Oil thieves attack NSCDC operatives in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa government on Thursday condemned the attack on operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state by suspected oil thieves. The condemnation was contained in a press statement issued by Mr Doubara Atasi, Senior Special Assistant to Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Eghrwudjakpor. This followed a meeting with NSCDC officials, community leaders and stakeholders from the area at Government House, Yenagoa. Unidentified gunmen had ambushed and attacked a team of NSCDC personnel and carted away weapons and ammunition and…

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Caretaker kills FedPoNek student over house rent

There is anger in Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, as a caretaker whose name had not been ascertained allegedly killed a year one student of the institution, Anthony Chinweotito. The incident which reportedly happened at Ezinwanne lodge at the school back gate has generated tension in the area. The students out of anger went on rampage to destroy windows and doors of the hostel. Our Correspondent gathered that the caretaker who is now on the run had engaged in a heated argument with undergraduates who were occupants of the loged over…

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Cold Blood: Bandits kill Ex-NBA chairman –Nwankwo In Imo … As his driver absconds with Car, Telephones

Panic striken citizens of Imo State have expressed shock over the broad day light murder of an Owerri based lawyer,Barr Ndionyenma Nwankwo in Owerri ,the state capital , yesterday,Sunday by suspected assassins. Nwankwo, a core legal practitioner was founded dead in his office located at #43 School Road in Owerri, with deep machete cuts. Surprisingly, his driver has reportedly fled in his car and mobile Telephones. It was gathered that the deceased has had 36 post call to the Nigerian Bar experience. The NBA Owerri branch secretary , Chinedu Agu,…

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ITC Recovery Team: Ex-ITC Chairman-Aririguzo Denies Acquiring state Buses …Boasts, no body can rubbish my legacy in ITC

A former Interim Chairman of Imo Transport Company, ITC ,Chief Emeka Aririguzo, has debunked the allegation made against him by the ITC Recovery Team which alleged  that a bus belonging to ITC was recovered from him. Aririguzo boasted that nobody can rubbish his outstanding legacy in ITC within the short period he held sway. He was accused of taking possession of a bus belonging to ITC during his tenure as the Chairman, interim management committee of ITC. Chief Aririguzo while reacting to the report described the allegation as cheap blackmail…

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Okigwe Senate: Supreme Court Didn’t Order INEC To Issue Ibezim Certificate Of Return – Araraume’s Lawyer …As Appeal Court Disqualifies Ibezim Over Perjury, Forgery

Counsel to Senator Ifeanyi Araraume in the legal battle over the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Imo State Chapter in last year’s bye- election for Okigwe senatorial zone, Barr Emmanuel Nwosu has disclosed that the Supreme Court never made any consequential orders directing the Independent National Electoral Commission ,INEC, to issue certificate of return to Mr Frank Ibezim as winner of the election. Barr Nwosu also hinted that the same Supreme Court “never said that Ibezim is the APC candidiate” Speaking to newsmen recently, the lawyer further…

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Journalists flay robbery attack on Defender Newspaper

Last Monday, Feb.8th 2021, the entire management-staff of “The Defender Newspaper” Owerri, witnessed what they described as ugly heights of insecurity when some unknown persons alleged to be criminals smuggled into the office of the News Industry at Egbeada Area of Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State,and carted away two (2) brand new laptops (computers), some electronics gadgets and the medium’s internet supply machines worth of millions. Speaking with Defender Editor, Hon.Deacon Dan Opara, aka Danjay, to ascertain the real truth, he said, ” We are very surprise at the missing property…

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KAPO holds three days crusade in Owerri

A non-denominational outreach, Kingdom Army prayer outreach is holding a three days crusade with the theme “I am willing, be clean” to be hosted by Evangelist Kelechi Nlemadim. The crusade which is starting from 11th to 13th of February will be featuring great men of God and also guest artistes like Evangelist Chinyere Eneh, Evangelist Well Well Ugobueze, United Sibling and Praise Oseaubulu. The event which will take place at open field behind Umuogha hall in Umukehi, Orji, will also feature ministers of God like Pastor Stanley Ejiogu, Pastor Stephen…

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Kabokiri: Diri creates new Autonomous Community

Bayelsa State Government on Monday granted autonomy to a community along its boundary with Delta State, known as Kabokiri Community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. Consequently, the state Ministry of Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs has been directed to issue a certificate recognizing the rural settlement as an autonomous Community The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, disclosed this at a meeting with members of the Ijaw Community led by its Acting Amadaowei in Government House, Yenagoa. Senator Ewhrudjakpo, in a statement by his Senior…

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Good Governance: APC’ll Rule Nigeria For Next 30 Years –Emeziem …Lauds APC’s revalidation exercise

Following the on-going nationwide revalidation/registration exercise of the All Progressive Congress, APC in Imo, the speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem has informed that the APC membership card remains the only ticket the dividends of democracy in the country. The Speaker who is the Technical Committee Chairman of the political exercise, disclosed this while addressing newsmen during a press conference of committee members in charge of the revalidation/registration exercise held at the party Secretariat, Owerri, yesterday. Rt. Hon. Emeziem noted that the purpose of…

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