An Independent researcher and concerned Nigerian , Prof . Emmanuel Okoronta has outlined ways and means of combatting crime in Nigeria especially in lmo State. Speaking to newsmen in Owerri recently, the American trained scientist made it clear that combatting crime and insecurity is not rocket science According to him, with proper planning and execution , insecurity will be curbed or reduced to it’s bearest minimum. The International recognized poet revealed that the presence of technology has made it very easy to combat crime “that is if our government is…
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Obasanjo: Nigeria Can’t Run Refineries Well, Says They’ll Reap Lies
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has made fresh claims regarding the operations of government-owned refineries in the country. He also questioned the ability of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to run the refineries effectively. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television which was published on Thursday, Obasanjo challenged the claims by the government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu that the refineries have resumed operations. Citing a Yoruba adage, Obasanjo said those who lie about their achievements would have to look for cover-ups when the truth is…
Read MoreUzodimma renews marriage vow with wife, Chioma
…He is an amiable man, say Sanwo- Olu GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE PRESS RELEASE Uzodimma renews marriage vow with wife, Chioma …He is an amiable man, say Sanwo- Olu All roads led to Government House Owerri in Imo State, Friday, as Governor Hope Uzodimma who is Chairman of Progressives Governors Forum as well as Chairman of South East Governors Forum took his wife, Chioma, to the alter to renew the vow of their 10 year old marriage. It was an event that attracted dignatories from within and outside Imo…
Read MoreOnly Tinubu Friends, Govt Officials, Benefiting From His Reforms,Says Rhodes-Vivour
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, says the reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are not beneficial to Nigerians. He argued that the majority of Nigerians have been plunged into hardship and suffering as a result of the reforms introduced by President Tinubu since assuming power in May 2023. Speaking on Thursday as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the LP chieftain said 70 per cent of Nigerians now spend all of their incomes on only transportation and food. Rhodes-Vivour submitted…
Read MoreNURTW Hails Imo Gov, Celebrates New Year With Double Axle Branch, in Style
…As State Chair-Udeh, leaders storm event. By Onyinyechi Nwankwo. In great enthusiasm and display of unity, members of National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW) Double Axle Branch, Naze, had celebrated their first End of Year Party. The event which saw an impressive turnout of members, with state executives, including the number one driver in Imo State, Hon. Samuel Udeh (Ezeumuokorobia), State Chairman, NURTW, in attendance, was held at the branch office of the Double Axle, at No.1 Aba Road, Owerri,last Friday. In his speech, the State Chairman, Hon Udeh praised…
Read MoreNwordu, Other Ministers To Begin Mt Moriah, Jan. 9.
… Event holds at Royal Cathedral. The Founder and Bishop of Royal Episcopal Evangelical Communion Orji, Owerri, Rt Rev Festus Nwordu will lead other anointed men of God in this edition of Mt Moriah 2025 in Imo state. A release from the Church notes that the event will hold from Thursday, January 9 through Sunday, January 12, at St John’s. Cathedral of the Royal Episcopal Evangelical Communion, Umukehi Orji, Owerri North LGA , Imo State. The release further indicates that the theme of this year’s event is: “Abraham sacrificed his…
Read MoreIhiala Killings: Perpetrators Are Indigenes, Monsters in Human Form, Says IPOB Lawyer
A legal practitioner and human rights activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has called on Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State to shift from the media narratives and deploy every available resource to protect the citizens from criminals. According to him, the criminals are no strangers but indigenes “shielded by those within our communities.” Ejiofor, lead lawyer to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in a statement reacting to the killings in Ihiala, said Anambra State is under siege. He said, “The horrifying events in Ihiala, Anambra…
Read MoreEx-ISOPADEC Chairman- Orie, Says Christmas is time to share love
…Tasks christians on giving. A renowned leader and the immediate past chairman of Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ISOPADEC, Chief Charles Orie, has described Christmas as a season of joy and time to share love. The APC chieftain who holds the title of Akuatuegwu, while hosting Imo-based media executives and state based journalists who visited him at his Umuokanne country home on Christmas day last year , said christians should reach out to those around them, giving out gifts and sharing gifts with their neighbours as a part…
Read MoreNkwerre LGA: Umuwala Commmunity Daughters Association Honours Patrick Nwakama.
The Umuwala Daughters Association in Nkwerre LGA, Imo State has honoured their illustrious brother, Dr. Patrick Nwakama for silently assisting in the transformation of their community. The Association which is made up of members of the community at home and abroad revealed that Dr Patrick has put smiles on the people’s faces. It will be recalled that the Association which just conclude their home coming used the event to brainstorm on the way forward for their great community. Speaking about the honour, Dr. Patrick thank them for the award,adding that…
Read MoreNew Year Tragedy: Catholic Priest Mistakenly kills Worshipper, Injures One During New Year Fireworks In Imo.
The Parish priest of St Columbus Catholic Church, Amaimo community in Ikeduru LGA of Imo state has allegedly shot and killed a young worshipper who was said to had been throwing pyrotechnics popularly known as fireworks or knock out during the new year church service. Another Parishioner who was also reported to had been hit by the bullet from the Rev Father’s Double Barrel gun was hospitalised. It was gathered that the incident which allegedly happened after the December 31st crossover mass had created pandemonium in the area. Sources said…
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