Peseiro Thanks Nigerians, Media, Seeks Support For Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro has thanked Nigerians and the sporting press for their support during his time in charge of the team.
Peseiro also tasked Nigerians to keep backing the Super Eagles no matter the circumstances.
The Portuguese quit his post last week following the expiration of his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.
The 63-year-old spent 22...
GOOD GOVERNANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE: UZODIMMA LEADS, OTHERS FOLLOW
•AS NKENNA NZERUO REELS OUT GOVERNOR'S 1ST TENURE ACHIEVEMENTS IN IMO STATE
To majority of people, politics is seen as a seasonal affair, but such belief is countered by an erstwhile Lawmaker that represented Oru East State Constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly in the 8th House, Hon Nkenna Nzeruo, whose understanding of the practice of politics and...
Ahead Race For Uzodinma’s Successor: War Over Imo Charter of Equity Begins, As The Zones Battle
.Nlemigbo Says Its Owerri Zone Turn, Ex Lawmaker Insists It’s a Dollar Game
By Okey Alozie
Even as the race is about four years away, bickering concerning which zone will produce Governor Hope Uzodinma, successor in 2027 has commenced as divergent views dominate discussions on the matter.
At different fora and events, the issue of which Zone is entitled to produce the...
Imo Residents Resort To Tap Water, As Pure Water Price Goes High
As the cost of sachet water, commonly known as ‘pure water’, skyrockets in Imo State, residents are increasingly turning to tap water as an alternative.
The Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP) recently warned of an impending price hike for sachet water due to rising production costs, prompting concerns among consumers.
While the association set the price for a bag of...
Heartland Junior Team Players Face Eviction Over Unpaid Salaries
Heartland FC, Owerri, already embroiled in a relegation battle and internal strife, faces yet another setback as the junior team, Heartland Comets FC, grapples with the threat of eviction from their camp due to unpaid rents.
The dire situation was brought to light by the camp owner, Mr. Sunny Opara-Ekeocha, who voiced his concerns to sports writers in Owerri, regarding...
Panic As Over 91 Million Bank Accounts Risk Deactivation As CBN Deadline Expires
As the March 1 deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for the linkage of bank accounts with either the Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identity Number (NIN) expires, approximately 91 million bank accounts face the risk of being frozen.
The CBN had directed commercial banks to restrict tier-1 accounts without proper BVN or NIN linkage.
The directive,...
Umuoyima Town Union Newly Elected Excos Pay Courtesy Visit To Owerri Nchise Chief Priest, Reginald Ejiogu
By Amaechi Chidinma
Over the weekend , the newly elected Executives of Umuoyima Town Union led by the President General (PG) Mr Ozoemena Mbanu , went on courtesy visit to the Chief Priest of Owerri Nchise , High . Chief Reginald Ejiogu ( Nwakom Ala Owerre) , to familiarize with him and notify him of the ongoing projects they have...
Alleged Reckless Conduct: Ihitaoha Uratta Royal Cabinet Sanctions, Withdraws Chieftaincy Title From Erring Member, Egbujor
The Eze Oha 2 of Ihitaoha Uratta Ancient Community of Owerri North local government area of Imo state, His Royal Highness, Eze Dr Sir E.C.Okoro has kicked out Mr. Obichere Egbujor of Umuokike village of Owaelu Uratta from his royal cabinet over alleged reckless conduct bordering on criminal activities and gross insurbordination.
The letter conveying the royal father's action portrays...
Lucrative Ikukuoma Mbaise N20m Ow-Zone U-20 Football Tourney Turns Carnival
..As Eziudo Humbles Ere-Nabrigwe For N5m Prize
The final of the lucrative Ikukuoma Mbaise N20m Owerri-Zone Under 20 football competition on Sunday turned carnival at the Ezegbogu Primary School field in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA.
The football carnival which was heavily attended by a mammoth crowd includes; two top Soccer scouts from Italy, Vorresi Stefano and Drago Giovanni Damiano as well as...
NPFL Youth League: Heartland Jnr Coach Urges Organizers To Address Undue Home Advantage
Even as the NPFL U-17 Youth League has been won and lost, echoes of the development Programme has continued to make waves.
Some team handlers including coaches have continued to air their views regarding some grey areas observed during the competition especially at the zonal centers.
One of the coaches who has learned his views is the Heartland FC U-17 team,...
