JUST IN: Abuja based Imo State Governor Uzodimma appoints self commissioner for lands
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Imo Governor Uzodimma Appoints Self As Commissioner For Lands
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has appointed himself as the Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning in the state. The governor made the announcement on Tuesday during the inauguration of new commissioners at the Government House in Owerri. Modestus Nwamkpa, a former Special Assistant to the Governor on Prints also disclosed this on his Facebook page on Tuesday. The governor said he appointed himself to the position to prevent any corruption scandal as it happened in the past.
Source: saharareporters.com
Over 6,000 Inmates Escaped From Nigerian Prisons in Five Years –Report
Between October 28, 2019 and April 25, 2024, fewer than 6,356 inmates escaped from Nigerian Correctional Service Centres in a series of successful jailbreaks. This amounts to 13 in number, a report by WikkiTimes said. Recently, Nigeria has experienced several jailbreaks, posing a threat to public safety. These incidents have raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of security measures within the country’s prison system and also highlighted the need for reforms.
Source: saharareporters.com
Abia, Imo residents, retailers decry rising cost of foodstuffs — National Accord Newspaper
Residents of Owerri and Umuahia, the capital cities of Imo and Abia in the South-East, have decried the continued rising cost of foodstuffs and general inflation in the country.
Source: nationalaccordnewspaper.com