Category: FEATURED

…Ugwu: Party remains only strong force to sack APC. …Fin Sec:7 defectors ran, to escape indictment. The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Imo State, Chief Charles Ugwuh has said that the resignation of seven members of the State Working Committee, SWC and their subsequent defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress,APC does not reduce the strength of the party.   Ugwuh stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 20, in reaction to the recent development in the party.   According to him,”the leaders and stakeholders…

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…Community deserted, over 70 houses, markets burnt …Lawmakers: Dibiagwu, Nwosu must stop man named ‘Kill and Bury’ There seem to be no respite or hope of salvation in sight for the natives and residents of  Amakpuruedere, IZOMBE Community in Obeabor Autonomous Community in Oguta LGA,Imo State as Gunmen who allegedly  always dress in Army uniform daily invade the area, reportedly terrorising and killing any man seen  in the community. Last Monday, one Ben was stopped on the road, instantly shot and killed. His house was equally reportedly razed with bullets from…

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…Says: It’s time to give space to young people  An Imo statesman,also Emekuku Owerri North-born astute politician and leader, Chief Ambrose Ejiogu says at 84, he has to call it quits with partisan politics. Chief Ejiogu said the decision was also predicated on the need to create space for the younger generation to carry on. In a release titled, ‘Farewell to Partisan Politics,” Chief Ejiogu popularly known as ‘Nda Ambu’ recalled his foray into politics in the Second Republic Nigeria and  the events that produced Late Sam Mbakwe as the…

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“It’ll be UnGodly, Inhuman to retain APC, next 4years” …Say: Enough of bad governance, kidnappings, killings Leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP in Ahiazu Mbaise local government area in the state have unanimously endorsed the party’s Governorship candidate, Senator Samuel Anyanwu ( Samdaddy) for the November 11 election. In a critical stakeholders meeting held on Thursday, the Ahiazu Mbaise PDP leaders resolved to join hands  to work for the success of the party’s flag bearer, and urged members in other LGAs to follow suit. The party leaders therefore…

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The people of Obi Mbieri Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli LGA,Imo State, South East Nigeria have been commended for their commitment to the unity, peace and development of their community. The Paramount ruler of the community, His Royal Highness Eze (Elder) Dr Josiah Nzeremibe Osuji made the commendation in a goodwill message to his people during the week. He said that the various landmark achievements Obi Mbieri recorded in various aspects of critical infrastructure was consequent upon the unwavering/unalloyed support of the people and love which they have generously demonstrated towards…

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  Prevailing high unemployment rate among youths has been described as a recipe for disaster and insecurity. The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for the scheduled November 11, gubernatorial election in Imo, Hon Tony Ejiogu stated this in an interview with newsmen recently. Hon Ejiogu hinted that barely six hundred thousand people representing about 10.percent out of about six million Imolites, could be said to be gainfully employed. While about 90 percent representing nearly five million of the population were either unemployed or under-employed. The Imo…

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With deep regrets, but total submission to the will of God, the royal family of Uwandu in Idem Okwaraji of Umunneato-Ishi Ogwa, Mbaitoli LGA announces the passing on to eternal glory of their mother, Chief Ezinne Ochiora Janet Uwandu. The Late Ezinne Ochiora Janet Uwandu, mother of Prince Ugo Morgan Uwandu who died after a brief illness last April, she was aged 87. Ezinne Uwandu in her life time, was a prominent tobacco business woman in Aba, Abia State even before the Nigerian civil war before relocating to Owerri with…

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 “He’s using intimidation, violence to hook unto power” …Ugwu: APC wants to kill Democracy in Imo  …As party  stakeholders brainstorm The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP for November 11,governorship election in Imo State, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has re-stated his commitment to wrest power from the ruling APC in the State. He also vowed to demobilize the incumbent Governor  and neutralize the antics of his unpopular regime, which relies only on violence, intimidation and electoral fraud to remain in power. Anyanwu said this on Tuesday while addressing Party Stakeholders during…

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The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for the scheduled November 11 governorship election in Imo State, Hon Tony Ejiogu has assured that his administration if elected, would restore the autonomy of the Local Government system and tackle joblessness and poverty in the state. Hon Ejiogu who gave the assurance in his acceptance speech after his recent emergence as the candidate of APGA for the 2023 governorship election in Imo, vowed to usher in a new dawn in Imo State where the third level of of government, the…

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…Says: Party’ll take over Douglas House “I won’t take this honour, privilege  for granted.” The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has emerged the candidate of the party for the  scheduled November 11, 2023 Imo governorship election.   At a well attended primary election held at the PDP state office in Owerri, Senator Anyanwu  popularly called Samdaddy, polled a total of 802 votes to emerge winner in a contest where he was the sole aspirant.   A breakdown of the result of the exercise according to…

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