By Douglas Ogbankwa As a victim of well scripted sponsored false propaganda, I call tell you that Nigeria is filled with very wicked and evil people who can do any thing to bring a great man down .Do not believe everything you hear ,watch or read in the social media . Nigerian Politicians have people they pay millions to generate fake news . Nigeria is a complex country made up some intellectual felons , who churn out lies and make them look like truth and make the truth look like…
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Eze Imo Title: An Aberration
By Ifeanyi Onyekach One of the mistakes of past administration was undue interference in sacred tradition of the people. The government of former governor Rochas Okorocha appropriated all powers and authorities even those belonging to the gods. He exuded so much influence on traditional matters and concluded with fiat issues of sacred tradition that requires consultation of chief priests and the ancestors. He resolved ezeship tustle by the toss of a coin and proclaimed an Eze by whimsical feeling. His administration witnessed unusual approval and proliferation of autonomous communities. That was…
Read MoreNovember 11, Imo Guber: Will Uzodinma’s “Friends” Gather?
By Henry Ekpe Nearly everything is set among the Political Parties for the most contentious Imo Governorship election which comes up on November 11, 2023. All the political parties have named their campaign councils and soon, the State will be vibrating with activities, as the D-day approaches. Unfortunately, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over one hundred and thirty four (134,000) Permanent Voters Cards PVCs of Imo indigenes are still lying in their Owerri office, uncollected. However, whether their owners collect them or not will not stop the…
Read MoreThe “Known” Imo State And Concept Of “Unknown Gunmen”
By Ikenna Onuoha Imo state is indeed known across the world, what is not known is the activities of the “unknown gunmen” ravaging the entire state. The state is bounded by Abia state in the East, Anambra State in the North and Rivers State in the South. Its estimated population as at 2016 census is approximately over 5 million. The state is one of the nine oil producing states in Nigeria, this means that the state is a benefiary of the 13% oil derivation funds for oil producing states. Imo…
Read MoreLike Robin Hood, Uzodinma Should Stop Using Looted State Fund To Do Endorsement Giveaway To Imolites
By Emenike Amanze Robin Hood was a 14th century notorious fictional outlaw rebel known for stealing and robbing people’s valuables and sharing peasants to the poor. His timeline, character and personality was represented in the English folklore and Ballad. Today, the society is full of Robin Hood who after robbing the people, turns back to distribute peasants to the poor members of the society. Such pretentious and camouflaged “financial saraka” is the root cause of the erosion of the spirit of social morality and moral decadence in our society today.…
Read MoreImo Govt To Revive 45 Year-Old Ahiajoku Lecture Series
By Frank Nwaete If the Good News emanating from the Office of the Director-General (DG) Ahiajoku Center,on the planned Revival of the famous Ahiajoku Lecture Series, is anything else to go bye,then Igbos will soon start another enjoyment of Intellectual harvest. The Special Adviser To Governor Hope Odidika Uzodimma and Director-General (DG) Ahiajoku Center, Hon Nze Ray Emeana, started this in Owerri the Imo State Capital while Speaking on the 3R Administration plans in that direction. EMEANA, a former 2007 – 2011 Member of the Imo State House Of Assembly…
Read MoreIgbo Heroes’ Day: Ohanaeze Gives Post-Humours Award To Zik, Ironsi, Okpara, Others On Sept 29
By Amby Uneze The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide will honour some Igbo Heroes and Special Igbo allies at the 2023 Igbo Day Celebration which holds at the Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu on Thursday, September 29, 2023. The Chairmanship of the Central Planning Committee for the 2023 edition of Igbo Day, Professor Fred O. Eze informed that the event will be chaired by one of the most consistent detribalized Igbo philanthropists, Prince Engr. Arthur Eze (Ozoigbondu). Those that will receive the post-humous awards include The Rt. Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe,…
Read MoreRuby Emele: A Unique Politician
By Ifeanyi Ndukwe Chief Hon. Mrs. Ruby Emele is the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Imo State. A native of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area. She is a refined politician who has remained outstanding among other politicians in the state, with her style of politics. Hon. Ruby Emele has always mixed politicking with kindness and philanthropy, hence her name has remained a household one in Isiala Mbano in particular and Imo State at large. Regardless of her high position, she doesn’t segregate, she treats everyone the same…
Read MorePlace of Imo Journalists In Uzodinma’s Era
By Henry Ekpe By the end of November, Senator Hope Uzodinma would have completed his first term as the Governor of Imo State, yet he has not met Journalists based in Imo State in any interactive session. He had several times met with Journalists from outside Imo State, but he has not deemed it necessary to have an interface with the Media Men based in the State he has operated in for nearly four years now. Whatever is the reason, I cannot fathom, but certainly this was not how I…
Read MoreInsensitivity Of Political Class And Self Imposed Leaders In Nigeria
(Fact Check Of Actions Of Tinubu’s Government So Far) At swearing in ceremony of the present government of Alhaji, Senator, Chief, Comrade, Jagaban Bola Ahmed Tinubu, our president didn’t miss words in announcing to Nigerians that his government wouldn’t waste additional hour in scrapping the fuel subsidy regime that has pouched so much hole in the revenue bag of this nation. Nigerians received the news with mixed feelings. While some praised Mr New president for hitting the ground running from the first minute of his taking over as the president,…
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