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 By our correspondent  The Imo State Amalgamated Markets and Traders Association (ISAMATA), under the leadership of Hon. Emmanuel Ezeanochie, has vowed to bring down the price of rice in the State by flooding the entire State with quality long grain rice. He stated this during a recent chat with a section of the media in his office, at the State Secretariat,  Port Harcourt Road, Owerri. The decision to engage in the rice project according to Ezeanochie, was informed by the desire of ISAMATA Executive to align with the Shared Prosperity policy of Governor Uzodimma Administration, which aims at improving the lot of the masses, especially in the area of food security. It would be recalled that when Ezeanochie assumed office, as the President of ISAMATA, he vowed to bring positive change that will be beneficial to the traders and the rice scheme, which has the blessing and support of the Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma is one of those innovative projects. Hon. Ezeanochie said

  By  Ben AHANONU  The Commissioner for Sports, Youths and Social Development, Hon. Emeka Okoronkwo has unveiled trophy for the 2022 Imo State Amalgamated Markets and Traders Association (ISAMATA) Markets Football Tournament in a colourful ceremony at the ISAMATA Conference Hall, State Secretariat, Owerri. Speaking during the occasion on Friday, Hon. Okoronkwo, called for support of all Imo people as he moves to take sports to the next level. He expressed unhappiness that Heartland Football Club (FC) got relegated and vowed to do his utmost to revive the club. He said that Governor Uzodimma is in support of the tournament as he is always interested in what makes traders happy. Hon. Okoronkwo, said that the unveiling of the trophy was his first major assignment since assuming office and assured that he will give every necessary assistance for the success of the tournament while calling on Imo people especially sports-loving individuals to feel free and come with relevant suggestions and

By  our correspondent  The leadership of Imo State Amalgamated Markets and Traders Association (ISAMATA) under Hon. Emmanuel Ezeanochie has in accordance with the Shared Prosperity policy of the Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma administration brought joy to petty traders at Malaysia Market, Obowo, following the construction of modern open stalls with access road and good drainage system to check the menace of flooding. Before  In a release, the President of ISAMATA, Hon. Ezeanochie said that the completion of the project and other projects in markets across the State is in sync with the 3-R policy of Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of the Shared Prosperity Government led by Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma.              Now According to Ezeanochie, traders especially the petty traders were finding it difficult to transact their business before the intervention of ISAMATA, because of perennial flooding due to the fact that the area is low-lying and close to the river b

  By our correspondent  The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Imo State chapter, Hon. MacDonald Kelechi Ebere PhD, has declared that the party is the real deal in Imo come 2023 general election, given the state of preparedness, commitment and unity of purpose amongst members, leaders and stakeholders of the party. Hon. Ebere stated this during a press conference at the State Secretariat of the party along Okigwe Road on Monday. He said: "As we get set for the main electioneering campaign activities, we are optimistic that our party, the All Progressives Congress is the party to beat in Imo, given the state of our preparedness, commitment and unity of purpose amongst leaders and stakeholders." According to him, the APC, is the only political party in the state without a single threat of internal crisis, squabbles, division or conflict of interest, but focused and  committed to meeting the genuine aspirations of Imo people. While recounting the achievements of the re

Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD (left); and Special Adviser to Imo State Governor on Culture, Hon Paddy Obinna at Onikan Stadium, Lagos, during the Opening Ceremony of National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST 2022, on Wednesday November 9, 2022  

  By Nigerian Academic Excellence  The Director General of Imo State Consumer Protection Council, CPC,  Hon. (Mrs) Obioma Okafor, Tuesday, destroyed fake and expired products seized by her Council at Avu Junction dump site, along Port Harcourt Road, Owerri. Speaking on the occasion, Hon. Okafor stated that the agency will never relent in its efforts to ensure that Imolites are not shortchanged by shylock and mischievous traders that sell fake and expired products to unsuspecting consumers. Mrs Okafor, who was accompanied by staff of the CPC, thanked the Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, for giving her the opportunity to serve the people assuring that she will do her utmost to carry out the statutory obligations of the CPC effectively. She said that the destruction of fake and expired products, which is the fourth since she assumed office will continue because it is the aim of the CPC, which she described as a spiritual agency, to save Imo lives.                Hon (Mrs) Ob

               Atiku Ababakar  By Ben AHANONU  While some Nigerians have described as Freudian slip Atiku Ababakar's recent odious remarks about Yorubas and Igbos,  I, however consider such as acerbic rantings of a politically handicapped and drowning man that catches at a straw.  Atiku Abubakar said during the recent Arewa town hall policy dialogue in Kaduna, that:  “What the average Northerner needs is somebody who is from the North … he doesn’t need a Yoruba Candidate or an Igbo candidate”. I am not surprised by Atiku Abubakar's desperate pronouncement because as a drowning man with defeat staring in his face and which he must embrace soon,  Atiku, has resorted to whipping up ethnic sentiments - he cannot and will never rule Nigeria. He claims to be a bridge builder and unifier but his actions and pronouncements portray him as antithesis of a pan-Nigerian politician. A unifier cannot go to southeast and promise to handover to an Igbo after eight years and  move to south-sout

                              CP Barde By our correspondent The Nigeria Police, Imo State Command has the Nigeria Police, Imo State Command Owerri, Imo State, has given the  Daily Sun, twenty - four hours to retract what it viewed as offensive and false news publication in the edition of 20/6/2022, or prepare for legal action against the publisher.  In a release signed by the Imo Police Public Relations officer, CSP Michael Abbatam, the  Nigeria Police Imo Command, said it is preposterous and most unfortunate that, a notable national newspaper will publish a sensitive story without ascertaining the true facts.  "The command is miffed and view this publication as malicious, false, misleading and a calculated attempt to undermine the already improved security situation being enjoyed in the state and also to dampen the confidence the Command has achieved with the good people of the state since the arrival of the Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Ahmed Barde. "According to the

                   NNPC Retail outlet By our correspondent Residents of  Lagos on Monday spent hours waiting on queues in filling stations at various locations in the state. This was as a result of the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol which affected businesses that depend on the product for power due to the erratic supply of electricity in the country. In an interview, the Lagos Zonal Chairman of IPMAN, Akin Akinrinade, explained the rationale behind the fuel scarcity. According to him, the situation across the state is as a result of the operating environment which has become hostile to their businesses. Akinrinade specifically stated that the petroleum marketers were not on strike as feared but have found it difficult to operate considering the dependence on diesel whose price has skyrocketed. “Members of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria IPMAN have shut down their stations, not because we are striking; we are not on strike,” he s

By Christian Akpunonu The saying may soon manifest as the truth that every disappointment is likely a blessing in disguise. Although the above statement is not an aphorism, yet it applies oftentimes. Experience, and revelation knowledge shows that,any change in position is accompanied by if not commensurate status change,but,at least an obvious deviation from status quo antebellum.In the Biblical account, the Patriarch Abraham was depicted,not only as a righteous man,but,one whose obedience was credited as righteousness.At the behest of the Almighty God , Abraham took a bold stride to change from his native home town to the place the Spirit of God led him Excuse the biblical allusions in the spirit of religious tolerance. The abrupt quitting from the Peoples Democratic Party's primary election and the final exit from the mega party in all, are clear manifestations of the direction of the unseen hands of the final arbiter of life,the Godhead. It was a volatile decision that triggere

  By our correspondent The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon (Court 10),  Monday, granted an order of interim injunction,  stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from ending voter registration on June 30, 2022, following the hearing of an argument on motion exparte by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project. SERAP and 185 concerned Nigerians had filed the lawsuit against INEC asking the court to “declare unconstitutional, illegal, and incompatible with international standards the failure of the electoral body to extend the deadline for voter registration to allow eligible Nigerians to exercise their rights.” In the suit, SERAP had asked the court for “an order restraining INEC, its agents, privies, assigns, or any other person(s) claiming through it from discontinuing the continuous voters’ registration exercise from the 30th June 2022 or any other date pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”

   ...To close facilities in breach of statutory obligations                            Mazi Ohia Imo State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has began the recertification of tourism facilities and establishments with an inspection visit to Rento Hotel and Suites, Owerri, Thursday. Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, said: "The objective of the recertification exercise is to verify the registration, operations and compliance of hotels and other facilities in the tourism and hospitality industry with existing laws and regulations and to ensure that all registered tourism establishments observe minimum standards and maintain best industry practices." Mazi Ohia, pointed out that the recertification exercise is mandatory and warned that any tourism facility or establishment that fails to undergo the recertification exercise will be sealed off by Government. In a meeting with the Chief Executive Offi

                             Umahi By our correspondent Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has expressed total disappointment with the leadership of Ohaneze Nd'Igbo and what he called the high level of betrayal by delegates from Abia, Anambra, Enugu and Imo States during the just concluded presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).      Umahi, who spoke during the maiden matriculation ceremony of King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu said, "Igbo delegates failed to make a statement with their votes despite the widespread clamour for power shift to the zone. “I have lost total confidence in the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation, and will openly confront anyone who challenges the Ebonyi agenda.” “I am ashamed of the President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. He can no longer be my president. It is a very big shame and every Igbo man should be weeping for himself. Let me warn the youths in Ebonyi Sta

  From Right: GM Imo Tourism Board, Mrs Ugochi Amajuoyi; Perm Sec, MTC&CA, Sir T.U.C Nwokonkwo; Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mazi Uche Ohia, 4th; Nze Nnamdi Ihezuo, 6th; and Oba M.A. Oladeji, 8th, at the commissioning of Imo State Tourism Information Office recently The Imo State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has opened a Tourism Information Office. The Tourism Information Office which is in line with the commitment of Imo State Government to project the state as an irresistible tourism destination is located at Imo International Exhibition Centre, FSP Park, Wetheral Road, Owerri. Commissioning the Tourism Information Office on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, gave an assurance that the office would provide information on tourism establishments in the state, on calendar of events and ceremonies, on fees and taxes payable by tourism facilities, and investment opportunities in the state. He

                                   Lawan   In the run-up to the  primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to pick its Presidential candidate for the 2023 Presidential election and the 2023 polls, the President of the Senate and a  Presidential aspirant has announced the composition of various committees that would help strengthen his campaign base and the realisation of his ambition.                                Kalu In the Committees composed by the Ahmad Lawan’s Central Campaign Organisation, the Senate Chief Whip and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, APC, Abia North has been named the Director- General. The announcement of the Director- General and Chairmen of eight Committees of the  Campaign Organisation was made after a meeting that was held in Abuja, Wednesday that was well attended by members. The team met behind closed doors to fine tune strategies and consolidate on the gains made so far. Lawan’s team led by Kalu is expected to strengthen

  By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo There was a time when Northern leaders were stupid. I am talking about the days before the May 1953 riots in Kano and the days after. Oh, they were so stupid that I am sure they would be ashamed of themselves when they look back. Here is a summary of what happened. This is for their children and grandchildren who were not there and were not taught the history of those terrible days. By May 1953, southern leaders were ready for Nigeria to be an independent nation. They were pushing for a three-year plan that would have granted Nigeria independence in 1956, one year before Ghana. The only problem was that the leaders of the north felt they were not ready. The North feared that the South would dominate the new nation. As a result, the North argued for a delay. They believed that if given a few years, they would catch up in the number of Northerners who went to school and were qualified to participate fully in the running of Nigeria. At that time, the North did not

                       Comrade Akpunonu By Christian Akpunonu The recent outcome of the PDP's primary election for the presidential candidate should be a pointer to the long alleged hidden agenda for the Southeast region of Nigeria. While we are still expecting the result of the ruling APC presidential primary election,it has really downed on the Southeast politicians that they are inconsequential in the national politics of Nigeria.  In fact,this allegation plays out severely in the general national scheme of things. Of course, no surprise is bound to spring up from the expected outcome of the ruling APC presidential primary election. The Southeast has been completely edged out of the game in the two mega parties.  Equally, in the armed forces, Southeast has been systematically consigned to the so to speak reserve bench. In fact,this development is somewhat ominous, and succinctly indicative of the desired angle to which the national political pendulum shall soon swing as usual. T

                         Gov. Uzodimma By our correspondent The Governor of Imo State Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has debunked rumours making the rounds that he slumped and died in Abuja, describing it as the evil imaginations and devilish wishes of his enemies. This was disclosed to newsmen by Chief Nlemigbo during a press conference in his office, Wednesday, on Onitsha Road, Owerri.                      Uzodimma According to Nlemigbo, who is the group Chairman of MARCON Group of Companies: "I called His Excellency, distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma upon hearing the rumour today, and he sounded strong and healthy. He thanked God for keeping him alive and also thanked his friends, well-wishers and all the good people of  Imo State for their love and support. "The Governor is currently in Abuja attending to Imo State matters and will soon return to the State.Governor Uzodimma is alive, gallant and healthy. I spoke with him today over the telephone and he sounded hale

  Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, cutting the traditional Ukwa cake assisted by guests, including Oba Oladeji, Hon Paddy Obinna, Hon Bobby Michaels, Hon Ik Ekesson and Sir T.U.C Nwokonkwo at the 2022 World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue held in Owerri Imo  State, Tuesday, marked  World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development at the International Exhibition Centre, former FSP Park, Wetheral Road, Owerri.  The celebration, which was rescheduled to May 31 from the usual May 18 to accommodate all stakeholders, especially Civil Servants was a huge success. Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (right), exchanging views with Oba M.A Oladeji, Oba of Yoruba Community in Imo State, at the 2022 World Day for Cultural Diversity and Dialogue held in Owerri on May 31. Speaking during the event, Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, PhD, noted that the day offered groups the opportunity to dialogue on

1. ABOH MBAISE LGA: OBINNA EDWARD. I 2. AHIAZU MBAISE LGA: OTUIBE SAMUEL. 3. EHIME MBANO LGA: BENARD NDUBUISI OZOEMELAM 4. EZINIHITTE LGA: DR. HENRY AGBASONU. 5. IDEATO NORTH LGA: UDEZE ERNEST OKECHUKWU. 6. IDEATO SOUTH LGA: DURU IHEONUKARA JOHNSON. 7. IHITE UBOMA LGA: HON. CHIKE OLEMGBE. 8. IKEDURU LGA: JOHN LEO IHEOHA. 9. ISIALA MBANO LGA: SAMUEL IKECHUKWU OSUJI. 10. ISU LGA: KINGSLEY EMEKA OZURUMBA. 11. MBAITOLI LGA: IKPAMEZIE INNOCENT IKECHUKWU. 12. NGOR OKPALA LGA: EGU OBINNA. A. 13. NJABA LGA: EBONINE BENETH OZIOMA. 14. NKWERE LGA: OJUKWU CHISOM. 15. NWANGELE LGA: IWUANYANWU AMARACHI. 16. OBOWO LGA: KENNEDY C. IBEH. 17. OGUTA LGA: NWOSU GIBERT CHIEDOZIE. 18. OHAJI/EGBEME LGA: FRANCIS UZOMA OSUOHA. 19. OKIGWE LGA: HON. CHIDI OGBUNUKPA. 20. ONUIMOLGA: ESILE JAMES UBA. 21. ORLU LGA: IKENNA MARTIN IHEZUO. 22. ORSU LGA: AGAIGBE F. UCHE. 23. ORU EAST LGA: HON. CHIGOZIE NWANERI. 24. ORU WEST LGA: BARR.  EZERIOHA DOMINIC. 25. OWERRI MUNIC

This woman whose picture appeared above had an accident at Okija, Anambra State.  She was in a bus going from Onitsha to Owerri on Saturday 29th May 2022.  The accident occured around 6pm.  She could only give her name as Ugomma Akaogu, from Mbieri, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, LGA, Imo State.  She named Nnenna Anosike as her sister who lives at 93 Njibako Street Owerri.  She also named Bryan Akaogu and Obiageriaku Akaogu as her children who are students of FUTO Owerri.  She says she sells female clothes at Owerri.  We use this medium to appeal to good spirited individuals and the general public who have useful information about her to kindly contact the Management of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala for identification. Published by The Nigerian Academic Excellence Magazine as part of its corporate social responsibility.

                Hon. Uloaku Oguzie I, Honourable Lucy Uloaku Oguzie, who is vying for office at the Senate in 2023, representing Imo East Senatorial Constituency has strongly rejected every attempt by the Imo State All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose a Senatorial consensus candidate at Owerri Zone Senatorial District, at the ongoing senatorial primary election in Owerri, the Imo State capital, against my wish and the wishes of most of the candidates contesting for the same position. I am an indigene of Umuokpo Emeabiam, in Owerri West Local Government Area and have thrown myself into the political sphere, following all due processes and procedures in all stages of the electoral process.  I wish to state that I have concluded my sensitisation and campaign, toured the LGA areas of my constituency and met with constituents, traditional rulers, and party members and for me to learn that there are discussions about a consensus candidate is both atrocious and outrageous. I wish to also

                          Mazi Ohia The Imo State Government under the leadership of Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has opened the Imo State Tourism Identity Logo Design Contest.  Speaking to newsmen during a brief ceremony to mark the opening in his office at the State Secretariat, Owerri, over the weekend, the Hon. Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mazi Uche Ohia, Ph.D said that the contest was in fulfilment of the promise he made at the 2022 World Creativity and Innovation Day Ceremony, held at the International Exhibition Centre, Owerri on April 21, 2022 to throw the field open for Imolites to have an opportunity to create a tourism brand identity logo for the State. He stated that government is projecting and promoting Imo State as an irresistible tourism destination and that a bold and attractive tourism logo is required to make the job easier. He said that the Ministry is focused on creating a brand identity for Imo Tourism to facilitate smooth tourism m