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No PVC, No Salary In Imo, Okorocha Declares

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 562Tendering of Permanent Voter Card, PVC, will henceforth be a prerequisite for taking part in various activities in Imo State, including receipt of salaries by civil servants. Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo who declared […]

Why Okorocha’s in-law is best choice for Imo State – Chukwu

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 731Hon. Stanley Chukwu is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State. In this interview with EMMANUEL IFEANYI, he speaks on the need for youths to participate in politics, the 2019 […]

Name One Person Okorocha Has Imprisoned- My Reply to cps

April 17, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 1029Israelmore Ayivor once remarked that “Everyone born is on the field of life’s game, but not everyone does wear the jersey of vision! Some people are fair players and others are injury causers; you […]

Imo PDP 2019 Guber Candidate: Of Pretenders And Contenders

April 16, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 1

Views: 7499With about barely five months to the presentation of its standard bearer in the 2019 gubernatorial election, and going by the timetable released by the electoral umpire in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission […]

IHEDIOHA FORCE TO RECKON WITH IN POLITICS – DR OPARA

April 13, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 560The Leader of Team Ihedioha Campaign Organization in Avuvu, Inyishi-Umudim and Okwu, Ugirike, Eziama wards in Ikeduru L.G.A. of Imo State and agro business man, Dr. Anslem Opara has stated that Rt Hon Emeka […]

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Sir Bon Unachukwu Scores Imo PDP Governorship Aspirants High

April 11, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 531The Owerri Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a businessman, Sir Bon Unachukwu has scored Imo governorship aspirants in PDP high for keeping the political atmosphere busy and working in synergy […]

Team Ihedioha Inauguration in Ikeduru a Huge Success – Dr Anslem Opara

April 11, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 559The Leader of Team Ihedioha Campaign Organization in Avuvu, Inyishi-Umudim and Okwu, Ugirike, Eziama wards in Ikeduru L.G.A. of Imo State and agro business man, Dr. Anslem Opara has stated that, “Team Ihedioha inaugurated […]

2019 Election: 100 Good Reasons Why Emeka Ihedioha is Imo Best for Governor

April 11, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 1499From available evidence of the private and public life of Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha manifesting in his highly impressive rating in learning, character and conduct, he is good to be enthroned the next governor […]

Imo 2019: RT. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha’s Dream, Vision and Mission

April 11, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 318The Christian Holy Writ admonishes that people must calculate very well the cost of building a house before commencing its construction. In business, commerce and industry, entrepreneurs undertake feasibility studies of their area of […]

Politics of Endorsement versus Politics of Enslavement

April 11, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 902Two things are involved! One thing is the endorsement and the other thing is the enslavement. The system is for a slave-dealer to deploy all means to permeate the very fabric and fibre of […]

Part 1: Be Careful before You Vote for PMB and APC again in 2019

April 11, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 492We have less than a year to vote in another regime. It is time to begin to critically examine the performances of PMB & APC especially in there three core areas of Corruption, Security […]

Okorocha’s camp jittery following resolutions adopted at APC NEC meeting

April 11, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 207…Sen.Osita Izunaso remains Nat.Org.Secretary in APC NEC The political camp of Gov.Rochas Okorocha have gone low following the decisions adopted at the National Executive Committee(NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress(APC) on Monday in […]

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Before they Crucify PDP for another Mistake

April 4, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 1361Imo governorship election 2015 has come and gone but the memories of it are still fresh in our minds especially the ugly consequences of the unprecedented hardship and suffering the people of Imo State […]

Keke, Bus & Taxi Operators embrace Ihedioha Campaign train

April 4, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 548Taxi, Bus, Keke, and Okada Riders Welfare Association, Imo State Chapter has been reassured of adequate welfare schemes by Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Imo […]

Pa Conleth Omeka to lead a protest against Governor Rochas Okorocha

April 3, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 449A pre-colonial nationalist, Pa Conleth Omeka, says he would lead a statewide protest if Governor Rochas Okorocha fails to conduct council election in two months’ time. The visually impaired nonagenarian said there was no […]

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Owerri Peoples Assembly (OPA) holds Convention in Owerri

March 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 527Owerri Peoples Assembly (OPA) has concluded arrangements for a two day Convention in the State, ahead of 2019 general elections and the clamour for an Owerri zone Governorship. The Convention which has its theme […]

Chief Dennis Okwu House of Assembly bid backed by God – Amonu

March 28, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 814Chief Dennis Okwu decision to represent Ikeduru in the Imo House of Assembly is one backed by Almighty God, this was stated by a politician of note and businessman from Ikeduru LGA of Imo […]

Nigerian Youths Must Fight For Real Change

March 27, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 476I am first and foremost a Nigerian child. Then I am a depressed Nigerian youths. Depression obviously has its several roots: it is the doubtful protection which comes from not recognizing failure. It is […]

Imo needs a credible person as Governor – Nze Dan Uzodinma

March 22, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 1475Nze Dan Uzodinma a business man and a titled Nze from Ezedibia Emekuku in Owerri North L.G.A. of Imo State has stated that Imo State needs a credible person with experience and a person […]

Chief Ugo C Ugo gives Kudos to Dr Paschal Obi, PS IMSG

March 22, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 1092Chief Ugo C Ugo gives Kudos to Dr Paschal Obi, Commend His Role In Imo State Government A politician and public opinion analyst based in Owerri Imo State, Chief Ugo C. Ugo has described […]

Okorocha’s Urban Renewal Is Working – Archbishop Ibemere

March 22, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 141The Archbishop of Sabbath Community Church Aboha-Ohii in Owerri West L.G.A of Imo State Archbishop Andrew Ibemere has stated that the Urban Renewal programme of Governor Rochas is yielding fruits. Speaking to journalist recently, […]

Prince Eze Madumere says Only God can stop my gubernatorial ambition

March 16, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 516Prince Eze Madumere, yesterday, reassured Imolites that only God can stop him from becoming the next governor of the Imo state. Madumere said this, while addressing a section of leaders from the local government […]

2019 Governorship: Imo Widows for Ugwumba Uche Nwosu

March 16, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 547We the Imo widows of Imo State of Nigeria most humbly, respectfully, passionately and honourably appeal to you our brother, son and current husband, Ugwumba Uche Nwosu FCAI MNITP (The Chief of Staff to […]

Team Ihedioha Says All Odds Favour Emeka Ihedioha 2019

March 16, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 745The think-tank identified as Team Ihedioha assembled for the organization and administration of the gubernatorial campaign of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha for the office of the Executive governor of Imo State in […]

Imo 2019 – All Eyes on Sir Jude Ejiogu former SSG

March 15, 2018 Prof. Protus Nathan UZORMA 0

Views: 691Imolites, you could recall that this article was published a week after Sir Jude Ejiogu was relieved of his position as SSG. Today, he is a guber candidate in APC. No one can stop […]

Ikeduru State Constituency 2019: Chief Okwu – Sweet Apple Joins Race

March 5, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 975A renowned Business Mogul and Chief Executive officer of Sweet Apple Services Limited, Chief Dennis Ejikeme Okwu, has formally declared his intention to contest the election into Imo State House of Assembly to Represent […]

Governor Okorocha’s Urban Renewal Programme for Orlu Kicks Off

February 1, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 375At last, Governor Okorocha’s promise to Orlu populace during his Thanksgiving Mass at Holy Trinity Cathedral immediately after his victory in the 2015 Governorship election that “Orlu Will Wear a New Look” has finally […]

The Desperate Search for Cattle Colonies: An Option B for the Jihadists

February 1, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 456The very fact that in this day and age in the 21st century when other nations are strategizing to live in outer space and conquer their environment that some political leaders would moot the […]

Why We Must Listen To IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu – Tinubu

September 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 1197National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has said Nigerians should not condemn but listen and understand the agitations by the Indigenous People of Biafra […]

PDP, HURIWA Condemn Growing Attacks on Journalists in Imo and Kaduna

September 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 1261The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State Chapter and a Pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have raised the alarm at the growing suppression of media rights in Imo […]

IMO PDP – Dramatization of Political Infighting?

August 31, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 408Robert H. Schuller once said that, “Never make a negative decision in the low time, and never make your most important decision when you are in your worst mood.” In consideration of this maxim, […]

All Eyes on UPP in 2019

July 23, 2017 Prof. Protus Nathan UZORMA 0

Views: 1145The UPP has come up with redefined new weapons of theory to take care of the nagging multi-ethnic squabbles embedded in the body politic of our great nation Nigeria. The journey to self-emancipation of […]

Imo and the Anger of the Unknown Servant (Part 1)

July 23, 2017 Kenneth Uwadi 0

Views: 1466One of the Ten Commandments is “thou shall not steal” But some people are stealing Imo state monies with impunity and keeping the toiling masses in excruciating poverty in the midst of stupendous oil […]

Plot to put Imo Social Crusader Comrade Kenneth Uwadi out of Circulation

July 18, 2017 Kenneth Uwadi 0

Views: 1637I wish to inform the media, trade union activists locally and internationally, organizations and individuals in Imo State, student and youth members of the JTVC, activists across the federation and the general public that […]

ISOPADEC and the thieving cabal in Imo

July 15, 2017 Kenneth Uwadi 0

Views: 802ISOPADEC has gone moribund because funds belonging to the commission have grown wings at the detriment of the oil producing areas who are under developed. There was heavy rain on Tuesday in Egbema. The […]

Plot To Unseat Osinbajo, Leave Me Out – Bala Mohammed

July 11, 2017 The Editor Comments Off

Views: 454A former FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed, denies media report that he attended a meeting in Saudi Arabia where plan to unseat the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, was hatched. “Look at my hands, they are […]

AGBASO cannot jostle for APGA National Chairmanship – Chief Erivo

July 3, 2017 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 350Condemns Removal of CRS from WAEC syllabus A Frontline politician and stakeholder of APGA in Imo State, Chief Frank Erivo, has opined that it is very wrong for Chief Martin Agbaso of the people’s […]

Igbos Won’t Leave North Says Eze Cletus Ilomuanya

July 1, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 992The Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Cletus Ilomuanya yesterday vowed that the Igbos would not leave the northern part of the country insisting that every Nigerian is free to […]

IMO Youths Millionaires

July 1, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 1450Promise Made Promise Fulfilled. Today Friday,The Talk And Do Governor of IMO State,Owelle Dr Rochas Okorocha,fulfilled his promise of making IMO Youths millionaires by issuing cheques to them. The youths who are 305 in […]

Dispassionate look at SHERIFF’S Rejection of National Restructuring

June 30, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 747Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff is the factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) From all indications the foundation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been so adequately eroded that the party’s relevance […]

Restructuring: Yorubas Are The Most Ungrateful Backstabbers – Arewa Youth Coalition

June 29, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 425Less than two weeks a quite notice was issued to Igbos living in the North by the controversial coalition of Arewa youth, they have moved south west, stating that, “the Yoruba are the most […]

Why One Million-Man March is organised against my Govt — Rochas Okorocha

June 29, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 975Owerri— Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, yesterday, alleged that one-million-man march is being organised for July 3 against his administration because it ”does not share money” The governor, who reacted through a release […]

BUHARI Should Humbly Resign Or Be Forced To Do So

June 28, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 732It is most offensive for the elected president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to be virtually based in an intensive care unit of a foreign health facility, incommunicado and unable to perform his rightful duties […]

Countdown to October 1, 2017

June 27, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 771ON October 1, 2017, we will be marking (not celebrating) the 57th anniversary of our Independence. Taking everything into account, there is nothing to celebrate about a blood-soaked national history; a nation whose independence […]

Who owns the HERDS, HERDSMEN and their WEAPONS?

June 27, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 686It is very difficult for most Nigerians to believe the successive Nigerian government at each point in time. This is because even when the lowly masses see solutions to national challenges the deceptive Nigerian […]

Ndigbo and Biafra

June 26, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 344Ogbonnaya Ifeanyi Ify posted this on his timeline and it makes sense. . My post this morning is to all my Igbo brothers and sisters. I am posting this mindful of the insults and […]

Eulogising IPOB as unelected true representatives of NDIGBO

June 26, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 736Ordinarily the pro-Biafra groups now resolutely fighting for the emancipation of hitherto enslaved Ndigbo held tight in the mental and occupational slavery of northern hegemony in Nigeria should be regarded as an aberration. The […]

Fallacy of NORTHERN HALAL over EASTERN HARAM in NIGERIA

June 26, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 626First let me explain that the word “halal” is the Arabic word for “lawful” and “haram” means “unlawful. From that it should then be understood that the interest of this article is to take […]

OPEN LETTER to the AREWA YOUTHS – Charles Ogbu

June 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 1533Brethren from the North, I bring you greetings from the Southern part of Nigeria. On behalf of the peace-loving people of the south in general and millions of Igbo youths in particular, I start […]

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IPOB LEADERSHIP – Put On Your Thinking Caps

June 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 694Just this morning, I read a news report where IPOB reiterated their resolve not to participate in any elections in Nigeria, and even went further to vow that they will soon call on all […]

OWERRI ZONE as pawn on the Imo Politics Chessboard

June 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 433“I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other. So because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am going to […]

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