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Isiala Mbano Councillors blast Okorocha

By Bright Eluagu The Councillors of Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo state have frowned at the inability of Imo state Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha to work in tandem with the Rule of Law. Briefing newsmen at the Council Headquarters, Umuelemia on Wednesday, the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Uchechukwu Echeredo said it is an insult onNigeria’s democracy for the refusal...

Aboh Mbaise Councillors Resume

It was like a carnival at the headquarter of Aboh Mbaise LGA as PDP supporters and staff of the Local Government gathered to usher in their office.  It was also a drama at the gate when men of the Civil Defence at the gate informed the jubilant crowd that the Former TC Chairman, Mr Tony Atudumere had at about...

PROF ONWULIRI LIVES WITH THE PA

Despite being buried, POPULAR SIDE can say that one of the victims of Dana Air crash; Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri still lives as one of his aides continue to mourn him.  The guy who served the late amiable Prof during his days a FUTO VC could not help but design his MLS (Mercedez Jeep) with flex banners of the late...

Chris Brown Amadioha set for 2015 Guber race

POPULAR SIDE Billionaire business mogul and owner of Chris Brown Construction Company, Evangelist Chris Brown Amadioha is set to take over from Governor Rochas Okorocha in 2015.  The clean shaven dude has not hidden intention to be number one citizen of the State after Rochas.  To indicate that he is not mincing words about his dream, the Etekwuru Egbema –...

OZB to lose his seat if… – Chief Ozugbuo By Ibezim Samuel

The honourable member representing Nwangele State Constituency in Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ugonna Ozuruigbo OZB is to lose his seat if he does not return to PDP party from where he clinches the seat House of Assembly.  This was said by the PDP apex leader in Nwangele Local Government Area, Chief Johnbosco Ozugbuo at the traditional wedding...

Go to Hell PDP– says Okorocha

By Anthony Anyanwu Accusing the People Democratic Party of Nigeria under the Leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan, as a party that lacks internal democracy, Imo state Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha has vowed not to return to the Party. In an interview with newsmen in Owerri recently, Governor Okorocha strongly accused the party of failing him at critical points in his political...

Katakata in Ohaji/Egbema over return of elected Chairman

 The struggle for who takes control of affairs of the Local Government in Imo state took a dangerous dimension in Ohaji/Egbema a Local Government Areas, yesterday morning when suspected cultists attacked the Chairmen and Councillors at the council premises. An eye witness at the scene disclosed that after escaping on Wednesday, the TC Chairman Barr Greg Anyanwu resurfaced yesterday with...

Editorial Flooding in Owerri

Much of this natural phenomenon has been attributed to the blockade of drains and water ways with solid wastes or substances that do not decay or dissolve easily like numerous products in the plastic family.  The unhealthy practice has persisted over a long period because of the prevailing poor waste management by governments and the citizens. In several urban centres,...

Petty traders take over Douglas road

 The ever busyDouglas Roadin Owerri has been partially taken over by street traders from within and outside the State.  In some areas, the goods they display for sale spill into the highways causing it to become narrower and obstructing free flow of traffic. There was a time special task force descended on their make – shift structures for displaying goods...

LETTER Menace of beggars

Sir, the streets of Owerri municipal have been taken over by beggars with various forms of disabilities.  Involved are men, women and children begging for a living. There is a pathetic case of a boy with a hunch back.  At times, he is either too weak or unwilling to solicit arms which will keep him going into another day of...