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... Ask Court to set aside the judgement for lack of merit and jurisdiction ... Insist Ekwo's arrogation of jurisdiction to his court was in error  The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate in the November 6 Anambra governoship election, Senator Andy Uba, have formally filed 8 grounds of appeal against the judgement of an Abuja Federal High Court delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo to the effect that APC had no candidate in the November 6 election.* The appeal filed on 21st December 2021 was predicated on 8 grounds; principal of which was that Justice Ekwo erred in his verdict on APC primary and Andy Uba as the candidate of the party. One of the 8 grounds of appeal dwelt on the issue of lack of territorial jurisdiction by Justice Ekwo’s division of the High Court. There is enough evidence for the appeal to succeed as Justice Ekwo should not have proceeded with the matter in the first place since his court lacked territorial jurisdiction to entertain the matter

Few days ago, IMSU College of Medicine graduated medical doctors among whom is one of the stunch media gurus of Senator Hope Uzodinma, the DG HOPE NEW MEDIA, Paul EZEAFURUKWE as a Doctor in the media industry. However, it is said that to everything that has a beginning under the sun must definitely have an end. December 17th, 2021 will always remain indelible in the hearts of many as Doctors from Imo State University Owerri after 10 years of their educational pursuit tool the Hippocratic oath. One of such doctors that took the oat and was inducted into the Medical Association, is Dr Paul Ezeafurukwe, who is an outstanding personality and a goal getter in the person, who as well doubles as the Director General of Hope New Media Centre. There no gain saying the fact that Dr. Paul has shown great commitment, perseverance, patience and zeal while as a student. Combining academics and the job of an image maker for the State Government seems to be two parallel lines but it took the courage a

The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of  two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to the next rank of Deputy Inspectors-General; it also approved the promotion of six Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and the elevation of seventeen Deputy Commissioners of Police to Commissioners of Police. The Commission also approved the promotion of twenty four Assistant Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police; forty nine Chief Superintendents of Police to the rank of Assistant Commissioners. It also endorsed the elevation of seventy four Superintendents of Police to Chief Superintendents and eight hundred and sixty six Deputy Superintendents of Police to Superintendents. The Commission took these decisions at its 13th Plenary Meeting which held in Abuja on Monday, December 20th and Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 before it adjourned to January 2022 to continue with further deliberations. It also during the meeting

Imo State government through one of her agencies Owerri Capital Development Authority, OCDA, launched  "Operation reclaim the streets of Owerri Capital Territory from shanties", on Tuesday. Leading his team on a long campaign road walk, the  Special Adviser and General Manager of the agency, Engr Francis Chukwu, visited major streets of the city, they include; Hospital junction Ph road, World bank roundabout,Dream land junction,Control Post junction,Douglas, Wetheral road, Emmanuel College junction,Naze number one bus stop,Imsu junction and  Akwakuma junction.  He appealed to occupants of Shanties and street traders to relocate to designated approved markets by the State government on or before 10th January, 2022, while opining  that failure to do this will result to the agency taking drastic measures in restoring sanity on the streets. Engr.  Chukwu noted that his OCDA led Administration is one that operates with a human face, adding that the awareness campaign has become ne

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its resolve to set up budget and other committees ahead of its February national convention. Addressing newsmen at the end of a meeting that the Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee of the party held at the APC National Secretariat on Monday in Abuja, Secretary of the Committee, Sen Akpanudoedehe, said the committee also reviewed its activities in the last one year.   The top echelon of the APC had recently met with President Muhammadu at the State House in Abuja, where it was resolved that the party’s convention would be held in February, but no specific date was agreed upon. The meeting of the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker Committee also failed to announced a specific date for the convention. Akpanudoedehe said, “The APC Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) at its 18th regular meeting on Monday 20th December, 2021 at the party’s national secretariat (Buhari House) reviewed its activitie

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