The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) at the weekend named the airline as the best domestic carrier for 2011. Channels TV reports that FAAN’s Regional General Manager, Mr. Chris Bature, said the airline was yet to commence flights since the crash but was awarded the prize for its good …
Now that more facts have emerged discrediting the recent report in the SUNDAY PUNCH about Governor Rochas Okorocha, the PUNCH editorial board should issue a retraction. The fabricated story alleged Governor Okorocha got physical with Governor Peter Obi’s protocol officer over a seat. An incident that never happened was given coverage …
The internet has been awash with a report in the SUNDAY PUNCH alleging that Governor Rochas Okorocha got into an altercation with Governor Peter Obi’s aide over a seat. Contrary to the reports that the Imo State Governor punched the aide who attempted to challenge him, no physical contact was …
This can’t be true!! The SUNDAY PUNCH is reporting that Governor Rochas Okorocha punched a protocol officer who refused to allow him sit on a chair reserved for Governor Peter Obi at the 80th birthday celebration of Chief Alex Ekwueme which took place in Enugu on Saturday. According to their …
A new youth group in Abia state known as Concerned Youths of Abia (CYA) have come out to tell the people of Imo State to be thankful and appreciative of the worthy efforts of Governor Rochas Okorocha rather than their dissatisfaction and criticism of the administration. Speaking in Aba at …
Please, what’s really happening to the Literary scene in Imo state? Have you ever thought about this?. We need to go back to Literature and create awareness. Watch the Rivers state government, there is the annual ‘Garden City Literary festival’ that brings people together. Our Nigerian writers and our Nigerian …
Here is a complete transcript of President Obama and Mitt Romney’s remarks at the second presidential debate at Hofstra University in New York on Oct. 16, 2012. Remarks from the two candidates were updated as the debate unfolded. CANDY CROWLEY , MODERATOR: Good evening from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New …
In other news, your humble editor had a privileged meeting with Dr.Reuben Abati recently. He is the Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan. Prior to his appointment, he was a newspaper columnist and chaired the editorial board of The Guardian from 2001 to 2011. Dr.Abati was very …
On Monday, former Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Kelechi Okpalake went public to accept the invitation from the incumbent Commissioner for Information, Chinedu Offor to debate on the achievements of their respective administrations. It is note worthy to mention that Okpalake served as Commissioner under the immediate past Governor, Chief …
A statement from the Information commissioner disclosed that Governor Okorocha said he was not afraid to be investigated and had nothing to worry about the decision by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) on-going investigations into the financial operations of the state. According to VANGUARD, it was learnt that …
How to describe the level of devastation caused by flood in no fewer than 15 communities in Oguta and Ohaji/Egbema local council areas of Imo State is no doubt a herculean task. It is also true that the degree of harm caused the harmless and hapless citizens and the environment …
According to information being reported in mainstream media outlets, a delegation from the EFCC is currently ransacking through files in Owerri. They are probing the immediate past Governor Ikedi Ohakim for alleged mismanagement of N18.5billion out of the N40bilion bond secured in June, 2007. The team is also probing Governor Rochas Okorocha …