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By Ikechukwu  Anyanwu  The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr Kennedy Ibeh, has clarified that the decision  of the House to declare the seat of Nkwerre State Constituency vacant  Is a constitutional responsibility rather than personal. The speaker made the clarification on Thursday,  during a press conference with House correspondents in his office.  He said that once a motion is brought to the House and seconded,  such motion is ripe for debate and the Speaker is bound by the law, rules and regulations of the House to listen to the debate on the floor of the house and  to put up such matters  for votes. He explained that it  is the duty of the Speaker during plenary to make it clear  to members that it is not enough to make allegations, as there are conditions upon which such powers can be exercised. He noted that the House, not the Speaker,  must be satisfied with the evidences before it. The Speaker made ...

  Justice Binta Nyako of the federal high court Abuja has struck out 8 of the 15 count charge brought by the federal government against the leader of the indigenous people of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu. Delivering ruling on the validity of the charge justice Binta held that  In the instant preliminary objection application,  counts  6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 14 have not disclosed any offense by the defendant , while Count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 15 shows some allegations. The trial of the defendant  shall proceed on the those count,. She noted that rendition for the purpose of criminal investigation is allowed. In the instant case, there is bench warrant on the defendant, suffice it say, he is a fugitive before the court. The court also held that the issue of proscription of IPOB, the case is still on appeal, the order proscribing the organization is still subsisting until it is vacated.

His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has revived the hopes of 15 Communities as he reinstated their unduly sacked legitimate Ezes by the previous administration. The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma in his address said that no government has any right to sack any traditional ruler appointed or elected by his own people, stressed that “The duty of the Government is to approve traditional leaderships appointed by the people and has no power to disapprove or sack legitimate traditional rulers “. The Governor who frowned at the injustice apologized to the Ezes and their unduly denied communities on behalf of the previous administration. He further disclosed that investigations were made and found no evidence of litigation or criminality against the Ezes as why any Government will sack a duly elected Traditional Ruler. He also promised to payroll them stating that a worker deserves his pay and added that “we are not going to be party to anything that will stop you...

-- reassured of partnership with the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, for commercialization of exhibitions. The Imo State contingent to the 2022 National Science, Technology and Innovation Expo held in Abuja defeated all other States in the contest to emerge winners in the State Awards Category.  The feat recorded by the State was achieved on account of the commitment of the Shared Prosperity administration of the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma. While presenting the award to the Governor at the Exco Chambers of Government House, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Prof. B. G. Nworgu, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his support and encouragement while the Expo lasted. He went on to assure the Governor of his Ministry's determination to record higher feats in the future. In his response, Governor Hope Uzodimma commended the team for making Imo State proud and used the opportunity to encourage other sons and daughters of the State to pursue excel...

The family of Deacon Umunnakwe from Ihiagwa in Owerri West LGA of Imo State would forever be grateful to God for the successful surgery their Daughter, Miss Blessing Umunnakwe, underwent at Cairo in Egypt. Young Miss Blessing who won the 2021 MEXT Postgraduate Scholarship organized by the Japanese Government, was hindered from resuming studies at the University of Tokyo in October 2021 due to an ailment that grew worse leading to the lost of the Scholarship. After several failed efforts at treating the Young Lady and with a referral from the National Hospital Abuja for a surgery at Cairo in Egypt, the family sought for help from Office of the First Lady, Her Excellency Barr. (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma, through her Non-Governmental organization, GoodHope Flourish Foundation. Following her empathy on the young Lady, Her Excellency prayed on the State Government for succor and to her amazement, His Excellency the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma approved the full sponsorship of the Medical ...

   By Ifeanyi Onyekachi When Rt. Hon.Barr.  Kennedy Chidozie Ibeh, took over the mantle of leadership of Imo State  House of  Assembly (IMHA), in Nov. 8, 2021, he did not keep anybody in doubt about his willingness to serve Imo State House of Assembly in utmost good  fate, fear of God and in total compliance with the constitutional provision of the federal republic and the  House Rule. Many who knew  the Rt. Hon. Speaker for his compasion, emphathy and temerity were not at a loss about his ability to marry justice, mercy, fairnes and  love in the discharge of the onerous responsiblity.   No wonder on 23rd, Dec, when some honourable members who were very close to him erred in their conducts as paliamentarians, a section of the observing public were keen to know if  the newly elected  Speaker will renege  on his promise of restoring discipline and job ethics to the House,  or whether he will  pander to the sid...

  By Ifeanyi Onyekachi In compliance with section 109 of 1999 Constitution  as  amended ,  the Imo State House of Assembly (IMHA),   has declared the seat of Nkwerre State Constituency vacant.  The decision followed a motion moved by member representing Ngor-Okpala State Constituency, Hon Blyden Amajirionwu, who at the floor of the House on Wednesday, moved a motion praying that the  Seat of Hon . Obinna Okwara, member representing Nkwerre State Constituency be declared vacant owing to his defection to PDP.  Hon. Blyden who copiously quoted section 109 of 1999 Constitution as amended, particularly subsection (1) and (2), said that any member who left the party that sponsored his election and moved to another party,  the Speaker shall declare such a seat vacant.  His motion was seconded by Rt. Hon. Chiji Collins, member representing Isiala Mbano State Constituency. The Speaker who immediately consulted the Constitution and  Hous...

T he Imo State Governor, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has inaugurated the SUR-WASH steering Committee to pilot the scheme of the Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply Scheme and Hygiene (SUR-WASH) in the State. Addressing the newly inaugurated members, Governor Uzodimma charged them to bring forth their wealth of experiences and skills in the discharge of the task ahead for the benefit of Imo people. The program which is a National Action Plan for the revitalization of Nigeria's WASH sector, is aimed at ensuring access to sustainable and safely-managed WASH service by 2030 in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for water. Credits:#HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

As the  position of  Nigeria president is inevitably coming to the southern region of the country  in 2023,the good people of Oyi/Ayamelum federal constituency calls on Hon  Godswill Chiedu Eluemunoh to come and rescue them from the current near zero representation  at the green chamber of the national assembly. Recall that Hon Chiedu Eluemunoh was the only house of representative in the history of Oyi/ Ayamelum that executed visible constituency projects in every council ward of the federal constituency during his stay at the green chamber between 2007-2011 Hon Eluemunoh have uncountable bills and motions to his credit and for the good of Oyi /Ayamelum unlike when Ayamelum federal constituency could not sponsor a bill or motion at the floor of the national assembly according to the most recent information from an independent reporters on the status of bills and motions sponsored by national assembly members across the federation. Chief Hon Chiedu Eluemunoh give...

Dr Okechukwu Pascal , popularly known as Cubana chief priest has regained his freedom from the economic and financial crime commission. The Imo born socialite who was arrested last week regained his freedom few minutes ago after his bail conditions were met.