IMO STATE

2024 Gubernatorial Race: Why Uzodinma Must Not Be Returned

2024 Gubernatorial Race: Why Uzodinma Must Not Be Returned

November 21, 2022 11:36 pm

A few weeks ago, Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), announced that the next gubernatorial election in Imo State will be held on the 11th of November, 2023. This was a confirmation that following the January 2020 Supreme court magic, Imo State has now joined the League of Nigerian states that now hold off-cycle governorship elections.

As expected, the cloud is gathering and the rainmakers are smiling. The usual gladiators have commenced their usual games and this time, they are not prepared to leave any stone unturned for any reason. The prize is Douglas House and it seems …

Do More To Protect Southeast Region – Uzodinma Urges Army

Do More To Protect Southeast Region – Uzodinma Urges Army

September 30, 2022 5:21 am

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has appealed to the military to ‘study the topography’ of the South East region, introduce new techniques and do more the protection the citizens of the area.

Uzodinma made this appeal when the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Enugu, Major Gen. Umar T. Musa, paid him a courtesy call at the New Executive Council Chambers Government House, Owerri, Thursday.

The Governor noted that insecurity has challenged the government so much and it will “continue to encourage the military and other arms of the Armed Forces to help the government bring …

Orsu Uzodinma And The Nigerian Military Must Come Clean

Orsu: Uzodinma And The Nigerian Military Must Come Clean

September 29, 2022 6:39 am

A fortnight ago, Imo State was in the news again for the wrong reasons. This time, it was the report of killings, arson, and destruction which occurred at Eke-Ututu Market in Orsu-Ihiteukwa following an invasion by a combined team of Nigerian security forces. The attack saw the reduction of the famous market to ashes which has now left many families mourning their loved ones and villagers counting their losses.

Over the last three years, Imo State and indeed the entire southeast geopolitical zone of Nigeria has not had the best of times with the security of lives and property. Countless …

There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

There Is Still Big Hope For Nigeria At 62 – Uzodinma

September 26, 2022 4:28 am

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has asserted that Nigeria still has hope despite the country’s basket-full challenges at 62 saying that there are a lot of positives to build on.

Uzodinma made this known while speaking yesterday at the Maria Assumpta Catholic Cathedral Owerri during a church service to mark the 62nd independence anniversary of Nigeria.

He called on Nigerians to stand up to tackle the challenges retarding the progress of the nation.

He advised Nigerians to learn to differentiate the meaning of collective interest as against individual or personal interest, noting that ‘what defines a Nation is collective interest.’…

Pandemonium As Gunmen Kidnap Women Leader In Imo Church

Pandemonium As Gunmen Kidnap Women Leader In Imo Church

July 11, 2022 3:12 am

There was serious panic in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Sunday, after gunmen invaded First Baptist Church which is located on Wetheral Road, and made away with one of the women leaders in the church whose name was given as Biola Abeoye.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the victim is the wife of the General Manager of the Owerri Zoological Garden at Nekede.

One of the officials of the church, who spoke to reporters under the condition of anonymity revealed that the daredevil suspects operated in with a Toyota vehicle.

According to him, the kidnappers actually waited …

How Uzodinma Criminally Hijacked APC Senate Primaries In Imo

How Uzodinma Criminally Hijacked APC Senate Primaries In Imo

June 2, 2022 4:43 am

It is no longer news that the Governor of Imo State, Chief Hope Uzodinma, is not used to being subjected to democratic tenets. All his life, allowing the wishes of the people to prevail in political engagements is something he abhors. Last weekend, the first lady of Ondo State and an aspirant for the Imo East Senatorial District elections, Mrs Betty Akerodolu, became his latest victim and the ugly story continues. 

Two years ago, Sen. Uzodinma openly came out to tell the world how he became the Governor of Imo State. According to him, he used a method he …

Governor Uzodimma's 'Sun Award': Honour Bestowed On A Rogue

Governor Uzodinma’s ‘Sun Award’: Honour Bestowed On A Rogue

May 12, 2022 12:02 am

It is rather painful that the same media, which is generally accepted as the fourth estate of the realm, from where she exercises her mandate to serve as the conscience of society, is now ganging up against the same society they’re supposed to protect.  (This is about Governor Hope Uzodinma’s award by The Sun Newspaper in Nigeria).

The media that is expected to conscientiously interrogate and expose the ills bedeviling our society have now deteriorated to become willing tools in its very destruction. It tells a story of a terrible reality that will get all the more pathetic.

For …

Africa's Problems Can Only Be Solved By Africans

Paddy Obinna: Africa’s Problems Can Only Be Solved By Africans

February 23, 2022 1:00 am

One of the painful truths many Africans have refused to avow is that the continent is the way she is mostly because, she lost connection with her roots due to imperialism. It is a bitter truth that many Africans, particularly Nigerians have refused to swallow. However, There are a number of people who clearly understand this and have been spreading the gospel to drive home the message. One of such people is a highly cerebral man from Nigeria – Paddy Obinna.

Paddy Obinna is a household name in Imo State. He is someone who has dedicated a substantial part …

Governor Uzodimma To Launch Security Outfit In Imo

Izombe Mayhem: Uzodinma Decries Killing Of Soldiers, Statesmen

October 11, 2021 5:07 pm

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has decried the killing of two army personnel and statesmen at Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area of the state at the weekend.

Uzodinma who criticized the act on Monday at Government House Owerri while addressing journalists in the company of military and police authorities vowed that the perpetrators of the mayhem would be unmasked and brought to justice.

The Governor expressed dismay over the ugly incident, particularly a situation where bandits confronted the Military Patrol, burnt their vehicle, abducted and killed two soldiers, and made away with their rifles.

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Unknown Gunmen Attack Imo Police Station, Behead Motorist

Unknown Gunmen Attack Imo Police Station, Behead Motorist

August 2, 2021 5:58 am

A motorist plying Owerri/Orlu road in Imo State has been beheaded by unknown gunmen with the man’s legs and hands chopped off at Okwudor junction in Njaba Local Government Area.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered from eyewitnesses in Njaba, that the incident happened on Saturday.

According to some community sources, hoodlums have been terrorising them in the area for the past week.

They said: ‘We woke up early morning of Saturday and discovered along the road at Okwudor junction in Njaba Local Government that a lifeless body and his head, hands and legs have been cut off. We …

Confusion As PDP, APC Trade Words Over Insecurity In Imo

Confusion As PDP, APC Trade Words Over Insecurity In Imo

June 5, 2021 5:49 am

A war-of-words is raging in Imo State over the security situation which has continued to be a thing of great concern for the Imo people and Nigeria generally. 

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that while reacting to what it termed a continually degenerating situation, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday asked Governor Hope Uzodinma to resign.

The opposition party urged the governor to throw in the towel, arguing that he (Uzodinma) has failed to secure the lives and property of the Imo people.

At a conference in Owerri, the Chairman of the PDP in the state, Charles …

Okorocha Urges FG To Take Advantage Of Entertainment Industry

Okorocha Urges FG To Take Advantage Of Entertainment Industry

February 16, 2021 10:23 am

Former governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West Senatorial district, Rochas Okorocha has urged the Federal Government to take advantage of huge potentials inherent in the entertainment industry.

Speaking with journalists in Abuja on his bill, ‘Establishment of University of Creative Technology, Orlu, Imo State’, which is before the Senate for debate, he said the time for government to diversify the economy was now.

He said the country was fast growing in population with the revenues depleting due to forces that were natural, stating that diversification would force other developed economies to bring in investments that will make …

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