Aimed At Diverting Peoples’ Money For Personal Use Chief F.C. Agba, a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries in Imo State, has said that the incessant verification of civil servants and pensioners in the state is not only fraudulent but also aimed at diverting people’s money for personal use. Agba, a human rights activist and vocal commentator on contemporary issues who stated this in an exclusive interview with Nigeria Watchdog Newspaper, also said that over 20% of pensioners in the state are…
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I Have 2 Policemen Living With Me In Abuja And Lagos, That’s Not How I Want To Live — NAFDAC Boss
According to PUNCH, The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised a grave alarm over the escalating threats to her life and the safety of agency staff as they work tirelessly to combat the proliferation of fake and substandard pharmaceutical products in Nigeria. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, Adeyeye urged government authorities to provide better protection for NAFDAC officials who face constant danger in the line of duty. “Our officials have been targeted simply for…
Read More2027-A Plea For Unity And Fairness: Why Orlu And Okigwe Zones Should Support Owerri Zone For Governorship.
By Prince Eze Madumere, MFR, Former Deputy Governor of Imo State (Ike Imo) My dear brothers and sisters Ndi Imo m’ji eme onu, I write to you today not as a noble and privileged politician, but as nwa afor Owerri Zone, saddened by the burden of deprivation, marginalisation and unfair treatment of my people of Owerri Zone. I write with a heart full of love for our people and a deep desire to see Imo State flourish in unity, equity, and fairness. I see us all as one big family. In…
Read MoreFG Approves 11 New Private Varsities
The federal government has approved provisional licenses for eleven (11) new private universities across the country, further expanding Nigeria’s higher education sector. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the approvals after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday. The newly approved institutions include New City University, Ayetoro, Ogun State; University of Fortune, Igbotako, Ondo State; Eranova University, Mabushi, FCT and Minaret University, Ikirun, Osun State. Others are Abubakar Toyin University, Oke-Agba, Kwara State; Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom…
Read MoreGunmen Run Riots At Fed. Polytechnic Nekede, kill one
… As host community, workers scamper for safety. The last might not have been heard of the raging insecurity currently threatening the foundation of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Imo State. The worrisome situation has gone awry that it has claimed the life of the publicity secretary of the Academic Staff Union of the Federal polytechnic, Comrade QS Bola Efe Itsekor. In a release made available to journalists, the general secretary of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Federal Polytechnic Nekede Chapter, Comrade Sam Adeyemo revealed that Itsekor’s obituary was made public by…
Read More“Tinubu’s policies should have human face—Madumere,
Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere is a former deputy governor of Imo State to the former Governor Rochas Okorocha. In this interview by JOHNKENNEDY UZOMA, he airs his views on some political issues in Imo and Nigeria in general. HOW would you analyse the State of the nation given the prevalent socioeconomic challenges in the land and how do you mean? I think it is too early to judge the present administration of President Bola Tinubu. I am aware he has put a number of policies in place which would take time…
Read MoreOkafor, Onyedebelu Hails Ossemotor Community, Land Owners Over Marine University In Imo
The people of Ossemotor autonomous Community in Oguta local government area of Imo state have been extolled for their resilience and for keeping positive spirit over the state Marine University, Ossemotor Oguta which was abandoned for decades. An eye witness account and reports from government officials who visited the Marine University site recently had it that the project remained secured, devoid of vandalization of any kind despite years it had layed waste in the forest; commended the communal efforts of Ossemotor people for keeping faith and taking upon them…
Read MoreRivers: Supreme Court Has Declared War In The State – Amaechi’s ally
The political crisis in Rivers State took a fresh turn on Friday after the Supreme Court delivered judgment affirming Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the State House of Assembly. The verdict of the Supreme Court in Abuja had sparked wild jubilation among supporters of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Rivers State. Also, the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers, who are the major beneficiaries of the court judgment, held a plenary immediately they learnt about the ruling. In another development, the FCT minister was seen…
Read MoreEx-Attorney-General begs Tinubu to free Kanu
A former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Imo State, Chukwuma Machukwu-Ume (SAN), has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to honour the request of deceased national sages and free the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Machukwu-Ume’s plea is contained in a letter addressed to the president and dated February 24, 2025. with the title, “Healing the wounds in our nation-building efforts and matching Nigeria towards a new stable nation: Hence this passionate plea for the urgent release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.” Machukwu-Ume requested President Tinubu…
Read MoreFubara acknowledges Supreme Court verdict on Rivers Assembly members
PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, signaling a significant shift in the state’s ongoing political crisis. In a statement released by Joe Johnson, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Fubara said he has taken note of the Supreme Court judgment regarding state funds and the administration of local governments in Rivers. “At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the…
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