In his bid to check protest which is gradually becoming incessant in Owerri, the Imo State capital, it has been observed that the Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has deployed military personnels within Owerri metropolis to clamp down on intending protesters. It could be recalled that the Governor recently, while receiving members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW, and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONADWAP) who were on solidarity visit to Government House made it clear that he would no longer tolerate protest in order to…
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NBS Rating:Ihedioha, committed to stopping sharp practices in state governance-Mayor Eze …He’s made LG managers accountable
Governor Emeka Ihedioha’s Special Adviser (SA) on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Chukwudi Mayor Eze, has said that the rating of Imo as less corrupt state in Nigeria, is an evidence that the Governor is committed to rid Imo State of sharp practices among actors of the state as it used to be in the past administration. The Special Adviser stated this while interacting with newsmen in Owerri, Tuesday. Mayor Eze, a former Federal lawmaker maintained that Imo State has never had it so good in the area of…
Read MoreCultural Limbo: Ihedioha brings back Ahiajoku Lecture, 8years after …Harps on sustenance of cultural heritage …Sues for synergy amongst old Eastern region
The Ahiajoku Lecture series which was neglected by the Rochas Okorocha administration in Imo State, for eight years has been revived and internationalized by the State Governor, Rt. Hon.Emeka Ihedioha. The governor explained that 40th edition of the Lecture, marks the restoration of the most cherished Igbo cultural and intellectual summit, after nearly a decade of abeyance. In his address on the 40th anniversary of Ahiajoku lecture series held at renovated Ahiajoku conference centre, New Owerri, Governor Ihedioha said ” this year’s event acquires even a broader significance especially because…
Read MoreNational Productivity: FG honours Izunaso, Leo Stan, Dangote, others with Merit Award …LASU VC, JAMB Registra get accolades also
The Federal Government yesterday honoured Imo born Sen Osita Izunaso and Leo Stan Ekeh and other prominent Nigerians including Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Oba Otudeko with the prestigious National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) award. In a letter signed by the Honourable Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige and communicated to all prospective recipients of the award the minister had noted that they were being recognised for their outstanding contributions to the development of the country. The letter dated November 18th 2019 further noted that President Muhammadu Buhari has…
Read MoreIhedioha’s only opposition in Imo is bad roads – Mayor Eze “It’s time to act statesmanly” …Tells AA, APC, APGA to sheath swords
The Special Assistant to Imo State Governor on Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Hon. Mayor Chukwudi Eze has explained that the only threatening opposition visible in the state presently are the litany of bad roads sprawling across the nooks and crannies of the state. In a chat with newsmen in Owerri Thursday, Hon. Eze said very soon, such opposition will be conquered as government is determined to reconstruct all failed road projects in the state within the shortest possible time. “The LGAs will soon embark on massive rural road maintenance…
Read MoreChina Roads: Ihedioha Blasts Imo Engineers, You Allowed Okorocha Destroy Imo Infrastructure In 8years …As Iwuanyanwu absorbs Buhari from Nigeria’s problems
Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has blamed the member of NSE, especially those living in Imo for what he described as their lackadaisical approach in dealing with immediate past government of Rochas Okorocha as it concerns fake and substandard projects. Governor Ihedioha said as people who occupy strategic position in the country, it beholds on them to monitor all projects, be it state or Federal, to ensure that such project meets all regulatory standards adding that failure to carry out this sensitive role, NSE may be putting the lives of…
Read MoreTragedy: food Poison Kills Grand Pa, 2 Grandchildren, As Man Kills Wife, Brother In Imo
The sleeping Umuewi village in Ihebinowere, Okwudor community in Njaba LGA, Imo State was thrown into confusion and agony yesterday (Tuesday), as a result of the tragic death of three members of a family allegedly by food poison. The remains of the deceased grandfather, Moses Oguebuka and two of his grandchildren, were discovered in the family’s apartment in the morning. It was gathered from eyewitnesses that their corpses were discovered when one the man’s mistresses came to his house and met the house locked in afternoon. Reports had it that…
Read MoreApplauds: Ihedioha begins massive road repairs, construction works across Imo …World Bank, Control Post, others get attention
There are signs that Imo people will soon have a reprieve as the Governor Chief Emeka Ihedioha is set to commence massive road construction and repair across the state. The governor had few weeks ago awarded the construction and repairs of some roads assuring that work would start immediately the rains subsides as according to sources within the state government, the governor did not want to start any road work like his predecessor Okorocha while the rains are still heavy. So with the obvious signs that the dry session has…
Read MoreKpakpando Foundation: Izunaso’s humanitarian gesture lauded …As foundation celebrates 14 years …Sponsors 2,000 Disables, trains 700 by scholarship
A two-time senator of Orlu zone and the chairman Board of Director of Kpakpando Foundation, Senator Osita Bonaventure Izunaso has been commended for his humanitarian gestures. The commendation was given by Senator Victor Lar who is the Deputy Governor of Yobe State who represented the Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni who was the chairman of the occasion at the 14th anniversary celebration of Kpakpando Foundation held at the Ahiajoku Complex Owerri, Imo State on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He said that some churches have not done what…
Read MoreBiafra: Restructure Nigeria, stop Igbo marginalization to end IPOB agitation -Ihenacho …Perpetual subjugation of any part, wrong …FG must not hunt Biafra Agitators
An elder statesman in Imo State, Col. Lambert Ihenacho has maintained that it is only restructuring that can curb the problems arising from agitation for secession in Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen in Imo weekend, Col. Ihenacho said it is as a result of continuous marginalization being meted out on the Igbos by the Federal Governments over the years that gave rise to many pressure groups seeking for independence of the Igbo nation, saying such agitation would not have arisen if the Common wealth were equitably distributed, and Federal Character policies…
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