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As the call on the former Governor of Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha to reposition himself to become the next Governor come 2027, a former and influential lawmaker that represented Ahiazu Mbaise State Constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly, Ichie Ken Agbim has thrown his support behind Ihedioha.  Speaking to Newsmen in Owerri, Agbim noted that Ihedioha remains the only sellable, acceptable and capable politician that has the political clout to wrestle power from the ruling party come 2027. The former Minority Leader who brought dividend of democracy to the people of Ahiazu Mbaise, Agbim posited that as long as Imo State is concerned, Ihedioha is being widely craved for given the human and infrastructural development he brought to bear within the short time he held the mantle of leadership as the 6th democratically elected Governor of Imo State through his Rebuild Imo Agenda. Agbim said Ihedioha through his Treasury Single Account (TSA) blocked all avenue through which fun...

As the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma (Onwa-Oyoko), is being inaugurated for the Second Term in office as Governor, under the platform of APC, I, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Election Management, Chief Sir Martins Ejiogu (Ochendo) and my family joyfully felicitate with him. Governor Hope Uzodimma is a visionary leader and charismatic politician who defeated every odd in his First Tenure and showered deep love for the people of Imo State through good governance and purposeful leadership. Your Excellency, your blueprints which endeared your reflection by the people of Imo State on November 11 2023 governorship election had really transformed the state so that businesses flourish with peace and security being enjoyed in all strata of the state. It is also evident that your emergence as Governor of Imo State was God's design to redefine governance in Imo state and reposition the state for socioeconomic and political transformation cum advancement.  The...

By Ikenna Orioha The former Mayor of Owerri and candidate of APC in the just concluded election for Owerri Federal Constituency, Hon. CDB Williams, says Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is fully poised to reconstruct, rehabilitate and recover the state. He said the Governor had done a lot of laudable things in his First Tenure which are largely instrumental to the social and economic advancement of the state, stating that the people are proudly benefiting from those projects and people oriented policies of the Shared Prosperity government. CDB Williams who interacted with our reporter in Owerri on Friday, observed that the road projects across the state, youth training and empowerment on technology, entrepreneurial, agricultural and marketing skills, dredging of Oguta/Orashi River to the Atlantic Ocean to enhance Trade and Commerce, employment of primary school teachers, building of blocks and rehabilitation of dilapidated school structures, building of housing estates, re...

In a joyous celebration of communal progress, the people of Nne-Ise Ugiri-Ike Community in Ikeduru LGA, Imo State, came together on November 29, 2023, to celebrate and unveil a crucial water project, facilitated through the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs by an illustrious son of the community, Chief Dr. Uzoma Obiyo. Obiyo, a business tycoon and foremost philanthropist, had recently facilitated the construction of a Technical school in his community, in addition to several development projects in his community. Amidst palpable joy and gratitude, the Nne-Ise Ugiri-Ike Community Civic Hall hosted a gathering of community leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers for another giant feat by Dr. Obiyo. They assembled not only to honour Chief (Dr.) Uzoma Obiyo, KSC, for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of his people, but also to witness the realization of a project to address a historical water scarcity issue in the community. Even in Chief Obiyo's unavoidable absence at the event, h...

  As the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, marked his 65th birthday anniversary on December 12, 2023, the South East APC National Vice Chairman, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has said that the celebration was a gracious event. He said the Governor has the grace of God having been highly blessed, favoured and inspired by God in all human endeavors, saying his 8 years in the Senate and as Governor were designed and ordained by God, who he added crowns Kings. In a chat with our reporter in Owerri on Tuesday, the APC stalwart said the Governor merits God's bliss and strength because he is loving, peaceful, kind, calm, easy-going, prudent, tolerant, thoughtful, generous, diplomatic and democratic. According to the sound and renowned medic, "Your Excellency, your 65th Birthday Anniversary is a Joyous and Fulfilled event because you have been largely blessed and favoured by God Almighty given to your love, fairness, goodness, kindness, godliness, joviality, calmness, leadership ...

  The 29-year-old alleges 'unauthorised deductions from wages' related to his 2021 charges of rape and sexual assault. Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy initiates a 'multi-million-pound' claim against the club, citing 'unauthorised deductions from wages' amid charges of rape and sexual assault in 2021. Mendy was acquitted of several charges in January and faced a retrial resulting in further acquittals in July. In August, the High Court learned of Mendy selling his house to avert bankruptcy, as HM Revenue and Customs pursues a bankruptcy order over a tax debt nearing £800,000. Nick De Marco KC, representing Mendy, confirmed the 'multi-million-pound' claim, asserting Manchester City's failure to pay wages from September 2021 to the end of his contract in June 2023.  The claim is set to be addressed in an Employment Tribunal. City has refrained from commenting on the situation, expressing bewilderment at the claim considering Mendy's u...

  Everton's challenge against the 10-point penalty has reached Parliament, with a Liverpool MP criticizing the punishment as 'grossly unjust.' The unprecedented penalty, imposed by an independent commission following a case brought by the Premier League, has plunged Everton into the relegation zone, sparking outrage within the club and its fan base. Ian Byrne, the MP for West Derby, has lent his political support to Everton by presenting an early day motion in the House of Commons.  This move comes after intervention by Steve Rotheram, mayor for the Liverpool City Region, who expressed concern to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters about Everton's treatment. In the motion filed by Mr. Byrne on Monday evening, he criticized the commission's 'cavalier' approach to the punitive penalty and endorsed calls for an independent football regulator. The full motion read: 'This House condemns the grossly unjust points deduction imposed on Everton Footbal...