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IMO GOVERNMENT MOVES TO ACQUIRE 500 HECTARES OF LAND IN NKARAHIA UMUAPU FOR PUBLIC USE, CALLS FOR CLAIMS

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3 months ago

April 9, 2025

Owerri, Nigeria – March 21, 2025

In a decisive move reflecting the Imo State Government’s commitment to infrastructural development, the Ministry of Lands, Survey and Physical Planning has issued a public notice declaring its intent to acquire a vast parcel of land measuring approximately 500.008 hectares in Nkarahia, Umuapu, located in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area.

The land, known as “OGBURUZO OGWU”, has been earmarked for compulsory acquisition under Sections 28 and 29 of the Land Use Act of 1978 — a provision that empowers state governments to take over lands for projects deemed beneficial to the public.

In a public notice referenced LOG 1588/15 and dated March 21, 2025, the Honourable Commissioner for Lands, Barr. Enyinna Onuegbu (KSC), stated unequivocally that all interested parties or persons with developments on the affected land must, within six (6) weeks from the date of this announcement, submit a formal statement of interest. This must be accompanied by documented evidence of ownership or development to the Ministry’s office located at Block 7, State Secretariat Complex, Owerri.

“The Government of Imo State is ready to pay compensation to anyone who has verifiable interest in the said parcel of land,” the notice reads.

This notice, issued under the authority of Governor Hope Odidika Uzodimma (CON), signals a bold and determined stride by the government in its efforts to expand development footprints across the state. It also serves as a clarion call to landowners and stakeholders in the affected area to come forward promptly and regularize their claims.

The government’s tone is firm: failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe may result in the forfeiture of any potential compensation or recognition of claims.

Analysts believe this acquisition could be tied to a major project that would transform the economic or infrastructural landscape of Ohaji/Egbema and the state at large, though official details of the intended use are yet to be disclosed.

As the clock ticks on the six-week deadline, the ball is now in the court of those with legitimate claims to act swiftly, lest their silence be taken as forfeiture. The Imo State Government, it seems, is not waiting.

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Rivers: I won’t disclose details of peace deal with Fubara – Wike

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23 minutes ago

July 3, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he will not reveal details of the recent truce brokered between him and suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

The minister however declared that peace has returned to Rivers State.

Wike made this declaration on Thursday during a media chat at his residence in Abuja. He said rather than disclose details of the peace deal, he would instead allow people to speculate.

“I will allow you to speculate, it’s not my business. All I know is that peace has come. If you are not satisfied with that, there is nothing we can do. What is important is that peace has returned, whatever thing anybody says is not my business,” he said.

Ekwutosblog recalls that President Bola Tinubu, last month, hosted a conciliatory meeting between Wike, Fubara and the suspended members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, signaling a return to peace in the state.

The President suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers Assembly in March 2025, after a heated and long-drawn political impasse in the oil-producing state.

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‘This boy ran for president, didn’t get one vote’ – Wike slams Dele Momodu

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1 hour ago

July 3, 2025

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has described Dele Momodu as a ‘boy’, saying he does not even know his name.

Wike spoke on Thursday during a media chat with some select media houses.

Wike said that he does not remember the name of Dele Momodu, one of the most popular journalists in the country.

Wike’s comment about Momodu may not be unconnected to the journalist’s criticism of his political antics.

Momodu, the publisher of Ovation International Magazine, recently claimed that Wike cannot defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC, because he will lose his authority.

In what appears as a response to the claim, Wike said, “There is this boy, they say he is a journalist. What’s his name? He is big.”

When a journalist said “Dele Momodu”.

Wike added, “Okay, I don’t remember all these names. He was never my friend. He ran for president, but he didn’t get one vote.”

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Coalition: ‘You achieved nothing as governor’ – Wike slams Tambuwal

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1 hour ago

July 3, 2025

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has slammed ex-Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, over his role in the opposition coalition.

Leaders of the coalition had on many occasions criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration, accusing it of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians, many of whom have been further impoverished by some of the policies of the APC government.

However, Wike and other members of the President’s camp believe that enough is being done to take Nigerians out of the current economic challenges.

Addressing the media on Thursday, Wike slammed the coalition’s leaders for saying that Nigerians are angry with President Bola Tinubu’s government.

Tambuwal and Sirika were among members of the coalition Wike specifically mentioned, accusing them of spending several years in government without touching the lives of ordinary Nigerians.

“Tambuwal, you were the Speaker for four years; what did you do to prevent Nigerians from being angry? You were the governor of Sokoto State for eight years; the people of Sokoto were happy, yet they refused to elect the person you endorsed.

“I saw Hadi Sirika in the coalition. They say Nigerians are angry and want to rescue Nigeria, so I’m asking a simple question: What happened to Air Nigeria? When Amaechi was minister, we took a heavy loan. Things were well with Nigeria then,” Wike said.