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The members of the Imo Council of Elder have showered encomium on the Imo State Governor, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma as he reeled out numerous remarkable achievements in the last 40 months of the Shared Prosperity Government in Imo.  Their assessment was not only based on the Governor's consistent commitment to transparency and accountability but on the delivery of his promises made to Ndi Imo over the last three years. Professor Maurice Iwu in his remark commended the Governor for reviving the old Igbo tradition which is Oha na Eze,  where issues of the State are communally deliberated. He said that the Governor has done a great job preparing imolites for the new world.  He however advised the Governor to set up an academy to re-train Imolites in digital skills.  Chief Dan Anyanwu applauded the Governor for the visible achievements in the streets of Imo State. According to him, "You have satisfied some of us who were afraid if you will deliv...

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as an unsung hero who would be greatly missed when he leaves office.  Ugwuanyi will be handing over to Governor-elect, Peter Mbah by May 29, after completing his second tenure in office.  Addressing journalists in Enugu, the National President of the group, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said Ugwuanyi had written his name in gold.  While lamenting that Ugwuanyi was not much appreciated for his sterling performances as the Governor of the State, Okwu described him “as a silent achiever and unsung hero." He said, “we are here to once more commend Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for his sterling performance in office despite the cash crunch at this time in the country’s history.  “There is no doubt that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi undertook projects that have direct bearing on the life of the common man and not while-elephant projects as some would want.  “Our checks showed that the admi...

AS UZODIMMA EXPRESSES OPTIMISM FOR THE ECONOMIC BOOM The Federal Government has lauded the expansion of the Imo State economy through the Orashi Free Trade Zone project embarked upon by the Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma.  The Vice President described the Oguta/Orashi project as the "game changer for Imo State, Nigeria, and the West Coast of Africa". He further disclosed that it is one of a kind project with benefits that have always been glaring. According to the Vice President, we all owe Governor Hope Uzodimma gratitude for bringing hope to our Nation and our Sub-region.  He urged the Governor to keep up the good work in attracting more development for the State and the Nation through his purpose-driven governance and leadership.  The Vice President disclosed that the project will fulfill the promise of radical sea route transformation from Imo State to the Atlantic Ocean, which will not only be beneficial to the state's economy but the economy...

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has lauded the All Progressives Congress, APC, for zoning the position of Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives to the South-East.  It could be recalled that in the zoning arrangement released by the APC National Working Committee, Hon. Ben Kalu from Abia State was named as the party’s preferred choice for the position.  In a statement made available to journalists by the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, he lauded the APC for zoning the position to the South-East. Okwu said though the zone would have wanted more, it cherished the position of Reps Deputy Speaker, having not been considered at all in the past four years.  He stated that, “under the second tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari government, the South-East was totally sidelined in the scheme of things, including the zoning of principal positions of the National Assembly.  “Howe...

  Dominion Women International an NGO with active members across the 27 LGAs of Imo state has endorsed the second tenure bid of His Excellency Sen Hope Uzodinma. This endorsement is coming at the heels of their adoption of Hon. Chief Ezekiel Chukwukere,  as their patron.  In her opening remarks, the leader of the group Hon. Mrs Chikwe stressed that the reason for their endorsement of the governor's second tenure bid is because of the laudable projects he is doing in the state, as well as his fatherly love to Ndi Imo despite the distraction from the enemies of Ndi Imo. She used the opportunity to commend the SA Imo Poly,Hon. Chief Ezekiel Chukwukere, the Special Adviser to the governor on University of Agriculture- Environmental sciences, Umuagwo, whom she described as a leader par excellence who knows what it means to work with people at the grassroots especially women. She said that for these reasons, the Dominion Women group are adopting him as their patron.  In hi...

There was another victory for Chief Edozie Njoku as the Federal Capital Territory High Court 40 sitting in Bwari, Abuja, has ordered Chief Victor Ikechukwu Oye to stop parading himself as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The court, today, Wednesday 10th of May, 2023, also declared the congress and convention held by Chief Victor Oye illegal. The order was based on the application brought before the court for restraining orders by some APGA NWC members under the leadership of the authentic National Chairman, Edozie Njoku. 

  ..... Sets in Motion measures to empower Ndi Imo  A non governmental organization, Hoperising for Imolites in partnership with a Singaporean NGO has set in motion moves to deploy over 20,000 eco friendly stoves for use in Imo. This project is in line with the The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) which is the leading environmental authority in the United Nations. Hoperising for Imolites in partnership with the Singaporean NGO will use its expertise to strengthen environmental standards and practices while helping to implement environmental obligations in Nigeria, starting from Imo state.  The delegation which visited Imo College of Advanced Professional Studies ICAPS, Owerri were marvelled at the technological advancements at the agency and commended the governor of Imo state,Sen. Hope Uzodinma for it's 3R initiative which has gained traction all over the state. They promised to form a synergy with the establishment for research and training of its technologis...

Since the demand by the Senators-elect from the southeast became a subject of national discourse a few days ago, divergent views have emerged as to the real intentions behind the call for equity and inclusiveness for the southeast zone by the group.  While one group went to town with the story that this move is about the ambition of the Chief Whip of the 9th Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, to become the Senate President in the 10th Senate. This is notwithstanding the fact that another aspirant for the same Senate presidency seat, Senator Osita Izunaso, was also an active participant in all the meetings held by the group. Another group resorted to spreading the ridiculous rumour that the Southeast Caucus were trying to exchange the presidency of the Federal Republic for the Senate Presidency. To the latter group, all they need is the presidency through Mr Peter Obi's tribunal case or nothing.  Before President Jonathan's ascent to Asorock, the country used to stand on the tripo...

  ...as both parties agree to call off the ongoing industrial action. At a tripartite meeting between the Imo State Government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) a memorandum has been signed by representatives of all parties to suspend the ongoing industrial action in Imo State. In the memorandum produced after the meeting which was chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, the Labour Leaders agreed with the Government to suspend the strike to enable peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues. The Government undertakes to seek ways of remediating genuine and confirmed losses incured during the alleged disruption of Labour activities even though the Government isn't culpable. The memorandum was endorsed by Comrade Onyeka Chris, a representative of NLC Headquarters; Comrade Anumwuorji Nduka Peter, Imo State NLC Secretary; Comrade Tony Ebaho, representative of TUC Headquarters; Comrade Amalu Charles, Ag. Chairman Imo Stat...

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has resumed full operations in Imo State following the suspension of the week-long industrial action embarked upon by organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The suspension is following an agreement yesterday (Monday), between the Imo State Government, NLC, and TUC, "to enable peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues in an atmosphere of mutuality" Consequently, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which is the primary source of power supply to EEDC, has been directed to immediately restore supply to enable EEDC distribute to its customers.  By this development, power supply was  restored to Owerri metropolis and most parts of the state yesterday, while effort is being made to gradually restore the remaining areas.  EEDC, therefore, appreciates its esteemed customers in Imo State for the calm and understanding they displayed while the industrial actio...

By Titus Chigozie  Following the mandate and declaration by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo,  CFR, to rid Anambra State of all criminal elements, the Anambra State Security Forces on Sunday the 7th of May, 2023 effectively neutralized a deadly gang of kidnappers terrorizing innocent citizens along the Nkpor-Umuoji-Ideani road The gang of Kidnappers who had hitherto terrorized innocent citizens along that axis paid dearly with their lives when Security Forces acting on intelligence report swooped on the areas and after an intense gun battle effectively despatched four of the deadly criminals to the great beyond and also made some arrests. It will be recalled that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has repeatedly warned that there is no space for any criminalities in Anambra State. Hence zero tolerance has been declared by the Governor on any form of criminal activities in the state.  It will also be recalled that the Governor on assumption of office within a short period of...

CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT-ELECT TO END THE PERCEIVED MARGINALIZATION OF THE SOUTH EAST BY RESISTING THE PLOT TO TAKE THE SENATE PRESIDENCY TO ANOTHER ZONE INSISTS THEY WILL SUPPORT ANY CANDIDATE OF IGBO EXTRACTION FOR SENATE PRESIDENCY The Senators Elect from the South East Zone rose from a meeting held yesterday at the maitama residence of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah with a demand for an end to the perceived marginalisation of Ndi Igbo in the affairs of the country. The South East Senate Caucus, at the end of the meeting that lasted several hours, came up with the following resolutions. • They observed with dismay the antics of persons with vested selfish interests who having planted themselves around the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu vowed to shut out the South East from the Senate Presidency of the 10th Senate, which to them is unfortunate.  • They stressed that beyond ethnic and religious considerations, in the forthcoming 10th Senate, the Southeast is blessed with ranking S...

By Kelechi Abonuyo The general elections in Nigeria were such that would bring enormous hope to Nigerians. Many non-Nigerians believed that everything was turning around for good, which is why the obidient movement (a derivative of obi in Peter Obi) was anchored in many countries of the world. Obidience became a gratifying important hashtag, which was synonymous to prosperity, safety and happiness. Mr Peter Obi, of the Labour Party, is the standard bearer of this Nigerians’ new hope, which was held out to them by divine providence. Mr Obi represents everything that would make a pariah and rundown nation great again. Even his political opponents, some of whom are rogues, used his name to succeed. Yet, those who benefit from the present horrible Nigeria system would never allow a new lease of life for Nigerians. And so they devised some dubious means and resisted the progressive change at the polls. The story of what happened before, during and after the general elections of Saturday, Fe...

  Zamfara West Senator-elect, Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari, has refused the persuasion of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to step down for Senator Godswill Akpabio in the Senate Presidency race, saying he will go ahead to contest position. Yari, the immediate-past governor of Zamfara State, said the contest for the Senate Presidency will be based on constitutional provisions and not instructions by anyone. He said, “What is going to happen that day, it is going to happen based on the instructions of the constitution and not for anyone.” The former member of House of Representatives described the contest as Senators’ business, backed by the 1999 Constitution to choose their leaders within themselves and not based on instructions from anyone.