Mbaitoli-born Radio guru and Right Activist, Mazi Chinonso Uba (aka Nonsonkwa) will be among those to be honoured with the 2024 Courageous Citizens Award in Abuja on Saturday, June1, organised by the Nigerian-American Society for Justice and Democracy. His nomination was made public by the Head of communication of the organisation, Dr Yunusa Tanko in Abuja during a Press briefing. Nonsonkwa’s nomination was unique because as a journalist, he has always been at the forefront for good governance and protection of human rights of Imo residents. He contested for the…
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Imo Truck Drivers Identify With NURTW, Receive Membership Certificate
It was a moment of ecstasy for Truck drivers in Imo State as they were formally welcomed and integrated as members of National Union Of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Imo State Chapter. The event of the Truck drivers integration as bonafide members of NURTW took place yesterday,Tuesday May 28, during the Union’s end of the month meeting, at the state Secretariat of the Union in Owerri.Shortly after the unifying ritual and the presentation of the Union’s national certificate to the Chairman of the double axle drivers, the State Chairman of…
Read MoreObilubi Under Siege: Canada Based Activist Raises Alarm Over Police Harassment Of Kinsmen
A Canada based Imo son, Comrade Obidinma Aku has raised alarm over what he described as the continuous police harassment, intimidation and extortion of his kinsmen of Obilubi, Obazu, Mbieri in Mbaitoli LGA. Comr. Obidinma who was an Ace broadcaster and fiery Right activist in the country before his relocation to Canada in 2022 accused one Austin Amam who hails from the same village with him, and who he claims was reportedly sacked from the Police force of colluding with some bad elements in the force to intimidate and extort…
Read MoreCherubim And Seraphim Unification Church Of Nigeria Inaugurates Imo Chapter …As Kalu emerges Chairman
By Williams Odunze It was a joyful gathering of members of Cherubim And Seraphim Unification Church Of Nigeria Imo state Chapter at Sacred Cherubim And Seraphim Church, Old Nekede road Owerri where it held the inauguration of its state chapter with His Eminence, Snr.Elder AP. Dr. Victory Kalu emerging as Chairman.Officiating, the International Chairman Ecclesiastical of Cherubim And Seraphim Unification Church Of Nigeria, His Eminence Baba Ahladura Adeoye expressed delight on the inauguration, maintaining that it is a sign that the church has strongly come to stay in the state.…
Read MoreImo Legislators Call On Governor To Rehabilitate Nkwerre General Hospital
The Imo State House of Assembly, IMHA has drawn the attention of the State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma to the sorry state of the Nkwerre General Hospital, urging him to come to the rescue of the management. The call was made following the adoption of a motion moved by the member representing Nkwerre State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Chisom Ojukwu. Hon OJukwu had narrated to the Assembly the long neglect of the health care establishment. The Lawmaker informed that Nkwere was one of the ancient…
Read MorePolice Parade Kidnappers Who Threw Victim into Okija River After Collecting N9m Ransom
According to The Sun, The Imo State Police Command has paraded three suspected kidnappers who abducted a man, Mr. Obi Fredrick, and threw him into the Okija River after collecting a ransom of N9 million and stealing his SUV. The suspects, Obi Chidera Collins, Awaziama Jude, and Ejionye Darlington, were paraded alongside other suspected criminals at the police command headquarters in Owerri. According to the police spokesperson, Henry Okoye (ASP), the suspects invaded the victim’s house, abducted him, and took him to Okija in Anambra State, where they robbed…
Read MoreEmelumba’s Unguarded Attack On Ihedioha Condemnable
The unprovoked and utterly unguarded attack launched against the immediate past Imo State governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha CON, KSC, by the commissioner of information, strategy and public orientation, Hon. Declean Mbadiwe Emelumba, is not only irritating but also condemnable.It is on record that since the supreme court sacked Ihedioha on January 14, 2020, the former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives has never commented on the administration of his successor, Governor Hope Uzodimma, no matter the provocation.Even in his recent Arise TV interview, no matter the…
Read MoreIbejiako Assures, Imolites On Good Performance … Says: Imo will be industrialized
The Commissioner for Industries and Solid Minerals, Imo State, Rt Hon. Ernest Ibejiako says that the Ministry under his watch will work towards the actualization of Governor Uzodinma’s intention to make Imo one of the best states in Nigeria through the revival of already existing industries in the state Ibejako, who spoke during a recent interview in Owerri, stated categorically that, as a commissioner, he has come to add value to the workings of the state government by putting his best. According to the former Member of the federal House…
Read MoreIMSU Junction Accident: Alumni Association Mourns Victims, Wants Govt Assist Families … Death toll regrettable
The leadership of the Imo State University Alumni Association (IMSUAA) has expressed rude shock over the tragic auto crash at the popular Imo State University, IMSU junction where over eight persons including a Lecturer, Dr. Nicholas Chukwukere Isinwa, and students were reportedly killed. The body moaned that the incident is not only regretted but uncalled for, adding that It is one tragedy, too many, even as it demanded that the situation should be immediately nipped in the bud. Imo State University Junction, it noted ,for years, has become a death…
Read MoreAlleged Terrorism: Ohanaeze Youths Extol Kanu For Educating Justice Nyako, Awomolo On Rudiments Of Nigerian Law
The Apex Socio-cultural Youth organization of Ndigbo, Ohanaeze Youth Council,OYC has extolled Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,the IPOB leader for educating Justice Binta Nyako and legal Counsel to the Federal Government, Mr Solomon Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN) on the rudiments of law concerning his trial. Speaking to newsmen after the Federal High Court, Abuja unjustly denied Nnamdi Kanu bail yesterday ,Tuesday, May 21, the national President General,Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC), Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka stated that the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Nyako is under the influence of the Federal Government led by President Bola…
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