A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ihiagwa, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Hon Bright Agu, Glamour has called on Gov Hope Uzodinma to seek for second term in 2023. Hon. Agu who spoke to journalists in Owerri recently, added that he was making the call as a patriotic indigene of the state who is concerned about its progress and sustainable development. According to him, Gov. Uzodinma has laid strong foundation for the sustainable development of the state in the first three years of his administration…
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Micheal Ugorji’s Murder: Family, NGO insist on justice, task police on suspect Ugorji’s prosecution …Say: Suspect will kill them, if released
The family of slain Mr Ubanna Henry Iroegbu of Mbamara Ikoro Umueleagwa Onicha in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has called on the authorities of the Nigeria Police to ensure the prosecution of Mr Micheal Aguwa Ugorji from the same community over his alleged murder of the victim last December. Joined in the call for the suspect, Ugorji’s prosecution was a non-governmental organization, Grooming Leadership Network, which said it was pushing for justice to be done. Speaking to newsmen on the development Tuesday, in Owerri, Okey Anyanwu…
Read MoreOwerri Zone Senate: Organize Debate For Senatorial Aspirants, Separate Alpha Male From The Pack, Chukwueke’s DG Tells APC.
The Director General of Jerry Chukwueke Campaign Organization ,Dr. Iyke Njoku made the call on Tuesday during a campaign rally at Ahiazu Mbaise APC headquarters to introduce, Chief Jerry Chukwueke to the party leadership in the LGA. The Director General , who was a Commissioner for Environment in Imo State told his kith and kin from Mbaise to give Chief Chukwueke a block vote and hold him responsible if promises made to them were not fulfilled.
Dr. Njoku also stated for the records, that he has never lost any election and definitely will not lose this most important Senatorial contest for Owerri Zone. He said he would not go to Abuja with Chief Chukwueke if he wins as a Senator, but will work at the party office to ensure that all the promises made by his principal are fully implemented.
Read More2023 Senate: Chukwueke Blames Mbaitoli Erosion On Poor Representation Of Owerri Zone.
A front-line aspirant for the 2023 Owerri Zone senate seat, Chief Jerry Chukwueke has attributed the spate of Erosion menace in Mbaitoli area of Imo State to poor performance and lack of voice on the part of those representing the zone in the senate in Abuja.
Chief Chukwueke who took his on-going sensitization tour of Owerri Zone to Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Saturday, told the leaders and APC faithful at Orodo, that the time has come for a paradigm shift in the choice of who would go to Abuja on behalf of the zone.
Read MoreImo Lawmaker-Obiefule Debunks Alleged Comment Over Egwim’s Disappearance.
The members representing Isu state constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Ngozi Obiefule has debunked a publication by an Owerri based Newspaper (not Nigeria Newspoint), alleging that she had raised an alarm over the purported missing of the member, representing Ideato North in the state legislature, Hon. Arthur Egwim and also attributing the disappearance of Egwim to suspension by House leadership and masterminding all suspensions.
Hon Obiefule who addressed newsmen in Owerri on Tuesday, March 22, stressed that she had been shocked at the publication having never granted any interview to the said Newspaper or any other as regards any issue on Hon. Egwim or related matters.
Read MoreWhy We Passed Vote of Confidence on Gov, Speaker-INPGG
A non governmental organization, Imo Network for Peace and Good Governance, (INPGG,)has explained the reasons behind the unanimous decision to passed vote of confidence on Governor’Hope Uzodinma and the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibeh. The State Coordinator of the group, Comr. Ikedi Amankwe, while speaking to newsmen who accosted him at Concord hotel, Owerri, penultimate Thursday, during the quarterly meeting of the group, said IMPGG is an independent entity whose only interest is to promote peace and good governance not only in Imo State…
Read MoreAlleged Uncomplimentary Statement: Ebonyi Ex-Governor Kneels Down for NBA, NJC
Information reaching our news room from Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital has it that the Court dethroned Governor, Engr. David Nweze Umahi on Wednesday has kneeled down and begged the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA and the Nigeria Judiicary Council (NJC) over his alleged uncomplimentary statement made against a judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Justice Inyang Ekwo. Umahi, it was learnt tendered the unreserved apology while addressing over two thousand members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ebonyi State at an alleged hired crowed rented…
Read MoreAlleged Libel, Blackmail: Owerri Monarch, Surety On The Run, Court Issues Arrest Warrant.
Prince Bob Njemanze Following what is said to be unprintable Publications reportedly made against him in an Owerri based tabloid, Prince Bob-Kay Njemanze of Njemanze-Ihenacho revered dynasty has petitioned the Imo state police commissioner against, Eze Peter Eze Mgbowu Ezechikere Njemanze of Amawom Autonomous Community, Owerri Municipal for Libel, Defamation and Character Assassination. Consequent upon the said Petition dated August 20,2021 the State Commissioner of Police had to charge the suspects:HRH, Eze C. Peter Njemanze, Ikenna Onuoha and Emmanuel Madumere,Columnist and Editor of Announcer Express Newspaper, respectively to Magistrate Court…
Read MoreUmuowa Community Visits: Imo Speaker, seeks for new autonomous communities
Speaker, Imo State House Of Assembly: Barr. Kennedy Ibeh The people of Umuowa Community in Orlu Local Government Area, has paid courtesy visit to the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. Kennedy Chidozie Ibe, in his office. The community which was ably led by a former mayor and commissioner in the state, Ichie Best Mbanaso, said that they came to appreciate the Speaker for the innovations he has brought to legislative process since his assumption of office and also to tender their request to him. Speaking at…
Read MoreBefore The Rains: Imo People Lament Slow Pace of Road Construction
…MCC/Uratta, Naze/Nekede/Ihiagwa/Obinze, World Bank/Umuguma Roads As Examples As the rains inch home on Imo state, residents of the State have raised alarm over imminent suffering staring them on the face owing to very slow pace of road construction within the state. The people who expressed disappointment with the situation maintained that citizens of the state and other users of Imo roads will suffer untold hardship if the rains start properly without completion of ongoing roads and remediation of other badly dilapidated ones across the state. Making their feelings public on…
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