reports that following the increasing rate of abandoned projects in Nigeria, the governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has called on the National Assembly to consider amending the constitution to give governors third term in office to remedy the situation. Senator Diri stated this while addressing a large crowd at the King Koko Square in Nembe, headquarters of the Nembe Local Government Area, in continuation of his ‘Thank-You Tour’ of the eight councils in the state. Responding to demands by the people of Nembe, he said although his administration…
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Monument To Falsehood: IPOB Flays FG For Linking Nnamdi Kanu To EndSARS Protests.
…Sowore: To file no Case submission.Case Adj Jul 18 The Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB has fired back at the Nigerian government over what it calls a desperate and dishonest attempt to tie its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests — a nationwide youth movement sparked by police brutality. In a strongly worded statement released Thursday, IPOB described the allegation as not only “baseless” but a calculated smear campaign aimed at propping up what it called a “collapsed case” against Kanu. The statement, signed by IPOB’s spokesperson, Comrade…
Read MoreLast Surviving Twin Rescued By Mary Slessor Dies In Abia
The last surviving female twin to be rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish Missionary in Arochukwu Ancient Kingdom of Abia, over a century ago, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, otherwise called Mama Nsu Bekee, is dead. A statement issued on behalf of the family by the only surviving son of the deceased, Bishop Okechukwu Okereke, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Thursday, disclosed that she died at the age of 115. According to the statement, the centenarian and her twin sister, Mgbokwo, were born…
Read More“No One Said Justice Okoro Went To Collect Bribe” – Odinkalu Warns Supreme Court Visit To Benin Risks “Contaminating Perception Of Impartiality
Cites Judicial Code, Warns Against “Casualisation of Judges” Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has issued a scathing critique of the Nigerian judiciary, accusing a senior Supreme Court Justice of undermining judicial impartiality by appearing in Benin City on June 12, 2025—just two days after the Edo State governorship election petition appeal was filed at the apex court. In a series of strongly worded posts on X (formerly Twitter), Odinkalu cited the Judicial Code of Conduct and warned that “appearance of bias” is…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day from Prince Eze Madumere, MFR – A Tribute to Fathers of Honour, Responsibility
On this special occasion of Father’s Day, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all the remarkable fathers across Imo State and Nigeria at large. Fatherhood is a divine calling—one that demands love, patience, wisdom, and unwavering responsibility. As a father myself, I understand the sacrifices and the deep sense of purpose that come with raising a family and guiding the next generation. To every father striving daily to provide, protect, and nurture their homes, I salute your strength and resilience. You are the pillars of your families and the silent…
Read MoreIMO PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT COMMENCEMENT OF 89 RRI STATE-LEVEL SCREENING EXERCISE
The Office of the Secretary to the Government of Imo State wishes to inform all candidates of Imo State origin who applied for the 89 Regular Recruit Intake into the Nigerian Army from 31st March to 17th May, 2025, that the State-level Screening Exercise will commence from Sunday, 8th June and end on Saturday, 21st June, 2025. Venue: 34 Artillery Brigade Barracks, Obinze Time: 6 am to 6 pm daily Note: All Imo candidates who applied for this 89 Regular Recruit Intake Exercise, both shortlisted and those whose names were…
Read MoreIKONSO: DSS Tells Court, Nnamdi Kanu Allegedly Called For ‘2000 Heads’ To Bury Slain ESN Commander
A recent report from Daily Post has shed light on the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Federal High Court in Abuja. During the proceedings, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative gave a troubling testimony against Kanu. The DSS officer revealed that in a radio broadcast dated April 25, 2021, Kanu made a provocative statement in reaction to the death of Eastern Security Network (ESN) commander, Ikonso, who was killed by security operatives in Awomama, Imo State, just a day…
Read MoreLuwe Nneiri Umuduru Community Protests Arrest Of Indigenes Over Umuduru Motor park.
…Says: Courts had ruled in their favour . …Faults Isiala Mbano LG chair’s removal of indigene from park mgt. The people of Luwe Nneiri Umuduru in Isiala Mbano LGA ,Imo state on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest over alleged arrest of their youths by the police over the issue of Umuduru motor park. One of the protesters that converged at the motor park near the Isiala Mbano LGA headquarters, Umuelemai, Duruoha Chima Iwueke who introduced himself as an indigene of Luwe Nneiri , and the assistant secretary of the…
Read MoreAmaimo Umukabia Community, Ehime Mbano LG Boils Over Imposed PG, Youth Leader.
…Govt officials fingered The sleeping Amaimo, Umukabia autonomous community in Ehime Mbano LGA Government, will soon be turned into a theatre of war if the brewing crisis in the area is not nipped in the bud. Investigation revealed that the crisis which gathers momentum, is not unconnected to the struggle for who becomes the President-General,PG, Youth Leader, Woman leader and other executive positions of the town Union of the autonomous community. Trouble started when the leadership of Ehime Mbano Local Government decided to rejig the town Union leadership of every…
Read MoreUniform Standards: Private Schools Must Comply With Govt Approved Curriculum, Textbooks, Public Holidays, Others, Says Imo Commissioner
…Warns: Illegal schools to regularise or face sanctions . The Commissioner for Education (Primary and Secondary) in Imo State, *Professor Bernard Thompson Onyemechechukwu* Ikegwuoha has made it clear that his ministry would henceforth ensure that all private schools comply with government approved curriculum as well as use recommended textbooks and observe public holidays so as to ensure uniform standards in the state school system. This is even as Commissioner Ikegwuoha expressed deep appreciation to Governor Hope Uzodinma for finding him worthy to return to the ministry as a commissioner…
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