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The South East Security Response ( SEER) has called for the immediate release of the Commander of Anambra State Vigilante Group (AVG)  of  Umuchu in Aguata  Local Government Area, Mr. Charles Chinedu Umeakuesie alias Bishop, who was abducted a week ago on Thursday, July 13th. 2023 at Arondizuogu, Imo State. The AVG Commander was said to have gone to recover a vehicle with the owner when they were ambushed, Abducted, and taken to Okigwe in Imo State. Retired Major Kinsley Obi, the protem chairman of SEER said that the owner of the vehicle has since been released but all efforts to secure the release of the AVG Commander have not yielded results. He said the identity of the leader of the kidnapping gang has been unmasked and called his name as Clinton Michael Obiezue  of Ifite Village in Nnewi South  Local Government Area of Anambra State. He said about N200,000 has been paid to the kidnappers but they have refused to release the victim  as at  the time of going to the press. The leader

There is intrigue and underhand dealing in the Senate and House of Representatives over the composition of the standing committees in both chambers of the National Assembly. It was gathered that senators and House members are unsure of their fate as the process of allocating them into various steering committees of the two chambers has been hijacked by the Presidency, with desperate ones among them reportedly parting with huge bribes to be allocated juicy committees. A powerful aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is reported to have hijacked the process from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. Consequently, senators and members of the House have shunned Akpabio and Abbas in desperation to realise their ambition of presiding over ‘juicy’ committees. They have now resorted to lobbying the presidential aide, who holds the ace in the scheme of things, in the National Assembly. The presidential aide is reported to have sidelin

The Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodinma on University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo, Chief Ezekiel Chukwukere (Ogbuhereuzo) has led the Dominion Women International, an NGO whose mandate is to ensure good governance in the state, on a courtesy visit to the Honorable Commissioner of Chieftaincy & local government affairs,Hon. Mrs Rubi Emele. The visit was to inform the Commissioner of their commitment towards the re election bid of Senator Hope Uzodinma, who they described as a leader who has shown capacity in all ramifications, which has touched all facets of the Imo economy and social life.  Chief Chukwukere, while presenting the women group to the honorable commissioner stressed that, as the patron of the group, he deemed it necessary to visit the commissioner to highlight the activities of the group in the 27 LGAs of the state, as the group in the past has shown commitment and capacity, stressing that they are ready to ensure the governor is returned fo

.... Declares full support for Uzodimma's government. The Special Adviser to Imo Governor on University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo Chief Ezekiel Chukwukere (Ogbuhereuzo) within the week recieved in audience the Executive members of Amaigbo town union , Imo state chapter at his office.  I know this man, he is popularly refered to, sezied the opportunity to reassured his visitors of his commitment in proferring ideas that will advance the state economy. The Special Adviser who thanked his people for identifying with him described the governor as a visionary leader who has impacted positively on different sectors of the state economy. He further disclosed that the governor is paying fifty percent tuition fee of Imo students in the University studying Agriculture as a course and urged his people to reciprocate the Governor's good gestures by working in unison for his re-election. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Christopher Eze commended the Amaig

  In recent times, there have been allegations circulating about the Imo State Government engaging in land grabbing activities in Owerri West through the Ministry of Lands. However, a closer look at the situation reveals that these claims are unfounded and misleading. Under the leadership of the Commissioner for Lands, Hon. Noble Atulegwu Abiaso, the state government is committed to transparent and equitable land allocation, ensuring the welfare of its citizens and promoting sustainable development. It is essential to understand that according to the Land Use Act of 1978, all lands in Nigeria are vested in the government, and individuals can only hold land rights as granted by the government. This means that the government has the authority to utilize land for the betterment of the people, subject to due process and compensation where necessary. The actions of the Imo State Government fall within the purview of this legal framework, and no land grabbing is involved. Moreover, the state

  ... as you cannot join APC through the back door. The opposition PDP in Imo State is engulfed in an inferno that has left the members fleeing for safety to the doorstep of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which they have identified and described as democratically-driven and people-oriented, as a  result of Governor Hope Uzodimma's liberal leadership demeanor. Having identified the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the greatest and most populous party, Mr. Ugochinyere is strategically routing his way into the party, treacherously, as always. This, he hopes to achieve by assassinating the person and character of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, whose position and contributions to the growth and stability of the party stands out. Unfortunately, Mr. Ugochinyere still thinks himself a 'clout-chaser" instead of a "caretaker" representative of a Federal Constituency and should face the business of legislation. At the hallowed chambers, Members

In a bid to further ensure good governance for Ndi Imo, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, represented by the Deputy Governor, Professor Placid Njoku has inaugurated the newly appointed Special Advisers to the Governor. In his address, the Deputy Governor, Professor Placid Njoku tasked them to be of good conduct and contribute to Good Governance in the State. While disclosing their duties, the Deputy Governor reiterated that the Government of His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has already done so much in the areas of infrastructure, education, health, data security, connecting the State to the Federal Grid, and much more, which are worthy of replicating.  According to Professor Placid Njoku, the new appointees will be assessed based on the quality of their leadership in their various communities and roles. He, therefore, urged them to work hard in the interest of the Government and the good of the people. #KaImoDikwuomma  #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCen

...Over alleged Conspiracy  ...Respondents/ Judgement/ Debtors intend to appeal -Judiciary staff  By Ifeanyi Emeka  Efforts of Chief Godwin Ononiwu Anyalemechi, a retitired Brigadier General and Pioneer Director General of Nigeria Army Legal Studies to obtain justice for his clients was allegedly obstructed by  Judiciary staff at the High Court,  Mbaitolu/ Ikeduru division  sitting at Nworieubi last Thursday.  When the matter was called up by the clerk of the court in suit No.HMI/31/2022, Anyalemechi  announced appearance for the Applicants/Judgement/ Creditors, while one Barrister F. U Ekeh announced appearance for the Respondents/ Judgement/ Debtors. Addressing the court,  the Counsel to the Applicant/Judgement/ Creditor, Chief Anyalemechi informed that the matter was for the court to look into the "Notice of Consequences of Disobedience to To Order of Court" which was aimed at committal to prison Eight (8)out of the Seventeen(17) Respondents/Judgement/ Debtors for their  r