Abia Govt. to disburse N109.5m to 292 health centres

Abia State Government has concluded plans to disburse N109, 500,000.00 to the 292 ward health centres in the state. In a meeting with the Ward Development Committee Chairmen and Officers In charge of Health facilities in the state, the Executive Secretary, Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Chinagozi Adindu said each of the 292 health centres will receive N375, 000.00 each “for them to give the health facilities a face lift and buy essential drugs and some other important things”. According to Dr. Adindu, “The essence of the meeting…

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Uzodinma met looted state looted state –Batos …Revived IMSUTH Orlu

The Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Political Matters, Dr. Batos Nwadike says the level of looting the governor met on ground on his inauguration in January 2020, was shocking and massive. The S.A. Political who spoke during the inauguration of Prosperity Ambassadors at the Njaba Local Government headquarters Nnenasaa, hinted that about 40 beds were allegedly looted at the state-owned Imo State University Teaching Hospital, IMSUTH, Orlu before Uzodinma came on board. Dr. Batos equally disclosed that hospital equipment including oxygen were also allegedly looted, adding that the…

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N7.9 bn Misappropriation: Choice Property Choice Property All Over …To prosecute him Quickly …Gave Imo govt N2.7bn,N514m to pay Salaries …Rochas: It’s all witch- hunt

The ex-Governor of Imo State, Owelle Anayo Rochas Ethelbert Okorocha, was a guest of the EFCC, Tuesday, after being arrested in Abuja over alleged misappropriation of the funds of the state to the tune of N7.9 billion. Th ant-igraft agency is said to have been in a running battle with the former governor and in recent months following his claims and counterclaims that he did no wrong and that he was being witch-hunted by the EFCC and his successor,  Sen.Hope Uzodinma. It was gathered that the commission started investigating the…

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Bayelsa, safe for Investment -Commissioner

The Bayelsa State Government has said the state is open to individuals and corporate bodies who are ready to invest for the development and progress of the state.  The commissioner for Trade and Investment Hon Otokito Federal Oparminola, who made the statement through the permanent secretary Mrs Patience Abah , said the ministry is responsible for implementation of policies on trade and investment issues. She decried the unhealthy culture of selling on the road side which noted some traders believe brings about selling well. The Permanent Secretary further disclosed that…

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Erosion menace: Urualla people cry out …Seeks immediate govt intervention

The people of Urualla clan in Ideato North Council Area of Imo State has cried out to the state government to urgently intervene in tackling the erosion menace which according to them has for decades threatened their lives and existence. The people who visited the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paul Emeziem in Owerri yesterday over their plight, expressed worry that if something is not done urgently to tackle the menace, their community is under serious threat of being wiped out by erosion. Speaking, Hon. Barr. Innocent…

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South East Governors’ Ebubeagu Security Outfit: Another Empty Rhetoric?

Last Sunday, April 11,South East Governors, working under the aegis of South East Governors Forum, publicly announced the formation of Ebubeagu Joint Security Outfit. The announcement came with so much fanfare and ceremony, and that initially  seemed to have made  people excited by the news. However, the early morning celebration seemed to have evaporated after the Governors Forum official communique from the meeting/ security summit hit the public space. Majority of those who reacted after reading first hand the document  were of the opinion that  the whole exercise was merely…

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Imo Mayhem: Uzodinma Could Be Right On Allegation

By Ifeanyi Maduako When the rest of the world was still basking in the euphoria of Easter celebration which is a yearly commemoration of the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, Imo State, particularly Owerri residents were rudely aroused  from their deep sleep as gunshots and explosives boomed and rented the air in the early hours of Monday, April 5, 2021. There was virtually no part of Owerri metropolis that didn’t notice the unusual staccato of noise from small arms and light weapons deployed by gunmen yet to…

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PDP appoints Samdady Secretary S/West Zonal congress committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu(Samdady) Secretary of the South West Zonal congress committee. The committee also has Governor of Benue State, Emmanuel Ortom as Chairman, while Senators Sandy Onor, Ogun Ofome Anthony, and Ireruke Edward Otemabore serve as members. The South West zonal Congress billed for Monday, April 12,  at the Women and Children Development Initiative Foundation Events Center, Osogbo City, Osun State is expected to produce formidable executive that would pilot the affairs of the party in the zone. Speaking with newsmen in…

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Tonyblack donates office to APC, sues for unity

Clan Chief Tonyblack Nduka, former Mayor of Okigwe Zone has donated a befitting office to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Obollo Ward in Isiala Mbano Council Area of Imo State. Announcing this in a meeting of the party’s LGA Executive led by Hon. U. C. Iwuagwu with stakeholders and members of the party in Obollo ward held at his country home, on Sunday, Tonyblack who is also a two time former Isiala Mbano LGA boss said the gesture was to aide the general activities of the party in the…

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ISCAF: Group Expresses Worry Over Rising Insecurity In South East

A group operating under the aegis of Ibo Senior Citizens Affair Foundation (ISCAF) says it is concerned over what it described as “ever-rising level of insecurity bedeviling Nigeria as a nation”. A release from ISCAF signed by its President, Rt. Rev. Maglorious Enyioha lamented the loss of lives and property resulting from the activities of faceless gunmen, herdsmen and other armed groups shedding innocent blood at will. The group recalled that few years ago, herdsmen reportedly invaded Uzouwani Community in Enugu State by night, “killing and maiming scores of Ndigbo.…

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