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Imo state government has dismissed attacks  by some uninformed and misguided elements over the lawful action of Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), against Uche Onyeagocha's lawlessness.  It described the attacks  as uninformed, unwarranted and seditious. Reacting to a statement credited to an unknown and unregistered group, brandishing the name of Owerri League of Patriots, which made false allegations against the government on the Onyeaguocha issue, the government also warned the  group to be mindful of its unbridled support for Onyeagocha's illegal action, "because those who support illegality are guilty of promoting lawlessness"  A statement in Owerri on Sunday by the state commissioner for information and strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba  said: "For the purposes of clarification,  Chief Uche Onyeaguocha embarked on expansion of an old building which required him to obtain a written permission from OCDA. "Typical of him,he not only refused to apply

   …Says Govs performance will guarantee victory for APC come 2023 Comrade Simon Ebegbulem is the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry in Imo State. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard, he disclosed with excitement how Governor Hope Uzodimma recovered the Standard Shoe Company in Owerri from the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). As the 2023 general elections beckon, Ebegbulem who also was the former spokesman to the former National Chairman of the ruling APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole declared that the developmental strides of Governor Hope Uzodimma in Imo state will ensure victory to APC in the state. Excerpts: We heard that the state government has recovered the Standard Shoe Company in Owerri, how was that done? If you are from the South East you will know that Standard Shoe Company was one of the prized assets of the State established by late Sam Mbakwe, the first civilian governor of Imo State. This company employed over ten thousand workers in the

  His Excellency Amb. Hezekiah C. Duru wins Human Rights Defender of The Year Award from Arise Africa Magazine. Social scientist have postulated that no man is born human but being classified as a human being is only but a product of the content of ones character and behaviours makes one a human being .same can be seen in the person of Dr. Hezekiah .C. Duru.     Born in the family of most Rev. Prof. Daddy Hezekiah MFR. The founder and leader of living Christ mission Inc, and the proprietor of Hezekiah university the first private university in Imo state. Dr. AMBASSADOR HEZEKIAH .C. DURU is the fourth child among seven children of his parents, Mr and Mrs Benjamin Duru . Ambassador Dr. Hezekiah .C. Duru can mistakenly be described as one born with golden spoon ,but he never was as he grew from grass to grace. His early childhood education was made possible by self help efforts which saw him engaged in Baber jobs later sales of petty articles to enable him assist his parents to pay school

  .....Says, 'Peter Obi will be the best president Nigeria has ever had' Sending shockwaves through the main opposition party in Nigeria, Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has announced his decision to dump the party and throw his weight behind Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party.  In an appearance on the evening programme 'The Arise Interview' programme anchored by Charles Aniagolu on Thursday, August 18, 2022, Mr Ozigbo revealed that his decision to resign from the PDP was based on the need to ensure that at this precarious time in Nigeria's history a competent and visionary leader was elected to lead Nigeria into the future.  According to the respected business leader, Nigerians have been split into two categories: "those working to sustain the status quo and those uncomfortable with the status quo and want to bring positive change. "I belong to the group that is uncomfo

Imo State residents under the aegis of Imo Coalition For Justice, Peace and Unity has organised a peaceful rally in Owerri, the Imo State capital to register their support towards the shared prosperity government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma and against those fermenting insecurity in the state. While addressing newsmen, the spokesman of the group, Barr. Ekeh Uzoma made it clear that they are resisting the attempts of some desperate politicians in the state causing insecurity in some parts of the state and will stand against such politicians from progressing their evil intentions. The group called on the federal government to immediately investigate the actions of Emeka Ihedioha, Uche Onyeagocha and Gerald Irona over what they described as an act of sedition against the government of Gov. Hope Uzodimma since he assumed office as the Governor. They described the recent attacks by Uche Onyeagocha against Gov. Hope Uzodimma as unwarranted, provocative and self seeking attention for his selfish in

  Jamie Pajoel, the founder of JAMIE PAJOEL INTERNATIONAL, and Dr Linda Iheme over the weekend hosted His Excellency, Former Governor of Anambra state, Mr Peter Obi, at the just concluded JPI leadership conference in Owerri Imo state.  The Nigerian- Canadian based global leadership mentors for youths in Nigeria, attracted over 3000 youths who they used the conference to mentor in different aspects of life for their overall development inline with international best practice. JPI Annual leadership conference has over the years established it's pride of place as the largest event in the South East, because of its impact on youth development and mentorship.  In her keynote address at the conference, Dr Linda Iheme, who is a Nigerian- Canadian based educational consultant spoke on the need for the youths to take back their destinies by ensuring good leadership at all levels of government, through active political participation. Speaking further  on the theme “WAY FORWARD” she stressed