BY John Igwe I have refrained from joining the 2027 Imo governorship discourse because of two factors. One such factor is that it is early to put on the front burner the issue of who succeeds Governor Hope Uzodimma when he is just five months old in office in his second term. Those pushing the narrative of succession seem to be hurrying him out of office. No outgoing governor will dance to such political tantrums. The band of zoning agitators who are saying that it is their turn to produce…
Read MorePostpage
Imperative Of Press Freedom In Imo Development
The world over, the media functions not only as watchdog of society, but also as agenda setters for the government.The role in journalists in holding political leaders accountable for their actions, is provided for in Section 22 of the 1999 Constitution As Amended. Regrettably, politicians tend to fume each time journalists attempt to carryout their mandates as enshrined in the constitution. Fred Fedler, an American journalist wrote, “Journalism is built on reporting government.” More than 70 percent of media reports mostly cover issues of governance. Why then politician or government…
Read More2027: Okigwe Leaders, Stakeholders, Hold Successful Summit; Insist On Producing Next Imo Gov.
…Ohakim,Tony Chukwu, Ndubueze, others attend By Ebenezer Ojor Leaders and people of Okigwe Zone, Imo State, have declared that the justice and equity demand that the zone should produce the next governor of the state in 2027. At a meeting held at the residence of His Royal Majesty Eze Oliver Ohanweh at Isiama, Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, with heavy weights in the zone including a former governor, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, Sen Patrick Ndubueze who represents the zone in the Senate, Chief Tony Chukwu, ex-speaker Paul Emeziem, Prof Nnamdi Obiaraeri,…
Read MoreLord Lugard And TheFuture Of Nigerian Unity
By Nathan Uzorma Nigeria as a nation is blessed with both human and natural resources. But the nation based on various opinions and schools of thoughts is presently undergoing different kinds of challenges like corruption, economic mismanagement, insecurity, poverty, inequality, healthcare problem to mention a few. As at today, the economic situation of this great country is in few hands while the masses are suffering and dying without good medical care. It is on record that Lord Lugard was a British colonial administrator who played a significant role in the…
Read MoreImo REDAN Roll Out Housing Plans For Citizens At Inaugural Meeting, Set To Tackle Fraudsters
The newly elected Executives of Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria , Imo state chapter (REDAN) , under the watch of Dr .Best Njoku , held there inaugural meeting in Imo , over the weekend. The well attended meeting which took place in Owerri , has Real Estate Experts and their newly elected Executives in attendance, who brainstormed to chart a way forward for the organization. In a chat with newsmen after the meeting , Dr. Best Njoku who led the Executives , disclosed that the meeting is for the …
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu’s Freedom Long Overdue, Tell Attorney -General To Free Him – Edwin Clark Says To Tinubu
According to a report by Sahara Reporters, Edwin Clark, the convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has asked President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to drop all the charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the incarcerated head of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a letter addressed to Tinubu on Sunday, June 16, Clark articulated that presidential prerogatives ought to be exercised to free the IPOB leader. In the letter, Clark said that although he has never endorsed the activities of…
Read MoreFG, Apc Attempting To Create New Breed Of Boko Haram Insurgents In Kano, Kwankwaso Raises Alarm
The National Leader and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led Federal Government for attempting to create a new breed of Boko Haram terrorists and insurgents in Northern Nigeria. Kwankwaso was reacting to the ongoing situation in Kano, where Federal security agencies, with constitutionally assigned responsibility for ensuring peace, law and order, have been backing the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Speaking at a flag-off ceremony for the contruction of 82 kilometres rural road…
Read MoreYour Tenure is Over, Go Home -Asari Dokubo Tells Rivers LG Chairmen
Muhajid Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Volunteer Force, has urged the former chairmen of Rivers State’s 23 Local Government Areas to accept the end of their three-year tenure and step down. Dokubo made the remark while speaking in Port Harcourt on the sidelines of the 2024 Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. He said: “Local Government tenure has expired today (17th June, 2024). They should quietly go home. If they want to seek re-election in accordance with the Constitution, they should go and seek re-election. “But there is no tenure elongation in…
Read MoreThe Nigerian President Should Fly Air Peace, Other Local Airlines.We Don’t Have Money to Buy New Jets – Rufai
The Nigerian President Should Fly Air Peace, Other Local Airlines. We Don’t Have Money to Buy New Jets” – Oseni Rufai Claims Written by Oshiobugie John Arise TV Anchor, Oseni Rufai, has advised the federal government to refrain from purchasing new jets amidst reports of frequent breakdowns of the current presidential jets.In recent weeks, multiple reports have surfaced on the internet about frequent breakdowns of presidential jets. Additionally, there have been reports of the federal government considering the purchase of new jets to replace the faulty ones amid food inflation,…
Read MoreLG Crisis Worsens in Rivers as Angry Youths Take Over Secretariats
A new vista of violence has erupted in Rivers state Monday morning as angry youths have taken over some local government offices in the state. As at the time of filing this report, two chairmen of councils have fled their homes to avert the wrath of youths who have invaded the offices. The tenure of the local government chairmen expires on Tuesday but they have vowed not to vacate their offices. Videos of the takeover of the council areas seen by NPO Reports correspondents showed the youths chanting songs that…
Read More