President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to stop speaking ill of the country, insisting that the darkest days are behind and a new dawn has begun. The president spoke in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday during the presentation of a book authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma. He said the nation had crossed a critical turning […]
By Andrew Orolua A legal practitioner, Victor Nwadike, on Wednesday, sought the permission of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to apply for an order of mandamus, compelling Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo to appoint the most senior judge as the state’s chief judge (CJ). Nwadike made the application before Justice Mohammed Umar while […]
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has said the recent wave of defections into the APC is a clear endorsement of the party’s governance record. Speaking on Sunday during a stakeholders’ meeting hosted at the Imo State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, Uzodinma highlighted […]
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, on Thursday, claimed that Nigeria is not merit-driven. He noted that the Nigerian system must find a way to celebrate and promote merit. Uzodinma, while delivering a lecture on patriotism and citizenship at the Yoruba Tennis Club event in Lagos State, said, “I believe there must be a […]
By Tom Okpe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Edo State Governorship Primary Election, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, has reiterated the party’s decision, through his Committee to work hard and select a marketable candidate for the September Governorship polls. Governor Uzodinma said this in his acceptance speech after the inauguration of the […]
The administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma, has described as outright falsehood, the allegation by the opposition parties that the government spent N5 billion to book all hotels in Imo State for the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Naija News reports that the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, while speaking with journalists in […]
…’We’ll hold him responsible if anything happens’ …Govt uses fierce coercion on state labour leaders, it says …Blatant lie, labour, Gov close —Uzodinma’s spokesman …NLC warns FG to stabilize Naira, or… By Ukpono Ukpong Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Imo State Government may be heading for collision on Wednesday, 1 November. This followed the resolve […]
The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has declared that the Igbo people built Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The governor made the claims during a birthday ceremony held in honour of an Imo State-born elder statesman, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in Owerri, the Imo State capital on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Governor Uzodinma […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has lauded Sen. Bola Tinubu on his emergence as the presidential flagbearer of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to a worthy successor. Uzodinma, who is also Chairman of the just concluded APC Special Convention/Presidential Primary, called on other presidential aspirants […]
Prince Uche Secondus, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, warned Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and security operatives yesterday to abandon all plans to witch hunt politicians in the face of increasing security threats in the state. At an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, Prince Secondus discussed his party’s stance on […]
Imo Governor Hope Uzodinma has ordered police officers in the state to defend themselves with rifles against criminals. Uzodinma made the remarks on Tuesday, when Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu paid a visit to the state to assess the harm caused by the attacks on the federal prison and the state police command headquarters. […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra has condemned Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma on his recent comment that the group hijacked the Eastern Security Network from South-East governors. The IPOB criticised Uzondinma through a statement released by its media and publicity secretary, Emma Powerful, on Monday. Uzodinma, last Friday, alleged that the IPOB and its leader, […]
Owerri – Imo governor, Sen Hope Uzodinma, on Monday disclosed that his administration saves N2 billion every month from the wage bill of the state workers and pensioners. He attributed this to the payments of salaries and pensions using the Bank Verification Number (BVN) records which uniquely tied each worker to a distinct bank account. […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state on Wednesday sent a 22-man list of commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly. The nominees include Dr. Osunkwo, Iyke Njoku, Prof. V. E. O Ikegwuoha, Francis Dibiagwu, Doris Akubuo, Dan Oguh, Noble Atulegwu, C. C Osuala, Lambert Orisakwe, Obiageri Ajoku, Nkechi Ugwu and Simeon Ibegbulem. Others are Kingsley Ononuju, Declan […]
Owerri – Imo governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma has sent a list of 22 persons as commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly. This was revealed by the Speaker of the House, Hon. Chiji Collins, who acknowledged receipt of the list on the floor of the house in Owerri on Wednesday. The speaker read out […]
Abuja – Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has described the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, as a strategic military leader who is committed to defending the territorial integrity of his country. This was contained in a statement issued by the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, on Friday in Abuja. […]
Owerri – The Medical and Health Workers of Imo Specialist Hospital has embarked on industrial action to protest against the alleged 30 per cent cut in their salary. The workers, numbering at least 300, have sustained the protest for about 11 days, to press home their demand for the reversal of the pay cut by […]
The Imo state government on Tuesday debunked media reports that Governor Hope Uzodinma has dropped the Treasury Single Account (TSA) introduced by former Governor Emeka Ihedioha Plateau seeks synergy with LGs to end recurring attacks A statement by the Chief Press Secretary/ Media Adviser to Gov. Uzodinma, Oguwike Nwachukwu said there is no controversy regarding the […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state on Wednesday threatened that his administration would no longer tolerate protests that are designed to destabilize government activities and disrupt the peace of the state. Gov. Uzodinma, who gave the warning during a solidarity rally organized by the National Union of Road Transport Workers and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities […]
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, has given contractors handling roads projects to return to site in 72 hours or have their contracts terminated. According to his Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachukwu, he said the governor Uzodinma frowned at a situation where the road contractors who had collected mobilization fees from Government abandoned projects. Nwachukwu […]
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