I will Pull Imo Out of poverty clutches, Declares For Governor– Sam Daddy
By Justice Nwafor
Irked by the increasing rate of poverty in Imo state, the senator representing Owerri zone in the Upper chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Samuel Anyanwu has officially declared his intention to run for the governorship seat of the state.
He, unequivocally, promised to resuscitate the economy of the state, and "pull it from the clutches of poverty".
The...
Duruji Egiwm joins Others to endorse Uche Nwosu
By Onyinyechi Amakaulo
The two members who were absent on Wednesday 28th March 2018 at the Press Conference held at Kelvic Suites/Hotels Owerri have joined other lawmakers to show their support and endorsement to the son in- law to the Governor Chief Uche Nwaso for his intention to run for 2019 gubernatorial election under All Progressive Congress (APC) come 2019.
The...
Sucession Plan: Okorocha and the Araraume Hurdle
To the out-going Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the only matter obsessing his mind daily these days is how to hand-over power in 2019, and go home peacefully and enjoy his wealth. However, had the constitution of Nigeria allowed for a third term in office for Governors after two terms, certainly Okorocha would have done everything possible...
Owerri People Holds Convention
Ahead of 2019 general elections and the clamour for an Owerri zone Governorship, the people of the zone under the aegis of Owerri Peoples Assembly (OPA) has concluded arrangements for a two day Convention in the State.
The Convention which has its theme as “Oke Zuo Iwe Alaa” will begin on Monday April 2, 2018 with a colloquium at the...
Agabige’s Agricultural Bill Passes Into Law
By Onyekachi Eze
The lawmaker representing Orsu Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon (Engr) Uche Agabige has recorded another feat, as one of his bills in the floor of the House has finally been passed into law.
The bill “to make agriculture compulsory for public schools in Imo State, and to build model demonstration farms in the schools",...
OWERRI: THE MENACE OF FUEL ATTENDANT THIEVES
Dateline; Owerri, Imo State. Location Porthacourt Road. It was a bright day as I found my way towards Porthacourt road in the first working day of the week. It had been a hectic one with yours truly battling with domestic challenges that had mesmerized me for a while But as I pushed the pedal of my car forward, the...
IMO APGA WOOS CATHOLIC CHURCH *Nat. Chairman Meets Bishops of Orlu, Owerri, Okigwe Dioceses
By Justice Nwafor
While the frosty relationship between the APC led Imo State government and the Owerri Archdiocese of the Catholic Church lingers, the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in the State has begun moves aimed at establishing a warm relationship with the Church, not just in Owerri but in Orlu and Okigwe Archdioceses too.
The moves are also targeted...
OUTRAGE AS IMO IS NAMED AMONG POOREST STATES IN NIGERIA **Debt Profile Hits N103.4 Billion
By Justice Nwafor
Backlash has greeted the revelation by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS that Imo State is among the "poorest states" in the federation which cannot survive without the monthly allocation from the Federal Government.
NBS also revealed that the state's debt profile has hit 103.4 Billion Naira, making it one of the most indebted states in the...
