The mother in-law of Pharmist Chuks Okoronkwo of Umudibia Abueke ,Ihitte Uboma LGA of Imo State was last Saturday (29/3/25) buried at her husband’s compound,Umuchie Abueke in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State amidst tears and celebration. The burial ceremony witnessed the presence of many dignitaries from far and near, especially politicians both serving and former elected and appointed office holders from the three zones of Orlu,Okigwe and Owerri respectively. Delivering his sermon at Saint Banabas Anglican Church ,Eluama, Abueke on Ihitte Uboma LGA, Bishop O.C. Onuoha of …
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Ex-President Buhari Felicitates Tinubu , Wishes Him Happy Birthday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a birthday call from former President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday. Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu, disclosed the conversation in a press statement on Saturday. In the call, Buhari expressed his gratitude for Tinubu’s role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his contribution to the party’s victories in 2015 and 2019. “When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the country,” Buhari told Tinubu. Buhari described him as “a party…
Read More18 Year-old Girl Killed As Policemen, Motorist Drag Steering In Imo
… CP Danjuma orders probe The Commissioner of Police in Imo state, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered investigation into the death of an 18- year- old Kasarachi Oduoma of Umuelemai Community,Isiala Mbano LGA. Kasarachi was smashed on Thursday at Umuelemai junction, the headquarters of Isiala Mbano LGA of the state while two policemen and a motorist were said to be dragging the steering of a red coloured Toyota Camry car. An activist and a journalist, Comrade Chidiebube Okeoma, who is also the Founder of Stand For Humanity Foundation, who is pushing…
Read MoreWike, Fubara feud is about money sharing – Amaechi
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has asserted that the ongoing conflict between the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, revolves around the sharing of money. Amaechi made this claim in an interview with DW on Saturday, questioning why Nigerians have not demanded transparency from both parties. He also criticized the emergency intervention in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as unconstitutional. “The fight between the current governor of Rivers State and the FCT minister is about…
Read MorePhilanthropist-Mr Update, Set To Offer Free JAMB Class For Imolites
…Says :Academic excellence will bring Prosperity. With a view to assisting Imo youngstars to be more productive, useful and successful in life, a renowned philanthropist and concerned citizen, Hon. Nyeaka Promise Chidera, fondly called Mr Update, says he is set to engage students of Imo State in Free Class in preparatory for the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board ,JAMB exam. Nyeaka explained that the initiative is geared towards addressing the poor performance of candidates in JAMB exams in the state for the past three years, a deficiency he…
Read MoreUgochinyere’s Bill For Mandatory Inclusion Of Youths, Persons With Disabilities In Political Appointments Scales Second Reading.
The House of Representatives at the plenary last Thursday passed through second reading a bill seeking to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (As Amended) to provide for mandatory inclusion of youths and persons living with disabilities in political appointment. The proposed legislation sponsored by member representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, was presented for second reading by the House leader Hon. Julius Ihonvbere. According to the explanatory memorandum, “The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (With Alterations)…
Read MoreE-Transmission Of Election Results As NASS’ Burden
By Ebenezer Ojor Democracy demands eternal vigilance. Both leaders and followers have important roles to play in this regard. And to think that positive changes can occur by happenstance in any democratic system, is at best delusional. Invariably the constant adjustments and panel-beating remain crucial to keeping any system on course. Again, it has been said that if citizens can change their government through periodic elections, those in leadership are more likely to behave responsibly. Events of the 2023 general elections bring to fore, the imperative for further reforms of…
Read MoreVideo: Students Embarrass Remi Tinubu in Delta
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu faced embarrassment during her visit to a nursing school in Delta State, as students refused to acknowledge her as “their mother” in a call-and-response song. Tinubu had visited the institution in her hometown, where she distributed 10,000 medical kits to midwives. To welcome her, an MC led a chant, singing, “Na our mama be this o,” expecting the students to respond in agreement. Instead, they repeatedly replied, “Na your mama,” rejecting the title. The video of the incident went viral, but the student who originally posted…
Read MoreImo Govt Recognizes 66 New Traditional Rulers.
…Presents Staff of office The Imo state governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma has presented Staff of Office and Certificates of recognition to sixty six newly elected traditional rulers from various autonomous communities. Performing the role amid jubilations and shouts of joy by families, subjects, friends and well-wishers of the Royal Fathers at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Senator Uzodinma made it clear that the responsibility to elect traditional rulers lied squarely on the autonomous communities and not the government. He warned that government would withdraw the certificate of any…
Read MoreFG pays Corps members N77,000 monthly allowance
The Federal Government has officially commenced payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members. The announcement of a pay increase by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu which earlier brought relief and excitement among corps members nationwide, was met with disappointment following delays in implementation of the new allowance. For almost six months after the announcement in September 2024, serving corps members were paid the previous N33,000 allowance introduced in 2020 under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Confirming the development to Tribune Online, a serving corps member in Kwara…
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