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,...
I Have No Reason To Misplace Uzodinma’s Confidence In Me – Onuegbu
The Head, Political Bureau and Political Adviser to the governor, Barr Enyinnaya Onuegbu says he has no reason to disappoint the governor, Sen Hope Uzodinma's expectations from him.
Barr Onuegbu stated this in an interview with newsmen shortly after being sworn-in as a commissioner last Friday at the Government House, Owerri.
He maintained that the governor's confidence in him...
Imo FA Mourns Untimely Death Of Executive Board Member, Mr Sam Nwoke
The Imo State Football Association, Imo FA, is in mournful mood following the death of an Executive Board Member, Mr Sam Nwoke, who until his death was one of the representatives for Owerri zone.
Nwoke, popularly known as Sam Authority hailed from Ezi Ogbaku in Mbaitoli local government area of Imo State. He passed on after a protracted illness.
Late Mr...
Chris Okewulonu Extols Uzodinma For Good Goverance At Okigwe Stakeholders Meeting
Imo State Governor,Senator Hope Uzodinma has been extolled for numerous visible infrastructural development across the 27 Local Government Areas of Imo State in general and Okigwe zone in Particular.
Former Secretary to the Government of Imo State,(SSG) Chief Chris Okewulonu gave the commendation last Saturday (01/02/25) while addressing stakeholders of Okigwe Zone during a meeting at Chief Tony Chukwu's Country...
Umulewe Ezeship Tussle Suit Struck Out
In a significant development, the Urulla High Court yesterday, January 30, 2025, struck out the case instituted by Prince Okwudili Duru against his brother, His Royal Highness Eze P. O. Duru, the traditional ruler of Umulewe Autonomous Community in Ideato South LGA.
The plaintiffs' unexpected demand to withdraw the suit led to the judge's ruling, which not only struck out...