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IMSU DON DECRIES UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

  IMSU DON DECRIES UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA A university Don. Professor Rev. Fr Izu Marcel Onyeocha has identified nonchalant attitude to time and need for punctuality by Nigerians as the major reason for the country’s continued underdevelopment. Professor Onyeocha in his inaugural lecture yesterday April 26, 2012 on “The problematic of African Time” at the auditorium of Imo state University, Owerri...

FIRE RAZES ORIE AKOKWA MARKET . AS TRADERS LOSE MILLION NAIRA GOODS.

A devastating fire outbreak has razed down Orie Akokwa market, in Ideato North LGA of Imo state destroying goods running into millions of naira. When our reporter visited the scene, it was a pathetic sight as traders were seen crying openly as most of them claimed that the inferno consumed their life – wires. It has remained a mystery how the...

But, I told Governor Okorocha

Good and sincere Writers put their thoughts out as directed them by the spur of their inner soul, and in most cases the predictions come to pass. Nearly a year ago, after Owelle Rochas Okorocha won his election as the Governor of Imo state with tumultous euphoria among the Imo populace, I had written a piece then captioned “Ohakim, not...

EXPO ROCKS IMO POLY EXAMS Management says No Regd No, No Exams

Examination malpractices and irregularities seemed to be the main characteristics of the first semester examination going on at the Imo state Polytechnic, Umuagwo. The examination which commenced on Monday at the campus has been rocked by unwholesome attitude perpetuated by some students especially the fresh ones.  Campus Gist who was in the school to observe proceedings noticed that some of...

IMSU Holds Matric Declares No Fees, No Exam

Fresh Imo state University students will be wearing smiling looks today as they undertake their matriculation exercise. The process for the exercise started on Tuesday with orientation courses organised for them by the management of the school. The students who were dated by the matric fun went on “rag” day to rake in some money for the exercise. Meanwhile, exams will start...

ORU AND SOUTH – EAST STUDENTS HONOURS OKEMILI

Oru Students Association of Nigeria led by Comrade Obiwuru John and South East students parliament led by Comrade Samuel Godstime were theImo House of Assembly to H onour Barr. Greg Okemili member, representing Oru East state constituency for his selfless service as a legislator in the promotion of democracy in Nigeria. Comrade Samuel Godstime said that they nominated Barr. Okemili...

APGA INAUGURATES EZINIHITTE CAUCUS

BY BRIGHT ELUAGU   The All progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) last Friday inaugurated its Ezinihitte political caucus. Performing the inauguration ceremony at the APGA Secretariat, the state chairman of APGA, Prince Marshal Okafor enjoined stake holders to live up to the expectation of the party and also avoid acts capable of hindering the pace of development in the area. “I am very...

IMPACT AFRICA NETWORK HONOURS IMO NUJ CHAIRMAN

By Ibezim Samuel.   Mr. Innocent Igwe, was among the award recipients by Impact Africa network, a body that promotes international Human Rights and Peace Resolution. The event held at Sam Mbakwe hall in Concorde Hotel Owerri. Impact Africa Network presented them with the award for their out standing and selfless role in promoting Human Right in their various fields....

AKWAKUMA AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY PRESENTS EMEKA REGI EGWUNWOKE AS THEIR EZE – ELECT

By Ibezim Samuel.   Akwakuma Autonomous community has presented their Eze – Elect, HRH, Emeka Regi Egwunwoke to the TC Chairman, of Owerri North LGA, Hon C Ololo. The Eze – Elect came with his royal cabinet and people of the community. The TC Chairman receiving the Eze – Elect said this is the day that Akwakuma people are eagerly waiting...

LETTER

SIR, COMBATING BOKO HARAM   I read in the papers that worried by the sadistic activities of the bloody Islamic sect, Boko Haram, the US ambassador to Nigerian Terence Mc Culley declared the willingness of his country in tackling one of the major root causes of insecurity, poverty. The ambassador told the Nigerian government that to reverse the trend, the US will...