THERE was tension in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Wednesday as residents of Umuoyima Autonomous Community staged a peaceful protest against the state government’s takeover of the old Timber and Allied Market, popularly known as Ogbosisi, along Wetheral Road. The protesters, including elders, youths, and women, carried placards with inscriptions such as “Government, leave … Read more
THE Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has felicitated the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, as he attains 66 years. The birthday message is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the organization, Amb. Okey Emuchay, and issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the group, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, on Wednesday in … Read more
THE Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has said the Tax Reform Bill would address the inefficiencies in the country’s tax system. Governor Uzodimma said Tax Reform Bill, when passed into law, would be to the benefit of the entire country. He called for objective criticism of the bill and a critical study of the document. … Read more
THE National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has described Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo as its “pillar of support”. Its Executive Chairman, Malam Jalal Arabi, stated this when he received Uzodinma on a courtesy visit to the Muslims pilgrimage office on Thursday in Abuja. Arabi, who expressed delight at hosting the governor, commended his interventions … Read more