Ohaji communities decry deplorable condition of Owerri-Port Harcourt road

Published

1 year ago

August 12, 2024

The people of Ohaji in Ohaji Egbema LGA of Imo State have decried the deplorable condition of the Owerri-Port Harcourt Expressway calling on state and federal government to intervene quickly to reduce the sufferings of road users.

Speaking to our correspondent, the Town Union President of Umuapu Autonomous Community, Daniel Clifford Ogbuehi said the road is always busy as it serves as a major link connecting Imo, Rivers and Bayelsa States.

He, however, lamented that the road had been in a bad state for a long time without gaining attention from both the state and federal governments.

Ogbuehi recalled that it was during the reconstruction of the road to a double lane during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan that the road was briefly touched and later abandoned to date.

He informed that his community stands as a boundary between Imo and Rivers State narrating that at the side of Rivers State, there is a smooth ride to Port Harcourt while on the side of Imo State is dilapidated, warning that the road is potential death trap to the commuters.

Ogbuehi observed that the particular bad spot of the road falls within his community and has made life too difficult for the people who use the road daily.

“When going to our farms we suffer, when going to the market, we suffer, then at home, we don’t sleep as motorists disturb our sleep while looking for alternative routes.

”Businesses no longer thrive as young entrepreneurs are seen leaving the area in search of more viable places, due to the unfriendly environment caused by the bad condition of the road “he said.

The community leader also revealed that criminals use the bad spots as their target points for robbing passengers

Lending his voice to the call, a community leader from Awarra Autonomous Community, Chijioke Osimiri said more than five heavy-laden trucks fall on the road daily which hampers vehicular movements to the detriment of passengers.

“The major users of this road are the governments and the oil companies, most of the trucks that fall on this road belong to the oil companies and still they find it difficult to put it in good shape, “he remarked.

He narrated that several protests have been carried out to draw the attention of the relevant authorities to no avail.

Entertainment

2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

Published

2 days ago

December 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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3 days ago

December 3, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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1 week ago

November 27, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.