Imo: From Douglas to Dung House

Henry Umahi The official residence and office of the Governor of Imo State is known as Government House, Owerri, or Douglas House. In 2017, after six years in office, former governor Rochas Okorocha renamed it the People’s House. “By the change, I am

Kogi Guber: Gov Bello gets Tinubu’s endorsement

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has given his open endorsement to Governor Yahaya Bello, the All Progressives Congress Kogi State standard bearer by his prediction that the party would win the governorship election in Kogi. The

Gains of 7th Tokyo Int’l Conf. on African Development (TICAD7)

Yesterday, Saturday, August 31, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria after Participating at the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development ((TICAD7) in Yokohama, Japan. It was reported that was received by top government officials when he landed at the presidential wing of

Yahaya Bello emerges Kogi APC Standard bearer

Yahaya Bello emerges Kogi APC Standard bearer The governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello , yesterday, emerged Kogi state All Progressives Congress, APC, Standard Bearer. He emerged the party’s governorship candidate by winning 3, 127 votes . A total of 3,596 delegates were

Nigeria’s unending security challenge: Call for paradigm shift

Killing in Nigeria is fast becoming an acceptable norm. Respect for sanctity of life has long gone into oblivion as blood has continued to flow freely and undeterred. The security agencies seem to be overwhelmed ever increasing challenge of crimes and blood letting.

Why Ruth Davidson quit as Scottish Conservative leader

Ruth Davidson has quit as leader of the Scottish Conservatives after eight years in the job. In a statement she said it had been the “privilege of my life” to have led the party. But she added that “much had changed” both politically

U.S-Nigeria Diplomatic Row: FG blinks, reduces visa fees for Americans

In reaction to settle the diplomatic row between the United States and Nigeria hinged on reciprocal new U.S visa regime to take effect on Thursday, August 29, 2019, the Federal Government has approved a reduction in visa charges payable by United States citizens

Right of Reply: We have no intention to sack ISOPADEC staff – MD

Reacting to the an allegation against the present constituted Management Board of Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), its Managing Director, Engr. Anthony Okwuosha,has described such as mere mischief and should be disregarded. Engr. Okwuosha’s reaction was contained in a press

Owerri: City of hospitality, lamentation, statues

Henry Umahi Owerri, the capital of Imo State, is renowned for its hospitality. The people are warm and the business of entertainment is robust. In fact, it used to be said that “enjoyment is second nature to Owerri” residents. And it is doubtful

IMO RAMP: Ihedioha must give Madumere, APC credit – Okere

IMO RAMP: Ihedioha must give Madumere, APC credit – Okere The Chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Chief Val Okere popularly (amadioha Ngor-Okpala), has called on Ihedioha to give some credits to his predecessors, particularly the immediate Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze