– Tragedy has struck Billiri town, the headquarters of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State, when a trailer loaded with goods rammed into a procession of Christian youths who were celebrating the Christian Easter festival. The incident, on Monday morning, had triggered fear and tension, resulting in the blockage of the Gombe-Yola highway in Billiri by angry youths for over one hour, while the trailer was set on fire by the angry mob. A resident of Billiri town disclosed to our Correspondent that people from surrounding villages trooped into…
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Ehime Mbano LG Boss, Nwodu commissions New Administrative Block, Office Equipment.
The commissioning of the new Administrative Block, furniture, tables and chairs built and procured by the Executive Chairman, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, Hon Chief Uche Francis Nwodu has taken place recently at the council headquarters’ premisses. Speaking with newsmen on the occasion, Hon Chief Uche Nwodu says among the 27 Local Government Area of the state, Ehime Mbano was the worst hit in terms of End SARS crisis. Hon Nwodu revealed that when he assumed office last few months, there was nothing in the council, adding that they met a…
Read MoreAkanador Emerges PG, As Amakohia- Ubi Elects New NEC Leaders
By Onyinyechi Nwankwo In what could be adjudged as credible free and fair election, the people of Amakohia-Ubi autonomous community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, have successfully elected new National Executive Council,NEC who will steer their affairs for next three (3 ) years. The NEC election was held at the Community School last Saturday with the offices of the President General, Vice President, Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Publicity Secretary keenly contested . Speaking, Chairman of the 2025 NEC Electoral Committee of Amakohia-Ubi Development Union, Sir…
Read MoreKillings: Niger Govt Imposes Curfew In Minna
The Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago, has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew on Minna, the state capital, in response to the recent wave of attacks and killings across the city. According to the governor, the movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between 6pm and 6am. Bago made the announcement during a critical stakeholders’ security meeting with traditional rulers and heads of security agencies at the Government House on Tuesday. He however said medical emergencies were exempt from the curfew. He stated that the new…
Read MoreEx Imo Speaker,K K Nwagwu Mourns Pope Francis.
“A Humble Servant of God: Celebrating the Legacy of Pope Francis” By Rt. Hon. Barr. Kelechi Kennedy Nwagwu, Ph.D., FiADRn National Coordinator, Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027 The National Coordinator of Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027, Rt. Hon. Barr. Kelechi Kennedy Nwagwu, Ph.D., FiADRn, has mourned the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as “a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions”. Key Highlights: – *Championing the Poor*: Pope Francis’ unwavering commitment to advocating for the marginalized and vulnerable. – *Legacy of Love*:…
Read MoreOgwuaga-Abba Autonomous Community Rejects Imposition Of Obinna Akwiwu As Eze Ogwuaga .
…Insists on Okezie Akwiwu who won the election in 13 kindreds out of 15 on Aug. 2020. On Saturday April 19, the people of Ogwuaga-Abba Autonomous Community in Nwangele Local Government Area which included elders,leaders,youths women and the overwhelming majority of the community members had gathered peacefully at the Akwiwu compound in Ogwuaga to make their position on their royal stool known. In a Press release by the community signed on their behalf by the President- General, PG and Secretary of the community, Professor Frank Ojiako (Ochuariri), President General and…
Read MoreImo Charter Of Equity: 2027 Should Go To Okigwe To Complete One More Term, Handover To Owerri Zone,Says Ajumbe.
” It’s like when your car got spoilt on the road, you’ve to go back where you packed it , repair it and start moving.” By Ebenezer Ojor Ahead of the 2027 Imo governorship poll, former two-time commissioner and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Imo state, Prof. Vitalis Orikeze-Ajumbe says to resuscitate the contentious Imo Charter of Equity ,it must begin with allowing Okigwe Zone to produce the next governor of the state for just four years, come 2027. Prof Ajumbe who stated this during an…
Read MoreE-transmission Of Election Results Will Improve Nigeria’s Electoral Process
The last general elections in Nigeria points to the extent Nigerians believe in the potential of electronic transmission of election results (e-transmission) to improve the country’s electoral system. Electronic transmission of election results is predicted on its ability to eliminate possible electoral fraud associated with manual collation of votes. The process reportedly involves the use of an electronic device such as the BVAS, to transmit election results directly from the polling booths to the server of the electoral commission. In the 2023 general elections, iRev, a result viewing portal was…
Read MoreChijioke Kaduru-led Nkwa Chi Kwere Foundation Carries Out Massive Empowerment Across Ngor Okpala LG In Imo
In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the 3-R mantra administration of Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, a Non Governmental Organization,NGO operating under the aegis of Nkwa Chi Kwere Development Foundation on Easter Sunday, successfully carried out a mega economic empowerment of over 185 less-privileged persons randomly selected from across communities and political wards in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area in Owerri senatorial district of Imo state. The strategic empowerment intervention by Nkwa Chi Kwere Development Foundation targeted basically the low-income households…
Read MoreUROMI: They Demanded N5M From Church Pastor He Couldn’t Pay, They Transfered Him To SWAT Abuja – Lawyer
A human rights lawyer, Harrison Oseagwina Esq., has accused security agencies of arresting innocent people in Uromi, Edo State, while ignoring those behind the ongoing kidnappings in the area. He made the statement during an interview on Sahara TV from 4:37 where he heavily criticized them while calling on residents to be law abiding. Oseagwina said security officers especially the police have been moving from homes to churches arresting ordinary residents and demanding huge sums for bail. According to him, people are asked to pay between two million and five million naira. If…
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