The Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended its planned nationwide protest against the recent 50 per cent hike in telecom tariffs approved by the Federal Government. The labour union aborted the planned rally scheduled for Tuesday (today) following a meeting with government representatives at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja, on Monday. The telecom regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission, had defended the 50 per cent tariff increase, citing rising operational costs driven by inflation, foreign exchange fluctuations, and higher energy expenses. In a statement,…
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Uzodimma to UAES: Aspire to be the best globally
…Inaugurates 16-man Governing Council In continuation of his efforts to strengthen critical agencies of government for optimal performance in service delivery to Imo people, the Governor of Imo State, Senator Uzodimma Monday, February 3, 2025 inaugurated the Governing Board of Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo with a charge that the institution should aspire to be the best globally. He urged the University leadership to partner other great institutions to translate the vision of sustainable and mechanised agriculture into reality. Performing the ceremony at the New…
Read MoreIgbo enemies taking advantage of my detention to attack Southeast –Kanu
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has said the enemies of Igbo have taken advantage of his detention to attack villagers in the Southeast. Kanu said nobody or entity would have attacked any Igbo community in the Southeast if he was free. He disclosed this after his routine meeting with his legal team headed by Lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. In a statement he issued on X, Ejimakor said Kanu was reacting to lamentation by residents of Amegu Nkalaha Community accusing the Nigerian military and the…
Read MoreGeo Cassidy Hails Onukwugha , Wifes On Their Chieftancy Installation
Elder Geo Cassidy Josiah, the Chief Executive of an Owerri-based exotic Fashion centre, Geo Cassidy Fashions has rated an Abuja-based expert in Real Estate management, Chief Nnamdi Chinedu Iheoma, an indigene of Amaimo political ward as one capable of transforming the socio-political and economic landscape of Ikeduru local government area of Imo state. Speaking to news men in Owerri, after following the activities and views of Chief Nnamdi Iheoma on issues concerning Ikeduru, Geo Cassidy described the Abuja-based business man as the missing rib in Ikeduru political equation presently.…
Read MoreAppointment Well Deserved!
I, Hon Dr Daniel and Mrs Chinaedozi Amadi, heartily congratulate Hon Barr Enyinnaya Onuegbu, on hi well deserved appointment and inauguration as a Commissioner by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Onwa Oyoko). Your appointment Sir, did not come as a surprise given your excellent track record of public service. I’m indeed confident that you will continue to bring your enormous experience to bear in the 3R Administration in the state, and in the overall growth and development of Imo state. Once again, Congratulations! Signed: Hon Dr. Daniel/ Mrs Chinaedozi Amadi
Read MoreFintiri Blast Tinubu, Your Economic Policies Aren’t Working, Nigeria Is Bleeding
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s led government over the economic crisis facing the country. Speaking at the the National Reconciliation Committee of the People’s Democratic Party on Thursday, Governor Fintiri said that the federal government is imposing severe hardship on the people. Gistmania reports that the meeting was attended by governors from the North East and other key stakeholders in Bauchi State. The Governor said: “Nigeria is bleeding, we are suffering, there is too much anger, and the economic policy is not working. “That…
Read MoreOkigwe Zone To Produce Next GOV., Make Imo Great Again.
It was a home coming for Ndi-Okigwe Zone Saturday February 1,with meaningful and Pragmatic steps to forster Political , Social and Economic re-engineering of the entire Imo Political landscape Come 2027. High Chief Tony Chukwu’ s palatial country home Umueze 1 , Ehime- Mbano that played host will remain a beacon for a new prosperous Imo state when stories of a dynamic , resourceful and ultimate prosperous Imo state would be relished. A…
Read MoreNjoku Salutes Onuegbu on Commissionership Appointment
It is with profound heart that I, Hon. Uzoma C. Njoku (former Chairmanship Aspirant, Ngor-Okpala Council), on behalf of my family, congratulate my indefatigable boss, father figure, a legal luminary and political compatriot, Chief Barr. Enyinna V. Onuegbu KSC, on his meritorious appointment as a Commissioner of Imo State. Dear boss, you have tirelessly served our people in politics and governance, hence, your ascension to this pivotal role is not merely a testament to your exceptional acumen and sagacity but also an affirmation of the confidence reposed in you by…
Read MorePopular Ex-Super Eagles Goalkeeper Dies In USA
A former goalkeeper and Akwa United Football Club assistant coach, Moses Effiong , is dead after prolonged ailments in the United States of America. Effiong’s death came barely three months after celebrating his 65th birthday with hopes of surviving the ailment that prompted his transfer abroad for medical care. The demise of the former national team goalkeeper was announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the club, Paul Bassey, through a statement released by the club’s Media Director, Mfon Patrick. Bassey described the late Effiong Moses as a complete gentleman,…
Read MorePolice Intensify Moves To Trap Killers Of Lawyer- Nwowu , Odika In Oru West .
…Deceiving complaints, false witnesses will face charges, may release Inspector Odidika for want of evidence The Imo State Police Command under CP Aboki Danjuma is said to have commendably intensified moves to track down the fleeing gunmen who invaded Mgbidi town in the night of January 22, 2025, killed Barr Nwowu Chinedu and kidnapped on Mr. Odika aka(agunaegbuewu) whom they also killed in few hours later and dumped the lifeless body in Anambra State. Grapevine reveals that the abduction of Mr. Odika and his lifeless body that trended in social…
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