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  _Sympathises with the Children of Dora and Chike Akunyili _Cautions Against Further Dehumanisation of Igbos_ The Gubernatorial Candidate of PDP in the forthcoming Election Mr Valentine Chineto Ozigbo has condemed in strong terms the renewed spate of violence in the state. He made this assertion yesterday when a US delegation paid him a courtsey call in Awka Anambra state.  He stressed that In the past few days, Anambra have witnessed an alarming escalation of deadly violence in the state, as the state has lost an eminent son and several others in what appears to be a renewed violent campaign by bandits.  He said "Yesterday, a prominent Nigerian public servant, medical doctor, and a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lawrence Ezenwa, was killed in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra. He owned hospitals in Okija, Onitsha, and Okpanam in Delta State." Mr Valentine Ozigbo bemoaned the brutal murder of Dr Ezenwa, whom he said hailed from Abia State, as ...

By: Anthony Iwuoma As Nigeria marks it’s 61st anniversary as an independent country, the Senator, representing Imo North in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, Sir Frank Ibezim, has congratulated Nigerians for the landmark. Speaking in a statement, Distinguished Senator Ibezim said Nigeria had witnessed 61 years of progress and looked forward to better years. “Dear Nigerians, brothers and sisters, today, we stand on the mark of a decades-old milestone to celebrate 61 years of progress, prosperity and passion,” he said. “While these have benefitted a considerable proportion of our people, a still greater number of us are oppressed by poverty, violent conflict and disease. Needless to say, we have much work to do.” Reflecting on the road the country has passed through, Ibezim expressed the desire that the efforts of Nigerians and their leaders would bear expected dividends. “Although I am inclined to congratulate you all on this significant national day, I instead reflect thought...

-CALLS FOR UNITY AND TOLERANCE IN OUR POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS LIFESTYLE The APC in Imo state has felicitated with Imo people and Nigerians on the 61st Independence anniversary of the country. In a press release made avaliable to newsmen in Owerri, the party said that "As a leading and governing political party in Imo State in particular and Nigeria in general, we take pride in our collective commitment to the Nigerian project through the celebration of this remarkable milestone in our journey to nationhood." They maintained that this celebration reminds us of the solemn sacrifice of our founding fathers, who laid the foundation of this great nation as well as the contributions of the gallant members of the Armed Forces, many of whom have paid the supreme price to keep our country safe and united. As we reflect on the journey so far.  The APC in Imo however states that they are pleased to appreciate Nigerians for upholding the sacred values that binds us together as one people...

  The Yobe state Governor and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee received  11 law makers including five serving and four former House of Representatives members, as well as, two members of the Anambra State House of Assembly who defected from PDP and APGA to APC. Gov. Buni congratulated the new members saying, they made the right decision by joining the National Party and bringing their people to the national movement. "You have taken the right decision at the right time, you will enjoy all the rights and privileges of the party" Buni assured. The defectors eulogized Governor Buni for giving APC the required leadership and taking the party to greater heights. They promised to deliver their constituencies to the party in the forthcoming Anambra governorship election. The Speaker House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, deputy Senate President Omo Agege, the governors of Imo, Kogi, Kano, Jigawa and Kebbi states assisted the party chairman ...

Office of the Imo State Governor, Youth Affairs, has announced the commencement of an Agro-based Masterclass for Imo youths across the 27 Local Government Areas.  Speaking on this, the Special Adviser to His Excellency on Youth Affairs, Hon. Eric Uwakwe hinted on the engagement of Professionals in the agricultural industry for this all important Masterclass on Agricultural Farming for Imo Youths. Themed One Youth; One Farm, the program is geared towards enriching Imo Youths with necessary skills and exposure to the agricultural industry as a lucrative alternate to economic growth and independence while promoting food security. The training would commence on Monday 4th October and run through Saturday 9th October, 2021 and very much open to all Imo Youths across the state. Imolites are therefore enjoined to key into this program and harness the potentials thereof. Credits: #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) government in Anambra State to prepare her detailed handover note. The Publicity Secretary of PDP in the state and Director of Publicity Directorate for VCO Campaign Organisation Mr Nnamdi Nwangwu stated this in a press release made available to journalists in Awka. Nwangwu noted that the APGA controlled government has failed woefully in all ramifications and as such should be preparing her handover note that would be given to PDP which is ready to give Anambra State a quality, responsible and responsive government. The PDP image maker and Director of Publicity Directorate for VCO Campaign Organisation said that no amount of distractions will stop a  Anambra people from showing the fraudulent government of APGA the way out and hold them accountable for their actions and inactions. Nwangwu who noted that APGA government has touched everything good handed over to her with leprous hands and r...

  By Austin Echefu  A sociopolitical group, the Global Association of Concerned Imo Youths, (GACIY) has accused the Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of working with the Rivers State Government to frustrate the efforts being made by the Governor Hope Uzodimma administration in the state to recover 17 Imo oil wells erroneously ceded to Rivers.  The group made the allegation in a press release signed by its convener, Collins Ughalaa, and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Monday, September 27th, 2021.  The government of Imo State had made a formal complaint over the attribution of 17 oil wells situated in communities within the state, particularly those of Oguta LGA, to Rivers State for 20 years.  This led the National Boundary Commission to conduct a boundary review cum demarcation that recently saw the oil wells returned Imo State.  But Rivers State swiftly secured an order from the Supreme Court stopping the Revenue Mobilization A...

_orders officers to display high level of professionalism and operate within the ambit of the law_ The Commissioner Of Police Anambra State Command CP Tony Olofu today 28/09/2021, reiterated his earlier request for Political Parties to forward schedules of their Political activities to the command as they commence political campaigns within the state. The CP alluded to the fact that campaigns is a critical part of the electioneering process. In a statement made available by the police spokesperson in the state DSP Ikenga Tochukwu however stated that having the time table will therefore enable the Police high command provide adequate security for the safety of participants at such events the CP stated.  The Command he said  shall also deploy other tactical and operational units as well as traffic control policemen to strategic points to ensure that the existing public safety and order in the state is sustained. The teams, are expected to carry out security patrols, surveillance...

  The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has expressed confidence that “Imo State will eventually get justice at the Supreme Court and get back what belongs to her”. He added that the State will also be receiving an additional N8 billion monthly from Federal Allocation. The Governor during the Thanksgiving Church Service in commemoration of Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day Celebration at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, disclosed this as he explained the position of the State on the oil wells located in Imo State that were ceded to Rivers State for over 20 years now.  He stated that though the Committee on Boundary Adjustment through boundary demarcation had given back the oil wells to Imo State, the Rivers State Government had taken the matter to the Supreme Court, all in an effort to continue to deny Imo State what belongs to her. In strong disapproval, Governor Uzodimma disclosed that despite the fact that some of the disputed oil wells are located in Local Gover...

.......DISTRIBUTE RELIEF ITEMS TO FARMERS IN IMO STATE WHO LOST THEIR CROPS TO FLOOD. Imo State Deputy Gov., Prof Placid Njoku, revealed that farmers in Imo state who had their crops destroyed by the flood would receive relief materials from the Imo State government through the National Emergency Management Agency. This decision was made after he inspected the farm inputs brought to the state by NEMA. Prof Njoku stressed that the Shared Prosperity Government of Gov Hope Uzodimma is not leaving anything to chance when providing the agriculture sector in the state with its adequate needs. He concluded his statement by saying Imo state can feed the Nation given the fertile ground of the state. According to the guidelines released for the distribution of the farm, he noted that verified farmers whose farm got flooded would receive compensation soon as tons of farm inputs have already been brought into the state by NEMA. Credits:#HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

The Imo State Governor, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has expressed confidence that "Imo State will eventually get justice at the Supreme Court and get back what belongs to her". He added that the State will also be receiving an additional N8 billion monthly from Federal Allocation. The Governor during the Thanksgiving Church Service in commemoration of Nigeria's 61st Independence Day Celebration at the Government House Chapel, Owerri, disclosed this as he explained the position of the State on the oil wells located in Imo State that were ceded to Rivers State for over 20 years now.  He stated that though the Committee on Boundary Adjustment through boundary demarcation had given back the oil wells to Imo State, the Rivers State Government had taken the matter to the Supreme Court, all in an effort to continue to deny Imo State what belongs to her. In strong disapproval, Governor Uzodimma disclosed that despite the fact that some of the disputed oil...