Wife of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has tasked Christians on following Christ’s example in showing affection for the weak and downtrodden. In felicitating with Christians on the occasion of Easter celebration which is a commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Mrs Akeredolu gave the charge. She said: “Christ’s death and resurrection symbolize the ultimate sacrifice and an enduring example that Christians should emulate. It is important for Christians to follow Christ’s model of showing affection for those abused, subjugated or maltreated.” The First…
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DECLARATION OF NKWERRE STATE CONSTITUENCY SEAT VACANT
Explosive reactions have visited the pronouncement by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibe declaring the Seat for Nkwerre State Constituency vacant, thus calling on INEC to conduct a By-Election. This ugly incident took Place yesterday, 7th April, 2022 during the plenary. Information had it that the newly sworn-in member, representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency, Hon. Blyden Amajirionwu moved a motion, citing Section 109(g) of 1999 Constitution as amended and called for declaration of the Seat for the member representing Nkwerre State Constituency, Hon. Obinna Okwara vacant on the basis that Hon.…
Read More2023 Senate: Owerri Zone Needs Competent Leadership, Quality Representation, Says Maduka
By Nkechi Ojukwu A man with large heart who believe in human development, multi -business mogul, Basil Maduka has categorically mentioned that competent leadership and quality representation is required for the long awaiting progress and development in Owerri zone. Maduka made the comment while having a chart with journalist in Owerri last weakened on his ambition to represent Imo East Senatorial District, Owerri zone in the National Assembly. The aspirant who explained that the Red Chamber is not a place for fighting, but is where wise and visionary men who…
Read MoreOwerri Zone Senate: Chukwueke’s program excites Ikeduru APC
Leading contender for the 2023 Owerri senatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Jerry Chukwueke has reassured of his commitment to re-write the narrative of the zone if given the mandate to go to the Senate in 2023. Addressing Ikeduru APC leaders and faithful at Eziama last Sunday, Chief Chukwueke urged the people of the zone to send only their first eleven to the National Assembly to represent them. He made it clear that poor representation was responsible for the growing unemployment and hardship with their concomitant insecurity…
Read MoreVeteran Unionist Iwu, Elected Chair Imo Joint Service Negotiating Council
Veteran labour leader, Comrade Basil Iwu has been elected chairman Imo State Council of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, JPSNC. Comrade Iwu was elected alongside Comrades Lekia Gbenekane Mamah, Vice Chairman, Uche Nwigwe Secretary, James Chukwudi Assistant Secretary and Rosemary Ukpabi Treasurer, in a keenly contested election. Comrade Tommy Okon, National Vice Chairman Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, and National President Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, worked as returning officer at the election and also inaugurated the new executive. The election was observed by representatives of the Office…
Read MoreOWERRI ZONE SENATE RACE THICKENS, AS ODIUKO PICKS APGA FORM.
The race to the Red Chambers of the National Assembly of Nigeria, in Owerri Zone has gathered more vibe as one of the astute politicians and humane philanthropist cum notable Stakeholder in Imo politics, Barrister Chyma Anthony (Odiukonamba, Ugo – Ikeduru), has joined. Odiuko has picked the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms of the All Progressives Grand Alliance,APGA, to be in contention for the Owerri Zone Senatorial contest, come 2023. Odiuko, who contested for the Owerri Zone Senate position, under the Action Alliance,AA in 2019, is certainly the one…
Read MoreImo State Committee on Festivals and Cultural Events visits Arondizuogu, observes scheduling of 2022 Ikeji Festival
The Imo State General Purpose Committee on Festivals and Cultural Events has started its assignment with a visit to Arondizuogu to observe Ika Ikeji 2022, to interface with the Arondizuogu Patriotic Union regarding Ikeji Festival, and to look at some monuments and places of historical interest in the community. The Committee led by its Chairman, Mrs Josephine Oguike, started with a courtesy call on Eze Ozuomba of Awa Izuogu Autonomous Community, HRH Eze Oliver Dike 111. The Committee observed Ika Ikeji, an annual ceremony held at Obi Iheme, the ancestral…
Read More2023: Odiuko Urges Southeast Voters To Reject PDP, If Party Jettisons Zoning.
In spite denial of jettison zoning by the Benue State Governor and chairman, Zoning Committee of the PDP, Dr Samuel Ortom, an Abuja based lawyer and former Senatorial candidate for Imo East in the 2019 general election, Mr Chyma Anthony has urged voters in the southeast of Nigeria to reject the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) if it does not zone the presidential ticket of the party to the south.
Governor Ortom who recently reacted to backlash over the purported throwing open the PDP presidential ticket, reiterated that his zoning committee will present the report to National Executive Committee (NE of the party. Saying it is the NEC that has the final authority on the zoning of positions.
Read MoreFUTO LAND: JUSTICE MUST BE DONE FOR HOST COMMUNITIES, SAYS ANOKAM
The Attorney of the FUTO Host Communities, Chief Sam Anokam has stated that they will actually acquire justice at the end of their matter with the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO). He made this known to newsmen while clearing the air in some certain issues recently.
Read MoreFinancial expert wants political office holders’ salary slashed by 70%
Mr Opara who was an aspirant in the recently conducted Ngor Okpala State Constituency bye election made the call in a statement he issued in Owerri, Imo State capital.
According to him salary and other allowances of political office holders should be slashed by 70%, noting that they do little but receive full salary.