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APC Think Tank trains 575 Imo LG officials on governance, finance, Policy

Dooyum Naadzenga 18 August 2025 0

The Progressive Institute (TPI), -the official think tank of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), recently concluded a three-day training retreat in Owerri, Imo State aimed at enhancing public sector governance among principal officers from the 27 local governments in Imo State.

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APC governors meet behind closed doors ahead of NEC session at villa

Ihesiulo Grace 23 July 2025 0

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met behind closed doors on Wednesday as the party steps up consultations ahead of Thursday’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The meeting was held at the Abuja lodge of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, who chairs the Progressive Governors’ Forum. Uzodimma hosted his colleagues […]

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Why Imolites should re-elect Uzodinma in 2023 – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2023 0

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo State on Sunday, enumerated reasons residents of the state should cast their votes for Governor Hope Uzodinma during the November 11 2023 governorship poll. Speaking on behalf of the ruling APC to a cross-section of newsmen in Owerri, the state Publicity Secretary of Imo APC, Cajetan Duke, thanked […]

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Gov Uzodinma creates first ever Ministry of Digital Economy and E- Government

Ihesiulo Grace 6 October 2022 0

By Tunde Opalana Governor Hope Uzodinma is on the verge of making a giant stride in Imo State with the establishment of Ministry of Digital Economy and E- Government, the very first in Nigeria and perhaps in West Africa. This ministry will be saddled with the responsibility of making the state the digital capital of […]

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Bring all oil thieves to justice, Uzodinma tells FG

Ihesiulo Grace 13 August 2022 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has called on the federal government to fish out all those responsible for crude oil theft in Nigeria and be made to face the full wrath of the law. Uzodinma made the call yesterday while fielding questions from correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on […]

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ESN will unleash venom on Ebubeagu – IPOB tells Gov Uzodinma

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2022 0

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said the Eastern Security Network, ESN, is ready to stop the alleged reckless massacre of the Ebubeagu security outfit. IPOB vowed to “unleash its venom” on Ebubeagu for the recent massacre in Imo State. A few weeks ago, the Ebubeagu reportedly murdered 14 innocent Imo youths coming back […]

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Okorocha begs Buhari, APC leaders: Call Uzodinma to order in Imo

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2022 0

A former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the All Progressive Congress, APC, to look into what Gov. Hope Uzodinma has been doing in Imo State. Okorocha, who is also the Senator Representing lmo West senatorial District, said Uzodinma’s government had begun the demolition […]

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Uzodinma calls for creation of additional S/East state

Ihesiulo Grace 17 June 2021 0

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has proposed for the creation of a new state in the region. Uzodinma made the statement while speaking at the House of Representatives’ South-East Zonal public hearing on the Nigerian Constitution’s review. ”Ndiigbo will begin to see equity in action when an amended constitution births a sixth state in the […]

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INSECURITY: Don’t allow yourselves to be killed by gunmen, Uzodinma tells security operatives

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2021 0

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has stated that his administration will implement insurance coverage for all security personnel in the state. Uzodinma also warned cops in the state to quit allowing themselves to be killed by bandits who attack police stations. The governor made the remarks during a condolence visit to the state police […]

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I Can’t See Why APC Should Not Win Next Election – Uzodinma

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2021 0

Hope Uzodinma, the governor of Imo State, says no one can tell him why the All Progressives Congress (APC) will not be re-elected in the upcoming general elections. Governor Uzodinma asked Nigerians to present reasons why the ruling party should not win the 2023 elections after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday at the […]

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I can’t guarantee security in Imo alone, says Uzodimma

Ihesiulo Grace 9 June 2021 0

Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has stated that if left alone, he will be unable to ensure security in the state. Uzodimma told reporters after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday that stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and political leaders, must interact more with the people to restore normalcy […]

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70 percent of unknown gunmen who attacked Imo not Igbo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2021 0

Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma claims that 70% of the gunmen who attacked the state are not Igbo. He said that over 400 people were arrested and charged in court for causing havoc in the state. Security installations in the county, including the police headquarters and the correctional center in Owerri, the state capital, had been […]

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Imo State: Uzodinma sacks 20 Commissioners

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2021 0

VAL OKARA, OWERRI. Imo state governor Senator Hope Uzodinma on Wednesday sacked 20 out of his 28 Commissioners. The sacking of the 20 Commissioners came bearing one month after the governor  appointed new Commissioners for Finance and Health. The eight Commissioners not affected include Health, Youth and Sports, Tourism, Information and Strategy, Woman Affairs, Works,

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Uzodinma revokes 49 plots of land belonging to Okorocha’s sister

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2021 0

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has revoked 49 plots of land belonging to Senator Rochas Okorocha’s elder sister, Geraldine Obinali. The governor made this known in a public notice released by the state Housing Corporation and made available to newsmen on Monday in Owerri, the state capital. The notice reads: “Having complied with […]

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President Buhari Summons Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma Over Okorocha Feud

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2021 0

President Buhari Has Reportedly Summoned Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma Over Okorocha Feud. Daily Times reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has met with the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. This was disclosed by the Personal Assistant to the President on Media, Buhari Sallau, who also shared […]

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Imo govt to rename high court complex after late Justice Sylvanus Nsofor

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2021 0

Gov. Hope Uzodinma said on Thursday that government will immortalize late Justice Sylvanus Nsofor by renaming the Imo high court complex after him. Uzodinma announced this on Thursday at the Valedictory Session held at the court of appeal, Owerri Division, in honour of late Justice Nsofor. The governor described Nsofor as a man who stood […]

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Why did the pigeons refuse to fly?

Ihesiulo Grace 20 January 2021 0

Promise Adiele His name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, the American singer, record producer, and songwriter popularly known as R. Kelly. He is one of those who redefined R&B in the 1990s across the world. Through a combination of sonorous rendition and a deep sensuous baritone, R. Kelly held the world spellbound with his music. His […]

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Diplomacy and consensus will give Igbos presidency— Uzodinma

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2020 0

Imo state governor Hope Uzodinma warned that Ndigbo would achieve their goal of actualizing the southeast presidency in 2023 through diplomacy and consensus approach. Daily Times gathers. This was made known on Monday, November 23 when he was presented with Prof. George Obiozor as the Imo state consensus candidate for the next president general of […]

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I’m not the first to be favoured by Supreme Court justice – Uzodimma clears

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has stated that he was not the first to be favoured by the Supreme Court justice. Uzodimma stated this while reacting to those addressing him as ‘Supreme Court Governor.’ Speaking in a Channels TV programme on Friday, September 25, Uzodimma stated that he emerged as governor of the […]

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Supreme court will finally decide Edo election — Hope Uzodinma

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2020 0

Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, has faulted the victory of Godwin Obaseki in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State, Daily Times gathered. Uzodinma disclosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku. The governor described the conduct of INEC officials in Edo as ‘shameful’, alleging that the polls was characterized by