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Throwback Tuesday: Mbakwe’s legacy will never be forgotten

By RT. Hon. Sir Jones Onyereri PhD KSP FCIPAN The Roman statesman and philosopher Cicero wisely said, “The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living.” As our nation approaches the thirty-sixth anniversary of the day we lost Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji this August, Cicero’s words compel …

In response to a widely circulated and misleading story suggesting that the late, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo), barred his wife from remarrying in his Will, the Executors of his Estate have issued a formal statement firmly denying the false claims. The statement, made available to IMO STATE BLOG, …

—”Your Efforts On Charter Of Equity Paid Off” —Gov. Uzodimma To Imo Elders’ Council — “You Did Not Lose, Imo People Won” —Gov. Uzodimma To Opposition. — Appreciates Imo People, Say “It Is Now My Turn To Keep My Own Side Of The Bargain”. …”Come With Your Ideas Let’s Work …

Off-cycle elections were conducted on Saturday Nov.11th in 3 states: Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi. Winners have been announced. How did INEC perform? What is your assessment of the conduct of the electoral body leading up to the elections and on election day?

The incumbent Governor of Bayelsa State and governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Douye Diri, has been declared the winner of the State governorship election held last Saturday. The Returning Officer, Prof Faruq Kuta, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Of Technology, Minna, announced Diri …

IMO PROGRESSIVES MOVEMENT (IPM) NOVEMBER 13, 2023 TEXT OF WORLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE OVERWHELMING, RESOUNDING AND LANDSLIDE VICTORY OF GOVERNOR HOPE UZODIMMA AT THE POLLS LAST SATURDAY Good Afternoon, Gentlemen of the Press. You are all welcome. It is a happy day in Imo state. The dreams and aspirations …

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State will Saturday, May 27, 2023, be conferred with the Grand Service Star of Rivers State (GSSRS) award in recognition of his contribution and commitment to national unity and equity.  The award, which is the Rivers State’s highest, will be conferred on Governor Uzodimma by …

Former Senator, Athan Achonu on Saturday emerged flagbearer of the Labour Party in the Imo Governorship race. Former senator Athan Achonu secures Labour Party governorship ticket in Imo state. Achonu emerged victorious at the primary election held in Owerri, Imo state capital on Saturday. The returning officer, Calistus Ihejiagwa, announced …

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have warned that they may resume the suspended strike in Imo state if the government fails to resolve the industrial dispute. The NLC had directed workers to return to work after a two-day stand-off with the government over non-payment of 20 …

Honourable Clinton Amadi, the Labour Party candidate for Imo State House of Assembly in Owerri municipal constituency, has been arrested by the police. He was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon at the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) Imo State Headquarters in Owerri while attempting to obtain a certified copy of …