A group operating under the aegis of Ibo Senior Citizens Affair Foundation (ISCAF) says it is concerned over what it described as “ever-rising level of insecurity bedeviling Nigeria as a nation”. A release from ISCAF signed by its President, Rt. Rev. Maglorious Enyioha lamented the loss of lives and property resulting from the activities of faceless gunmen, herdsmen and other armed groups shedding innocent blood at will. The group recalled that few years ago, herdsmen reportedly invaded Uzouwani Community in Enugu State by night, “killing and maiming scores of Ndigbo.…
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Imo and Cloud of Uncertainty Without Despair
By Chuks Osuji A British Historian, Arnold Smith had written, “Even the best general surrounded by enemy soldiers with limited bullets do not despair even if the last bullet is fired.” Certainly, What has been happening in Imo State can be likened to the quotation above. What has been happening is enough to tremble a community of people in Imo State. Yet, in the early morning of Easter Monday after the foundation of Imo community was shaken by volleys of bullets,the people woke up, although threatened and frightened, gradually but…
Read MoreEnyimba City Garment Industry to be ready 2021 ending –Ikpeazu
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State says Enyimba City Garment Industry, which is solely sponsored by his government would be completed this year. Ikpeazu stated this while officially performing the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of Aba Leather And Garment Industrial Cluster and Enyimba City Garment Industry all located at Umunnato, Umukaliki in Obingwa Local Government Area. He said the Aba Leather And Garment Industrial Cluster being done in partnership with Total Value Integrated Services Nigeria Limited would equally be completed and commissioned before he leaves office. The State chief…
Read MoreAgogbuo rallies support for Uzodinma
An APC Chieftain and Elder Statesman in Mbaitoli has drummed support for the Governor, the distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma in his quest to positively change the narrative of governance in Imo State. Chief Agogbuo said since assumption of office the Governor not only brought back prudent management of scarce resources in the state but has also restored confidence in Governance. Answering questions from journalists during the meeting of leaders of Owerri Zone at the Sam Mbakwe Hall Concord Hotel Owerri, the Elder Statesman disclosed that the meeting was organized to…
Read MoreImo Poly: Our accreditation is intact, HND graduates, attend Youth service, presently
The management of the Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo has debunked allegation in an Owerri based newspaper that programme of the institution lack accreditation and that HND graduates of the polytechnic are not allowed by the NYSC to participate in the NYSC scheme. In a release by the Head of Public Relations, Information and Publication Unit, Prince Darlington Oparaocha the institution described the publication as handwork of mischief makers. He posited that the Polytechnic is not only in good stead with her programmes but equally stressed that HND graduates of the…
Read MoreHelp My Daughter: Father of 14yr-old accident victim needs N2.1m Cries for help …Acct No: 2054586268 (UBA)
Alphonsus Uzodinma from Umuokoroukwu Ezuhu Ngoro, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, has cried out to good-spirited individuals and organizations to come to the rescue of Mmesomachi Rosemary Uzodinma whose legs were said to have been crushed by a Pajero Sports Utility vehicle during a burial in his family compound. Mr. Uzodinma who said he and wife were artisans, told Nigeria Newspoint that N2.1m million was needed for an artificial limb and other serious medical treatments for his daughter whom he hinted, was a JSS 2 student of…
Read MoreUzodinma Quality Roads To Last 25 Years –Batos “Governor, doing over 40 roads in one year” …Inaugurates Ideato North Prosperity Ambassadors
The Special Adviser on Political Matters to Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Dr Batos Nwadike has charged the people of Ideato North to remain steadfast with the present Shared Prosperity administration in the state. The SA Political who spoke during the sensitization tour in the LGA, assured that the Governor Uzodinma would continue to prioritize issues affecting the area especially, in fixing their bad roads, appointments and empowerment. Dr Batos accompanied by senior officials in the Uzodinma cabinet including the SA Pensions, Group Captain Pat Okibedi, SSA Beautification, Hon…
Read MoreA BIG FAT RODENT IS SMELLING
There is something just doesn’t jell, or fall in place, about the early Easter Monday morning attack on Owerri Prisons and the neighbouring Police headquarters. Something about the attack does not smell right. The attack appears so contrived, so convenient. From my bed a little less than two kilometres from the scene I began to hear gun shots and bangs( explosions) from at about 2am. The sounds did not stop until about two hours later after which I fell asleep. After I woke up and saw posts which informed me…
Read MoreOneness Boss scores Uzodinma high, makes case for vulnerable
The President of a non governmental organization under the umbrella of Oneness Foundation United States & Nigeria, Lady Ijeoma Edithmary Price has scored Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma high for his achievements after one year in office. She however called on Governor Uzodimma and his colleague Governors in the South East to make the hare while sun shine, advising them to take the issue of vulnerable section of the society seriously. She said those on the streets can easily be recruited into deadly crimes, which will later hurt the…
Read MoreInsecurity: Ebonyi recruits 1000 more vigilantee, buy 80 Sienna Buses
Ebonyi state is to strengthen her internal security with 1000 fresh recruits, of this number seven hundred are to be deployed to the rural areas while the remaining 300men will work at the urban areas. There also be 20 coordinators while a total of 80 sienna buses will be deployed for their operation. Gov David Umahi has made known to journalists after the state expanded security meeting presided over by him. Speaking further the secretary to the state government Dr Kenn Ugbala added that police and other security agencies who…
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