Former governor of Ekiti State ,Rt Hon Tunji Odeyemi has urged Nigerians to resist attempt to turn Nigeria into a One Party State. The chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) accused the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) of doing everything possible to weaken the opposition . Speaking with newsmen on the ocassion of his 66th birth anniversary, Odeyemi warned of the dire consequences and the imminent threat, saying that the such anti-democratic agenda may collapse democracy. According to him, one party state posed a serious threat to the advancement of democracy…
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IweJuru To FG: Review Awaiting Trial Syndrome In Nigeria’s Prisons ,It dents Nation’s Judicial Image.
“It rubbishes people’s rights” Operators of government agencies responsible for Nigeria’s justice administration system, have been advised to “take a hard look at the prevailing awaiting trial syndrome that endlessly rubbish people’s rights”. The Catholic Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, made the appeal weekend, when he paid a pastoral visit to St. Lazarus Chaplaincy, Federal Correctional Centre, Owerri. His words: “The beginning of this year’s Lenten Season, is a few hours away. This is a time to engage in doing corporal works of mercy. This is a…
Read MoreFormer NIS Comptroller-General – Parrillo Brutally Killed In Abuja
David Shikfu Parrillo, a retired Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, has been tragically killed by kidnappers in Abuja. TheNewsGuru learnt that Parrillo, was abducted in Area 1, Abuja, in the early hours of Tuesday after being trailed from a bank where he had withdrawn money. Report indicated that the unknown assailants took the cash from him before killing him in cold blood. The unfortunate incident has raised new concerns about security in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly regarding the rising incidents of kidnappings and targeted attacks.
Read MoreNLC threatens to lead mass protest if FG increases electricity tariff
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff hike agreed upon with the Government as against the 50 per cent earlier approved through the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC. NLC, in a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, said…
Read MoreBandits Sack Ukwugba-Obiakpu Community in Imo
…Indigenes call for Uzodinma’s intervention Despite heavy security personnel around the Egbema Production Center of some oil companies at Obiakpu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, bandits are said to have taken over the Ukwugba area of the community. The indigenes Ukwugba are said to be presently homeless as many have packed their belongings to neighboring communities where they are seeking refuge. The incident is said to have been taking place for about two weeks. The indigene have therefore called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to…
Read MoreMbaitoli Council Boss Kick Starts Skill Acquisition Program
…Vows to empower over 500 teeming youths In line with youth empowerment policy of Imo state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, the Executive Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Council, Hon. Ifunnanya Nwanegbo has kicked started the skill acquisition program for the teeming youths of the area. The flag off ceremony which was witnessed by teeming youths, leaders, stakeholders and members of Mbaitoli legislative council from the 14 Electoral wards of the area was conducted by state Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru at the council hall. Flagging off the…
Read MoreOrsu LGA Bounces To Life Under Engr Friday Ibeakaeme Administration.
A.Just in few months of assumption of Office in Orsu LGA as the man in charge of its affairs,Engr Friday Ibeakaeme mapped out what he is poised to do and/or achieve: B.The visitation of the Imo CP, Aboki Danjuma to inspect the rebuilding of Orsu Police Headquarters has given hope to restoration of peace in the once abandoned LGA in Imo. The flag-off of the BCU (Big Catch) immunization programm at Ebenator Health Centre anchored by Hon. Engr. Chinonye Cyriacus ( Secretary of Orsu Local Government) was officially launched by…
Read MoreTrinity Old Boys Association: Donates Complete Band Set To Alma Mater Receives Applause From Students .
By Williams Odunze The Old Boys of Oguta Trinity College, TOBA world wide, have donated a complete band set to their Alma mater barely two months after embarking on perimetre fencing of the school premises in Imo state. Presenting the band to the staff and students of the school, secretary of the Association world wide, Sir Uche Mgbenani explained that the association deemed it fit to provide the instruments to the school as a way of showing concern to the plight of the college. He asserted that the association will…
Read MoreAlleged Herdsmen Killings: Imo Assembly To Invite Security Agencies On Protection Of Farmers.
By Williams Odunze The Imo State House of Assembly has resolved to invite various security agencies in the State, on providing adequate security to farmers and their farms from herdsmen invasion. The House made the resolution following the adoption of the motion moved by the member representing Nkwere Constituency, Hon Chisom Ojukwu on the issue of invasion of farmlands from criminal elements under the disguise of herders. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker, explained that series of reports from farmers revealed that most of the farmlands in the State are no…
Read MoreBandits Sack Ukwugba-Obiakpu Community in Imo
…Natives seek Uzodinma’s intervention. Despite heavy security personnel around the Egbema Production Center of some oil companies at Obiakpu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, bandits are said to have taken over the Ukwugba area of the community. The indigenes Ukwugba are said to be presently homeless as many have packed their belongings to neighboring communities where they are seeking refuge. The incident is said to have been taking place for about two weeks. The indigene have therefore called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to urgently intervene.…
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