Osita Izunaso, the senator-elect for Imo West Senatorial District, on Tuesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari and called for the zoning of the Senate Presidency to the South-east. Mr Izunaso, who is also in the […]
The twenty-seven local government chairmen of Imo state, Labour Party, LP, on Friday, pledged their full support to the Imo governorship candidate of, LP, Senator Athan Achonu, to sack incumbent Governor Hope Uzodimma of the […]
A mother and her two-year-old child were feared dead, yesterday, while several others got injured following an exchange of gunfire between some security operatives at Wetheral by Fire Service Junction, Owerri, capital of Imo State. […]
More trouble is brewing in the Imo Labour party as one of the major contestants for the gubernatorial ticket of the party ahead of the 11 November governorship election Retired Major – General Lincoln Ogunewe […]
Youths from the Isu state constituency in Imo state, on Tuesday, stormed the Owerri office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, alleging that INEC, declared old results and not the new results from the […]
In a communiqué issued at the end of its quarterly meeting, the council noted that since it is a creation of law and desirous to bring stability to the polity, it decided to adopt the […]
The House of Representatives member-elect for Ideato North, South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere (PDP), has uncovered alleged plot by the Independent National Electoral Commissiom (INEC) to force collation officers to return […]
The National President and members of Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria paid a courtesy visit to Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma at the Government House Owerri, Imo State during the week.
The story of Late Chief Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe, PhD, the first Civilian Governor of old Imo State has always been told in the positive considering his level of administrative acumen and developmental strides. Chief Mbakwe, […]
IMO State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of the Blind, NAB, yesterday, cried out over what they described as the continued refusal by the state government to listen to their plight. The group led by […]
Justice Ben Iheka of the Imo State High Court on Monday restrained the panel set up by the Chief Judge of the state, Paschal Nnadi, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Acho Ihim, […]
The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria ( PCN) has sealed the premises of 431 Pharmaceutical outlets in various part of Imo state for various offences. This was just as the Council has advised the public to […]
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed a $35 million debt facility agreement with Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, for a proposed 5,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery project to be situated in Imo state. […]
The Imo State House of Assembly on Tuesday, commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, over allegations of gross misconduct, dereliction of duty, imprisonment for theft in the United States, among other […]
The Chairman of Elders forum and stakeholders of Eke-Ukwu Owerri Traders, Chief Emma Okeke has stated that the alleged support by traders of displaced Eke-Ukwu market to the All Progressive Grand Alliance Party (APGA) is […]
In life, we have to study the past very well in order to reposition the future because the past, present and the future are the products of our actions and inactions. In the words of […]
Emeka Ihedioha Former Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon Emeka Ihedioha, could win the 2019 governorship election in Imo State, according to a survey conducted by Opinion Research and Communications Incorporated. Opinion Research and Communications […]
SOME lawmakers in Imo State House of Assembly, are currently plotting to replace the Speaker of the House, Mr. Acho Ihim, following fresh moves to remove him. Ihim’s position came under threat a day after […]
There are times you ignore the messenger but take in the message. Rochas Okorocha, in spite of himself, has a knack for saying it as it is. He can be forthright sometimes. Other times, he […]
Tension is mounting between Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and his kinsmen from Orlu on the one hand, and between the Orlu people and the legislative arm in the state on the other, over […]
The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has appealed for calm among traders over their losses, assuring them that help is on the way. The Deputy Governor made the call, yesterday, while addressing […]
Considering the current status of Imo State in terms of her political, social, economic and general performance, it is apparent that only the key players in the expiring regime of Governor Rochas Okorocha and their […]
Many people have argued that, Imo State has been abused, violated and on the verge of losing its dignity, however, some of us still believe, that the best is yet to come!. Many are perplexed […]
The immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of representatives and the gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has identified some […]
To flow with this essay, reader is advised to first put on the cap of objectivism as reading without will be tantamount to wasting scarce energy reading the “nonsense” that is not. Yesterday in Owerri […]
A member of Orlu Zurumee Socio-cultural Organization and a businessman Hon. Elvis Ebirim has stated that Mbaise Nation should be allowed to produce the next Imo Governor. Speaking to journalists at the All Saints Cathedral Amaifeke […]
The Ikeduru Leader of Team Ihedioha and Chairman Elders Forum of Team Ihedioha in Ikeduru L.G.A. of Imo State, Dr. Anslem Opara, have commended Ikeduru youths for their massive support during the inauguration of Ihedioha […]
The 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 by […]
The scourge of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria’s Northeast region and the bloodthirsty, marauding herdsmen that have killed many; ravaged homes and sacked communities across Nigeria, particularly in Central Nigeria may appear to be the […]
The centre is no longer holding firm at the Eastern Palm University, Ogboko, in Imo state as staff have become jittery in fear of what becomes of their fate when Governor Rochas Okorocha eventually leaves […]
Nemesis is a cosmic drama acted upon the psyche of earth dwellers in order for them to learn a big lesion in the afterlife experience. As a scholar of the great life, I am yet […]
I set out early in life molding my future,structuring it towards total emancipation of the people around me and spreading happiness wherever I go. I attended a public Nursery & Primary school in Ogui Enugu: […]
Like an ill-wind, last weekend’s ward congress is threatening the bond and cohesion of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In many of its state chapters, things are falling apart, as party faithful bicker over […]
An alliance of two serving Senators of the All Progressive Congress (APC); two former Senators; the Imo Deputy Governor and other key stakeholders of the party last Saturday, thoroughly overwhelmed Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo […]
Chief 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 government […]
Last week Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha added to the list of controversies trailing his administration by imposing a N3000 development levy on adults in the state. According to a letter to monarchs of 644 […]
Politicians and major stakeholders in Imo State have reportedly accused Governor Rochas Okorocha of trying to extort the 637 autonomous communities by ordering the traditional rulers to raise the sum of N6 million each by […]
It has been reported once again by the newspapers, including the Vanguard, that Mr. Anayo “Rochas” Okorocha has imposed a local tax of N3000 per adult in Imo State as what he called “Community levy.” […]
The Imo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party has said that it won’t be part of the July 14 proposed Local Government Areas and Councillorship elections in the state. PDP claimed that the proposed […]
IMO State chapter of Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has described the state government’s move to recalculate or reduce the pensions of retirees, despite recent judgment of the National Industrial Court, as “insensitive, wicked and […]
Emeka Ihedioha on why Imo must be rescued. Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon Chukwuemeka Ihedioha is eying the keys to Douglas House, Owerri. It is his second attempt having lost […]
Tendering of Permanent Voter Card, PVC, will henceforth be a prerequisite for taking part in various activities in Imo State, including receipt of salaries by civil servants. Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo who declared this […]
Chief Ugo C Ugo gives Kudos to Dr Paschal Obi, Commend His Role In Imo State Government A politician and public opinion analyst based in Owerri Imo State, Chief Ugo C. Ugo has described Dr. […]
The Archbishop of Sabbath Community Church Aboha-Ohii in Owerri West L.G.A of Imo State Archbishop Andrew Ibemere has stated that the Urban Renewal programme of Governor Rochas is yielding fruits. Speaking to journalist recently, His […]
Tension as Imo State amnesty ex-militants search for those that shortchanged them Imo State government released the sum of two hundred and fifty million naira for empowerment of Imo state amnesty ex-militants and the Bureau […]
At last, Governor Okorocha’s promise to Orlu populace during his Thanksgiving Mass at Holy Trinity Cathedral immediately after his victory in the 2015 Governorship election that “Orlu Will Wear a New Look” has finally kicked […]
Opposition is the beauty of democracy. Effective opposition is what makes a sitting democratic government to be on its toes. This is because without opposition, a government may be executing anti-people policies without knowing. This […]
We all know that this talk of arresting persons over pension fund fraud by the Governor Rochas Okorocha administration is just a ruse. The bar clock ticked. Jane stubbed out her cigarette, lit another and dropped […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State Chapter and a Pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have raised the alarm at the growing suppression of media rights in Imo and […]
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