Category: FEATURED

…As party leaders, supporters converge to receive him The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Imo State Chapter will today, Friday,June 30 welcome its Governorship candidate for the scheduled November 11,  gubernatorial contest in the state, Hon Tony Ejiogu. A release from the Imo state chairman of  APGA,Chief John Iwuala-communicated to Nigeria Newspoint via Barr Canice Madukaji,the House of Assembly Candidate of the party in the Feb.25 polls indicates that the Grand Reception of the party’s  Governorship Candidate, Sir Tony Ejiogu will hold today ,Friday, June 30. According to the invitation, All…

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A Socio-Political group, Omuma Central Union, OCU, has resolved to  mobilize Support for the Imo state governor,Sen. Hope Uzodinma’s second tenure bid, hence it has endorsed the Governor’s candidacy and aspiration. Motion for the endorsement was moved by President- General of the Union, Chief Kenneth Okafor  during a meeting held recently at Oru East LGA Multipurpose Hall, Omuma. Okafor posited that OCU fully endorses the re-election bid of the Governor because he has  redefined good governance through his visible numerous achievements in the state. According to Okafor, “today, we have…

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…DG: Achonu never part of Bayelsa court matter  Ahead of the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election in Imo State, the Labour Party, LP, has insisted that Senator Athan Nneji Achonu, remains its flag bearer. The clarification came on the heels of a purported ruling of a Federal High Court sitting in Bayelsa, declaring one Chief Ukaegbu Ikechukwu Joseph (Ikenga) as the authentic candidate of the party for the said poll. In the said ruling, Justice Emmanuel Akko upheld the party primaries, conducted under the leadership of the factional chairman of…

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“APGA ‘’ll create thousands of jobs” The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for the scheduled 2023 governorship election in Imo State, Hon Tony Ejiogu says he is determined to usher in a new era of honest, transparent and accountable governance that puts the people at the centre of policy formulation and implementation. Hon Ejiogu who maintained that APGA as party has overcome and put behind its 2019 experience, insisted that only such standards in governance would bring the state out of her socio-economic woods and end…

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…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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