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Following months of litigation and counter-litigations, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has finally ruled that Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere is the authentic candidate of the People’s Democratic Party,PDP for the Ideato Federal Constituency election next year. The judgment by the apex court puts to rest, once and for all, the flurry of litigations and schemings from state and non-state actors, to upturn the mandate freely given to Ikenga by the PDP delegates. Inferring that there must be an end to litigations and recklessness, the apex court ruled, just like all the…

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By Obi Paschal Abstract In the dynamic and hyper-competitive ecosystem of contemporary African fashion, few brands have captured the zeitgeist of modern Nigerian elegance quite as incisively as June by Dezzie. Founded by visionary designer Olufunmilayo Adesola Shoderu, the fashion house has rapidly evolved from a burgeoning enterprise into a defining pillar of Lagos style. This critical essay examines the trajectory of June by Dezzie as of late 2022, analyzing its distinctive aesthetic synthesis of traditional Nigerian craftsmanship and global contemporary trends, its profound community impact within Lagos, and its…

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…Says: I wasn’t guilty of any preconditions for removal A former Imo State Senator for Okigwe Zone  and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress,APC, Sen.Ifeanyi Godwin Araraume, has dragged  Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari to the Federal High Court in Abuja. The ex-lawmaker took the decision over his alleged unlawful removal as non- Executive Chairman of the newly incorporated Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC. Report says Araraume is demanding N100bn compensation as damages caused him in the alleged unlawful manner he was removed as the NNPC boss after using his name…

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…Judge: Party’s act, vexatious, meddlesomeness The plot by the All Progressives Congress,APC in Imo State led by the Governor,Sen. Hope Uzodinma to disqualify the PDP candidate for the Ideato North and South Federal Constituency election, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has again suffered a devastating blow as the Federal High Court sitting in Owerri quashes the suit filed by the APC to disqualify Ikenga from participating in the election. The ruling Party had approached the Court to disqualify only Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere on the basis that his primary election was conducted in…

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…Seeks balanced reportage, partnership …Says: Insecurity   politicized out of proportion In a bid to properly create awareness and propagate the  many achievements of the Imo State Government, under the  administration of  Governor Hope Uzodinma, his Special Adviser on Political Matters,Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu (Ebekuodike) has paid special visit to Nigeria Newspoint seeking media collaboration. Speaking,the SA  maintained that Government cannot do its work very effectively without the  Media to create the needed awareness about the  very many projects and policies of government. Accompanied in the visit was the Senior Special Adviser…

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…Awardees to get Platinum, Diamond, Gold, honours After months of intense planning and extensive deliberations and networking, the first ever Imo State Productivity Merit Award will take place on Saturday, September 24 at the prestigious Landmark Events Centre in Owerri. The program which is the brainchild of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Productivity under the leadership of the Commissioner, Chief Prince Ford Ozumba, was approved and supported by the Executive Governor, Senator Hope  Odidika Uzodinma. According to Prince Ozumba, the primary essence and objective of this novel program,is to…

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…Says: INEC has admitted the facts Following the mind-boggling revelations made by the CUPP through its spokesman, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, upending the dastardly plot to derail the 2023 general election through a well orchestrated plan to compromise the voters register across the country, some public commentators say they have noticed series of coordinated actions or perhaps fight-backs by the Government of Imo state, designed to diminish the import of the exposition. Dr. Ako Eziefule observed that there has been an all-out frenetic effort by handlers of Governor Hope Uzodinma of…

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…Anukanti: It’s turn of Nigerians Coalition Groups rooting for the emergence of Mr.Peter Obi and Dr Yusuf Datti Baba Ahmed as President and Vice  President of Nigeria in 2023, weekend shut down Owerri with a mega rally for the duo. The rally which began as early as 9am in the morning from the popular Warehouse Junction Orlu Road,Owerri take off point ended at about 3pm  in the afternoon, at the same  Freedom Square Warehouse Junction venue where it all started. The mammoth crowd of youths, students, women and men who…

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…Recounts ordeal …Fears over  wave of abductions  The Traditional Ruler of Ishiala Umudi Autonomous Community in Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State, His Royal Highness Eze Joel Udenkwo has regained his freedom after escaping from his abductors. The royal father popularly known as Udekings, who was kidnapped  Friday last week in Owerri, where his electronics shop is located, was said to have escaped from the hands of abductors in a manner reminiscent of a miracle. Eze Udenkwo, who was said to have escaped Monday night, told  newsmen in Owerri that the…

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…As he continues assessment tour of zone’s infrastructural decay in 9 LGAs The Senate as an upper chamber of the parliament in a bicameral legislature is primarily an arena of political wits which  mandate is to set agenda of development for the nation through credible representation of the various constituencies. Over time, this lucid mandate has not been realized as a result of many factors that point towards incompetence orchestrated hitherto by electoral malpractices and brigandage which throws up representatives that do not represent the wishes of the electorate but…

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