By Nkechi Ojukwu The Imo Commissioner for Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, Hon. Jerry Egemba, alongside the Director and other Heads of the Ministry, has officially received the Cultural Queen Africa Pageant in Owerri, Capital of Imo State. The warm reception took place at the Arts and Culture secretariat at Mbari, on November 6. Addressing the audience, the Commissioner pointed out that cultural hub is an avenue for people to showcase their talent, promote cultural heritage as well as create amusement moment for people to forget their problems and…
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Imo NUJ Unveils Ex-Governor’s Proxy, Anglican Priest Behind Alleged Criminal Plot To Sell Union’s Secretariat.
It has been revealed that the man behind the alleged fraudulent plot to sell the secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Imo State Council is one Rev Godson Nlemchukwu, an Engineer who is currently serving under the Anglican Diocese of Ohaji/Egbema, presided over by His Lordship Bishop Collins Oparajiaku. The revelation came barley few days after the said Anglican priest mobilized some hoodlums with whom he invaded the Imo NUJ Secretariat located along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, the Imo state capital. The agents of the said Nlemchukwu claimed…
Read MoreImo Assembly Urges Uzodinma To Save Flood Ravaged Communities In Nkwerre
By Williams Odunze Imo State House of Assembly has urged the governor of the State Hope Uzodinma to come to the rescue of some communities in Nkwere LGA who were recently ravaged by flood that rendered many people homeless. The House made the call following the motion moved by the member representing Nkwerre State Constituency in the State Assembly,Hon. Chisom Ojukwu who told the House that residents of many communities from his Constituency are in pains as they no longer have places of abode due to the flooding. He informed…
Read MoreNigerian Medical Association holds 2024 Physicians’ Week in grand style
The 2024 Physicians’ Week of the Nigerian Medical Association Imo State with the theme ” Ensuring Universal Applicability in Remuneration : A Panacea to Talent Retention in the HealthCare Industry has taken place at the NMA Secretariat, along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri In his address, the Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Imo State, Dr Bartholomew Echeta appreciated the founding fathers of their noble association worldwide for their thoughtfulness in setting a week aside for the celebration of these doctors who dedicated their lives, knowledge and talent to the provision of health…
Read MoreCourt Strikes Out Suit Against 76 #EndBadGovernance Protesters
A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. The Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, who was represented by the Director of Public Prosecution…
Read MoreWe’ve Learned Our Lesson – INEC Chairman Yakubu Admits to Mistakes in Edo Election
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has admitted that the commission made errors during the Edo State governorship election. He assured Nigerians that these mistakes would not be repeated in the upcoming Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16. The INEC boss made the remarks during a visit to the INEC state headquarters in Akure, the capital of Ondo State, on Monday. Prof. Yakubu discussed the lessons learned from the recent Edo election and other previous polls. The main issues, he said were…
Read MoreCourt Imposes N20m Fine On Enugu Police Commissioner, DSP Over Missing Suspect From Custody
Enugu State High Court has imposed a fine of N20 million on the state Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, and Deputy Superintendent of Police, Chidobe Ekeleme, for violating the right to life of Chika Chukwu Onwe, who went missing in police custody. Justice C.O. Ajah, who delivered the judgment, emphasized that the state police command’s actions were unacceptable. The judge ruled that Chika Chukwu Onwe was murdered in police custody without trial or due process. Onwe and Izuchukwu Ani were arrested in 2019 in Agbani, Enugu State, following a cult…
Read MoreRivers crisis caused by control of state resources, Fubara opens up
Fubara and Wike have been at loggerheads for over a year over disagreements on the leadership of the state political structure. The Governor disclosed this while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries, Worldwide during the 51st Birthday of the General Overseer, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere , and the 18th Anniversary of the church. The event was held at the church’s headquarters located in Mbodo, Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He appealed to the church not to relent in its prayers for…
Read MoreEndBadGovernance: Tinubu Orders Immediate Release Of Detained Minors
…Drops all charges against them President Bola Tinubu has directed that all minors arrested and undergoing trial for their roles during the #EndBadGovernance protest should be released immediately. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Ibrahim Idris disclosed this on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris said the President also instructed that all charges against the minors be dropped immediately.
Read MoreCatholic Church Weds 9 Couples,As Owerri Based Journalist-Oloko Walks Violet Down The Aisle
It was a joyous and ecstatic celebration last Saturday as Holy Family Catholic Parish Irete organized mass wedding for nine couples including an Owerri based Journalist Reginald Oloko and his heartrob Violet Nwokocha. The wedding mass which was meant to commence by 11 am began with entry procession by 11:45 . It was well attended by parishioners ,and relatives and friends of the couples. It was around 12 pm that couples exchanged vows and were wedded. Earlier in his sermon drawn from Matthew 19 v3 the officiating and Parish Priest,…
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