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...a tale of planted seed of destabilization! The unpleasant security challenges facing Imo State in this present day living, has been cashed in on my agents of darkness in human form. They seek to disconnect the people from the truth just so as to win their sympathy. Lies are spreading like wild fire catalyzed with combustible liquid.  In the end, the aim lies on extreme political vendetta for an actualization of selfish desire but, in the beginning little did the cheering masses knew that casualties of war dominate on the side of civilians. Albeit, the tactical attack on security agencies and agents has kept the outcome on the opposite in this case of Imo but quite unfortunate, the mongers are having a swell day selling false news to susceptible members of the public. Ever since the heightened security challenge in the state, the media has been inundated with stories of innocent civilian bodies flooding the Morgue of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri. These random messages purporte

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) frontline aspirant has held what can be said to be a ground breaking town hall meeting with PDP delegates and state leaders ahead of the November 2021 governorship election in Anambra State, as he hit a new high with the town hall meeting of party leaders at the state, local government, and ward levels.  The well-attended event which was held at Emmaus House, Awka, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, attracted PDP State Executive Committee members, LG Chairmen and Executives, PDP Statutory Delegates, Ward Chairman, and Vice-Chairmen.  While speaking to party leaders and kingmakers in the PDP, Mr Ozigbo described the forthcoming gubernatorial election as 'an opportunity to decide their destinies'. Ozigbo, who is the immediate Past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, stated that Anambra's election is highly crucial and demands a different approach from previous elections.  "This is not an election to be treated with laxi

....... SAYS CALL FOR UZODINMA's  RESIGNATION FRIVOLOUS, LAUGHABLE AND DELUSIONARY. The All Progressive Congress in Imo state in a press release made avaliable this evening to Nigerian Notch, says that the opposition political party in the state, the PDP has vindicated the earlier position of Governor Uzodinma on the issue of insecurity in the state.  The chairman of APC in Imo state, Prince Marcillinus O Nlemigbo in the release however stated that "The attention of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  Imo State chapter has been drawn to the press release of the People's Democratic Party, (PDP) Imo State, being a text of their press conference held today June 3, 2021 wherein they amongst other things called for the resignation of the Executive  governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, following the current security situation in the state. Nlemigbo however said that after preliminary analysis of the said press statement which is currently c

The Federal Government has berated Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, over his fake tweet and misinformation on the death of the Registrar of National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Godswill Obioma. Odinkalu, a former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission had tweeted that Obioma was strangled to death contrary to what the family of the deceased said. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said Odinkalu acted irresponsibly by the fake tweet. “Without mincing words, the action of Prof. Odinkalu is the height of irresponsibility that is at variance with someone of his pedigree. “His tweet is a clear case of fake news that could have caused a breach of public peace. “And I am told this is not the first time he is engaging in this kind of action, just like many others like him,   “It was reported that the police, the family and NECO confirmed that Obioma died after a brief illness, contrary t

Recent events in Imo State should raise some posers to the minds of everyone. By every ramification, Imo people are peace-loving and hardworking. The people are also not known for any form of violent extremism.  Suddenly, the peace of the state was just broken in one fell swoop. It is good to know where the rain began beating us, and why we have sunk so deeply into the murky pool of violence. The new sites of violence now are security formations most of which are basically manned by Ndi-Igbo themselves. In this orgy of violence, our people are exterminated, and scores rendered fatherless and even homeless.  Now, whenever any act of violence is perpetrated, the economy suffers as business premises around the areas also receive the bite of insecurity.  Out of desperation, some seen and unseen forces in the state are trumping up conspiracy theories aimed at denigrating the government of the state.  These forces cook up narratives that deconstruct the many notable efforts of the government

The police in Zaria has foiled an attempt to kidnap the Catholic Bishop of Zaria. In a press release made avaliable to media House, the force PRO Frank Mba stated that, following the ongoing implementation of a robust security action plan to protect citizens and critical national infrastructure across the country, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, have arrested a total of eighty-four (84) notorious criminal suspects within the past one month. A total of forty-five (45) sophisticated firearms and ammunition including 1-GPMG, 1-LAR rifle, 17-AK47 rifles, 2-Pump Action rifles, 20- locally fabricated firearms, 3-single barrel guns, 9899- live ammunition of different calibres, 80-fake vehicle number plates, 1- Toyota Camry with Reg. No. AA 792 HJA and 1-Toyota Corolla LE with Reg. No. QAP 622 AA, were recovered from the suspects in the operations.     The suspects he said, were arrested for their involvement in series of violent crimes including terrorism, banditry, kidnap for ransom,

Ketron Investment Limited, a Nigerian company owned by a group of local investors led by property firm Persianas Investment Ltd, has completed the acquisition of Shoprite Holdings Limited. With the acquisition, Shoprite, Africa’s largest food retailer, has completed exiting the Nigerians market 16 years after it opened its first outlet. Ketron in a statement said Shoprite is changing its strategy “from an ownership model to a franchise model. The acquisition has been approved by Nigeria’s federal competition and consumer protection commission. “We look forward to building an even stronger company following our acquisition,” said Tayo Amusan, Ketron’s chairman. Shoprite, which operates 2,843 supermarkets in 15 countries, serving 35 million customers in Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands, has struggled with supply-chain disruptions and repatriation of funds – both familiar problems to foreign businesses in the Nigerian market. In August 2020, Shoprite hinted that its business in Nigeria

Imo state government has reacted to the supposed mischief been schemed by former aviation minister, Chief Femi Fani Kayode. In a statement made available to Nigerian Notch by the Chief Press Secretary to Senator Hope Uzodinma, where he lambasted the former minister who he said wants to use the unfortunate incident of Ahmed Gulak's death to his own advantage.  The statement reads thus "From the look of things, it seems former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode wants to make capital of the unfortunate gruesome murder of former Political Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Alhaji Ahmed Gulak in Imo State weekend." Gulak was killed on Sunday morning around Ngor Okpala on his way to the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo airport The statement further stated that, the Police have risen to the occasion, killing some members of the IPOB/ ESN they said were behind Gulak's  murder and progressing positively in their investigation on the matter to unravel others. &

Imo is a state known for her serene and peaceful environment where many people of different works of life troupes in to cool off the stress as a result of Hustles and Bustles especially during the weekends.  Owerri her capital city is known as a home for all where all that matters to the inhabitants are how to make ends meet. People from far and near sees Owerri as the only place one can be and enjoy while having some positive engagements.  The hospitality level of the state can't be compared to any other state in Nigeria. Many state became jittery and their leaders embarked on replicating a mini Owerri in their respective states thus making IMO a model to look up to. Politically, Imo state is rated among the top four (4) of most politically advanced and informed state, the reason is not far fetched because it can be traced to the level of exposure of her citizens in different spheres of life.  Recall, aside Ekiti state, Imo is the only state with the highest number of professors,

The Federal Government says the security challenges facing the country are ephemeral and will not define the legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the presentation of a documentary showcasing the achievements of Buhari’s administration. “I want to state emphatically that while more attention has been given, especially in recent times to the security challenges facing our country, those challenges are fleeting and will not define the legacy of President Muhammadu Buhari. “Let me say that President Buhari’s legacy is assured, and will be defined by his massive achievements in office. “The roads, rails, bridges, mass housing, port development, improvement in power supply and other massive infrastructural development will last for generations to come and will help propel economic growth and national development,’’ he said The minister reiterated that never in the history of the country had any

U.S. President, Joe Biden, has honoured 7, 036 Americans who died fighting in the nation’s service. Biden, in his speech to commemorate the Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, said America’s fallen heroes defended “vital, beating heart of our nation.’’ The U.S. president said walking though Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery; he was reminded of the cost of war.   “Hundreds of graves are here from recent conflicts. Hundreds of patriots gave their all … each of them leaving behind a family who live with their pain in their absence every single day. “I want to assure each of those families – we will never forget what you gave to our country. We will never fail to honour your sacrifice.”   Biden said as vice president, he began to carry with him in his pocket the number of troops who had died in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, he said, that number stands at 7,036. “7,036 fallen angels who have lost their lives in these conflicts and on this Memorial Day, we honour the