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Undue Retirement Of Teachers, Principals: Petitions Flood Imo House Of Assembly

..SEMB Officials Panic, May Be Summoned By Okey Alozie Aggrieved Teachers and principals who felt to have been unduly and forcefully retired  from  service, have protested against Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) Information revealed that series of petitions and complains against SEMB are now before the Imo house of Assembly and it is most likely that the Executive Secretary and other Top...

Alvan Ikoku Unversity Boils, Staff Accuse VC Of High Handedness, Intimidation & Plot To Demote Colleagues

By Okey Alozie  Serious tension is currently brewing at Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, following some guidelines rolled   out  by the institution for the appraisal and placement of academic staff.  Our roving reporter gathered that things are turning upside down at the institution and information available to our news desk indicate that sequel to the upgrading of the institution...

Obasanjo, Jonathan, Shonekan To Grace Chief Iwuanyawu’s Burial 

.As LOC Lists Activities  By Onyinyechi Amakaulo The former presidents of the federal Republic of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former Interim Head of State, Chief Ernest Shonekan will be among notable elites to attend the burial of former “Ohanaeze ndi Igbo” worldwide, Chief Dr EC Iwuanyawu. The Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Chief Charles Amadi( charlvon) stated this in...

FUTO Residents, Commuters Lament Over Bad Road, Cries Out To Government For Solution

By NKAMA CHIOMA  Good road within and around educational institutions are crucial for it goes a long way in reducing risk of accident and injuries,it promotes streamlined transportation for both students and staff as well as creates positive impression for visitors and prospective students . Unfortunately the reverse is been witnessed at Federal University of Technology Owerri as both Students,Staff , and...

Insecurity Heightens In Imo, As Newly-Wed Couple, Four Others Kidnapped

.How Another Abducted Couple, Others Were Rescued The state of insecurity in Imo State is heightening again with unsavory tales about kidnapping incidents. While the dust raised by the abduction of a couple and four others and their subsequent release in a suburb of Imo State is yet to relax, reported case of a newly wed couple and others have been...

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso Alliance Gathers Momentum, As LP Okays NNPP Leader’s Becoming Running Mate

The Labour Party, on Sunday, welcomed the offer by the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, to be running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, in a recent viral post, indicated his willingness to serve as running mate to the former Labour Party presidential flag bearer barely two...

President Tinubu Decries Violence In Rivers, Directs Police To Provide Security To Local Government Offices

President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. In response to recent tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. He urged all political actors to de-escalate the situation...

Imo Environment Stinks As Refuse Dumps Take Over Strategic Places

By Okey Alozie  Imo is gradually becoming the dirtiest state in Nigeria following the indiscriminate dumping of refuse at every corner and junction within the state capital. This is even as analysts have lamented the inability of citizens to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some streets within the metropolis are no-go-area due to heaps of refuse littered at every corner. Residents fear from the...

Imo Teachers Shed Tears Over Govt Denial On World Teachers’ Day 

By Okey Alozie  Imo Teachers on Saturday 5th October, 2024, voiced their anger against the state government when it became obvious that they will not have access to Heroes Square for their Teachers’ Day celebration. Our source revealed that the leadership of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Imo State wing could not pay the stated amount for the use of the...

Ex Imo Deputy Governor, Madumere  Challenges Political Leaders, On  Democratic Tenets

The  former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince  Eze Madumere has challenged political leaders , stakeholders across the country to work  assiduously, so as to embrace democratic  tenets,  which encompasses good  governance, transparency and  accountability. Prince Madumere emphasized that these ingredients forms the threshold of thriving democracy. Prince Madumere submitted that  Nations desirous of sustainable development embrace  the formula as World...