Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been nominated by President Jonathan to become Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), when the tenure of incumbent Abdullah al-Badri of Iraq expires in December 2014. If the move sails through, Alison-Madueke will become the first female Secretary-General …
HRH Dr.Cletus I. Ilomuanya is the Chairman of the South East Council of Traditional rulers. In this exclusive interview with Joi John, the Obi of Obinugwu speaks on his legal battle with the Imo State Government and the recent withdrawal of his Certificate of recognition. It’s been 3 years of …
Governor Rochas Okorocha, has described poverty as worse than the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, adding that nothing would make him, his family and generation return to poverty.He said this at the fourth Nigeria Governors’ Forum retreat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday. Okorocha stated that it was not necessary …
The recent news of the death of our legal icon, Rtd. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa came to me with nostalgia and great feelings of loss. The contributions of the former Supreme Court Judge to the development of law in Imo State and Nigeria can be best appreciated by those in the …
The reinstated Chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers and chairman of the South East Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Dr. Cletus Ilomuanya, yesterday resumed duty but was immediately dethroned by the state government amidst tight security. The monarch, who had been having a legal battle with Governor …
I want to first commend Mr Sam Onwuemeodo for his good work and the professional manner he has been managing the PR of this government. I have also noticed the ingenuity and machinations he has devised to cover truths just to ensure that his master gets a favourable judgment in …
Imo Initiative is writing to call for the immediate release of Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha who is being held by the Imo State police command Owerri. Iwuoha was arrested on June 3, 2014 after gun men made attempt at his life. The gunmen killed one person in the process. When …
The Imo State government has taken due note of the concocted stories being told by certain people in the state, especially members of the opposition over the reason behind the temporary closure of the Concorde Hotel, Owerri. As a responsible and responsive Government, we have always allowed the citizenry …
Governor Rochas Okorocha has expressed reservations at the manner the family of the late quintessential jurist, Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, has turned the man’s burial into a family affair, even after government had advanced them N20 million. Okorocha, who made his feelings known through a press statement signed by his …
As we proffer ways to combat terrorist activities in the country, the Distinguished Senator representing Imo West Senatorial zone calling for support for Nigerian Military against Insurgency. In a recent interview, Uzodinma who expressed confidence in the Army called on Nigerian’s to realize that the problem does not rest with …
The Nigerian Tribune reports that: Governor Rochas Okorocha has stated categorically that it is not an easy task to defeat the incumbent in any election, be it local government chairman, governor or president. He made this statement while addressing journalists at the Government House, Owerri, while preparing to address the …
The Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has declared government’s resolve to regulate traditional medicine practice in the State. Owelle Okorocha stated this when members of the National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) paid him a courtesy visit as well as presented the newly elected Executives of the …