Transparency International (TI), a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report was released on Tuesday by Transparency International through its Nigerian chapter, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). Speaking during the public presentation of the 2024 CPI, CISLAC Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Ibrahim Rafisanjani observed that the top 10 least corrupt nations were predominantly from European, with Denmark emerging as the least corrupt country in the world with 90 points, followed by Finland with…
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I didn’t Get You Pregnant, Bayelsa Gov -DiriTells Nengi .
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has firmly denied any involvement in the pregnancy rumors surrounding former BBN housemate Nengi Rebecca Hampson, attributing the false claims to his political adversaries. The allegations gained traction after a well-known blogging platform suggested that Governor Diri was responsible for Nengi’s pregnancy. In response, Nengi publicly refuted the claims on her social media channels. Reacting to the blogger’s report, Governor Diri expressed shock and dismay at the spread of such falsehoods, especially on a day when his administration was celebrating its 5th anniversary. Dr.…
Read MoreTension in Rivers As Ogoni Oil Exploration Talks End Abruptly.
There was tension in Bori, the traditional headquarters of Ogoni land on Saturday, as a planned congress to begin talks on the planned oil exploration resumption in the area ended abruptly. Recall that President Bola Tinubu at a meeting with some Ogoni leaders in Abuja over a fortnight ago had urged them to return home to get the input of their people on the planned oil resumption in the area and come back to him. The meeting scheduled to be held at the Peace and Freedom Centre in Bori, Khana…
Read MoreUzodinma’s Health Agenda: EZinihitte Mbaise LGA Boss, Flags Off Immunization Vaccine Routine Program.
… ..urge medical practitioners to remain firm in saving lives, pledges to refurbish the Health Care Center By Nkechi Ojukwu The Executive Chairman of Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Hon. Ambrose Chinedum Nwachukwu, has launched an Immunization Vaccine Routine Program aimed at enhancing the health status of children and preventing influenza diseases. This program, which kicked off on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Onicha Autonomous Community Health Center, targets children between 0-59 months and breastfeeding mothers . The program’s goal is to provide essential immunizations to vulnerable populations, aligning with…
Read MoreImo APGA Chair-Iwuala Marks Birthday In Style
John Iwuala,the State Chairman of APGA, Imo State chapter is marking his Birthday today ,Monday, February 10. The APGA Chairman says he is grateful to God Almighty for sparing his life and that of his entire family and Party members.
Read MoreObi Njoku-Sponspored APC Support Group – Ikeduru Youth Alliance Hails Metu’s Appointment
…Lauds Uzodinma By Ebenezer Ojor Ikeduru Youth Alliance , IYA, sponsored by Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku, has congratulated Hon Chuks Metu on his well deserved appointment as secretary, Imo State Universal Basic Education Board, IMSUBEB. A release from the group signed by its president, Mr Nelson Chinasa, expressed joy at Hon Metu’s appointment describing it as well deserved. “We the entire members of Ikeduru Youth Alliance, together with our capacity leader and founder, Dr Obinna Obi-Njoku congratulates our brother, Hon Ezinwa Chuks Metu on his appointment as secretary, Imo…
Read MoreI’ll bring back lost glory of local governments – Obinatu
The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, LGSC, Dr Nick Obinatu has appreciated the governor, Sen Hope Uzodinma for finding him worthy to serve in such capacity. Dr Obinatu made the commendation on the occasion of his reception ceremony at Owerri Municipal Council after being sworn in last Friday at Government House, Owerri by the governor. He revealed his plans to bring back the lost glory of the local government system on the state, adding that the governor is interested in making the local governments work because of the great vision…
Read MorePDP BOT: When The Conscience Of A Party Lacks Conscience
I was shocked to hear about the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees’ (BOT) emergency meeting resolution regarding the battle for the National Secretary position. Recall that Sunday UdeyOkoye had obtained a judgment from the Enugu Court of Appeal to replace Sen. Samuel SamdaddyAnyanwu as PDP National Secretary. However, Sen. Anyanwu secured a stay of execution from the Court of Appeal in Abuja and appealed the judgement at the Supreme Court. One had expected the rule of law to prevail until the Supreme Court decides, but that’s not the…
Read MoreImo Roads, Now Death Trap
By : Obiarandu Ohiri Numbers of roads in Imo are bad state especially, Owalla-Orie Uratta – Umunahu – Ihitaogada-Emekuku Road; Orji Junction – Mbieri Road; Dr Patrick Agochukwu Road by Dick Tiger Road off Methodist Bus Stop Owerri, among others. Speaking on the situation, a school owner, Dr Robinson Omoroguiwa, proprietor of Christian International Schools, who hinted that Patrick Agochukwu Road has been a horrible place that kept away vehicles, including tricycles, buses from playing on it. He also noted that even pedestrians avoid the road for fear of falling…
Read MoreOgwa Unity Forum honoursUgoezeObichukwu as Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa
The Ogwa Unity Forum (OUF), an apex socio-cultural organization in Ogwa Clan, last month honoured one of her illustrious daughters, Ugoeze Chinyere Obichukwu, with the prestigious Ezi Ada 1 of Ogwa award. Ugoeze received the award at the occasion of Ogwa Unity Cultural Carnival which took place at the Community Primary School, EkwereazuOgwa in Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. The event which was graced by the Imo State Deputy Governor,Lady Chinyere IhuomaEkomaru, as special guest of honour according to the organizers was designed to create unity and bond the people. The…
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