By Kennedy Eweama (09030300795) Dynamic, astute, humane, focused, affable and Charismatic are perhaps, apt adjectival definitions of Hon. Tony Nwulu, a member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Oshodi/Isolo II Federal constituency. Though a native of Eziudo in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Nwulu’s foray into politics is very significant. His emergence as a member of the National Assembly, speaking the minds of thousands of Nigerians inhabiting the cosmopolitan and vast Oshodi/Isolo II constituency, in an APC firmly controlled State like Lagos, is indicative of his…
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Blame Buhari, osinbajo, NSA, IG for Benue killings, ortom tells senate
Governor of Benue State, Mr. Samuel Ortom, on Saturday, blamed the Federal Government for the killing and destructions by herdsmen in the state. Ortom, at a meeting with the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Security, which is in the state on a fact-finding mission on the attacks, accused President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.); and the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, of ignoring several warnings of the impending attack on communities in Benue. The governor also blamed security agencies for the…
Read More2019 Elections’ll be politics of personality, not political parties -Maduba
Contrary to the insinuation in some quarters that the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both the federal and state levels will have negative effects on the people seeking elective offices on the platform of the ruling party, a front-line political godfather and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chief Cosmas Maduba (Odebube Isu) has said that the 2019 elections would rather be politics of personality and their achievements and not political parties. Speaking with journalists recently, Chief Maduba, who is contesting to represent the people of…
Read MoreImo Guber: Mbaise indigenes in USA back Osondu
As interests continue to mount on who succeeds Governor Rochas Okorocha in 2019, a daispora group known as All Mbaise USA has come out strong to support the governorship ambition of one of their own and medical expert, Dr. Lawrence Osondu. The group, whose delegation met with Dr. Osondu last weekend in Owerri, the Imo State Capital said there was an urgent need for somebody like Dr. Osondu to come out and run for the number one seat in the state, promising that they would give him necessary backing to…
Read MoreOkorocha 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 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 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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