A medical doctor and social commentator, Dr Philip Njemanze has painted a gloomy picture of the economy of Imo State in the aftermath of the urban renewal program of Gov Rochas Okorocha saying the program devastated the economy of the state. Dr Njemanze who made this startling revelation in a document he released recently in Owerri estimated that the economy of the state shrunk drastically because of the loss of whopping N3.5trillion as a result of the renewal program. According to him that colossal loss resulted to an equally disturbing…
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Red Alert: Herdsmen kill one in Imo …Lawmakers raise alarm
Imo House of Assembly has raised alarm over the menace of herdsmen in Okigwe which is believed to have already claimed one life. Speaking on a motion brought before the House under matter of urgent public importance, at plenary Tuesday, the chief sponsor of the motion and member for Owerri Municipal State constituency, Hon. Lugard Osuji lamented what he described as the destruction of crops in people’s farms by cows noting that the disturbing development has already put resident’s of the affected areas in Okigwe in fear even as one…
Read MoreIPOB to Ohanaeze: We stand on Biafra Referendum or Nothing …Warns: Don’t discuss Restructuring in Igboland
The Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB) has sent out a strongly worded message of warning to Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, the apex socio cultural organization of Igbo nation against gathering anywhere in the zone to discuss anything about restructuring insisting that it is Biafra referendum or nothing else. According to the group anyday those it described as so called Igbo leaders flouted this warning and gather for any discussion on restructuring they would be treated like outcasts in Biafra land. Making the feeling of IPOB public in a statement issued by Media…
Read MoreOhakim Secures scholarship for Imo State students
Former Governor of Imo State, Dr Ikedi Ohakim, (l) signing a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU in Cyprus with Dr Gunsel, founder of Near East and Caryina Universities (R), Northern Cyprus, for scholarships for Imo State students. The former Governor of Imo State, Dr. IkediOhakim has secured huge foreign scholarships for students in Imo state who wishes to study abroad. A release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Former Governor, Mr. Collins Ughalaa stated that Dr. Ohakim during his recent trip to Northern Cyprus had signed a Memorandum of…
Read MoreAttempted Assault on Archbishop Obinna: Imolites Carpet Okorocha, Nwosu …As Video of show of shame goes viral
Angry reactions have continued to trail last weekend’s attempted assault on the Catholic Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastes Provence, Archbishop Anthony AJV Obinna by aides of Gov Rochas Okorocha allegedly led by Mr Jeff Nwaoha. Those who spoke on the issue including prominent politicians not only condemned the act in the strongest terms possible but also reminded the governor that the magnanimity and patience of the state should not be mistaken for cowardice. Meanwhile, the video of the unholy attempt on the man of God has gone viral setting the internet…
Read More2019: Madumere rejects Okorocha’s senate offer …Says: I’ll contest Governorship
Recently, it was reported that Governor Rochas Okorocha asked his deputy to contest for Senate instead of the governorship election to pave way for the Chief of Staff and his son in-law, Uche Nwosu, who he endorsed as his successor. But his deputy Prince Eze Madumere has finally rejected Gov. Okorocha’s offer to him to go to the Senate to represent Owerri Zone. Prince Madumere bared his mind on the controversal issues in a statement signed by his chief press secretary Uche Onwuchekwa wherein, he said he has chosen his…
Read MoreAPC NEC Meeting: Okorocha’s plot to sack party …Hilary Eke votes against him
It was another dismal outing for the governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha who again was at the loosing end when his proposal to have the tenures of ward, LGA and state party officials of APC dissolved, flopped at yesterday’s National Excecutive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. His desire to have the officials dissolved could not gain support as those in favour of extension of tenure overwhelmed him. It was learnt that while the APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun was addressing the National Exco of the party, Okorocha…
Read More2019 Poll: I am best for Imo governorship – Oparandudu …My experience, blueprint will change Imo
Mr Nick Oparandudu, one of the foremost technocrats angling to takeover Imo seat of power from Gov Rochas Okorocha in 2019 has gave reasons why he is best for the seat. Mr Oparandudu who spoke to journalists in Owerri recently on his ambition posited that he decided to join the race because his professional expertise and roadmap would change the Imo narrative if elected. The ex commissioner for Internal Resources and Pension Matters, Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chief Economic Adviser to Gov Rochas Okorocha while shedding light on his…
Read MoreNwulu declares for Imo governorship, come 2019 …Assures: I’ll create job through tourism, security …Provide solid infrastructure
Imo-born House of Representatives member for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Hon. Tony Chinedu Nwulu says Imo people should pray and believe that God should give them a quality and responsible leader as governor rather than depending on zoning and political camping. Hon. Nwulu stated this Friday while briefing newsmen on his governorship ambition come 2019. He said the problem with Nigeria has always been too much politicking without good governance, noting that what matters most is to be proactive in solving people’s problems. Nwulu disclosed that it was…
Read MoreNwosu Guber ambition: PDP dismisses endorsement …Says APC divided, can’t win poll …As Orlu APC stakeholders reject Nwosu’s choice …Rochas insist: My Inlaw possesses qualities
The reported endorsement of his Chief of Staff and son in-law, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu by Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha for the 2019 Imo governorship election, has been described as inconsequential and a kite that can hardly fly by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Imo State. Meanwhile it was a rowdy session at Orlu LGA Council hall on Sunday, February 12, 2019, where both the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward and LGA executives gathered for what appeared to be a town-hall meeting in which one of the apex…
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