The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital as head of a Federal Government delegation on a condolence visit to the state government, over Saturday’s killing of over 40 rice farmers by terrorists. This is contained in a statement by Ola Awoniyi, media aide to LawanContinue Reading
Imo State Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma (2nd right); Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila (2nd left); Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi (right); Alh. Kashim Imam (left) and Chief Tony Chukwu (m) during the traditional marriage of Chief Tony Chukwu’s Daughter at Ehime Mbano, Imo State
The federal government has empowered 250 beneficiaries from Imo state on rabbit farming as it flagged off the second phase of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) empowerment scheme for young farmers in the area of rabbit breeding and rearing. Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma while performingContinue Reading
The youths of Imo State have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma, citing his style of administration and love for them as shown in the governor’s approval of N6billion for their empowerment in the next three years and immediate release of N2billion for training and skill acquisition.Continue Reading
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE PRESS RELEASE Uzodimma Rejoices with Prince Arthur Eze at 72 Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has felicitated with Eng. (Dr.) Prince Arthur Eze, (Ezenukpo) on the occasion of his 72nd birthday. The Governor joins Prince Eze’s family, numerous friends and well wishers to celebrate this manContinue Reading
From R-L; Chairman of Ndigbo Council of Elders and Leader of the committee on selection of President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo from Imo State, Chief Dr E. C. Iwuanyanwu, Amb. Prof. George Obiozor (the candidate), Governor Hope Uzodimma and Dr Ezechi Chukwu, President of Ohaneze, Imo State council and otherContinue Reading
Imo State Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma has approved the appointment of Mr. James Egbuchulem as the new Director-General of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC). Mr. Egbuchulem takes over from Barr. Ezekiel Opara and his appointment is with immediate effect. Mr. Egbuchulem who hails from Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local GovernmentContinue Reading
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has appealed to Seplat Petroleum Development Company to give priority to the provision of social amenities to the host communities and people where they are doing business in Imo State. He however pledged his government’s full support to Seplat to enable the oil and gas company realizeContinue Reading
The principle officers of the Imo State House of Assembly on Friday presented Hon. Paul Emeziem representing Onuimo State Constituency as the new Speaker of the 27-member Assembly to Governor Hope Uzodimma. It was on a day the removed Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chiji Collins also congratulated his successor, Rt.Continue Reading
Members of the Super Eagles team will undergo COVID-19 test today ahead of their Friday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. In the information made available to The PUNCH by the media channel of the team, the COVID-19 test will be carried out byContinue Reading
The police, on Wednesday, arraigned a former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, on charges of giving false information against one Chinyere Amuchienwa. The ex-governor pleaded not guilty to the three counts preferred against him. His lawyer, Chief KenContinue Reading
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, commiserated with the government and people of Mali over the death of the country’s former President, Toumani Toure. Buhari’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, titled ‘President BuhariContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has freed Victoria Idakpini, the detained wife of Lance Corporal Martins Idakpani. This was nine days after she was held by the army because her husband slammed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai, in a viral video over the handling of the Boko HaramContinue Reading
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has tasked members of the newly inaugurated Interim Management Committee of Imo State Transport Corporation (ITC) to go after all the stolen assets of the company, recover them from wherever they are found and whoever that is with them. He also directed theContinue Reading
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has appealed to church leaders to return our youths to moral path that is expected of them for a better society. The governor made the appeal on Sunday at the Anglican Church of Pentecost, New Owerri during the closing session of the FirstContinue Reading
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has appealed to medical doctors in the employ of the State Government to join hands with him to ensure that hospitals are functional and serve the medical needs of the people. The governor said that his government is working to produceContinue Reading
BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF ABIA STATE, DR. OKEZIE VICTOR IKPEAZU TO THE PEOPLE OF ABIA STATE ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN THE STATE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 MY GOOD PEOPLE OF ABIA STATE I am addressing you today to keep you updated on the unfolding situation in theContinue Reading
Breaking News : Head bridge in anambra state have been blocked by protesters and subsequently backed up with a deity (juju) called ‘ikpo’. As we bring you latest news on End Sars we pray that things will turn out to be better and we all should never give up untilContinue Reading
An nysc corper have been shot at in lagos during this peaceful protest, and this is one of the many killings that has been going on during a peaceful protest by Nigeria 🇳🇬 youths to put an End to police brutality. And yet the government are yet to say anyContinue Reading
A popular American artist known as Rihanna tweeted concerning the ongoing protest in Nigeria against police brutality and has joined with other popular celebrities in the End sars campaign which has actually gotten a global attention .She expressed her displeasure on the ongoing brutalities among nations and referencing the NigerianContinue Reading
Protests in Nigeria towards a police unit accused of human rights abuses have been anticipated to unfold to London this weekend, in an additional signal of the worldwide solidarity that has fashioned across the motion. As social media posts and native TV protection confirmed individuals take to the streets onceContinue Reading
Gov. Uzodimma has commended Imo Youths on their courage to embark on a peaceful protest against police brutality. The Imo State Governor, Uzodimma who was speaking to the protesters in front of the Government House, agrees with the genuineness of their complaints and grievances, and promised that they willContinue Reading
The Senate has announced that the budget presentation event will be abridged and last for only one hour. Senate President Ahmed Lawan made this announcement on Wednesday while giving conditions to guide the budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said because of COVID-19, arrangements are being made to ensureContinue Reading
The Lagos State Government has released the academic calendar for the 2020/2021 session for both public and private schools. According to a statement by the Office of Education Quality Assurance, the Ministry of Education said that schools below tertiary level will resume First Term academic activities on September 21,Continue Reading
After a six-month closure as a precaution to curb the spread of COVID-19, the federal government yesterday approved the gradual reopening of educational institutions. It directed state governments and school administrators to start making preparations for the full reopening of schools and also reviewed the 10 pm -to-4am curfew toContinue Reading
A Ugandan man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for killing his wife over alleged extra-marital affair. Simon Shimanya, who confessed he killed his 32-year-old wife and former nurse at International Hospital Kampala, was sentenced on Wednesday, September 2. The Chief Magistrate of Nabweru Court inContinue Reading
The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has approved the payment of stipends to the exiting N-Power beneficiaries under one of its National Social Investment Programmes. The Honourable Minister stated on Monday, 24th August 20 that approval has been given for the paymentContinue Reading
Nobody will find it difficult to go into farming because of COVID-19. In COVID-19, we are advising farmers to go into the farm because that is the only place you will maintain social distance. if you are holding your machete and I am holding mine, clearing the bush, I willContinue Reading
Not only I am the commissioner for agriculture, I am also an agriculturist. I studied agriculture from NCE, 1st Degree, masters and PhD. I did my PhD in Agric. Extension, so anything as regards to agriculture has been my own advice to the people and to the youths. If an agriculturistContinue Reading
AN INTERVIEW SECTION WITH THE HON. COMMISSIONER FOR AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES CHIEF, HON. DR. LAMBERT ORISAKWE FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF EVERGREENNEWSOLINE, EDITOR IN CHIEF REV. EMMA NWAEZE, SECRETARY/SENIOR REPORTER & ADVERT EXECUTIVE OGADIMMA SUSAN AND ADVERT EXECUTIVE FAVOUR ANYANWU. ON TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST,2020. 16:43GMT Question 1: The Honorable CommissionerContinue Reading
The former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has accused Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of committing a taboo by standing before Oba Ewuare of Benin wearing a cap. [adinsertername=”Block2”] Oshiomhole made this allegation while speaking on Arise TV today. The former Edo Governor condemned Obaseki’sContinue Reading
The deputy speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly has been impeached – Honourable Yekini Idiaye was impeached days after he declared support for the APC – In his place, Honourable Roland Asoro, has been elected deputy speaker The deputy speaker of the Edo state House of Assembly, Hon.Continue Reading
The meeting which commenced about 10am at Telly Hotel along Okigwe Road, Owerri. The opening prayer and kola presentation was moderated by one Mr. Issac, an APC faithful. [adinsertername=”Block2”] Prince clement onyeli who moderated as the chairman of the meeting pleaded to the party members for being behind the schedule InContinue Reading
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday sacked Employment Minister Ahmed Chawki Fouad Acheuk Youcef, his office offering no reason for the move. Tebboune “today signed a decree ending Mr Ahmed Chawki Fouad Acheuk Youcef’s tenure as works, labour, employment and social security minister,” the presidency said in a statementContinue Reading
The Presidency has explained why despite the fact that power generated in Nigeria is insufficient, the country still distributes electricity to Togo, Niger and Benin. The Presidency said the distribution of electricity to the neighboring countries was due to Multilateral Energy Sales Agreement with their governments so that they wouldContinue Reading
The publishers of evergreen newspaper and online media use this opportunity to call the attention of the public to disregard any fake information against the institution of federal Polytechninc Nekede owerri Imo State of job employment. And also in collaboration with the Rector, the Public Relation Officer (PRO) andContinue Reading
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday rejected the new fuel price announced by the Petroleum Products Price Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) on Wednesday. The labour movement through its president, Ayuba Wabba, asked the federal government to immediately return to the old fuel price of N121.50 per litre. The NLC wasContinue Reading
The hope of lifting the ban on the higher institutions in Nigeria has been dampened as the federal government insisted that there is no arrangement for such development. Briefing pressmen on Tuesday, June 30, Sani Aliyu, the coordinator of the presidential task force on Covid-19, made this known as NigeriaContinue Reading
The news of the arrival of the baby boy was shared on Instagram on Monday, June 29, 2020, by the movie star’s brother. “Officially an uncle you know? Congratulations my diamond. It’s a bouncing baby boy. Iyanu ti sele @regina.daniels @regina.daniels Gods the greatest ” he wrote. Continue Reading
Governor Hope Uzodimma has received the report submitted by Committee on Verification of Staff and Salaries of the Unified Local Government Councils in Imo State. Receiving the report at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, Wednesday, Governor Uzodimma said the verification became necessary as a result of what was observedContinue Reading
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the decision by regional francophone countries to replace CFA Franc with a regional common currency, Eco, ahead of other member states. Buhari cautioned his counterparts in Ecowas bloc of possible dangers brought by Eco if not well-thought-out. “It gives me an uneasyContinue Reading
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said the Nigerian economy will contract by 5.4 per cent in 2020. The Chief Economist and Director of the Research Department at the organisation, Gita Gopinath, announced the projection during an online press conference on the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Wednesday. The new projection,Continue Reading
Nigeria has recorded 649 new cases of COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the total number of infections in the country, as at June 24, to 22,020. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on Wednesday through its official Twitter handle. NCDC said that the 649 new confirmed cases wereContinue Reading
Popular American producer, philanthropist, and writer, Steve Bing has died by suicide at the age of 55 after jumping from the 27th floor of a luxury apartment building in L.A.’s Century City neighborhood. Reports say Bing who founded the Shangri-La Entertainment after inheriting the sum of $600 million from his grandfather, hadContinue Reading
Angered by the catastrophic effects on the environment of the capital city and environs, the Imo State Government has banned all forms of mining activities in Owerri and environs. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the Commissioner for PetroleumContinue Reading
Toke Makinwa has penned down an open letter to women advising them not to give up on their dreams. In the letter, the media personality revealed that she got her dream home at the age of 35. According to her, every woman can achieve any dream or goal they soContinue Reading
Nigerian veteran singer, Bisade Ologunde popularly known as Lagbaja says there will always be consequences for those who have raped anyone in the past. The music star made this known via his Instagram page on Friday, June 19, 2020, while reacting to the incessant cases of rape across the country.Continue Reading
Mercy Aigbe’s estranged husband, Lanre Gentry has hit back at her over her Father’s Day Instagram post. Aigbe and Gentry have been at loggerheads since their messy separation back in 2017. The actress had taken to her Instagram page on Sunday, June 21, 2020, where she wished herself a happyContinue Reading
The head of Olympique Lyonnais football club (OL) has written to the French government warning that the sport is facing an “unprecedented economic and social crisis”. In his open letter to France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and Minister of Sports Roxana Maracineanu, Jean-Michel Aulas also calls for training to resumeContinue Reading
