Category: FEATURED

From all indications, Gov Rochas Okorocha has completely lost the battle to install his son in law, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu as his successor following the position of the party leadership that the recommendations of the partys Appeal Panel set up after primaries would not be implemented. According to party sources who confided in Nigeria Newspoint said the decision not to implement the report of the panel stemmed from the fact that the committee submitted it after the expiration of the time given by INEC to political parties to conclude all…

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Sequel to the crisis that engulfed the governorship primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Imo state and some other states of the South East, a new faction of the party which took the name New-APGA emerged yesterday in Owerri. The emergence of the factional New-APGA came on the heels of the alleged inability of the party to conduct primary election for its governorship aspirants in Imo State even as it was also reported that similar scenario may have played out in neighbouring Abia state of the South East…

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The governorship primary election of the APC in Imo State has turned into a warfare characterized by confusion, violence, blood, destruction, claims and counter claims from the various aspirants and camps seeking the party’s ticket. Indeed, what played out yesterday (Tuesday) during the repeat primary exercise following the non conduct of the exercise on Monday,the first day it was scheduled to hold, was proof that the leaders of the party are prepared to spill blood as some have boasted to grab the ticket at all cost. As at the time…

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The Imo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC will today, Monday, October 1 2018 go to the poll to elect it’s governorship candidate for next year’s governorship election. However,unlike other political parties that will produce one governorship candidate, investigation reveals that APC in the state is likely to produce two candidates from the two factions that have been laying claim to the soul of the party. It was gathered yesterday that the State Governor, Anayo Rochas Okorocha’s camp has concluded arrangements to produce Ugwumba Uche Nwosu as it’s flagbearer,…

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For the third time, embattled Imo deputy governor, Prince Eze Madumere has again trounced the Governor,Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha in the temple of justice. The deputy had before yesterday’s judicial victory stopped the planned inauguration of Mr Calistus Ekenzethe serving Head of Service, who was nominated as his successor via an order granted by the same Justice Benjamin Iheka who had ordered that status quo remains until the determination of the suit brought by Prince Madumere. Prior to that an Abuja Federal High Court had ordered the State House of…

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Imolites have accused Vice President Yemi Osinbajo of condoning alleged corruption and fraud in the government of Gov Rochas Okorocha by visiting the state to commission fraudulent projects that have not been completed and of no value to the people in the state. According to the aggrieved citizens who spoke to Nigeria Newspoint at the weekend on the Vice president visit described it as a wasteful extravagance that has further depleted the scarce resources of the state. Making his mind known on the issue a retiree who craved anonymity flayed…

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In a bid to prevent the ugly experience of misgovernance in Imo, a group under the auspices of Amalgamation of Imo Professional Bodies and Associations, AIPA, has raised a template that will determine who takes over as Imo governor next year. In an address presented by the group at a press conference in Owerri signed by Chief Emeka Diwe, President General Orlu Zuruumme and 11 others, Imo Amalgamation noted that in carrying out the onerous task of scrutinizing the records and antecedents of the would-be Imo governor, it has had…

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Ahead of the 2019 general elections, a group going under the aegis of Imo Integrity Group (IIG) has zeroed in on the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Bus Company, ABC, Mr. Frank Nneji, to take the mantle of leadership of the state next year. According to a press release signed by the leader of the group, Prince Vincon Uwakwe Uwandu which was also made available to Nigeria Newspoint, IIG hinged their choice of Nneji on the fact that the ABC Transport boss comes from Owerri Zone which…

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Ahead 2019 general elections in Imoo State,the political fortunes of Gov Rochas Anayo Okorocha and his Agburuanyi group seems heading down the hill as investigation has uncovered that many more of his loyalists would soon ditch him. Already, as precursor to the impending desertion some of his erstwhile aides and loyalists like Barr Chima Anozie(Home base) have joined the Coalition faction of APC, while some aggrieved Imo lawmakers like the Speaker, Acho  Ihim, Hons Chukwuemeka Lloyd, and Ezenwa Onyewuchi, Owerri North and West,respectively are said to be on the verge…

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The suspected killers of Rev Fr. Jude Egbom of St Patrick’s Catholic Parish, Amucha in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo state have been arrested by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad, F-SARS of Imo police command. According to correspondence report, Rev Fr. Egbom was on Monday night along Nkwerre- Anara road shot and killed while the hoodlums made away with his private car. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Dasuki Galadanchi who Paraded the suspects on Thursday, said that the suspects; Chigozie Uzoukwu, 33, and Peter Ochokwu, 21 were nabbed…

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