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From Karen James   The least has not been heard as the Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano, Chief Judge of Anambra state, Justice Anyachebelu are neck deep in a land grabbing mess with the Okposieke Family of Onitsha community of Anambra state ably represented by Hon. Harold Ekwerekwu a member of the Okposieke family. In a press interview with Barr. Harold Ekwerekwu, he said that the Anambra state Governor Willie Obiano, State Chief Judge, Justice Anyachebelu authorized and oversees the illegal and malicious demolition of his property with full support of the Anambra state Government under strict order by Gov.WillieObiano. Speaking to news men at his office, Barr. Harold Ekwerekwu said that Gov.Willie Obiano, state chief judge, Justice Anyachebelu acted tyrannically on the 18th day of January, 2021 by personally supervising the demolition of his properties situated on the parcel of land known as No 10 B Residency Drive G.R.A. Onitsha. Accompanied by ADC to Anambra state Governor, Will

- Assures discreet and transparent investigations The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into the alleged professional misconduct, abuse of office and extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin from some citizens in Lagos State, levelled against a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nwawe Cordelia and others, serving at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos. This follows the setting up of a Special Investigation Panel by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc to carryout a discreet and transparent investigation into the allegation.  This development has become imperative following the report making the rounds in the media alleging the involvement of the officers in the extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin from two young Nigerians, Morakinyo Tobiloba Peter and Yusuf Samson Dayo at gunpoint on July 14, 2021 while driving along the Ikoyi/Ajah Expressway, Lagos State.  Consequently, D

For the third time in a series, His Excellency the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma engaged in an interactive session with the Imo State Civil Servants today, at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu's Square (RANKS) in appreciation of their dedication to duty and the productive output generated by their steadfastness to their responsibilities. Governor Hope Uzodimma expressed acknowledgement of the critical roles played by the civil service in the success of any Government and his commitment to the welfare of the civil servants at all times. His Excellency, went on to announce his approval of 100% 13th month salary to the civil servants effective this year and in the spirit of Christmas celebration, the Governor also approved the procurement and distribution of food items to every member of the civil service. This announcement threw the gathered crowd into jubilation as they chorused "Onwa" in admiration of the Governor's gesture. 

Undistracted by the various challenges that confronted the State during the year, His Excellency the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma had engaged in Town Hall Meetings with critical Stakeholders from each of the 27 Local Government Areas. During which the people presented their requests and demands. Having developed a roadmap from the outcome of these Town Hall Meetings, His Excellency has captured these demands in the 2022 Budget Estimate as he presented "The People's Budget" to the Imo State House of Assembly (IMHA) for consideration and appropriation. A breakdown of the Budget Estimate proposed a Capital Expenditure of N284.7b which represents 74.6% of the total Budget. This is a clear declaration of State of Emergency on infrastructural development across the State within the year 2022. This historic act of Governor Hope Uzodimma has spoken volume of his administration's resolve to extending governance to the grassroots by considering their demands in the 2022

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, the Governor of Imo State, most Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, will hold a special interactive meeting with all the newly elected, ward, local government areas, and state officers of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo State, at the Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu's Square (Former Heroes' Square, Owerri), by 10 am. This will be the first of it's kind since the emergence of Hon. Macdonald Kelechi Ebere's led state executive committee of the party. Recall that in his inaugural speech as Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma said: "My government shall be a faithful covenant between the people and the government...Every Imo person shall have a say in government and shall be so recognized." In keeping with the foregoing avowal, Governor Uzodimma, has made interactive engagements with Imo people, an essential policy of his administration. So far, series of such meetings have taken place including the bipartisan stakeholders

The Enugu Electricity Distribution PLC (EEDC) has wished its customers a Merry Christmas celebration, and a happy and prosperous new year, assuring them of quality service during the yuletide. The greeting was conveyed yesterday (Wednesday) by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, during the Christmas Edition of its Customer Dialogue - a virtual customer engagement initiative by the company to periodically interface with its customers and get feedback on how the company has fared in serving them. According to Ezeh, the engagement was principally to appreciate its esteemed customers for their support and cooperation in the course of the year. Some of the customers who participated in the engagement used the opportunity to commend EEDC for the significant improvement experienced in its service delivery, while others saw it as an avenue to enumerate their challenges. Ezeh assured customers of the company’s readiness to consistently and steadily improve on its services

The Anambra State Government has commiserated with former Governor Chukwuemeka Ezeife over the death of his wife, Mrs Njideka Ezeife, which occurred three days ago. Mrs Ezeife was the Anambra State First Lady from January, 1992, to November, 1993, when the husband was the state governor. Dr Ezeife, who ran on the ticket of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), was the first elected Anambra State governor following the creation of the state on August 27, 199, by the military regime. “Mrs Njideka Ezeife played a significant part in making the husband become a role model to a generation of not just Igbo people but all Nigerians”, the state government said in a statement in Awka today signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba.   “Ezeife couldn’t proceed to secondary school after his primary education, but he ended up with a doctoral degree in economics from Harvard, symbolizing the Igbo spirit to not just succeed but excell despite all odds. “Unable t

In partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized Agency of the World Body that assists Nations in Economic and Industrial Development, the Imo State Government under the leadership of His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has initiated an Industrial Policy for Imo State. At the event which engaged Stakeholders for the drafting of the Industrialization Policy, took place at the Imo Concord Hotel wherein His Excellency stated that this would be an all encompassing industry policy for the benefit of all Imolites. The policy which is geared towards strengthening the Imo economy to overcome challenges and reduce dependency on Federal Allocation, would result in resilience against any drawbacks. With various policies and programs of the Shared Prosperity Administration on Industrialization, this roadmap formulation in partnership with UNIDO, would complement on the later thereby giving rise to further improvements on the State’s e

His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has signed into law the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act VAPP today in the presence of Her Excellency, Barr (Mrs) Chioma Uzodimma who has championed the enactment of this very law in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in our society. This Act which is an improvement on the penal and criminal code in relation to violence, seek to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit all forms of violence including physical, sexual, psychological, domestic, harmful traditional practices, discrimination against persons and to provide maximum protection and effect remedies for victims and punishment for offenders. Having been assented to by the Executive Governor of Imo State the bill, now an Act, becomes a Law of Imo State and as such, enforceable on offenders. This milestone achievement advocated by the First Lady of Imo State through the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Vulnerable Groups, would tackle

His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has expressed optimism on the growing of Imo State economic strength with the revitalization of moribund State commercial institutions and the establishment of new industrial facilities to match-up the global growth with a diversified economy. The Governor who spoke during the ceremony after the commissioning of the Shared Facility Fashion Hub by Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, expressed gratitude to the Federal Government for the consideration of this partnership with the Imo State Government in provision of the SME center that would offer more job creation for Ndi Imo. To the jubilation of the gathered crowd, His Excellency, the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma announced the recovery of Imo Shoe Factory from the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) having settled defaulting fee which had held the industry from operating all these while. Further more into the industrialization efforts of the 3R Government, Governor Hope U