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  Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma has disclosed how he met Imo state when he assumed office, describing the state as being in cemetary and in total distress when he assumed power four years ago The APC Progressive governor chairman, Uzodimma said this during an interview on ChannelsTV. The governor said, “Given the situation in Imo State before 2020 when I became the governor and the situation of Imo State today, 2023, three years after, a lot of things are there for people to now know that there is a huge difference.” "When I came to Imo State, I met a moribund state, a state that was in distress. A state, I can even say, that was in the cemetery; I exhumed the body. Can you imagine a state where I came as the governor and everybody absconded? No handover note. There was no compass for me to navigate the aircraft.” “When I came into Imo state I met a moribund state that was in distress a state that I can even say was in the cemetery; I exhumed the body.”

Imo State government has declared that it is aware of a sinister plan by the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to feast on the blood of the victims of insecurity in the state, through a planned phantom protest in Abuja, scheduled for this week.  According to the government, the opposition has recruited   unsuspecting indigenes and miscreants for shipment to Abuja  for the protest at diplomatic  missions, where the recruits will claim to be  relatives of the victims of  insecurity in the state, and  blame the government for the killings.  A statement in Owerri on Monday by the state commissioner for information and strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, said the frustrated opposition PDP  rattled by the defeat staring them on the face in the November governorship election is now employing all manner of desperate antics to cause confusion in the state.  Emelumba said the government is fully aware of this evil plan by the PDP, which is scheduled to hold in Abuja within the week,

...Says, 'We are making progress' Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has urged Imo citizens and residents alike to renew their faith in democracy, insisting that the country is already making progress in that direction despite all odds. The Governor who spoke on the occasion of Nigeria's Democracy Day 2023, advised residents of Imo State to join other Nigerians to renew their faith in the system of as the best form of government. Governor Uzodimma acknowledged the fact that democracy might not have solved all the challenges facing the country, but noted that a lot of milestones have been achieved since the return of democratic dispensation in 1999. He expressed satisfaction that in Imo State, for instance,  a lot of progress had been recorded under democratic rule, especially since January 2020. The Governor therefore called on Imo citizens and residents to rededicate themselves to the efforts to strengthen and sustain democracy irrespective of imperfections inherent

Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has again urged the members-elect to put national interest above all sectional and personal interests.  Ohanaeze youths spoke through a statement by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike on Sunday.  He said the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu promises to be ready for good governance and deserves the support of all Nigerians, including the members of the National Assembly.  Okwu noted that with the robust and supportive National Assembly, President Tinubu would not have obstacles on his way towards restoring the nation to the path of growth and development.  He said, “What should matter to the incoming members of the Senate and the House of Representatives is the general interest of Nigerians.  “While we are against rubber stamp legislation, we are supportive of handing NASS leadership that would work in harmony with the executive.  “We a

 _As the 9th Assembly shuts down today with a valedictory session, Anambra South Senatorial District can stand tall, beat hands on the chest, and count their blessings, while looking forward to even greater days ahead, having re-elected their capacity-laden son in preparation for more dividends of democracy in the 10th assembly._  A cursory peep at the Google interpretation of the word "Astounding" shows it to mean something that is surprisingly impressive or notable. The above best describes the mega feat that Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah was able to achieve in the course of delivering on the mandate handed to him by the good people of Anambra South Senatorial District in 2019 under the platform of the Young Progressives Party (YPP).  *Senator Ubah, immediately hit the ground running like a man on a mission despite being elected on the platform of a then-new political party whose very first stint at the National Assembly was courtesy of the mandate won by Senator Ubah during the

  The All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum of Professionals has issued a stern message to Senator Osita Izunaso and other individuals who are contemplating on going against the party's interests and directives by vying for the position of the Senate President. The forum emphasizes the importance of unity and cohesion within the party and calls for adherence to the decisions made by the party’s leadership. The APC Forum of Professionals acknowledges that Senator Izunaso harbors ambitions of becoming the Senate President, despite the party's clear directive on leadership positions. While individual aspirations are important, it is crucial for party members to prioritize the collective interest of the APC and respect the decisions made by the party leadership. Reflecting on past experiences, the forum highlights the negative consequences that can arise from disregarding party directives. Senator Izunaso's previous role as the national Publicity Secretary during the 2015 electi

Political analysts, Social observers, critical stakeholders as well as top media professionals have on different platforms described Tinubu's Inuagural speech as favourable to the aspirations of distinguished Senator Osita Izunaso as the next Senate President of the 10th National assembly. An APC member and political analyst, Hon. Nkem Anyata from Nasarawa State reviewing the text described Tinubu's Presidential maiden broadcast as a near perfect speech, he observed that, apart from the fact that, the speech captured and reflected major parts of the country's needs, Hon. Nkem emphasized that a critical look at the text clearly gave Senator Osita Izunaso an edge over all others contesting the position of the Senate President. Hon. Nkem pointed out that, when President Tinubu mentioned that he will fight corruption, the message was in favour of Senator Izunaso; when President Tinubu mentioned that "Nigerians should recommit themselves to placing the country in their hear

  President Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu during his Inaugural speech did not mince word in disclosing that his government will not only fight corruption but confront it headlong, when he said "Fuel Subsidy is gone!"  That statement is a very clear signal to everybody that nobody will be spared in the war against curruption including the high and the mighty. Therefore, anyone aspiring for the seat of Senate President with lots of curruption baggages and facing various charges before antigraft agencies portends serious danger to the anti-corruption principles which the administration of President Bola Ahmed appears set to uphold. Our reporters who sort the views on the matter from Barrister Babatoye Oguntade, of Tade & Tade chambers in Osun State said, the Barrister revealed that Senator Akpabio from all indications cannot fit-in into the system of the anti-corruption policies of the new government of Jagaban, advising that the best thing for the former Akwa-Ibom Governor to do, is

Less than two weeks after assuming office as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. The suspension, according to a statement issued and signed by the Director of Information in the Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Willie Bassey, on Friday night, said the suspension came into effect as part of investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. The statement noted that Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), who will act as the Central Bank Governor pending the conclusion of investigation and the reforms. President Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, from office with immediate effect. This is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office an

A vandal suspect identified as Samuel Ebuka Umenze, an indigene of Amesi, Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, was on Tuesday arrested for his role in vandalizing property of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) within the school premises. Samuel, a first-year student of Agric Extension with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), was arrested at the school premises by the institution’s security, while large quantities of peeled coated cables and sophisticated equipment used for vandalism were recovered from his room. This was made known in a statement issued by the Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, in Enugu on Friday. According to him, Samuel, while confessing to the crime, claimed he carries out the criminal act alone at night during classes and sells his loot to a buyer in Onitsha. Ezeh confirmed that investigation is already ongoing to arrest the receiver of these vandalized items. In a related development, on Monday, at Oshituma, Ohauk