Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has challenged members of the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and turn around the fortunes of the institution in their care. The Governor made the remarks on Thursday in his office when he received in audience the 13 member team led by the Chairman of the Board, Chief Henry Ikechukwu Ikoh, on a courtesy call. Governor Uzodinma welcomed and congratulated the members over their appointment and advised them to…
Read MorePostpage
Senate President To State Govs: Respect S/Court judgment on LGA autonomy
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, appealed to state governors to respect the Supreme Court’s judgement that granted autonomy to the 774 local government areas. Akpabio’s comments came as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said the judgement holds possibilities for Nigeria’s future. The Supreme Court had on Thursday declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold funds allocated for local government administrations. In the judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the seven-person panel declared that the 774 local government councils…
Read MoreSchool building collapses on students writing exams in Plateau
A school building housing Saint Academy in the Busa Buji community of JosNorth local government area of Plateau statehas collapsed, trapping many students inside. The incident occurred around 11am on Friday, July 12, while the students were reportedly writing exams. Witnesses reported that the building collapsed, leaving students trapped and prompting a rescue operation. Distraught parents of the students have arrived at the scene, wailing uncontrollably. The newsmen reported that security personnel, including soldiers and police, have arrived to assist in the rescue efforts. However, a truck en route to…
Read MoreRivers Coalition to Assembly: Abandon Fubara Impeachment Or Face Anarchy
The Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thought has urged the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly to abandon its plan to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prevent anarchy in the state. The coalition stated that the actions of 27 lawmakers loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, could lead to a severe crisis in the state. On July 4, the Appeal Court ruled that Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers remained members of the House of Assembly, overturning an earlier High Court order that restrained them. Following this…
Read MoreCBN sells $122.671m to 46 authorized dealers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold the sum of US$122,671,000.00 (One Hundred and Twenty-Two Million, Six Hundred and Seventy-One Thousand United States Dollars) to 46 authorised dealers in its determination to promote stability and reduce market volatility in the foreign exchange market. A statement signed by the Bank’s Director in charge of Financial Markets, Dr. Omolara Duke, disclosed that of the total sale, US$67,500,000.00 (Sixty-Seven million, Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) was sold to 27 Authorised Dealers, while the sum of US$2.5 million (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand…
Read MoreTension As Dissolved OCDA, ENTRACO, Parks Management Officers Still Operating
Anger is raging in some quarters as personnel of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), Environmental Transformation Commission (ENTRACO, Imo Motor Parks and others dissolved some months ago are allegedly still operating in collaboration with some government officials who are sabotaging the appointment of new teams to take over. Investigations revealed that those opposed to the continued operation of the dissolved teams say that further stay in office does not augur well for effective internally generated revenue for the state. They allege that leaks in the system that led to loss…
Read MoreUmuezeanoruo Eziama: Nwadike Hails Organizers’ Dedication Towards 2024 Wrestling Competition
…Harps on need for culture, tradition dev. …Calls on the Ministry of Tourism, Hospitality and Culture for a revival and rebranding of our culture for Global export As the 2024 wrestling Competition edition (Male Category) of Umuezeanoruo Eziama Autonomous Community Nkwerre LGA in Imo state came to an end on July 7, Hon. Chikezie Nwadike, an illustrious son from the Community has commended the successful organization of the event. He described the team of the organizers: Mr Uche Uzoho(Nduhunogbo village ) , Mr Kelechi Ugorji(Ezekwemba village), Mr Martin Nwadike(Ezemenaha Village),…
Read MoreAppointment of Judges: Failed Candidates Allegedly Desperate to Discredit Imo CJ-Chikeka –Group
… Fingers SJC secretary-Nwosu Indications are rife that the delay in the inauguration of the new High Court judges for the Imo State judiciary, as well as the alleged petition against the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice Theresa Chukwuemeka-Chikeka, may not be unconnected to the alleged inability of some candidates including the secretary of the State Judicial Service Commission, Nwosu Jennifer Obianuju to scale through the National Judicial Commission, NJC, final interview. A release by the Group(NGO for,Fairness, Justice/preservation of Fundamental Right) noted that the said Nwosu was allegedly…
Read MoreRestiveness: Commissioner For Niger Delta Affairs Cautions Youths Against Vandalism, Oil Bunkering
By Williams Odunze In a move to foster a peaceful atmosphere in the Oil Producing communities in Imo State, the Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs/Intelligence, Prince Henry Okafor, has called on the youths of the Oil rich region to shun acts of violence and criminal activities such as Oil Bunkering and Pipeline vandalisation that are capable of causing low product out put. The commissioner made the call during A One-day Imo Niger Delta Stakeholders/Leaders Meeting held , Tuesday, July 10 in Owerri the State Capital. The Meeting had as it’s …
Read MoreLGs Autonomy: Supreme Court Verdict Ends Gov’s Reign As Emperors – Moghalu
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has said the judgement of the Supreme Court regarding the autonomy of local government allocations would reduce the reign of state governors as emperors. Moghalu described the judgement of the Supreme Court as a correct verdict, adding that local government should be encouraged if Nigeria expects development. He disclosed this via a series of posts on his X page. According to Noghalu: “The @SupremeCourtNg decision in favour of full autonomy (including direct financial allocation to LGs without passing…
Read More