NIGERIAN NOTCH

  The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied news making the rounds that it intervened in the detention ordeal of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in London, United Kingdom last week. LEADERSHIP reports that Obi was briefly detained at Hearthrow Airport in London in a case of mistaken identity during his trip to celebrate Easter in the UK. A fake photo has gone viral on the social media on Thursday purportedly showing the executive chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, seated in an office with Obi and a UK law enforcement officer in order to secure the LP presidential candidate’s release from detention. Also, an aide of President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, also tweeted on Thursday, implying that the Federal Government intervened in Peter Obi’s ordeal to secure his release. Ahmad wrote: “I heard Aunty @Abike Dabiri has done it for the Compatriot that needed her intervention in the UK. God bless you and the servi...

~ THANKS IMO APC FAITHFULS FOR RE-ELECTING HIM FOR THE SECOND TIME ~ PROMISES TO TAKE THE STATE TO ANOTHER LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT. Imo State Governor, Sen Hope Uzodimma has emerged the winner of the all progressive congress (APC) governorship primary to contest the November 11 governorship election. In his remarks, Gov Hope Uzodimma expressed gratitude to imo APC faithfuls for the confidence reposed on him to be the standard bearer of the party for the November 11 governorship election in imo State. He said " democracy is about the people and the people must decide who would govern them. Speaking further, Gov Hope Uzodimma assured  that his second term would be about the infrastructure, security and welfare of imo people . "We will consolidate on our achievements so far, welfare of Imo people, road infrastructures, security and prosperity of the state shall continue to be my priority , said Gov Hope Uzodimma #HopeNewAndElectronicCenter

As staff and workers beckons on Governor Hope Uzodinma to look into proper funding and renovation of ICAPS.  The new SA to Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State on ICAPS, Pastor Chika Emedo has charged the staff of the establishment to be committed to the 3R  initiative of the Governor, which is geared towards making Imo State a prosperous State. He made this call while interacting with the Staff of the Government Agency. He said " Governor Hope Uzodinma as the Governor of Imo State has lived beyond the expectations of many and should be supported to make Imo a State to be reckoned with in the Country." He marvelled at the innovations happening in the establishment and encouraged them to work harder to ensure that they live up to the core goals of establishing the Agency. He stressed that ICAPS as a Finishing School should be the last hope of the youths in the State, because the establishment has all it takes to get Imo into International limelight.  While taking the SA to ...

  In a remarkable turn of events, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Stakeholders in Imo State has endorsed Governor Hope Uzodimma for a second term in office. This was agreed upon during a stakeholders meeting at the the All Progressive Congress (APC) party secretariat meeting where party's leaders, ward Chairmen, women leaders where present. The State's party Chairman, Hon. McDonald Ebere, PhD, lauded the Governor for his outstanding performances and political willpower to change the narrative of leadership and statesmanship for the benefit of Ndi Imo, making the party proud. Speaking on behalf of the Party’s National working committee, APC National vice chairman, south east Ijeoma Arodiogbu, stated that the Governor Hope Uzodimma has represented strength and the general acceptance of the party’s leadership. While expressing his gratitude to the leadership of the Party, Governor Uzodimma in his address promised a democratic and peaceful election in Imo State. The motion for t...

In his determination to deepen and strengthen the spiritual lives of Imo people,Gov Hope Uzodimma has approved the sponsorship of a record 1,000 pilgrims to the holy lands of Israel and Jordan this year. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri yesterday. Hon Emelumba said the approval has already been given to the State Pilgrims' Board to commence screening of would be beneficiaries. According to him, forms have been sent to churches and other segments of the society for them to distribute to their  interested members. The commissioner announced that those nominated have up to April 15, this year to submit their completed forms to the Christian pilgrims' Board. Speaking further on the exercise, Hon Emelumba said Gov Hope Uzodimma decided to sponsor this number of pilgrims  this year because of his belief in both the physical and spiritual growth of Imo people. According to him, since his assumption of ...