The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said the brutality meted out to the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, during a protest in Imo State on Wednesday was an abuse of his fundamental rights. NHRC Executive Secretary, Mr. Anthony Ojukwu, condemned the brutality against Ajaero, and called for an investigation into the incident with a view …

In a country of 133 million multidimensional poor, with youth unemployment at 53.40 percent, it would be a pity if anyone looking for an opportunity to earn a living missed the chance to hear the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma recently. In a campaign speech for his second term, Uzodimma promised, as my father would have said, what Napoleon in all his …

Power supply has been restored In Imo State following the truce reached between the state government, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) andthe  Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the industrial action in the state. The state witnessed a total blackout for six days while the industrial action lasted. Flights were also barred from coming and going out of the Sam Mbakwe …

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has announced the death of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor. He was 80 years old on his last birthday – 15th August 1942. Uzodimma’s statement, titled, “Imo State Government Obituary Announcement”, was issued on Wednesday night. The statement reads: “On behalf of the government and people of Imo state, I, …