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NYCN rejoices with new Imo commissioner, Ukaegbu, over appointment

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has congratulated Mr Mandela Ukaegbu over his appointment as Commissioner for Youth Development and Talent Hunt in Imo. The South East Organising Secretary of the NYCN, Mr Izunna Agwuncha said this in a release made available to newsmen in Owerri, on Thursday. Our correspondent reports that Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, on Wednesday, swore in Ukaegbu…

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New State Creation: Anioma State is all encompassing -Uwaezuoke

BY Chika Uju, USA… The Orlu Senatorial District candidate in the 2023 general eelections under the National Rescue Movement (NRM) in the person of Chief Stephen CY Uwaezuoke has described the new creation of another State in South East part of Nigeria as a welcome development but of the opinion that it should be called ANIOMA STATE which is very encompassing in other to give all the Igbo…

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Gov Uzodimma Donates Executive Jet Mover Buses To NAWOJ, Correspondent Chapel …Congratulates new Excos

ThanGod Emeh… The joy of Imo Journalists knows no bound as the State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma donated brand new 14-Seater Executive Jet Mover buses to the State Chapter of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, and the Correspondent Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Imo State Council. Governor Uzodimma made the generous gestures to Imo NAWOJ and the Correspondents…

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Uzodinma Charges Media Practitioners On Patriotic Journalism

Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has urged journalists to be patriotic and ensure the overriding interest of the state and country while carrying out their duties. Uzodimma gave the charge while receiving journalists at the Imo Government House, in Owerri on Wednesday. Members of the Correspondents’ Chapel and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Imo State Council had paid the governor…

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ISIEC Flag-off LG Campaigns, Announces Guidelines, Timetable

The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Flagged Off Activities leading to the conduct of Iocal government elections in the state. Flagging off the campaigns for full participation of the political parties and their flagbearers, the ISIEC Chairman, Chief Charles Ejiogu charged them to play by the books so as to corroborate the Commission’s “determination…

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Update On The Murder Of Engr. Ubanna Iroegbu: No Case Submission Hits Brickwall

By Okey Anyanwu… At the Owerri High Court on Thursday 6th of June 2024, truth met with the rules of law and justice was affirmed. This was at the continued hearing on the murder of Late Engr. Ubanna Henry Iroegbu from Omadibia village, Umuoma town in Onicha of Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo state. On this continued trial day of the murder suspect, the Presiding Judge wisely, with…

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Ikenga Imo has Failed Ideato Nation As Legislator--CUPP laments

By Onyinyechi Nwankwo… With deep sense of regret, the leadership of Conference of United Progressive People, CUPP, Ideato Local government area branch of Imo State has lamented over what it called wasted one year of representation, even as it declared that Ideato Federal Constituency Legislator, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochunyere has failed the people woefully. The group through its Spokesperson, Nze…

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Balm For The Bruised Foundation Celebrates Mrs. Soludo's Fight Against Drug Abuse

It is with great joy we, at Balm for the Bruised Foundation, BFBF, celebrate the efforts of the wife of the Anambra state governor, Mrs. Nonye Soludo in her fight against substance abuse. In an era where the battle against drug abuse is becoming more critical than ever, Mrs Soludo has emerged as a formidable force, championing the cause with unwavering dedication and impactful initiatives. Her…

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Eid-el-Kabir: FRSC deploys 723 operatives in Imo

  Corps Commander of the Federal Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo, Mr Evaristus Ebeniro, says the command has deployed 723 operatives to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. The Corps Commander made the disclosure while addressing newsmen in Owerri. Ebeniro, who thanked the Corps Marshal , Shehu Mohammed, for logistics and other support, said the operatives consisted of 369…

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Nigeria Democracy and the Minimum Wage: Striving for Economic Justice and Fairness

By: NseAbasi, Peter (JP)… IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN, GUILD OF MEDICAL LABORATORY DIRECTORS (GMLD) IMO STATE BRANCH. Introduction: Nigeria, a diverse and resource-rich country in Africa, has a complex history of democracy and economic challenges. One crucial aspect of this complexity is the determination of fair and sustainable minimum wages for the country’s workforce. The interplay between…

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Gov. Makinde Stimulating Oyo State Economy Through Agric Revolution, Road Networks, Others

By Chinedu Max Egere… Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state had declared last week in Ibadan that building institutions in his state would be his key legacies which to him would go a long way to stimulating the economy of the state. Governor Makinde, an engineer is also the vice chairman of the Nigeria governors’ forum. During an interactive session with the editors and media executives from the…

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Customs FOU C Intercepts Contraband Worth N745 Million, Arrests Seven Suspected Smugglers

The Federal Operations Unit Zone “C” of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted contraband goods worth seven hundred and fourty-five million, seventy-eight thousand, four hundred and seventy-four naira (N745,078,474.00) only between April 19th to June 12th, 2024, with Controller Michael Ugbagu holding sway. Also, seven (7) suspects were arrested in connection to these…

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Imo Govt Set To Tackle Food Insecurity, Says Agric Commissioner

BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU The Imo State Government has revealed that the citizenry and farmers are set to smile soon as they have perfected plans to address food insecurity and high price of food stuffs in the markets. They also disclosed, that Governor Hope Uzodimma has taken proactive steps to reduce the challenges being faced by farmers in Imo and guarantee the availability of food in the…

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Life and times of Nneoma Grace Nwanyinnaya Oparah as she transverse her journey on earth

Life and times of Nneoma Grace Nwanyinnaya Oparah as she transverse her journey on earth The Holy Book rightly encapsulated in Ecclesiastes 3:1 that “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” There are good and bad times and seasons. Life is replete with multi-faceted challenges; man, while on earth, is inundated with certain life activities beyond his or her…

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Nigeria Diaspora Forum Calls FG to Investigate Extrajudicial Killing of Nigerian by South African Police

The Nigerian Diaspora Forum (NDF) expresses its sadness over the manslaughter of Nigerian in Danielskuil, Northern Cape South Africa on 17th May 2024 by the Police. According to shocking reports available to NDF, a 43 year old Nigerian, Prince Ebuka, was extrajudicially killed by South African Police in the guise of fighting criminal elements in the Country whereas their actions pointed different…

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Imo Youths Coalition for Good Governance hails NSCDC commandant General

Imo Youths Coalition for Good Governance, IYCGG, has eulogised the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Commandant General, CG, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, over positive impacts in the NSCDC. IYCGG, led by Chinedu Obi and Secretary, Nkechi Nwobi, made this statement to newsmen in Owerri. According to the group, “Audi has provided a virile and transformational leadership for the NSCDC…

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Imo Poly: Tension Surrounds Relocation of Ehime Mbano Campus As Youths, Stakeholders Protest...

ThankGod Emeh… The people and youths of Umunakanu Owerre, Ehime Mbano local government council, Imo state; the host community of Imo Polytechnic Ehime Campus have expressed utmost displeasure with the proposal of the state Governor to relocate the institution housed in the area over moves they described as selfishness, anti-people policy and ingratitude. The youths alongside some students of the…