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Bill Gates criticizes Nigerian Government on Human Capital Development

March 27, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 50American billionaire and businessman, Bill Gates, has said that his criticism of the Nigerian government’s Economic Recovery & Growth Plan was to stir leaders to wake up to their responsibility and focus on human […]

Why capital punishment should be sustained –Akande

October 26, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 79Dr. Victor Oluwasegun Akande, who recently completed his PhD in Law at Imo State University, has voiced his strong support for the continuation of capital punishment in Nigeria. Akande, who served as the representative […]

Gov. Hope Uzodimma to grace Imo Professors’ Heartland Lecture at UNN

November 7, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 66All roads will lead to University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on November 19, as Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State will be the Distinguished Guest of Honour during the 2nd Heartland Lecture series, organised […]

NCDMB, Shell JV Partners Donate Engineering Studio, ICT Hub To FUTO

October 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 73The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), with its joint venture (JV) partners, has unveiled world-class engineering design studios and an information and communication technology (ICT) hub […]

Where Are The South South Governors?

June 22, 2021 The Editor 0

Views: 98Undoubtedly, the emergence of brilliant, energetic and dynamic young men as governors in the South South States of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Delta, following the 2019 governorship election is evidence of what […]

Gov Rochas Economic Wastage in Imo

June 6, 2018 Prof. Protus Nathan UZORMA 0

Views: 48Since the beginning of his government in Imo State, Governor Rochas Okorocha has embarked on several elephant projects that have no economic impact in the State. These projects are characterized by haphazardness, touch and […]

Rochas Okorocha’s swan song

May 24, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 57The political rivalry in Imo State is reminiscent of a dramatic form which depicts the circumstances surrounding the fall of despots. The state has been in dire need of such a dramatic conflict, blighted […]

I’ll forfeit security vote to sustain free education in Imo – Okorocha’s aide

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 48Chief of staff to the Governor of Imo State and All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, Uche Nwosu, says that he will forfeit his security vote to sustain the free education programme of the state […]

Architects charged on professionalism, as Imo State Chapter holds BGM, inaugurates Exco

November 26, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 78Members of the Nigerian Institute of Architects have been charged on core professionalism in discharging their duties. This call was made by spokespersons at the just concluded Biennial General Meeting/Architects Summit 5.0 of the […]

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto Matthew Kukah

All Nigerian Presidents were unprepared, except Tinubu, says Matthew Kukah

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 58• Hardship: PDP govs decry economic policies, demand review • Opposition lawmakers allege plot to weaken PDP ahead of 2027 Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto Matthew Kukah has said that Nigeria’s presidents […]

2027: Seyi Tinubu’s campaign team ignores critics, releases biography of president’s son

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 168The campaign team of Seyi Tinubu has launched a biopic on the president’s son in preparation for his 2027 governorship ambition in Lagos state. A documentary of the younger Tinubu has been making the […]

The Inclusion Project (TIP) advocates policy to enhance menstrual hygiene in Imo schools

November 20, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 81Stakeholders in Imo State have been urged to champion the formulation of a policy that would enhance girls’ rights to quality education, personal hygiene, and overall development through the provision of a safe and […]

African-American actress Queen Nina honored with Nigerian royal title

African-American actress Queen Nina Womack honored with Nigerian royal title

November 19, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 73Queen Nina Womack, a Los Angeles-based African-American arts and culture professional, humanitarian, and food security activist, was honored with the title of Igbo Chief in Imo State, Nigeria. Queen Womack was installed by His […]

FG, States Begin Revival Of 17,000 Primary Healthcare Centres

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 71Healthcare services at the grassroots have received a boost as the federal and state governments kicked off the revival of 17,000 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the country. The coordinating minister of Health and […]

JUDICIARY CLEAN-UP: NJC needs more sincerity, by Tonnie Iredia

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 73No one disputes the fact that many problems currently confronting Nigeria’s judiciary are caused by a few bad eggs in the system as it is in many other organizations. If those few bad eggs […]

Suspected kidnap kingpin arrested in students’ hostel

Police disrupt Biafran Day parades in Enugu, Delta, Imo

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 57 … nab MASSOB members for marking anniversary The police on Tuesday foiled an attempt by some pro-Biafran agitators to mark ‘Biafran Day’ with a parade in Enugu metropolis. The secessionists, who are members […]

Stakeholders meeting in Anambra embarrassing, say Moghalu, others

May 8, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 35George Moghalu No ward congress, members insist National Auditor of the All Progressives Congress (APC) George Moghalu, has described the violence that trailed the stakeholders meeting in Awka, the Anambra State capital at the […]

How poor policy implementation, loss of land frustrate agric in schools

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 50Izunna Ugoeze was born into a very well-to-do family from Anambra State. As he grew up with his siblings, his parents were topnotch business persons, who traded in imported goods. But growing up in […]

2019 Election: 100 Good Reasons Why Emeka Ihedioha is Imo Best for Governor

April 11, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 66From available evidence of the private and public life of Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha manifesting in his highly impressive rating in learning, character and conduct, he is good to be enthroned the next governor […]

Imo 2019: RT. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s Dream, Vision and Mission

April 11, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 83The Christian Holy Writ admonishes that people must calculate very well the cost of building a house before commencing its construction. In business, commerce and industry, entrepreneurs undertake feasibility studies of their area of […]

Okorocha, Demolition Of Properties And Relocation Of Ekeukwu Owerri Market

August 28, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 70I have carefully listened to various arguments regarding the on-going demolition of properties in Owerri, the Imo state capital. I have also watched with keen interest the imbroglio that has erupted in the State […]

Emergency Legislation on Honesty and Love

July 4, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 54The English have an axiom which states that nobody can legislate on honesty. I wish to add that nobody can legislate on love also. But without the aid of a seer it is obvious […]

ALATIA – The Abandoned and forgotten Community in Imo State

July 3, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 54It was not until Engr. Okechukwu Chinomnso, the President General of ALATIA DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE, approached and briefed me about his Community, I never imagined or believed that a Community known as ALATIA […]