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Reps seeks bigger role for traditional rulers, more space for women in politics

Msugh Ityokura 3 September 2025 0

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has unveiled fresh proposals in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, with reforms aimed at empowering women and youth, strengthening local governance, and recognising traditional rulers. Abbas spoke on Wednesday at a citizens’

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Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage for Imo workers

Promise Eze 27 August 2025 0

Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo state, has approved a new minimum wage of N104,000 for civil servants in the state, making it one of the highest-paying in Nigeria. The governor announced the increase during a late-night meeting with labour leaders at Government House, Owerri, on Tuesday. The new wage replaces the previous N76,000 minimum. Uzodimma […]

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We are ready for any election, anytime – PGF

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By Tom Okpe The Progressives Governor’s Forum, (PGF) umbrella of Governors, elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) has expressed its readiness for any elections in the country. Making this known in Abuja after its meeting at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge, Chairman of the forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma […]

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Uzodinma Rejects Secession Calls, Wants Politicians Sponsoring Insecurities Named

Ihesiulo Grace 23 April 2021 0

Governor Hope Uzodimma on Friday kicked against the calls for the balkanization of the country by separatist movements in some parts of the country. Governor Uzodimma spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while fielding questions from State House reporters after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor, who expressed his disposition to a […]

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I invited soldiers to Orlu to avoid more bloodshed by IPOB —Uzodinma

Ihesiulo Grace 20 February 2021 0

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says he invited soldiers to troubled areas in Orlu local government area of the state to avoid more bloodshed, following various skirmishes that had led to the loss of innocent lives in the past few months. The governor was reacting to the ongoing military action in some parts of Orlu […]

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We’re not practicing tribal democracy — Uzodimma reacts to Igbo presidency

Ihesiulo Grace 1 September 2020 0

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has cleared his stand on the tussle for 2023 Igbo presidency. Uzodimma made his reactions while addressing State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Uzodimma said presidential candidates should come on the basis of party system and not tribal basis. […]

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Gov Uzodimma makes part-payment to Imo pensioners

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma has made part-payment to the state’s pensioners. Daily Times recalls that the pensioners protested in July over failure of the Imo State Government to pay their five-month pension arrears. Reports also sprouted that the pensioners were allegedly flogged at the state’s government house during the course of the protest. However,

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Ayodele warns Gov Uzodimma to act fast as he reveals removal prophecy

Ihesiulo Grace 19 August 2020 0

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma to be prepared for a tough time as he reveals fresh prophecy. In a statement he titled “fearful prophecy” Primate Ayodele said that the Supreme Court may review and reserve its judgment, which pronounced Uzodimma […]

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Gunmen allegedly attack Imo governor Uzodimma

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2020 0

The governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma, was reportedly attacked by gunmen in the guise of some staff of the state who were protesting non-payment of salaries on Monday. READ ALSO: Uzodimma accommodating Fulanis in Imo for VP position… Daily Times Nigeria gathered that the Imo State police later arrested 15 people who were connected […]

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‘Supreme Court governor’ is a propaganda by PDP -Uzodimma

Ihesiulo Grace 10 August 2020 0

The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) and Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, over the tag “supreme court governor” used to describe him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petition which was also addressed to the leadership of the national assembly, Batos Chikezie, special adviser to […]

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Uzodinma inaugurates 7-man taskforce on fifth clearing in Owerri

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2020 0

Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the constitution of a taskforce on clearing of Owerri Municipal Environment of all forms of debris. A statement by Chief Press Secretary/Media Adviser, Mr. Oguwike Nwachukwu, said the Taskforce is headed by the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Iyke Njoku as Chairman. Other members of the Taskforce include […]

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Dairy of S’Court revisit on Imo Gov’ship judgment

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

In this write up our judiciary correspondent Andrew Orolua chronicled events at the Supreme Court hearings of an application filed by former Governor of Imo State, RT.HON. Emeka Ihedioha. Ihedioha in the application sought a reverse of the apex court’s judgment of January 14, 2020 that relieved him of his post after about eight Day […]

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Owerri stands still for Imo APC flag bearer, Senator Hope Uzodimma

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

The Sam Mbakwe Imo airport Owerri, on Wednesday, was flooded and blocked by Imo state indigenes, mainly All Progressives Congress (APC) party members, to welcome the party’s flag bearer, Senator Hope Uzodimma. Senator Uzodimma arrived the airport in the afternoon, addressed his party members and Imo people, and thanked them for coming out in large […]

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Imo 2019 guber race: Owerri residents celebrate APC’s submission of Senator Uzodimma name to INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2018 0

Owerri, the Imo state capital has been thrown in festive mood with many residents in jubilation as the news filtered in that All Progressives Congress (APC) had submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator Hope Uzodimma’s name as the party’s governorship candidate for 2019 for the state. The jubilation began last weekend in […]

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Imo APC Guber Primary: Court orders INEC to recognise Uzodimma

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2018 0

An Abuja High Court has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting the name of any other person other than Senator Hope Uzodimma as winner of the Imo State governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which held on October 1, 2018. Justice O. A. Musa who gave the order on Tuesday, […]