Comrade Victor Ndukwe has been reelected as Chairman of the Abia State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ). Ndukwe works with the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) and was inaugurated alongside Chidi Asonye as Vice Chairman; Ikechukwu Onuegbu (Secretary); Comrade Chibuzo Madukairo (Financial Secretary). Speaking at the inaugural event held in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, the National Vice President of NUJ, South East Zone C, Comrade Emmanuel Ifesinachi, who represented the national secretariat of the union, charged the new council leaders to ensure that the interests…
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PDP Ogwa Ward 2 Apex Leader-Aguocha Dumps Party With Scores, Members
The Apex Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Ogwa Ward II in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, Chief Dave Aguocha has announced his resignation from the party. In a letter of resignation dated May 6, made available to Newsmen , Chief Aguocha who described himself as a foundation member of the PDP, said he decided to resign from the party because he was “worried by circumstances defined by hard truths, and worrisome differences with the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).” ” I respectively appeal to my friends to take my…
Read MoreAA:2023 Imo Guber: Ogunewe vs Okponwa- Eze, defamation suit adjourned, June 6
The legal tussle between Major General Lincoln Keonyemere Jack Ogunewe (Rtd) and Comrade Ifeanyi Okponwa Eze, has been adjourned to June 6, 2024. Ogunewe, the candidate of Action Alliances, AA, in the 2023 governorship election in Imo State, had after the poll, dragged Okponwa-Eze, the state party chairman, to a magistrate court over alleged defamation through a petition to the Inspector-General of Police. Hearing on the suit was to continue on May 9, 2024, but owing to the absence of the prosecution counsel in court, the matter was adjourned to…
Read MoreAwo-Idemili Progressive Union Rivers Branch Hails Akaolisa On Re-appointment As Attorney General … Salutes Uzodinma for his choice
The Executive Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma has been described as a leader with a good sense of judgement and knack for excellence, experience, loyalty, commitment and hard work which informed his decision to always assemble the right caliber of men to serve his 3R government since it’s inception. In a release issued by the Association on Monday, May 6, and jointly signed by it’s President,Mr Chukwurah Ekeh(Chinwatakwetaku)and Secretary, Comrade Mmadubueze Uzoma, respectively,it eulogized the state,Senator Hope Uzodinma (Onwa Oyoko) for his foresight and wisdom in re…
Read MoreIPOB Leader’s Detention: Kanu Is Igbo, That Makes It Worse Because Nigeria’s DNA Hates Igbo For Attempting To Secede -Sowore
In a recent interview with Arise News, a Human Rights activist and former Presidential candidate of African Action Congress,AAC, Omoyele Sowore has shed light on the growing disillusionment among Nigerians, claiming that many have mentally checked out of the country. Sowore, who is also the founder of the African Action Congress, attributes this sentiment to the nation’s long-standing history of marginalization, particularly against the Igbo people. The notable Activist specifically drew attention to the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB, who is currently facing…
Read MoreFIJ- DANIEL OJUKWU’S ARREST: CSOs, Sowore Stage Protest At Nigerian Police Headquarters, Seeking Release Of Detained FIJ Reporter
A group of Civil Society Organizations known as the Action Group for the Protection of Civic Actors and Human Rights activist, Omoyele Sowore yesterday ,held a protest at the Police Force Headquarters in Abuja. Correspondence Report disclosed that the protesters had demanded the immediate release of journalist, Daniel Ojukwu, who works for the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). It will be recalled that the Nigerian Police Force had reportedly arrested and detained Ojukwu on May 1, over an allegation bordering on “Cybercrime”. Action Group in their agitation has voiced it’s…
Read MoreImoPoly Omuma: Financial Scandal Allegedly Rocks School, Rector Fingered In Collecting, Diverting Millions Into Privat Account
The Imo state Polytechnic Omuma Campus is currently enmeshed with high level corruption following a revelation that the Rector of the institution, Prof Chukwuka Stephen Kanayo allegedly used his personal bank account to collect millions from Head of Departments, contractors, individuals and corporate bodies. The Rector has been reported to diverts monies under the guise of delivering an inaugural lecture. Investigations exposed a letter with the caption, “Request For Assistance /Sponsorship To Enable Me – Prof.K.S. Chukwuka, The Rector Kick-Start And Deliver The First Ever Imo State Polytechnic Lecture Series…
Read MoreEkpeye Stakeholders Hail Tanttita, PINL For Stemming Illegal Bunkery …Demands full implementation of PIA …Laud EOG’s non violence approach
The people of Ekpeye Ethnic Nation in Rivers State, Nigeria, have lauded the efforts of NNPCL Pipeline Contractors, Tantitta Security Services and Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria , PINL for stemming the tides of illegal petroleum activities in the Niger Delta Region. They also called for the full implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA, for an optimal crisis -free operations and judicious utilization of funds allotted to HCDT for the Development of the Host Communities. The call was made during a 1st Quarter Sensitization and Town Hall Meeting organized by a…
Read MoreBayelsa Ex-Commissioner -Alek Celebrates 80yrs of God’s Faithfulness
One time commissioner for Women and Social Development in Bayelsa State, Rev..Mrs. Jane P. Alek has appreciated God for His enduring faithfulness and mercies that have kept her alive for 80 years. Family, friends, well wishers and Church members join the celebrant recently to celebrate 80 years of God’s grace at a Birthday Thanksgiving and Crusade with the theme;” The Vow ” organized by the Christ New and Living Way Ministry at the Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Speaking on the theme of the crusade titled ” The…
Read MoreEGBULA: Physically Challenged Imo Worker Begs Uzodinma To Pay His 4yrs Salary “M y children don’t go to school anymore”
A physically challenged person, Mr. Hilary Egbula, has appealed to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma to come to his aid over his four-year unpaid salary. Egbula, who spoke to newsmen in Owerri, said that he resorted to using the Press after all efforts to get his salary failed. According to him, the first salary he was given on the assumption of the present administration was in March, 2020. Subsequently he received that of May, June, July and October. But from February 2021 till date, he has not received…
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