Prof Jude Njoku, former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, FUTO, Owerri and governorship aspirant of the People Democratic Party PDP, Imo State says only his candidature can guarantee the party victory in 2019. The astute administrator and manager also made it categorically clear that financial restructuring remains the best possible option to hit the ground running after 2019 election going by states huge debt burden and near bankruptcy under the present government. The Ngor Okpala born academic turned politician stated this yesterday at the Nigeria Union of…
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Okorocha calls for standing INEC time-table to protect governance
The Imo State Governor and Chairman, Progressive Governors’ Forum, Owelle Rochas has called for a standing INEC time-table for elections in the interest of governance, stating that a standing election time-table has become necessary since once INEC announces its time-table for election, governance suffers a great deal and that the announced INEC time-table came somewhat too early. The governor further remarked that the recently announced time-table for the 2019 election by INEC would obviously take a toll on real governance because the Political players would ultimately use the time that…
Read MoreIhedioha and rule of law; The Imo perspective
Rule of law refers to the action of government as dictated by the laws of the land. This means that government is bound to act within the confines of the law and not to act arbitrarily or misuse power. According to Professor A V Dicey (1885) the chief proponent of the Principle of rule of law,the rule of law also applies to the governed or citizens of the state. It stipulates their rights and duties within the constitution. The rule of law ensures that both the people in government and…
Read MorePolice hunt: homosexuals in Imo …Declares Nwokeji wanted
The Imo state police command has geared up towards arrest of two male sex mates wanted for homosexual act which is offensive to Nigerian law. Nigeria Newspoint gathered that the homosexuals were given a hot chase on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 by the police at an Owerri hotel (name withheld) where it was revealed that both gay men lodged in the state. When the police got wind of the two men performing their act in the hotel, they came after them and they reportedly escaped from the windows of their…
Read MoreRescue Mission liaison officer rejoice with Rochas at 54
As Imo Indigenes are busy celebrating 54th birthday of the State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, a group operating under the auspices of Rescue Mission Liaison Officers have prayed to God to grant the Governor favour, wisdom and protection to enable him transform the state into a mega state. Speaking on behalf of the group during a ceremony organized by the Principal Officer to the state Governor on Livestock, Okigwe Regional Market and other Auxiliary Business, Engr, C.J.K Chinedu to marked the birthday anniversary of the Governor in his office Owerri,…
Read MoreTears in Ezinihitte Mbaise over SDC
• As TC boss, Onwumere allegedly slaps ‘Eze yam’ The Transition Committee Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, Mr. Chioma Tycoon Onwumere at the Sam Mbakwe Exco chambers, assaulted a prominent son of Onicha ward 2, popularly known as “Eze Yam” by slapping him before the mammoth crowd for daringly opposing the TC Chairman’s unilateral attempt to substitute his name as the Onicha ward 2 State Development Council coordinator. According to an eyewitness account trouble started when the Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha asked TC chairmen and…
Read MoreBishop Nwaogu presents book to public
The Presiding Bishop of Praise Centre Church International, Owerri, Bishop Stafford Nwaogu, yesterday presented his book “Divine Romance in the New Covenant, Eternity to Time Messages” to the public in Owerri. The unveiling ceremony which took place at the Church Auditorium in Owerri was chaired by Senator Eze Ajoku, former Senator who represented Owerri Zone in the Senate of Nigeria and attended by distinguished personalities and men of God among who were Ugonneoma Nkechi Okorocha, Justice Paschal Nnadi, Chief Judge of the state and wife, Archbishop Alex and Ekewuba, Bishop…
Read MoreOhaji/Egbema leader lauds disarmament programme
By: Ifeanyi Ukeje A former transition committee chairman of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, Nze Enyia Dimkpa, has expressed joy over the disarmament of the militants, in the oil-producing areas of the state. Nze Dimkpa who spoke to newsmen in Owerri, commended the militants for accepting to submit their arms and get themselves re-integrated into the society. He expressed optimism that with the successful implementation of the disarmament programme, militancy and cultism would be eliminated from the area, and meaningful economic development would flourish in the communities. According…
Read MoreImo NUJ hails Okorocha at 54
By Innocent Igwe The Nigeria Union of journalists(NUJ)Imo state council Congratulates her Grand Patron and the Governor of Imo State Owerri Dr Rochas Okorocha as he marks 54yrs in the service of God and Humanity,thus justifying the real essence of all creations which is to render service. The Union is immensely encouraged and proud of the doggedness and spirited efforts consisted made by Governor Rochas Okorocha especially in the last five years to tackle the developmental challenges and improve on the welfare of Imolites.Indeed the passion Owelle Rochas Okorocha…
Read MorePeace aids in building happy family
By: Rose Mmeka Peace is an essential ingredient to a happy home, therefore when spouses live together in peace, bound by love, people assumed there is something extra ordinary about such unions, which may not be so. This played out during the recent children dedication of the Lzurumonugu family in Orlu, Senatorial area of Imo State, at the Assemblies of God Church, Umunna by Rev. Cajethan Odirimmma Okpe, the host pastor and financial Adviser of Orlu district. Worthy of note was the togetherness and closeness the new fathers, who are…
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