My affection for, and bond with, Imo State and its people run deep. In providing the background to my fated encounter and love for a state which I consider the pride of the Igbo nation and the country in general, permit me to make a useful digression. This aside will …
My fellow Nigerians, it is that time of the year when people indulge in rituals called new year resolutions. It is also that time when leaders give what they call New Year messages. It has also become a period when all kinds of messages are posted on the social media …
It was in May, 2012, that Philip Amadi, a friend of mine, experienced his worst nightmare — being kidnapped. He was driving home from work when he was intercepted near Fancrid Hotel Omoku in Rivers State by armed men in a car. Within seconds, they whisked him into their vehicle, leaving his …
Every citizen of Imo State is now familiar with Governor Rochas Okorocha’s governance by distraction. Every time his intrigues catch up with him, he reaches into his basket of tricks and fishes out ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim’s name! It is clear to all observers of the comical governance in Imo state that …
Our leaders have continued to delude themselves as if they are immune from the crisis and hell they have made of our roads, especially in SE. With Ekweremadu losing elder brother in a ghastly motor accident along EN/PH road, the die is cast whether that nightmare called EN/PH will still …
Some teaching staff of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, AIFCE, Owerri, have been suspended from duty for their alleged involvement in unethical practices. Similarly, many students found guilty of indulging in examination malpractice have been sent packing, while others linked to varying criminal activities are currently cooling their heels …
On July, 5 2012, the Court of Appeal holding in Owerri finally ruled that the Governor has no constitutional authority to dissolve elected Local Government Council. A yet to be explored ramification of the ruling is the legality of the N45 billion loan obtained by the Okorocha administration using the …
The Revenue Mobilization and Fiscal Allocation Commission [RMFAC] earlier this month raised alarm on the debt burden of some states in the Federation. The National Assembly has also raised the same alarm. The Imo State Government has severally said that she has no loans taken since the inception if this …
Food for thought: Where are the gains of contracting individuals and companies who have not done road construction before to do such service to Imo? We do not have one completed road project in IMO since may 2011 to date.. Why did the stipend promised pupils, aimed at propelling them …
If there is anything that has generated and trailed serious controversy, it is the quote at Okigwe round-about that is credited to Governor Rochas Anayo Okorocha. Since the craft men designed and placed the quote: “Politicians think of next election while leaders think of next generation,” it has been a …
Mr. Ohakim tasking Governor Rochas Okorocha on transparency and integrity, Ohakim stated that out of the N18billion bond obtained from the capital market and tied to the construction of the Oguta Wonder lake Resort, N13.5billion was left behind by his administration for the completion of the project. I think what …
During the Mbakwe administration in Imo State, world-class printing machines and other printing equipment were procured for Imo Newspaper Limited making the newspaper one of the best in Africa. There were two rotary machines capable of printing 10,000 copies of newspapers per minute, stitching machines for binding of printed materials …