The All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in Anambra, Senator Uche Ekwunife, has taken a swipe at Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, labelling him as “a smelling professor” and “the dirtiest governor in the whole of Africa.” In a video trending on social media, Ekwunife knocked the governor in response to his claim that she obtained her doctorate degree from an unaccredited and unrecognized university in the United States. The senator dismissed Soludo’s allegations and challenged him to verify her academic records across multiple Nigerian institutions. “Go to court if…
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Underdevelopment of Imo communities: Okafor Defends Govt, Oil Companies.
By Oby Ogbonnia The general underdevelopment being witnessed among oil producing communities in Imo State has been attributed to the communities’ order of choice of preference since the establishment of the Petroleum Industrial Act(PIA). The Commissioner for Niger Delta Affairs and Intelligence Dr Henry Okafor revealed this while interfacing with members of the Niger Delta Journalists Association in his office in Owerri recently. Fielding questions from the journalists over the state of affairs in the oil – rich communities of Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru East Local Government Areas Dr…
Read MoreState Police:I Won’t Go To Imo State Again If The Govt Is Controlling Both Police & Criminals—Achonu
In an interview with News Central TV, Achonu said he won’t go to his home state of Imo if the state government were to have full control over all police forces within the state. Achonu advocated for a multi-layered policing system. He said local government police should exist alongside state police, which would operate at the state level, while federal police would continue to operate at the national level. He cited the United States as an example, where the FBI, state police, and sheriffs coexist. In Achonu’s words: “State police?…
Read MoreCSOs Demand Apology from Governor Uzodinma For Alleged Smear Campaign
Politics Alleged Smear Campaign Against Yakubu, CSOs Demand Apology From Uzodimma The Transparency and Accountability Rights Initiative, a coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), has issued a strong condemnation of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, accusing him of orchestrating a malicious smear campaign against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, and development advocate Dr. Chima Amadi. During a press conference held in Owerri, the coalition called the campaign a “dangerous and shameful display” designed to distract the public from the governor’s performance…
Read MoreI Will Not Comment On Someone Saying the President Runs the Country Like A WhatsApp Group —Adegbenro
Dr. Adegbenro explained that his grandfather was a philanthropist who employed many people, and he played a crucial role in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) movement, fighting against the military regime of General Sani Abacha. The fight was not easy, and many, including political figures like Polar Ahmed Tunu, risked their lives to challenge the dictatorship. Today, the democracy Nigerians enjoy has roots in these brave actions, yet the younger generation often does not fully understand this history. Beyond remembering the past, Dr. Adegbenro also addressed challenges facing Nigeria today.…
Read More23 Terrorists K!lled, 26 Kidnap Victims Rescued in Katsina
Nigerian Army troops, alongside the Defence Special Operations Force and the Air Component of Operation Fasan Yamma, have neutralized 23 terrorists and rescued 26 kidnapped victims in a coordinated operation in Pauwa village, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, conducted on Saturday, also led to the recovery and destruction of items including motorcycles, spare parts, lubricants, farm machinery, and foodstuffs used by the terrorists. According to a senior military source, the troops, supported by air and artillery components, engaged the terrorists in a fierce encounter, resulting in…
Read MoreIncredible:Ngor God’s Are Angry! Over 7 Security Personnel Kill Each Other, Exchanging Gunfire At Disputed Land In Mbaishii In Imo
The worse scenario has happened at the disputed land belonging to the people of Mbaishii communities in Ngor Okpala LGA of Imo State as security personnel made up of the Nigerian Police and the military were engaged in a bloody shootout which claimed over seven lives of the officers and got others seriously injured with bullet wounds. Report had it that on Sunday ,7th September , some of the officers had an altercation with one another over an issue that may not be unconnected with the sharing of some proceeds…
Read MoreAugust Meeting: Anyanwu Congratulates PDP, Imo Women Over Worthy Performance.
…Says:They’re architects of development The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP ,Senator Samuel Nnaemeka Anyanwu has congratulated the party’s women chapter in Imo State, led by Lolo Edith Nwachi and the entire Imo women on this year’s August meeting. He also extends his heartfelt felicitations to the three zonal, LGA, and Ward women leaders of the party on their unity and progress within the party, so far. Anyanwu expressed delight at the level of milestones they have achieved that are targeted at fostering peace, unity, cooperation, and…
Read MoreRHEI Phase 2 Flag-Off: Okolieogwo Reaffirms Uzodinma’s Commitment To Youth Empowerment
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Adm. Hon. Willie T.C. Okolieogwo, has described the flag-off of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI) Phase 2 in Imo state as a transformative milestone for youths in the state. The event which held at the Federal Secretariat, Owerri, last Thursday, was organized by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to provide training and opportunities that will reduce joblessness and promote self-reliance. Okolieogwo represented Governor Uzodinma as the Special Guest of Honour at the…
Read MoreWar Against Crime: Ex-Imo Deputy Gov, Madumere Hails Uzodinma Over Demolition Of Shanties .
The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has commended the governor of the state, Sen.Hope Uzodinma for demolition of shanties and criminal hideouts. According to him,the action of the governor is ” laudable, highly commendable, holistic and dynamic as this will go along way to address the criminalities emanating from these shanties. The ex-Deputy Gov made his opinion this known while addressing newsmen in Owerri, the capital of Imo State , weekend. According to him, the move represents responsible and responsive governance as no government will watch…
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