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BY RAPLH EJIMKONYE Imo State is in bondage, leadership bondage.  And what we have seen in the last six years is kung-fu governance run by Jackals and Hyenas in Government House, Owerri.

The Deputy Governor of Imo, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere addressing the newly installed Venerable of St.Luke Anglican Church and the congregation at the installation thanksgiving of Ven. Oke The  Deputy Governor of Imo state , Prince Eze Madumere has identified  love, peace and tolerance among Nigerians as requisite ingredients that will foster unity and National development.

The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere recently paid a condolence visit to Chief Ikenna Aniche popularly known as Nke-Nke Enyi Worldwide who recently laid his father to rest at Ndi Ekwuru-imemze, Aro-Amuro in Okigwe local government area of Imo State.  

...sues for peace, understanding By Emezuru Diogu As accusations and counter accusations continue to trail the demolition and removal of the popular Ekeukwu Owerri Market by the Imo Rescue Government, the Chairman of Owerri Main Market Amalgamated Traders Association (OMMATA) Comrade Alex Okwudili has reiterated that he has on  powers to influencing the removal of the market. Speaking to newsmen Owerri, the OMMATA Chairman pointed out that Imo State Government has started the idea of removing the market even before he was elected and wondered how anybody should accuse him of being behind the removal. Comrade Okwudili recalled that in 2014 the then TC Chairman of Owerri Municipal Council Chinedu Akushie while addressing the Eke-ukwu Owerri market traders before the OMMATA election that brought him as the chairman told them (the traders) that Eke-ukwu market will be removed. Continuing Comrade Okwudili said Mr. Akushie a native of Amawom one of the five village...

Prophet Uzor As man of God says God allowed my ordeal to train me, I’ve forgiven my detractors It was celebration galore on 17 th September, 2017 as members of Bethel Restoration Ministries Emekeuku Owerri North LGA, Imo State and well wishers from all walks of life gathered to celebrate and gives thanks to God for delivering their General Overseer, Prophet Fabian Uzor from his ordeal of false criminal charges.

...appoints Elibe, Okezie, Opara By Emezuru Diogu Following an alleged financial improprieties and non-challant attitude to issues concerning the union members, the South-East zonal Council of Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employee-AUPCTRE has passed a vote of no confidence on the Ag. Zonal Chairman Comrade Chike and Zonal Secretary Comrade Godwin Eze.

…How row is affecting plenary ... Okorocha’s camp intensifies efforts to effort to woo back aggrieved lawmakers … Plan ‘B’ by both camps revealed Sen Araraume The underground feud between the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Imo State between Governor, Rochas Okorocha and the strongman of Okigwe zone, Sen Ifeanyi Ararume may have run deeper than expected.

From Emeka Akomas, Umuahia The traditional ruler of Eziama Mgbaja Ossa Ibeku Umuahia in abia state HRM Eze Chiabuotu Emenike says Abia state since 26 years of it creation still have divisions urging that we should be building Abia than building blocks.

…As group sets up 40-man committee Chief Iwuanyanwu Piqued by the slow pace of transformation in the Imo East Senatorial District which has provoked poverty and destitution among the people, a Socio-Cultural Organization-“Owerri People Assembly” has inaugurated a 40-man committee to chart a new developmental course aimed to transform the area.

Speaker Acho Ihim Nigerians of various ethno – political and religious groups in and outside the country have been advised to eschew hate speeches in all its colorations for the peace, unity and positive development of Nigeria.

…As they Receive CP’s Commendation Certificate, N2m … Command nabs three kidnappers, one terrorist  The Imo State Police Command has honoured 28 police officers who have shown outstanding gallantry in their job of securing lives and properties of citizens. These officers were presented with the Commissioner of Police Commendation Certificates

Miss Deborah Uzoma (centre) flanked by students and teachers from participating schools at the Story Writing Competition held at Ebonyi State. History was made last Friday, 15th, September 2017 at Holy Ghost Foundation schools Abakiliki as Deborah Uzoma, a National Youth Corps member with Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation, EBBC carried out a short story writing competition for public and private secondary school Students on the theme: ‘What I have in my hands’ as part of her personal Community Development Service (CDS) project.

President General of Imo Union, Hon Chimezie Njoku, has revealed how they were able to control and safeguard Imo citizens and Nigerians during the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He also spoke on Mbaise and Imo Governorship. His is interested to run for political office come 2019. Eze Adiuku anchored the interview. Excerpts;

…berates Okorocha’s insensitivity to the plight of the masses By Adaku Denis A known protagonist for the emancipation of the down trodden and initiator of “our Mumudondo” Mr. Charles Oputa aka Charley Boy disclosed that the salvation of the society from corruption and myriads of bad governance lies in the hands of exceptional youths.

… As his people give him historic homecoming By Emezuru Diogu HRH Eze Assor The traditional ruler of Assah autonomous community, HRM Eze Emmanuel Assor has advised youths from his community to quit cultism and take advantage of the opportunities offered by ICAPS to better their lives.

Rev Aaron Orji Christian clergymen have been charged to always preach the message of salvation according to the biblical injunction by Jesus Christ as a drastic measure to checkmate the societal moral decadence and criminal activities that have ravaged the society.