Tension has gripped the Imo State House of Assembly over an alleged impeachment plot by opposition members hatched against the Speaker of the House, Chiji Collins. Findings revealed that the plot, may be carried out when the Assembly resumes sitting. The Imo State Assembly had been shut down, following the […]
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EXCLUSIVE: HEAR what Arthur Eze says about Buhari
Billionaire oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, on Sunday said Ndigbo owed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), eternal gratitude for what he called the massive provision of economic and infrastructural facilities in the South-East geopolitical zone. He said Igbo benefitted more under his regime, adding that Buhari had become […]
COVID-19: Gov. Bello should be flogged publicly for that statement of deceit, says Willie Amadi
Barr. Willie Amadi, the Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission Nigeria, said the Kogi State governor ought to be flogged publicly for that statement of deceit and that the comments coming from Governor Yahaya Bello does not befit his office as a leader. Amadi said; “What Governor Bello has said represents […]
South-East Communities Groan As Herdsmen Take Over Farmlands, Rape Women
Communities in the South-East have lamented the destructive activities of rogue herdsmen on their farms. They said the situation was becoming worrisome and frightening. In some cases, the herdsmen even violently attack and kill the farmers if they have the gut to question them, the community leaders claimed. The crimes […]
Ulasi-Okija Bridge Deathtrap: FG Comes to Commuters’ Rescue
In line with Gen Buhari’s unfettered devotion for good governance, the suffering of commuters plying Onitsha-Owerri Road has finally become a thing of the past, just as the FG intervenes. The bridge which was recently on the verge of collapse has been fully repaired by the Buhari administration. Our correspondent […]
COVID-19: Rivers locks down Bonny LGA, Onne community, hints on statewide lockdown
Rivers State Government has imposed a total lockdown of Bonny Local Government Area and Onne Community in Eleme Local Government Areas with effect from Sunday, June 21, 2020, to check the spread of COVID-19 in the State. Consequently, all residents of Bonny Local Government and Onne community, except those on […]
Herdsmen threat: We are committed to safety of Igbo ― South East Governors
The South East Governors’ Forum, an umbrella body of the five governors in the South East geopolitical zone, reacted to alleged insensitivity of the governors over the threat to security in the zone by Fulani herdsmen, insisting that the governors were committed to the welfare of the people. The allegation […]
Ogoni Cleanup: ERA wants UNEP’s emergency measures implemented
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), has pleaded with the Federal Government to mandate the implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP’s) emergency measures on Ogoniland cleanup.Dr Godwin Ojo, Executive Director of the group, made the plea on Thursday in Port Harcourt at a presentation of […]
Herdsmen: Defend Yourselves, Ohanaeze Tells Igbo
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned the menace of herdsmen in the southeast, especially with the recent killing of a 65-year-old farmer, Uzoemena Iriaka, in his farm in Umuekpu, Agwa, Oguta Council Area of Imo State. The farmer was allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, therefore, called […]
FULL LIST: Gov. Uzodinma, senior special assistants
Names of the 32 Senior Special Assistants to the Governor of Imo State and their respective portfolios; Hajiya Fatima Hamza Gender & Vulnerable Groups – Northern Affairs (Women) Alhaji Suleman Ibrahim Gender & Vulnerable Groups – Northern Affairs (Men) Lady Kate Osigwe Primary School Rehabilitation Evang. Treasure Ahanonu Sanitation Owerri […]