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Mar22021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Again! Ejemekwuru boils over Ezeship tussle

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Indigenes insist on constitutional provisions to elect new monarch President General under pressure to install choice candidate after taking N4million bribe By Stanley Okehie Election for a replacement monarch for Ejemekwuru autonomous community in Oguta Local Government Council took a different dimension weekend when soldiers threatened to shoot indigenes of the area.Nigerian Newsguide gathered that what could have resulted to a blood bath on Saturday was averted following the timely intervention of top military heads in Abuja, which saw a detachment of soldiers deployed for the exercise, return to Barracks. Even an order from the Imo State House of Assembly Committee Chairman on Local Government and Rural Development, Autonomous Communities and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. ...

Mar22021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Emele tasks journalists on Imo Govt. 3R mantra

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The Special Adviser to the Imo Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Rubby Emele has called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo Council to support the Gov. Hope Uzodimma led administration achieve its 3R - mantra of recovery, reconstruction and rehabilitation to move the state forward. Emele made the call at the presentation of the Most Outstanding Press Friendly Personality 2020 award to her on Thursday in Owerri.She said journalists could do this by the continuous sharpening of the positive thinking of the people of the state through reportage of the developmental strides of the present administration. "Journalists in the state should help the Imo people know what the government is doing through the 3R mantra by positively reporting achie...

Mar22021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Imo AG, Obieze buries brother amidst tears

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Bishop Ukwuoma urges siblings to leave vengeance for God Uzodimma, Iwu, Nlemigbo, Anyaehie, others sympathize with family. It was tears and grief on Thursday 25th February, 2021 at Ihite- Akatta, Oru East Council Area of Imo State as the remains of late Mr Ignatius Obieze were committed to mother Earth. The deceased was an elder brother to the Imo State Accountant General, Sir Val Obieze. The funeral mass that preceded the interment was held at St Patrick's Parish Ihite-Akatta. late Ignatius Obieze Bishop of Orlu Catholic Diocese, Most Rev Augustine Ukwuoma who officiated the requiem mass alongside other senior clerics advised the Obieze family to mourn as Christians. He described the death of late Ignatius Obieze who was gruesomely murdered on the 3rd of January this year by ...

Mar22021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

You are too small to pocket IMHA

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Imolites warn Chyna IwuanyanwuUrge Lawmakers to free themselves/leadership from Dep. Speaker'sstranglehold and restore power to Speaker Emeziem If there are any people who are obviously in pains and agony over the mess in the Imo State House of Assembly, it's Imolites who are members of various Constituencies represented by the 27 men and women in Imo State House of Assembly. Apparently irked by the consistent turnout of absurdities in the State House of Assembly, a number of Imolites have warned the Deputy Speaker Mr Amara Chyna Iwuanyanwu to steer clear of the total leadership of the legislature, insisting that he is too small to have the Assembly in his pocket. Speaking to our reporter last week, a number of them who craved for anonymity asserted that Mr Iwuanyanwu is the def...

Feb242021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

SA to Gov. Uzodimma on SDGs, Ude clears the air on cash transfer to vulnerable Imolites

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Says all 27 LGAs in Imo must benefit The Special Adviser to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude on last Thursday clarified a lot of misconceptions on the ongoing conditional cash transfer program to the poor and vulnerable. Hon Ude, who spoke during a Darling FM radio interview in Owerri, last week, made it clear that the current ongoing payment was a backlog from last year payment, July and August payment to be specific. Payment is made every two months but the payment was paused in order to settle things with the payment provider. All payments due to recipients will be paid in full she said. She also disclosed that only nine Local Governments in Imo State were initially cap...

Feb242021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Negotiating with terrorists, bandits in the North but bombarding IPOB/ESN in the East

Editorial

The age long “born to rule mentality” of the North has become wild and of deadly proportion this time under President Muhammadu Buhari. The North particularly the Fulani tribe has continued to exhibit this character of "we own Nigeria and determine whatever happens" with the highest degree of impunity and to the utter dismay of other tribes. Buhari came into power in 2015 using crude and unconventional means internally and externally to remove Goodluck Jonathan. He was aided by the Yoruba political force led by Bola Tinubu and a little support from the Southeast spearheaded by Rochas Okorocha. One of Buhari's strongest external support reportedly came from his Fulani brothers in Africa viz Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, etc. Jonathan saw the gathering of the Hawks and vampires, and dec...

Feb232021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Onwuegbu appointed Imo Coordinator, Coalition of APC Support Groups

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A prominent youth leader and political strategist Prince Darlington Onwuegbu has been appointed the Imo State Coordinator, Coalition of APC Support Groups. The letter confirming Onwuegbu's appointment was signed by the National Vice Chair and Zonal Chairman of the group Mazi Chuzzy Anagwu Nnodu as well as the Southeast Secretary Dr J.E Truth. An introductory letter addressed to the State Chairman of APC in Imo state, Prince Marcellenus Nlemigbo by the top Organisation urged the party boss to work together with Onwuegbu and his team to ensure victory and all round success for APC in Imo state. Prince Nlemigbo in his subsequent response to the appointment of Mr Onwuegbu pledged his support and that of the APC State Working Committee in Imo for Prince Darlington Onwuegbu and his te...

Feb232021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

OPOCA to Okorocha– Apologize to Gov. Uzodimma, Imolites or face recall

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By Stanley Okehie Orlu Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA), an apex political body in Orlu Senatorial District has given the former Governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West in the Senate, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, 48 hours to apologize to Governor Hope Uzodimma and the people of the State or face recall from the senate.OPOCA said the ultimatum became necessary due to what it tagged “brigandage, thuggery, hooliganism and lawlessness exhibited by the former governor on Sunday February 21, when he broke into Royal Spring Palm Hotel along Akachi road, a property sealed by the state government. In a press conference at NUJ New Secretariat, Tuesday, National President of OPOCA, Chief Barr. Rex Anunobi, who read a text signed by him and 11 others, advised Okorocha ...

Feb232021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

I will put my best to make sure Uzodimma succeeds – Bishop Azubuike

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Bishop Prof. Athan Azubuike is the Presiding Bishop of House of God Int'l Churches Owerri. He is also the Founder and President of Mezie Imo Clergy Forum, as well as Global Igbo Clergy Congress. In this interview with Nigerian Newsguide, the fire brand man of God pledged to commit his all to ensure the success of Governor Hope Uzodimma led administration.He also spoke on the fragile nature of Nigeria, appealing to Ndigbo to be patient with God for Biafran sovereignty. Excerpts: Could you please introduce yourself, lets know who you are? My name is Bishop Prof. Athan Azubuike, am the Presiding Bishop of House of God Int'l Churches Owerri, the Founder and President of Mezie Imo Clergy Forum, the Founder and President of Global Igbo Clergy Congress. There is so much hu...

Feb232021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Hon. Uju lists achievements

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inaugurates Coordinators of political support group By Stanley Okehie Member representing Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Kingsley Uju has listed some of his achievements geared towards alleviating the hardship associated with the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. The Federal Lawmaker also promised to attract 50-100million naira projects for each autonomous community in his federal constituency before his tenure elapses.Uju spoke in his country home, Umuorji, Egbema in Ohaji Egbema local government council during the official inauguration of Omeudo Reality Movement – most recent of the numerous political support groups of the lawmaker. Listing some of his achievements, Uju said most passionate about them a...

Feb232021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Abuse of Office:Blackmail won’t stop me from moving motion for Okorocha’s summon, probe – Onyemaechi

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Says ex-Gov sponsoring fake news via his new media urchins to intimidate him Member for Owerri West in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi (Dele) has reiterated his determination to move a motion aimed at summoning former Governor of the state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, insisting that Okorocha deserves to be probed for his atrocities, abuse of office and fiscal irresponsibility. Onyemaechi who is the APC caucus leader in the State Assembly told Nigerian Newsguide weekend that he was irrevocably committed to bringing Okorocha on the floor of the House for him to answer so many questions not yet answered pertaining his eight year tenure of woes in Imo state. The Lawmaker revealed that since he indicated interest in summoning of the ex governor to the House via a ...

Feb232021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

IMO MONARCH, EZE GEO ANIKA WINS N10.6M SUIT AGAINST NNPC OVER UNLAWFUL ROAD BLOCKAGE

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From Kayode Lawal Abuja. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday awarded the sum of N10.6 million damages against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) for unlawfully blocking the highway in front of its Corporate Headquarters in Abuja which led to a ghastly motor accident. The amount was awarded in favour of a veteran journalist, His Royal Highness, Eze Geo Anika, Umunnawuike II of Atta Kingdom whose Peugeot 406 with registration number DP 41 EKY was damaged beyond repairs in 2012 as a result of the unlawful blockage. Delivering judgment in a suit instituted against the NNPC, Justice Babatunde Quadiri agreed with the plaintiff that the NNPC was negligent in blocking the highway without road signs as required by law. The Judge held that the evidence of the wit...

Feb222021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Rochas Okorocha Arrested by police in Owerri (Video)

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Owerri the Imo state capital was agog yesterday with the news of the arrest of former governor and incumbent senator Rochas Okorocha at Akachi road. While imolites are still waking up to the daunting news, it has been gathered that Rochas was arrested by men of the imo state police command and has been in custody at state CID Owerri as at the time of writing this report. It was gathered that the arrest was made following information that Rochas was in the Royal Palm estate, one of his properties that was locked down by the Hope Uzodimma led government. News also has it that Rochas in company of his security operatives went into the estate and chanced the police of the government set in place as it was under lockdown by the Imo state government. This resulted in a brief scuffle were ...

Feb172021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Why Nigerian Senate should halt Buratai and Co from holding diplomatic positions

Editorial

A time has come in our dear nation when men and women holding Public offices must start renting a soul. There's so much bitterness, anger and anguish in the land as a result of the wickedness and indifference of those on the corridors of power. None has a soul and conscience and it's about time we rented some soul for them. The mass murder of Nigerians which became very much activated with the senseless execution of one Yusuf by former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff has thrown Nigeria into an endless era of blood letting like never before. With Yusuf's extra-judicial killing in 2009, his men were more emboldened and Boko Haram was subsequently born. From that time till date, Nigeria has not known peace. Today herdsmen, bandits and other militia groups have all taken to arms, k...

Feb162021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Imo SDG Boss monitors on-going conditional cash transfer payment across the state

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Imo SDG Boss monitors on-going conditional cash transfer payment across the stateThe Special Adviser to Imo State Governor on Sustaining Development Goals (SDGs) and Humanitarian Services, Hon. Princess Christina Ude has embarked on a monitoring exercise of the on-going Conditional Cash Transfer programme taking place in some parts of the state. Fielding questions from journalists at the Central School Anara in Isiala Mbano LGA, the governor's aide disclosed that the Conditional Cash Transfer programme is the brainchild of President Muhammadu Buhari under the Household Uplifting Programme HUB, revealing that the programme has been going on in nine local Government Areas of the state. She added that it was initiated by the federal government to alleviate poverty. Hon. Princes...

Feb162021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Uzodimma’s Aides hungry, poor, looking like errand boys to Village Headmasters – Group

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A group under the aegis, New Nigeria Development Ambassadors (NNDA) has revealed that Aides to Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma are in dire need of financial assistance and bailout too.According to the group, Uzodimma's aides are the most unkempt in Nigeria, so poor and hungry looking.Coordinator of New Nigeria Development Ambassadors Comrade Nnamdi Ijezie in an exclusive interview with Nigerian Newsguide weekend informed that Gov. Uzodimma's aides from Commissioners, Special Advisers to Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants are bunch of hungry folks safe for a few of the Commissioners serving in juicy and self-sustaining Ministries.Ijezie alleged that his investigations and findings since past five months he has been around in Owerri upon his return from Abuja point to th...

Feb162021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Owerri West now 90% APC – Onyemaechi

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Leads revalidation exercise in his Avu /Oforola ward 1 The member representing Owerri West constituency and Leader of APC caucus Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi (Dele) has kick-started the APC membership registration and revalidation exercise in his booth 008, community secondary school, Olaukwu with a promise to ensure that his party wins any election in Owerri West any time any day. The action Lawmaker said with the ongoing APC revalidation exercise , all the political parties in Owerri West have collapsed into the party, revealing that the local government area is now 90% APC.Hon. Onyemaechi therefore assured His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma that his constituency is for him and needs not entertain any fear in that regard.The APC membership regist...

Feb162021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

FEDERAL POLY NEKEDE ADMISSIONS, EMPLOYMENTS NOT FOR SALE- MANAGEMENT WARNS

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The Management of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri has advised admission/job seekers and indeed the general public against patronising or falling prey for a number of individuals masquerading as admission and job givers or facilitators, insisting that her admissions and employments are strictly based on merit whilst observing due process, and not on CASH AND CARRY basis. A statement in Owerri dated 15th February, 2021 captioned DISCLAIMER, signed by the Registrar of the Polytechnic, Mrs E.C Anuna and made available to Nigerian NEWSGUIDE, the institution warned the general public especially prospective candidates seeking for admission not to fall for the antics and dubious machinations of these fraudsters that claim to have link with either the Rector or other top management offic...

Feb162021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

Imo Fire Service needs govt attention, corporate bodies’ support – Director, Okereafor

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Mr. Japhet PC Okereafor is the Director of Imo State Fire Service, a job he does with so much passion and commitment. In this interview with Nigerian Newsguide, the veteran fire fighter and product of National Fire Academy, Abuja said the fire stations in the state needs to be upgraded.He gave insights into what led to the recent advancement and improvement in Imo Fire Service operations and his major challenges as he appealed to the state government and public spirited-individuals to come to their rescue.Excerpts Could you please introduce yourself, your designation and what you do here? I'm Japhet PC Okereafor, the Director, Imo State Fire Service, am in charge of the entire Imo State Fire Service. Can we know some of these fire stations in Imo State? We have a statio...

Feb162021 by Nigerian NewsguideNo Comments

To make it in life, start from the scratch–CEO Rento Hotel, Ozichukwu advises youths

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By Stanley Okehie Youths have been advised to start from the scratch in order to be successful in life.Chairman, Rento Hotel and Suites, Owerri, Chief Emenike Ozichukwu, gave the advice weekend during the official commissioning of the 5-Star hotel situated in Owerri, Imo State capital. Chief Ozichukwu who is also the owner of Kotec Brick Tiles, Regime Gas Plant, Mangrove Delicious and Tummy Tummy Foods bemoaned the desperation of nowadays youths that often cost them their lives, advocating that only patience and hard work could make a serious minded youth rich. The Urualla-born business mogul disclosed his intentions to bring his chains of investment to Imo State, to create jobs for the people of the State.Chief Ozichukwu said he loves investing in Igboland, and as such Ndigb...