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Imo State Government yesterday dismissed as "infantile idiocy", allegations by the opposition PDP that Governor Hope Uzodinma has achieved nothing 18 months after he assumed office. It said only a blind man and those livid with jealousy and fixated with blackmail would fail to recognize the laudable achievements of the governor in the state. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba while reacting to a clip of a recent interview the PDP new media held with Osiza FM which was circulated in the social media,  noted that although most of the problems of the state were created by the opposition party which ruled the state for 13 years in this dispensation, Uzodinma has worked closely very hard to get the state working again. He said it was a barefaced lie and antiquated propaganda for PDP to claim that Imo has the worst road network, based on an unverified report of an online publication, whereas Uzodinma has built 46 roads and still counting. According to hi

Imo state government through it's Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba has asked petrolatum marketers in the state to sheathe the sword on their proposed planned strike. In a press release signed by the Commissioner, reads thus" Imo state government is aware of the plan by petroleum marketers in the state to embark upon a strike action from tomorrow, Tuesday, August 24, 2021.  Their grouse is an alleged refusal of the state government to obey a court judgment on payment of compensation to their member whose filling station at Orlu was demolished by the Rochas Okorocha's administration. The Commissioner stated that however, "the government has reasons to believe that there is more to the planned Strike than meets the eye. First the judgment itself was hidden from the current administration and no effort was made to dialogue with the government by the aggrieved member. He said Inspite of this, when the government found out about t

  By Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu    Over the years, residents of Anambra State have suffered embarrassments and disappointments from successive regimes. Those regimes came on board with sugar-coated promises and deceived ndị Anambra to believe that they are the chosen ones that will liberate the state from poor physical and economic planning, and lack of policy implementation. The failure of those regimes began with their decision to appoint Transition Committee Chairmen to oversee the legislative and administrative affairs of various local government areas instead of allowing the people to elect their Councilors and Chairmen, thereby monopolizing the affairs of the local government which is the tier of government closer to the people and consequently, there was administrative failure at the grassroots.   As Anambrarians wallow through the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) government of Chief Willie Obiano, a regime they have been managing like Boko Haram Crises following rampant poor

The Chairman of New Motorcycle Spare Parts (NASPA) Nnewi, Hon. Obinna Okechukwu has commended the Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano for his proactiveness at seeing to it, that the inuguaration of the campaign council of APGA for the forthcoming Gubernatorial election in the state, became a reality. He made this assertion yesterday at Awka after the inuguaration of the campaign council that will power the Soludo gubernatorial ambition towards becoming the next governor of Anambra state.  He thanked the Governor, for ensuring that the spirit of Ndigbo which is in APGA did not die a natural death, considering the many legal battles the party has faced  in recent times.  He therefore called for synergy to ensure that the party went into the election as a united force , so that Prof Charles Soludo can become the next governor of Anambra state.  In the same vien, the APGA National Leader, Board of Trustees Chairman and Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano while perform

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate for the November 6 elections, Valentine Ozigbo, continue to gain momentum ahead of the poll as several influential groups jointly endorsed his candidacy on Thursday, August 19 2021.  At a well-attended community event, the groups, Ozo Awka, Awka Youth, and the Ozigbo Youth Vanguard, formally declared total support for Mr Ozigbo and announced his candidacy and the PDP as the most acceptable to them.  At the elaborate event held at the residence of Hon Chuks Anaje (Ibide Awka) in Amenyi, Awka, the groups congratulated the respected business leader on emerging as the PDP candidate, describing him as "the perfect leader Anambra needs".  While addressing the crowd, Chief Anaje urged the people to see the election as an opportunity to partner with Ozigbo to build a worthy future for Ndi Anambra.  "Several politicians have come to seek our support in the past. Some have failed, while some have fulfilled their pro

The perennial flooding witnessed in Imo State overtime has casted a shadow of uncertainty in the minds of the residents especially when it gets cloudy, residents begin to thinker what might become of their properties and for vehicle owners who might get caught up with the downpour while driving, the condition of the vehicle is first on their mind.  This no doubt became a huge task for the Shared Prosperity led Administration to tackle upon assumption of office, but in his usual manner not daunted by this task, the Governor immediately swung into action to arrest the ugly situation gathering professionals to come up with a plan to find a lasting solution.  In as much as it is a natural occurrence, it remains the responsibility of man to manage this ecological situation squarely for the safety and survival of the living. This doesn't require rocket science but with power driven by the desire to serve the people and ensure impact over accolades. After a thorough study and empirical re

The Government of Shared Prosperity led by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma yet again empowered a 20-year-old youth, Kenneth Akobundu from Umuezeala Owere in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, who manufactured a mini-aircraft through a scholarship program to study in any university of his choice. According to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, after meeting with Akobundu, he stated that the aim of the scholarship was to enable Akobundu, actualise his dream of becoming an aerospace manufacturer. Hon. Declan who disclosed the concerns of the Youth loving Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma on the young man not having funds to study in a University, “the Governor has directed we meet with the young man and tell him that the Government will take responsibility of his educational requirements to any university of his choice so that he can actualise his dream of constructing an aeroplane. This is a Government of Shared Pr

The Honorable Minister of State Education, Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has presided over this year's Ministerial Annual Merit Awards at the Federal Ministry of Education. An annual awards dedicated for excellence. In his keynote address, the Minister commended the dedication the staff and management of the Ministry who he said have put in their best in the discharge of their duties at the ministry. He however enjoined them not fail or falter in the discharge of their duties, as even the tiniest effort given for a good cause goes a long way in changing the narrative which helps other efforts geared towards improving the standard of education in the country. He also seized the platform to call for provision of better welfare for teachers who in his words over years have not received the recognition they truly deserve.

The Imo State High Court Owerri, on Wednesday, dismissed the Stay of Execution application filed by the factional National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ozo Victor Ike Oye. Oye had approached the court with an application to stay the execution of its own judgement which recognized Jude Okeke as Acting National Chairman of APGA. The judgement also validated the convention of May 31, 2019, where Edozie Njoku emerged the National Chairman of APGA and as well validated the action of the National Executive Council (NEC) of APGA held on June 15, 2021 in which Victor Oye, Soludo and others were suspended from the party.   In the same judgement under review, Hon Chukwuma Umeoji and the APGA primary election of July 1, 2021 were upheld with the court ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue recognizing the outcome. Mr. Eneh Victor Chigozie of AIF media who filled the report stated that Oye filed two applications at the Owerr

A significant step towards redeeming the pledge by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to intervene in the perennial electric power supply challenge in Maiduguri, Borno State, was taken Tuesday with the execution of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Equipment Procurement contracts for a 50Megawatts (MW) Emergency Power Project in Maiduguri. The project which is an integral part of ongoing efforts to deepen the Corporation’s domestic gas utilization plan for the nation’s socio-economic growth has China Machinery Engineering Company (CMEC) as the EPC contractor while General Electric (GE) is the equipment manufacturer. Speaking at the contract signing event which held virtually, the Group Managing Director of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari, explained that the Corporation through its subsidiary, NNPC Gas and Power Investment Company (NGPIC), decided to intervene in the Maiduguri power situation by undertaking the project which will be fired w

In his effort to promote the noble profession of teaching, improve standard of education and encourage teachers, the Honorable Minister of State Education,  Hon Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba has anchored on today's episode of the *TEACHER NAIJA REALITY SHOW*.  The reality show which is a production of ANUB MEDIA LTD was organised to test, coach and help teachers improve on their in and out of classroom skills. The Minister while on the show reiterated his commitment  and support for any platform that will champion the cause of Education in Nigeria, while commending Mr Enuagwuna Ubaka, organiser of the reality show. The show is aired DSTv  channel 195 (8-9pm) daily. GOTv  channel 97 (8-9pm) daily.