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  • Gunmen abduct four Rev Sister in Imo

    Gunmen abduct four Rev Sister in Imo

    Gunmen on Sunday kidnapped four Catholic Church Reverend sisters on Okigwe-Enugu Road in Imo State.

    They were on their way for a thanksgiving mass of another sister.

    The four kidnapped Reverend sisters are: Srs Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu.

    A statement issued by The Sisters Of Jesus The Saviour (Generalate) confirmed the kidnap of the four sisters.

    It said that they were kidnapped on Okigwe-Umulolo area of the expressway.

    The statement, titled ” Sad News ” was issued and signed by Sister Zita Ihedoro, the Secretary-General of the religious body.

    It called on all religious faithful to pray for the quick and safe return of the victims.

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    “sisters Johannes Nwodo, Christabel Echemazu, Liberata Mbamalu and Benita Agu are kidnapped.

    “Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with great pain that we bring to your notice the kidnapping of four of our sisters mentioned above.

    “The sad event of their abduction occurred around Okigwe-Umulolo area this morning shortly after the sisters were on their way to thanksgiving mass of our sister.

    “We implore for intense prayer for their quick and safe release.

    “May Jesus the savior listen to our prayers and may our mother Mary intercede for the unconditional release of our dear sisters,” the statement said.

    The state police command is yet to confirm the abduction of the four Reverend sisters.

  • 2023: APC members in Imo are obedient to APC – Gov Uzodinma

    2023: APC members in Imo are obedient to APC – Gov Uzodinma

    Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has said members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his State are obedient to the party while deflecting a question that the Labour Party will sweep the South East States in the 2023 presidential election.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Uzodinma maintained that his business is to market the presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the South East and that he will not join issue with the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

    Speaking during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, monitored by this medium, Uzodinma noted that there are many loyal members of the APC in the South East.

    “I am a politician and my party is APC and I have my candidate in the party. And I know we are consulting and speaking to our people to vote for our candidate. I am concerned with campaigning for my party.

    “I don’t want join issue with Peter Obi whom you know is not a member of my party. But I know members of APC are obedient to APC,” Uzodinma said.

    He added that the APC government in the state has done so much, saying he is confident that the reasonable minds in Imo State would vote for APC.

    “I am very confident that the reasonable minds in Imo State will vote for my party. In 2021, I came here as a governor, 99% of our major roads were not passable. Today the major economic roads in Imo State have been managed in a very first class manner that even the opposition party members are commending my effort.

    “From 1999 to date, the members of Imo House of Assembly have no place in the state to sit. They were attached to one local government secretariat here in Owerri. The Imo House of Assembly building that was abandoned for many years has just been rehabilitated,” he added.

  • Gunmen attack Cubana Chief Priest

    Gunmen attack Cubana Chief Priest

    Nigerian socialite and celebrity barman,  Pascal Okechukwu, famously  known as Cubana Chief priest, was attacked by  gunmen.

    In a disturbing video shared online, Cubana’s convoy could be seen riddled with bullets, with his windshields and windows shattered.

    However, the location and time of the attack wasn’t revealed as at the time of filing this report but Cubana put up a post on instagram denying that the incident happened in Imo state as being propagated in some quarters.

    Cubana Chief Priest born Paschal Chibuike Ukechukwu is a 40-year-old Nigerian conceived Entrepreneur and a Show Promoter.

    Cubana Chief Priest was born March 26, 1982, in Orsu, Imo State his state of origin.

    He is the founder and CEO of a chain of nightclubs in Southern Nigeria.

    He is the former General Manager of Cubana Group. He is the owner of Club Xhrine, a leading nightclub with branches in Delta State and Imo State.

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  • Imo state: Uzodimma appoints Raymond as new Head of Service

    Imo state: Uzodimma appoints Raymond as new Head of Service

    Mr Raymond Ucheoma has been appointed by the Imo  state governor Hope Uzodimma, as the new State Head of Service.

    This was disclosed in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Imo, Chief Cosmas Iwu and made available to newsmen in Owerri.

    According to the statement, the appointment is with immediate effect.

    Newsmen reports that Ucheoma took over from Dr Camelius Iwuagwu.

    “His Excellency appreciates the contributions of the former Head of Service, Dr Iwuagwu to the state Civil Service and wishes him well in his future endeavours.

    “The governor has equally charged the new Head of Service, Barr. Ucheoma to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new assignment.

    The governor enjoined him to enthrone a result-driven and re-energised civil service, to meet the challenges of the digital age,” the statement said.

  • Protest rocks Imo state as gunmen kills seven wedding guests

    Protest rocks Imo state as gunmen kills seven wedding guests

    Protest rocked the street of Imo state on Monday, following the killings of seven wedding guest in the state, by gunmen suspected to be operatives of Ebubeagu Security

    The incident which happened on Sunday had put Imo in a state of panic.

    It was reported that the victims were going back to their community in Otulu in Oru East Local Government Area of the state from Awomama in the neighbouring Oru West LGA when the gunmen opened fire on them.

    The President General of Otulu community, Nnamdi Agbor, who spoke to our correspondent, said that seven persons died on the spot.

    The community leader said, “Our people were coming back from Awo Omamma around 7pm after a traditional wedding.

    “Ebubeagu operatives saw them in motorcycles and opened fire on them.

    “As I speak to you, we have recovered seven dead bodies who are our people. Five are missing, two are critically injured and hospitalised, while the other person who sustained minor injury has been discharged.

    “This is very unfortunate. Our people are angry. They are protesting. There was no cause for the killing. They were just riding home when the Ebubeagu Security outfit opened fire on them. This has never happened before.

    “We have reported the incident to the security agents. The commissioner of police and the commander of the 34 artillery Brigade command Obinze have visited. The DPO is also assisting. I have reported the killing to the member representing us at the parliament.

    “The celebrant is Chijioke Nnanna. Those arrested are Uchenna Orjiribeka, Chido Ekesinachi and Nnamdi Ekesinachi. Those in the hospital are Oluebube Agbor and ThankGod Iheukwumere. Those who were killed are, Chigozie Obinwa, Ozioma, Chikere Anyadioha, Ifechi Ekesinachi, Emeka Ekesinachi, Aboy Ihegboro and Chijindu. Five people are still missing.”

    When contacted, the Police Spokesperson, Micheal Abattam, confirmed the incident and disclosed that an investigation had begun.

     

  • 2023: Imo APGA’S Legal Adviser quits, joins Obi’s campaign team

    2023: Imo APGA’S Legal Adviser quits, joins Obi’s campaign team

    The Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Imo, Chief Ifeanyi Olumba, on Monday resigned his position and joined the Labour Party (LP).

    Olumba, who announced his resignation at a press conference in Owerri, said he had joined the campaign team of Mr Peter Obi, LP’s 2023 Presidential candidate, appealing to his supporters to go with him.

    Olumba was a former Transition Committee Chairman of Orlu Local Government Area of the state. He was also the Board Chairman, Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), before his election as APGA legal adviser.

    “Today, I want to use this opportunity to announce my resignation as the legal adviser and member of APGA, Imo State Chapter.

    “I consider this as a sacrifice and a contribution I have to make towards the task of nation-building, believing that we must build a new Nigeria.

    “If we must do what previous generations and some current political leaders have not done, it only requires sacrifice. My resignation is not borne out of any ill feelings for APGA,” he said.

    Olumba, also a Principal Partner in Ifeanyi Olumba Chambers, thanked APGA’s national leadership, former fellow state executives of the party and other members.

    “Like many other progressive minded Nigerians, who want to see the nation rise again, I hereby throw my weight behind the Peter Obi/Yusuf  Datti-Ahmed 2023 presidential project, believing that there is nothing wrong with Nigeria that cannot be handled.

    “My faith and believe remain unshaken that in the duo of Obi and Datti-Ahmed, we have found Plato’s ideal philosophers and statesmen,” he said.

  • Uzodimma appoints Enyinnaya Onuegbu, head of Political Bureau

    Uzodimma appoints Enyinnaya Onuegbu, head of Political Bureau

    Mr Enyinnaya Onuegbu, a pioneer Commissioner for Lands and Survey in Imo state, has been appointed by governor Hope Uzodimma, as his Chief Political Adviser and Head of the Political Bureau of his administration.

    The Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Governor, Mr Oguwike Nwachuku, disclosed this in a statement, in Owerri on Sunday, stating that his appointment takes immediate effect.

    Onuegbu also had a short stint as Commissioner for Power before the governor dissolved the Cabinet which affected him.

    The statement disclosed that Uzodimma announced the appointment on Saturday at a meeting with candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

    “Onuegbu, an ex-officio member of the APC, is a committed member of the party and has many years of active experience in legal practice.

    “He hails from Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State and as the Traditional Prime Minister of his community, goes by the title of Ebekuodike,” the statement added.

    Uzodimma urged Onuegbu to bring the wealth of experience he had acquired in the traditional, political and legal institutions into the office.

  • Gunmen abduct NDDC top official in Imo state

    Gunmen abduct NDDC top official in Imo state

    A  senior personnel  of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Engr Kingsley Okorafor was on Saturday morning abducted close to his residence in Umuadara Umulogho autonomous community area of  Imo State.

    It was gathered that the armed gunmen whisked him away in the early hours of Saturday morning gfew kilometers to a Military checkpoint in the area.

    The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Patrick Uwalaka has already confirmed the latest development.

    A source said that the NDDC top official  attended a vigil of late Eze Innocent Anyawu, the Traditional Ruler of Ndihu autonomous community in Obowo LGA, whose burial is slated for today, Saturday July 16.

    According to the source, Okorafor was trailed on his way home after closing from church where he had a vigil, adding that his car was left on the street.

    The abductors have’nt made any demands yet as of the time of filing this report.

     

     

  • Popular dancer, Solo Jackson shot dead in Imo

    A talented Nigerian dancer identified as Solo Jackson has been shot dead by yet-to-be identified gunmen in Imo state.

    The young man was reportedly travelling from Abuja to Aba, Abia state, when his vehicle was attacked on Wednesday, June 29.

    Jackson was shot in the head and was rushed to the hospital, but gave up the ghost on Thursday, June 30.

    It was gathered that three other people were also shot in the attack along Okigwe Road in the Okigwe Local Government Area of the state.

  • Alleged fraud: Okorocha begs court to travel abroad for treatment

    Alleged fraud: Okorocha begs court to travel abroad for treatment

    Sen. Rochas Okorocha has sought an order of a Federal High Court, Abuja, granting him leave to travel to the United States (U.S.) for medical treatment.

    Okorocha, through his lawyer, Daniel Alumun, made this known on Thursday when the matter came up before Justice Inyang Ekwo.

    Alumun, however, informed the court, shortly when the case was called, that he was unable to serve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the complainant/respondent, with the motion.

    However, the EFCC counsel was not in court. Justice Ekwo consequently adjourned the matter until July 6 for hearing of the motion.

    In a motion on notice marked: FHC /ABJ/CS/28/2022 dated June 22 and filed June 27 by Okey Amaechi, SAN, Okorocha sought for an order granting him leave to travel outside Nigeria for medical treatment; and return before Nov. 7, being the next adjourned date for his trial.

    The senator representing Imo West Senatorial District, also sought a consequential order for the release of his Nigerian international travel passport booklet, which was deposited with the court registrar in partial fulfillment of the conditions for bail granted to him.

    He further sought for “a consequential order that reliefs(1} and (2) above be communicated by the registrar of this honourable court to the Nigerian Immigration Service, to facilitate the passage of the applicant.

    “An order directing the 1st defendant/applicant to return his international passport to the registrar of the honourable court upon his return to Nigeria.”

    The lawmaker, who gave three grounds why the reliefs sought should be granted, said he was admitted to bail pending trial in charge number: FHC/ABJ/28/2022.

    He said he  has duly complied with all the terms of the bail including depositing his travel documents with the registrar of the court.

    He said prior to his arraignment, he “undergone medical surgery at the Ambulatory Surgery Centre, Texas, U.S. for distal femur fracture, which he sustained in an accident.”

    According to Okorocha, he has been on regular/scheduled care and treatment at the same Ambulatory Surgery Center, where he has been scheduled for further medical tests, observation and treatment on July 19, 2022 or immediately thereafter.

    He was alleged to have laundered the funds while serving as governor of Imo.

    Others arraigned are Anyim  Chinenye, Naphtali International Limited, Perfect Finish Multi Projects Limited, Consolid Projects Consulting Limited, Pramif International Limited, and Legend World Concepts Limited as 2nd to 7th defendants respectively.