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IMO APC CHAIRMAN MOURNS VICTIMS OF IMSU JUNCTION TRAGEDY

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1 year ago

May 19, 2024

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…Hon. MacDonald Ebere Commends Swift Government’s Swift Emergency Response in yesterday’s catastrophe…

Date:19-05-2024

Imo State, Nigeria – The State Party Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo, Hon. MacDonald Ebere, PhD, expressed profound sorrow over the tragic vehicular accident at IMSU junction in Owerri, which claimed numerous lives on Saturday night.

In a heartfelt statement, Hon. Ebere conveyed his deep condolences to the families of the victims, acknowledging the significant and irreplaceable loss, particularly the young students whose academic aspirations were without human notice ended by the incident. He emphasized the magnitude of the tragedy, describing it as a loss of precious lives.

Hon. Ebere extended his gratitude to the Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, for his prompt actions in the aftermath of the accident. Governor Uzodimma swiftly mobilized response teams, including security agencies, to ensure that the injured were transported to hospitals for immediate medical attention and that the deceased were respectfully taken to the mortuary.

Hon. Ebere also lauded the Governor’s commitment to preventing future occurrences of such tragedies. He reassured the people of Imo State (Imolites) that necessary measures would be implemented through the Ministry of Works to enhance safety at IMSU junction and prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Hon. Ebere’s statement reflects a commitment to not only mourning the lost lives but also taking proactive steps to safeguard the community. His message underscores the importance of governmental responsibility and the continuous effort required to protect citizens from such devastating events.

Hon. Ebere reiterated his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, assuring them that their loss is shared by the entire Imo APC family and the wider community. The Chairman’s remarks encapsulate a resolve to transform grief into action, ensuring that the tragic incident at IMSU junction serves as a catalyst for a revisited attention on the road, which hasn’t experienced an accident of such devastating magnitude in the last four and half years.

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Akpabio: Atiku hails Natasha for challenging suspension

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2025

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for courageously challenging her suspension from the Senate, describing her action as a bold assertion of her rights and a victory for democracy.

Ekwutosblog recalls that Senator Natasha challenged her six-month suspension before the High Court, where Justice Binta Nyako delivered the judgment on Friday.

She ruled that the suspension was excessive and deprived the lawmaker’s constituents of their right to representation.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, Atiku also commended Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja for what he called a courageous ruling that lifted what he termed the “obnoxious” suspension imposed on the senator representing Kogi Central.

“I also hail Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan for challenging the illegality of her suspension by not sleeping on her rights in a chamber where women are already vulnerable. There’s no price that is too great in asserting one’s rights,” the former Vice President added.

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Imo State Govt Demolishes Drug Peddling, Gun Runners’ Hideout In Owerri…

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5 hours ago

July 4, 2025

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The Imo State Government has demolished a notorious criminal hideout located in Ama Hausa, Owerri, identified as a hub for drug peddling, gun running, and other illicit activities.

In a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Electronic/Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, the operation was led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Hon. Nze Chinasa Nwaneri.

According to the statement, the hideout had been under surveillance for some time after it was identified as a den for hardened criminals involved in trafficking hard drugs, illegal arms, and other violent crimes that posed a threat to public safety.

During the operation, several suspects were apprehended and handed over to relevant security agencies for interrogation and prosecution.

“Our message is clear: Imo State will not be a safe haven for criminals. We are going after every syndicate, every drug peddler, and every gun runner. No one is above the law, and no criminal enterprise will be tolerated,” Hon. Nwaneri stated during the demolition.

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He’s pained that Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio are commissioning projects – Wike knocks Amaechi

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11 hours ago

July 4, 2025

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday said a chieftain of the opposition coalition is “pained” that President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other top government dignitaries are commissioning projects across Abuja.

He made the remark in response to claims by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, that Nigerians are angry with Tinubu’s administration.

Amaechi had made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today last night.

However, Wike rubbished Amaechi’s claim, during the commissioning of the Newly Rehabilitated Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in the Gwagwalada area council of the FCT.

He said: “Mr President, it is the 16th day [that] you have devoted time to personally participate in the commissioning ceremony and I never knew that people were so pained that so many things were going on very well in the FCT until last night when I was watching Politics Today that I saw one of the presidential aspirants of coalition so pained.

“He was so pained by the fact that Mr President, Vice President, Senate President, Senate President, Speaker, SGF, are coming to commission projects, yet they said that Nigerians are angry.

“Gwagwalada people, are you angry? It’s important to ask you this question so that we will hear from Nigerians.”