Senator Araraume writes on sustainable Infrastructure in Imo State.
You can agree with me that what our founding fathers in the likes of Dr Michael Okpara of the blessed memory put in place in terms of sustainable infrastructure have been bastardized by succeeding administrations in Imo state. What our dynamic and visionary Dee Sam Onunaka Mbakwe (Ph.D.) instituted have …
Former Imo state lawmaker, Hon. Kingsley Nkemka assassinated.
As you read this, former Imo state law maker, Hon. Kingsley Nkemka is lying cold in the morgue. Nkemka was shot dead on Tuesday night at Nworie-ubi , Mbaitoli LGA. According to information reaching IMO STATE BLOG, Nkemka who recently declared his interest to represent Mbaitoli /Ikeduru Federal constituency at …
Former Imo Deputy Governor, Ada Okwuonu looses husband.
The household of former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Dr.Ada Okwuonu has been thrown into mourning following the death of their husband and father,Chief Engr Chilaka Okwuonu. Mrs. Ada Okwuonu served as deputy under Chief Ikedi Ohakim . May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Okorocha gives reasons why he is considering running for Presidency.
Recently, Governor Rochas Okorocha disclosed that he was considering the option of taking a shot at the Presidency, following pressure from indigenes of the state. Okorocha, who stated this while fielding questions from journalists in Owerri, the Imo State capital, equally boasted that he was sure to record victory …
#Throwback Photo of the day.
This photo was taken at the inauguration of the Imo State Education Trust fund in 2009 during the Ohakim administration. Our incumbent Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha served as Chairman of the Trust fund. Other members were: Dr vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, Dr. Festuce Odimegwu, Reginald Ihejiahi, Chief Innocent Oparadike, Dr. Gloria …
Why PDP and Imo will go for Ihedioha – By: Oke Epia and Chibuike Onyeukwu.
Enough has been said about a supposed jinx of how popular aspirants do not always win the governorship elections in Imo State. But the narrative will be markedly different for Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives come 2015. A combination of genuine popularity, performance record, …
RE: Imo PDP and 2015 – By Kenneth Uwadi
On the 30th of August 2014 , I read an article ‘‘the PDP of Imo and 2015’’ written by Dr Samson Nzeribe. In that article Samson explained that PDP in Imo State aims to win the 2015 Governorship elections here in Imo and lead the Government. That for it …
FREE EDUCATION: Quality education is more important – Tochi Unegbu
Everyone is shouting free education, free education while forgetting that quality education is more important. IMSU came last in the south east when national university rankings were done. They have lost their law degree and they are lacking basic facilities. Their teachers are not properly paid. So tell me why …
IMSG denies sale of Imo Hotels.
Imo State Government has refuted recent media reports that a popular hospitality firm Gee Plaza Hotel Limited has taken over the ownership of Imo Hotels Limited, explaining that there was no court judgement to that effect. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chukwuma Machukwu Umeh (SAN), who made …
2015: Ohakim formally joins Imo Guber race for Douglas house.
On Thursday, former Governor Chief Ikedi Ohakim showed up with his supporters at the PDP secretariat on Okigwe road to formally declare his intention to contest the 2015 governorship election. In 2011, Chief Ohakim lost his re-election to the present Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. Now, the question on everybody’s mind …
In memory of late Prof. Dora Akunyili – By Joi John
I had the opportunity to meet with late Prof. Dora Akunyili last year in April. Beautiful soul! She was down to earth and excited about my work. Her feedback on the South-East Blog (SouthEastNigeria.com) was encouraging. I felt honoured. We discussed the growing concerns about quality and reliability of medicines …