Gov. Ihedioha moves to consolidate on effective Fiscal Governance

    In a bid to consolidate on the new fiscal policy of Gov. Emeka Ihedioha, the Auditor ­­-General for local government, Imo state, Barr Osita Nwosu, through his office, has successfully concluded a two-day workshop for local government personnel on financial Autonomy

Elder statesman, Anyanwu, bows out, aged 84

The Anyanwu family of Umueze, Chokoneze Autonomous Community in Ezinihitte, Mbaise, Imo State has announced the transition of its patriarch, Professor Rowland Anyanwu, aged 84. Rowland Azubuike Anyanwu, a professor of international relations, played a prominent role in the politics of the Second

NewsTrack PERSONALITY: This Corper Can Change any Child

This week, Ms Chinenye Alaozor, National Youth Service Corp member won our NewsTrack Personality. During our weeklong investigations on what goes on in some of the Creche, especially as it concerns the welfare and safety of these little innocent children in the hands

Electoral violence: Oshiomhole chides PDP, Dickson

Bolaji Ogundele, Abuja   The All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to be ready for a real election, where votes will count and not banking on using guns. The National Chairman of the ruling party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole,

Madumere tasks Nigerians on Patriotism

The immediate past deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has called on Nigerian to imbibe the spirit of patriotism, saying is the only national character requisite for national development. Prince Madumere made the call recently while fielding questions from newsmen during

EDUCATION IN IMO STATE: THE ONWULIRI MODEL  

  By Dr. Chuks Osuji MON One of the most enjoyable aspects of my practice as a Public Opinion Analyst is the voluntary nature of information in flow to me from members of the public. Thus, the strength of our ability to collect,

Buhari approves N10b for Enugu Airport

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the release of N10 billion Special Intervention Fund for immediate repairs and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This was the high point of the courtesy call on the President by a delegation of governors and

Ngige: govt can’t meet Labour’s wage demand

Frank Ikpefan, Abuja   THE Federal Government cannot meet the demand of Labour in the new minimum wage regime, Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige, said on Tuesday. According to him, the economy will grind to a halt like that of Venezuela,

Onitsha Tanker Explosion: Inferno kills mother, child, razes buildings

  There were pandemonium and outrage as inferno caused by tanker explosion killed a woman and her baby while many people were inflicted with various degrees of injuries. Meanwhile no fewer that 40 buildings, ranging from two- storey to four- storey buildings were

JUST IN: Three-year-old boy abducted in Imo

Damian Duruiheoma, Owerri   A three-year-old boy, Chidalu Ike, was on Tuesday abducted on his way from school in Atta community in Njaba council area of Imo State. Head of vigilante services in Njaba council area, Chidi Nwamadu, confirmed the incident to our