It was a- free- all in Owerri, the Imo state capital, on Tuesday, as chieftains of the Social Democratic Party, in the state exchanged punches. The crisis led to the suspension of the state Congress which was billed to take place at the party’s secretariat situated on Wetheral Road in Owerri. Our correspondent who was invited to witness the botched Congress observed that trouble started after some Local Government Area chairmen insisted that the Congress was not going to go on. They insisted that staff members of the Independent National…
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Imo Insecurity: Time Find Permanent Solution
With the way violent and vicious attacks are being launched in Imo State these days, it appears the vicious cycle of insecurity has returned. Before the attacks on the Umuguma Divisional Police Office, residence of Prof George Obiozor, President General of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, the attack on INEC Office and personnel in Ihite Uboma, the scourge had largely been restricted to the Orlu area of the state. The Orlu mayhem has stuck out like a sore thumb in Imo’s finger and as such has been on the front burner…
Read MoreEaster: Imitate Christ, show love to the Weak, Downtrodden – Ondo First Lady
Wife of the Governor of Ondo State, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has tasked Christians on following Christ’s example in showing affection for the weak and downtrodden. In felicitating with Christians on the occasion of Easter celebration which is a commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Mrs Akeredolu gave the charge. She said: “Christ’s death and resurrection symbolize the ultimate sacrifice and an enduring example that Christians should emulate. It is important for Christians to follow Christ’s model of showing affection for those abused, subjugated or maltreated.” The First…
Read MoreIF ONLY IN MEMORY OF ALEX EKWUEME
By Chuks Osuji It is very very unfortunate that many Nigerian politicians and members of the public do not have historical reflection. Otherwise, why would PDP and its leadership continue to oscillate between in favour of zoning the presidency to the south instead of leaving the ticket open for the “highest bidder”. Honestly, since PDP zoning committee told the world that it has recommended to throw the ticket of the presidency open for every aspirant irrespective of zoning, indeed, a barrage of criticism has greeted that blunder even at that,…
Read MoreDECLARATION OF NKWERRE STATE CONSTITUENCY SEAT VACANT
Explosive reactions have visited the pronouncement by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kennedy Ibe declaring the Seat for Nkwerre State Constituency vacant, thus calling on INEC to conduct a By-Election. This ugly incident took Place yesterday, 7th April, 2022 during the plenary. Information had it that the newly sworn-in member, representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency, Hon. Blyden Amajirionwu moved a motion, citing Section 109(g) of 1999 Constitution as amended and called for declaration of the Seat for the member representing Nkwerre State Constituency, Hon. Obinna Okwara vacant on the basis that Hon.…
Read MoreEASTER: ENYIOHA PREACHES PEACE, LOVE IN OWERRI WEST
The Interim Management Committee, IMC Chairman of Owerri West LGA, Imo State, Hon. Okechukwu Enyioha has called on Christians to maximize the opportunity presented by 2022 Easter celebration to renew their love for Jesus Christ who they are celebrating his Death and Resurrection. In a Release made available to newsmen in Owerri, he called on the people of Owerri West to take advantage of the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to promote peace, love one another and rededicate themselves to God. The IMC Chairman in his Easter message,…
Read MoreUmuihugba/Umuodu Owerri Re-validates Unegbu’s Interim Leadership.
By Williams Odunze The people of Umuihugba Umuodu Autonomous Community have re-validated the interim leadership of Sir Soronnadi Unegbu to continue as Town Union Executive of the Community. The decision was made during the Easter Conference which was held at the Community Town Hall by the Representatives of the various kindreds that made up Umuihugba Umuodu Autonomous Community. In his opening remarks, the President General of the Town Union Government, Sir Unegbu remarked that the major reason why they have gathered here is to present the account of stewardship and…
Read MoreNANS Visits Imo NUJ, Seeks Media Partnership
By Williams Odunze In order to get wider publicity and to draw the attention of people in authority to the plights of Nigeria Students, the Zone F chapter of National Association of Nigeria Students,NANS has sought Media partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists,NUJ, Imo State Chapter. Leading the group to the Imo State NUJ Secretariat at Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, a FUTO student,Comrade PraiseGod EJike,who recently emerged the Deputy Coordinator,Zone F of NANS maintained that they recognized the role of Journalists in propagating the well being of the society…
Read MoreIPOB: Nigeria Army Declares Nwokeji Wanted
“It’s a massacre in Orlu” The Nigerian Military has declared wanted one alleged notorious Indigenous People Of Biafra,IPOB kingpin ,Kennedy Nwokeji in his home town Orlu. Mr Nwokeji alongside some other suspected leaders of the group were declared wanted after they narrowly escaped the military crackdown down on IPOB members on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, which was described as “Orlu massacre” by various media sources. Eyewitnesses said that Mr Nwokeji was seen inside a Lexus car with his fellow members,on that fateful day, before heavily armed military operatives accosted…
Read MoreP.G salutes Uzodinma, Akarachi Over Roads
The President General of Mbieri Nwaotuoke Union, Chief Fidelis Akuchie has thanked the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Akarachi Foundation, Engr. Akarachi Amadi, for facilitating the reconstruction of the Nkwo Orji-Obazu- Orie Mbieri road in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The Mbieri Nwaotuoke P.G. who gave Akarachi the thumbs up during an interaction at a social event in Awo Mbieri over the weekend, also commended him for ensuring that work commenced on the road in earnest. Chief Akuchie recalled the travails the people of Mbieri…
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