… pleads with government to temper Justice with mercy The Umuoyima community in Owerri Municipal of Imo State yesterday protested against demolition of Old Timber market by government of Imo State. Speaking with newsmen, the President General of Umuoyima community, Chief Christan Anukam said, ”yesterday they came and informed us about the demolition with one of the governor’s SA. They told us that the instructions were to bring everything down that the governor told them to come”. He stated that they support the APC led administration of Senator Hope Uzodinma…
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Bill For INEC To Conduct All LG Polls Sponsored By Ideato Rep , Ikenga Passes 2nd Reading.
The House of Representatives at the plenary Tuesday passed through second reading a Bill seeking to alter the provisions of the constitution of tgmhe Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended to vest the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with the power to conduct local government area council elections. The proposed legislation sponsored by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere and 26 others was presented for second reading by the House leader, Hon. Julius Ihonvbere. The bills draft states, “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999(As Amended) (in this Act…
Read MoreXraying Okoroike’s Performance: 100 Days In Office As Executive Chairman Of Isiala Mbano LGA.
By Godspower Uzoma. Hon. Evang Chika Okoroike is the Executive chairman of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State and the chairman of all the Elected chairmen in Okigwe zone. The chairman has shown through his actions and inactions that he came to Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State to make a difference given his unprecedented and people oriented strategy, policies and approach he has adopted since he came on board as the chairman. He has made leadership and governance look so easy with his decision-making and…
Read MoreWalter Anga to Rivers Politicians: ‘Stop the Chaos before it’s too late!’
Popular Nollywood actor Walter Anga has issued a passionate plea for peace amid the rising political tensions in Rivers State, warning those stoking the flames of conflict that they may not understand the true cost of war. Taking to social media, Anga, who hails from the Izon ethnic group, reflected on the dark past of his people, recalling the years of violence that once gripped the region. “As an IZON man, I firmly embrace the roots of my culture and traditions. We are a peaceful people, and I pray to…
Read MoreImo Assembly To Uzodinma , Procure Improved Seedlings For Farmers .
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House Of Assembly has urged the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma to direct the Ministry of Agriculture to source and procure improved and highly yield seedlings for farmers in the State in order to tackle food insecurity. The House reached the resolution following the adoption of the motion moved by the member representing Obowo State Constituency, Kennedy Ibeh , who hinted on the importance of the motion. Presenting the motion on the floor of the House, he said that food insecurity worsens the…
Read MoreTask Before South East Development Commission, SEDC.
The establishment of the South East Development Commission, SEDC, has been seen as a welcome development by the people of the geopolitical zone. There has been widely-held belief that the South East geopolitical region suffers infrastructure deficit, especially, critical infrastructure. To illustrate, the South East has no functional inland port facility despite its proximity to the sea. On the other hand, the Onitsha inland port has remained moribund despite huge federal government investment there. Again, one may ask if the rail line in the South East is functional? How many…
Read More2 Arrested As Rivers Police Launch Investigation Into Fire Incident At Trans Niger Pipeline, Assures Residents Of Safety
The Rivers State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that a fire incident occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) operated Trans Niger Delta Pipeline, located at the border of Kpor and Bodo communities. During a routine night patrol, security operatives observed the incident and promptly alerted SPDC management. The latter initiated necessary safety protocols, including shutting down the affected pipeline. As a result of swift intervention, the situation is now under control, and there is no further threat to residents or the environment. The Rivers State…
Read MoreWike: Fubara won’t have peace to govern Rivers until…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says there will only be peace in Rivers state if governor Siminalayi Fubara does the right thing. This is even as he gives Fubara conditions for peace and end to the crisis rocking the State. Wike, who is the immediate past governor of the oil-rich State, said Fubara must represent the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, and also resubmit the names of his commissioners for clearance. Speaking during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike said…
Read MorePANDEF Withdraws From Mediation Efforts In Rivers Political Crisis, Says Wike’s Unwillingness To Ensure Peace
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has withdrawn from its mediation efforts in the political crisis between Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The group cited Wike’s unwillingness to engage in dialogue as the primary reason for its decision. A PANDEF representative speaking in a recent interview expressed frustration over the minister’s refusal to meet with them, despite multiple efforts to secure an audience. The official stated that while PANDEF had successfully met with Governor Fubara twice, their attempts to engage Wike…
Read MoreHardship will truncate your second term – Primate Ayodele warns Nigerian President
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu to fix the hardship experienced in the country because it will truncate his second term ambition and mess up the country. Primate Ayodele said with the current hardship, 2027 politics will not be business as usual for the ruling people because there is a terrible situation at hand. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric said Nigerians are in pains because things are not in order in the country…
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