeria’s economic survival. He wrote: “As Nigerians continue to groan under extremely difficult economic conditions, largely caused by the Federal Government’s wrong policy choices, the NNPCL…
Read MoreUzodinma Initiated Orlu-Akokwa Road Contract, Got Fed Govt To Assist On Umuchima Erosion–Nwosu
“Work ongoing on Owerri-Umuahia, Ihiagwa-Obinze roads.” ..Says: Imo govt to do 5km roads in 27 LGAs By Ebenezer Ojor The Commissioner for Works, Imo State, Chief Ralph Nwosu has revealed that the state government would not rest on its oars in ensuring that the all road projects being executed currently were completed. This is even as the commissioner disclosed that the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma made several representations to the federal government to assist in the on-going remedial work on the Umuchima ecological disaster along the Orlu-Akokwa road. The…
Read MoreEx-lawmaker, Ugboma’s bill re-echoes as Justice Ministry insists,no more unlawful detention of suspects in Imo
By Nkechi Ojukwu The usual saying, “good name is better than gold” is currently playing in Imo State as Federal Ministry of Justice in collaboration with Imo State Ministry of Justice have moved to implement some sections of Imo State Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2020,a proposed law sponsored by the former member for Oguta State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Frank Ugboma. Recall that Hon. Ugboma, a legal luminary with veritable Chambers in Lagos was a strong voice even as the Minority Leader(PDP) of Imo…
Read MoreObinwanne Umuaka Kingdom Monarch, Town Union Saluate Etiokwe, Royda Over Njaba LGA Polls Victory
The Traditional Ruler of Obinwanne Umuaka Kingdom, HRM Eze Barr Justin Uzoma Ezeala (Ezenwanne), Ezenwanne in Council, Obinwanne Umuaka Town Development Union and entire Obinwanne Umuaka Kingdom heartily Felicitate with Chief Hon Vitalis Ugochukwu Obi (Etiokwe Njaba, Oputaobie Njaba), Hon Mrs Royda Ukam on your landslide victory at the just concluded Local Government Election, your successful innaugration and assuming of office as Executive Chairman and Vice Chairman Njaba LGA. Your victory at just concluded Local Government Election is well deserved. We Felicitate with you because Njaba people made the…
Read MoreIMHA Urges Uzodinma To Task LG Chairmen,Agric Ministry On Farming
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has urged the governor of the State ,Hope Uzodinma to embark on agricultural revolution through involving the 27 Local Government Chairmen and Ministry of Agriculture on compulsory farming to curb hunger in the land. The resolution was reached following the motion moved by Hon. Kennedy Ibeh the member representing Obowo State Constituency in the Imo Assembly. Presenting the motion,Hon.Ibeh posited that the collaborative effort of the 27 LGAs and the Ministry of Agriculture, embarking on different types of farming will stimulate…
Read MoreImo NUJ Holds Press Week, Madumere Heads Committee.
…Marshalls out plans By Williams Odunze Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ,Imo State Council has during their October monthly Congress appointed Comrade Victor Madumere as Committee Chairman of this year’ Press Week, an annual ritual of the Union. The Press Week committee was inaugurated after the October monthly Congress presided over by the Care taker Committee chairman,Comr.Precious Nwadike who encouraged them to be proactive and committed to the event. He assured the Committee of the full support of the Union. In his acceptance speech, Madumere on behalf of the members of…
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