Imo Workers Threaten Fresh Strike Action
In what looked like the non-chalant attitude by the Imo State Government over the plight of its work force, the State Joint Service Negotiating Council has warned that Imo workers may resume the strike action which it suspended few months ago.
Addressing workers yesterday at the state Secretariat, the Chairman of the Council, comrade Coleman Okwara expressed bitterness that since...
Drama In Mbaise Assembly Majority Leader Deceives Governor’s Wife
By Ohanele Casca, Ibezim Samuel
Curiosity has continued to rise on the laudable project of the wife of Imo State Governor. Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha. Known as “She Needs A Roof Project” (SNARP) which is the idea of building ten (10) two- bedroom bungalows for indigent widows and orphans across the 27 LGA of Imo State. It would be noted that...
2011 Imo Guber Supplementary Election Remove Suspected Okorocha’s Friends In Supreme Court Panel
By peter uzoma
Despite the reported removal of Justices Muhammed Muntaka Coomasie and Sulieman Galadima from the Panel of Justices hearing Gov Rochas Okorocha's appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging the Appeal court ruling joining Dr Ikedi Ohakim as party in the Imo 2011 Governorship Supplementary election matter brought by Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, a Group of Lawyers have kicked against...
Speaker Uwajumogu In Fresh Trouble As APGA Loses Court Application To Deny Speaker Party Membership
By victor madumere
The reign of the incumbent Speaker of Imo State House of assembly Rt Hon Benjamin Uwajumogu can be described as a turbent regime characterized most times with self inflicted turbulence as the Speaker is faced with another trouble with the inability of the Federal High Court sitting in Owerri granting the request /application of the All Progressive...
Supreme Court Confirms Awaka Ezeship Hereditary Status
Against an earlier ruling by the Supreme Court affirming the hereditary status of royal stool of Awaka Ancient Kingdom in Owerri North LGA of Imo state, the Court of Appeal, Owerri Judicial Division has again delved into the matter.
A judgment in the suit Sc:251/2000 filed by recognition of HRH Eze Akujobi David Osuagwu from Umuodu village in Awaka, Owerri...
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Confederations Cup in Brazil; Festival of Nicknames
Super Eagles set to consolidate their position on top of their world cup qualifying group (F). Nickname's have always been serious business in football and nowhere is that truer than Brazil. They have long been integral to Brazilian sporting culture, and with the country gearing up to host the Festival dos Campeões (Festival...
Rochas Aide, Eric Nwanom Conferred Duke Of Niger Delta
The Special Assistant to the Imo State Governor, on Niger-Delta Affairs, Hon Eric Nwanom over the weekend added another feather to his resume as he was conferred with a prestigious and leadership title of Duke of the Niger Delta by the people and youths of Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta and Oru West Federal Constituency.
It was submitted by the youths that the...
Imo, Okorocha And The Umudagu Osisi Ukwu Uko
by Kenneth uwadi
i wish to commiserate with the families of the 50 persons in Umudagu Mbieri, Mbaitoli in Imo State that lost their lives in the Osisi Ukwu Uko tragedy. My heart also goes to other victims and residents of Umudagu who suffered bodily injuries as a result of the Uko tree calamity. I am wishing them quick recovery....
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World Cup Qualifiers;Super Eagles Set
To Consolidate Position On Top
Super Eagles recorded a big road win in Nairobi but another win on the road on Wednesday against Namibia would give Nigeria a more comfortable lead in their World Cup qualifying group.
Nigeria currently set the pace in Group F with eight points after four rounds of matches, two points ahead of...
Dep Gov’s N.5m Tears Imo Youths Apart As Group Commends Madumere
By peter uzoma
The face-mending gestures of Imo state government towards youths in the state however turned sour at the weekend as a handsome largesse made available to them after an interactive session with the State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumeer has erupted confusion and disagreement.
Following complaints from youth groups in the state that they were not considered in the...
