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As Kanu’s Lawyers Open Up On Fate Of Pro Biafra Agitator

By: ALOY EJIMAKOR RE: Reasons why Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako can no longer conduct Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s trial This Press Statement is aimed at aiding a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced issues arising in the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from 24th September 2024 (when Justice Murtala-Nyako was recused) to 10th February 2025 when he was summoned to appear before Justice Nyako....

GTC Owerri ’88 Class Congratulates Dr Clifford Ogbede

Classmates of Dr Clifford Ogbede, under the aegis of Government Technical College, Owerri,1988 Class of Mechanical Engineering Department, have warmly congratulated him on his appointment and inauguration as Executive Director Agriculture, Rural Development, and Natural Resources, in the South East Development Commission, SEDC. The group noted that the great honour done to their classmate never came to them  as a...

Billionaire Labour Party Chieftain, Basil Maduka Appreciates Uzodimma’s Developmental  Strides

Akpodim Ezinihitte Mbaise-born Business Mogul and billionaire Chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo state, Sir Basil Maduka has expressed immense happiness over what he called Governor Hope Uzodimma's massive developmental strides across local government areas in the state. In an encounter with news men in Owerri recently, Basil Maduka who majorly, sponsored the 2023 LP Imo state governorship...

PDP’s South East Legal Adviser Rejects BOT’s Move Against Anyanwu

According to report from The Nation, following the Board of Trustees resolution to remove the party's national secretary, Dist. Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the South East Zonal Legal Adviser, Ukpai Ukairo, has strongly opposed the decision, calling it illegal, unfounded, and morally unjustifiable. He criticized the BOT for holding its meeting at a hotel rather than the PDP national secretariat, arguing...

Imo Workers Demand Appointment Of Substantive Perm Secs, Directors

  By Okey Alozie Workers of the Imo State Civil Service have cried out to the State Government over the shortage and non appointment of substantive Permanent Secretaries and Directors, respectively. Their concern heightened following the stagnation in the increment of their salaries. Information available to this newspaper revealed that workers at the state secretariat are the worst hit. Sequel to this, mass revolting...

How Emeka Ihedioha’s Return Will Save Imo State, Says Comrade Martins Ahize

Imo State, one of Nigeria’s most vibrant and politically significant states, has faced a tumultuous period of governance in recent years. From economic challenges to insecurity and allegations of mismanagement, many residents are yearning for a leader who can restore stability, accountability, and development to the state. Amid these calls for change, the potential return of Rt. Hon. Emeka...

 End Of Road For Bike Thief

   By Peter Uzoma      Following incessant bike snatching at the Orogwe/ Ohii junction in Owerri West, commuters who returned home for the Yuletide saw hell getting to their destinations.     The category of commuters who felt the pains more were those who had to arrive the said junction late at night from their destinations because most motorcycle riders closed...

Tinubu Sacks Uni Abuja VC, Overhauls Leadership Of Federal Varsities

President Bola Tinubu has announced leadership changes at several federal universities, including the University of Abuja, now known as Yakubu Gowon University. The changes take effective immediately, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Thursday. “At Yakubu Gowon University, President Tinubu dissolved the entire governing council and relieved Prof Aisha Maikudi of her duties as Vice-Chancellor. “Sen. Lanre...

Nobody From Owerri Zone Should Attack His Excellency Our Governor, He Needs Our Support ~ Charlvon Urges OZOPOLF Members Worldwide

.....Doles Out 10million Naira For Transportation The first meeting of the Owerri Zone Political Leaders Forum (OZOPOLF) Worldwide in 2025 was held at the residence of the National Leader as the host Prince Charls Amadi. The meeting had people from the nine local Governments that made up the Owerri zone, coming from various wards led by their Local Government coordinators and...

2027 Presidential Election: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amarachi, Tambuwal Agree On Coalition 

Leaders of the northern political establishment and other key stakeholders across the country appeared to have concluded on the need to jettison the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the vehicle to deploy in challenging incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, reports Nigerian Tribune. Investigations by the newspaper confirmed that the leaders across the North and South,...