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Dr. Rexkennedy Saltlove, a well-known human rights activist and public affairs commentator, has shared his views on key national issues, during an interview with THE SUN. Dr. Saltlove is the president and executive director of the Citizens Rights and Empowerment Advocacy Initiative (CREMA Initiative). In a recent conversation, he discussed the future of Nigerian politics, especially as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. He warned that the elections might be strongly influenced by religious and regional tensions. According to him, the current Muslim-Muslim ticket under President Bola Tinubu’s…

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As a gubernatorial aspirant, I firmly believe that Imo State’s greatest mistake in 2027 would be to overlook my leadership. My administration’s cornerstone will be discouraging urban migration by creating opportunities and infrastructure in rural areas. *PROXIMITY TO THE CAPITAL* No part of Imo State will take more than 30 minutes to access the state capital, Owerri, by car. This underscores the strategic location of our capital city. *ADDRESSING CHALLENGES* As Governor, I’ll tackle insecurity, promote industrialization, enhance education, science, and technology, improve healthcare, agriculture, protect human rights, develop tourism,…

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  … Flays attack on Herbert Chikwe We write to set the record straight regarding the misleading and politically motivated petition circulated by certain individuals who continue to attempt to undermine the peace, legality, and unity of Umuakaliukwu Autonomous Community in Emekuku. **1. SELECTIVE AMNESIA AND CONTRADICTIONS** It is disheartening to see some of the same individuals—namely *Chief Emeka Ihenacho*, *Ambrose Ejiogu*, and their associates—who dragged Late *Eze C.C. Njoku (JP)* to court over the distortion of the 2000 Constitution, now turning around to position themselves as guardians of that…

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… Outgoing PG  Onwubie congratulates him The Umuofor Autonomous Community, Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, has conducted its town union election with Hon Jonathan Osimiri emerging as the new president general of the community A release from the town union signed by the incumbent president general of the community, Rev Canon Eugene Onwubie, indicates that the election which was conducted at Town School Umuofor field, saw Hon Osimiri emerge the new president general of the community by  polling 189 votes to beat his closet rival, Mr. Chigozie Nnabugo…

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From Ignatius Soroibe, Abakaliki , The Executive Director, Natural resources, Agriculture and Rural Development of the South East Development Commission, SEDC, Dr Cliff Ogbede, has assured  Ngor Okpala people that he would continue to justify the support and confidence they repose in him since his appointment. Dr Ogbede stated this on Easter Monday  during a civic reception organized in his honour by the good people of Obiangwu Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area,Imo state  held at Central School Obiangwu. Responding  to an  address presented during the occasion by…

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…Says:He was a community builder .   By Williams Odunze   An ace  Journalist based in Owerri,  Comrade Chidiebere Iwuoha has launched Eleazar Iwuoha Foundation in memory of his father, Eleazar Nwadike who died in 1983 while serving his people.   Comr.Iwuoha, while launching the Foundation at Saint Silas’ Anglican Church Umuduruojije Umuezeabazu Ogwa Mbaitoli LGA Imo State, said that the motive behind the Foundation is to keep alive his father’s legacies.   According to him,his father keeps on appearing in his  dreams, telling him that he is not happy…

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  Sequel to some contentious issues the Imo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has parted ways with the Imo Football Association(FA). In a Press release jointly signed by the State Chairman, Mr Cosmos Chukwuemeka and the Secretary Mr Tunde Liadi, the Association said the release was to notify the general public, football stakeholders and the broader sports community of its decision which includes suspension of coverages and participation in the activities of the Imo State Football Association (FA) under the leadership of Barr. Ifeanyi Dike…

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Veteran actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has criticized the recent wave of  defections to the All Progressives Congress claiming that many  politicians are switching parties out of fear and a belief that the ruling party will manipulate the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an  interview  on Channels Television from 1:46, Okonkwo expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria. He stated that the defections were not based on ideological alignment or a commitment to national development, but rather on a belief that the APC would “write the results” of…

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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted permission to the federal government for its witnesses to testify behind camera in the terrorism charges brought against the Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu. The Judge granted the permission on Tuesday while delivering a ruling in an ex parte application filed by the federal government lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Solomon, SAN. Adegboyega Solomon, while arguing the application, pleaded with Justice Omotosho that the identities of the witnesses needed to be protected for security reasons. He informed the court that…

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