There is fear and tension in Imo State following the brazen attack on Agwa Community in Oguta Local Government Area, on Wednesday by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen. It was gathered that the herders who were armed with sophisticated arms forcefully took over farmlands and major roads in the area. A source disclosed that the herders, invaded the Oil-rich community, killing not less than five indigenes of the clan and wounded others. It was also gathered that about three persons were kidnapped by the hoodlums that same day, and the victims…
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2027: Obi will floor Tinubu in S’East, S’South, shares votes with him in S’West – 2023 LP guber candidate
2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Splendor Eze, has predicted the defeat of President Bola Tinubu by Peter Obi in the Southeast and South-South in the 2027 presidential election in the country. Eze said the 2023 LP presidential candidate, Obi will share votes with the President in the 2027 election and will totally defeat the President in the Noth if former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party(NNPP) and former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai support…
Read MoreAPC Grants Automatic Tickets To All National Assembly Members.
In a major political development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has granted automatic return tickets to all its current members in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made by the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who confirmed that the decision has the full support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking to reporters in Abuja, Ganduje said the move is aimed at strengthening party unity, rewarding loyalty, and maintaining legislative experience within the party’s ranks. *_“This decision has the backing of the President…
Read MoreObube Community Ancient Kingdom Presents Eze-Elect, Crown Prince Kemakolam Onukogu To Owerri North LGA
Penultimate Thursday,May 29, the premises of Owerri North Local Government Council Headquarters was a beehive of activities as the good people of Obube Autonomous Community emptied into the Council Arena ,in escatsy and jubilation to formally present their illustrious son, American trained Administrator, the Crown Prince and first son of His Royal Highness, Eze Dr Andrew Onukogu , the immediate past Traditional Ruler of the Community, Crown Prince Kemakolam U Onukogu as their Eze -Elect .The Crown Prince by virtue of the existing Ezeship succession tradition of the Community,has been…
Read MoreNnamdi Kanu: Tinubu Group Advises Nigerian Government To Settle Matter Through Arbitration
ABUJA -Grand Patron of One Nation for Asiwaju Support Group, Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, on Thursday appealed to the Federal Government to settle the issue of Biafran nation agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and other agitators, out of court through a formidable national committee of arbitration. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Ndarani, was optimistic that the move will lead to peace, and unity in diversity. “President Bola Tinubu should consider Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms like arbitration, conciliation and mediation in some of these cases concerning these agitators. “High profile cases…
Read MoreIMO 2027: Why Owerri Zone Deserves the Next Turn: A Case for Power Rotation in Imo State
By Ho.MASA CICO(08139408008)* The debate about power rotation and zoning in Imo State has taken center stage as the state hurtles towards a new political dispensation in 2027. Owerri Zone is increasingly making a strong case for why it deserves the next turn to produce the governor of Imo State. With a rich cultural heritage, significant demographic importance, and pressing developmental needs, Owerri Zone leadership aspirations are not just about politics, but about development, progress, and the welfare of the people. The power rotation arrangement in Imo State dates back to…
Read MoreUmuekwe Mgbidi Celebrates Owu Festival In Grand Style
… Obidiaso: It’s Moment Of Peace, Love, By Williams Odunze In keeping with the tradition of their forefathers, the people of Umuekwe Mgbidi, Oru West LGA of Imo State, came out in their numbers to observe Owu Festival, an ancient annual ritual in reverence of their ancestors. Giving historical background of the festival, Chief celebrant, Nze Osuji Akurueulo Obidiaso Ugochukwu who holds the title Agunaegbueghu 1 of Umuekwe Mgbidi ancient kingdom said that Owu Festival is an annual ritual that signifies peace, love and togetherness as well as a moment…
Read MoreOwerri North Lawmaker, Offurum Empowers Constituents With PoS Machines ,Financial Backup
By Williams Odunze Inorder to lessen financial burden and create self reliance opportunities for his Constituents, the Lawmaker representing Owerri North in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon.Kelechi Offurum has embarked on empowerment programme across the 12 wards of his Constituency. As he empowered 64 of his constituents with PoS Machines, backing it up with financial assistance. According to the Lawmaker, the gesture is to empower his people in the little way he can by assisting them to have something doing in order to cope with the present economic…
Read MoreEmele Lauds Uzodinma on Imo Health Insurance Scheme.
…Charge LG Chairmen on quality service delivery By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Pleased with the humane-approach of governance of Governor Hope Uzodinma, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Rubby Emele, has immensely appreciated the Governor for smoothing the ground that will enable citizens to easily access Health Insurance Scheme. The Commissioner, during a media chat in Owerri on Tuesday, thanked God Almighty for blessing Imo State with a good Governor who she said has been showing commitment in the welfare of the people especially in this period of global…
Read MoreImo NUJ Set To Launch Workstation
– Calls For Support, Partnership The Nigeria Union of Journalists Imo State Council will soon set up a work station for the use of registered journalists in the state. The Chairman Comrade Precious Nwadike, stated this during an interview with newsmen in Abuja,recently. He said the workstation has become very important because the union’s secretariat located along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri, is currently under utilized as members hardly come there to file their stories because of the unavailability of necessary facilities. Hence, the union has decided to equip the place with…
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