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Empire Energy Receives Medal for Youth Empowerment

Ikenna Orioha Medal of “Chief Employment of Labour, Imo State”, has been bestowed on Empire Energy, a business conglomerate based in Owerri, for employing people with reasonable salary. The Imo

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Confirmed: Imo Senator, Benjamin Uwajumogu, is dead

The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District, Benjamin Uwajumogu, is dead. His death was confirmed to journalists outside the Senate chamber on Wednesday by the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial

Technology

Samsung Apologises After Chairman Jailed for Union Sabotage

The world’s biggest smartphone and chipmaker Samsung Electronics issued a rare apology Wednesday after its chairman was jailed for sabotaging union activities. Chairman Lee Sang-hoon and executive vice president Kang

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‘I Did Nothing Wrong’, Trump Says Ahead Of Impeachment Vote

President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted he had done “nothing wrong” ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives where he faces becoming the third US leader ever to

Technology

Samsung Chairman Jailed for Union Sabotage

The chairman of Samsung Electronics, the world’s biggest smartphone and chip maker, has been jailed for sabotaging union activities, prompting a rare apology on Wednesday from the firm. Chairman Lee

Politics

Pull Him Down Politics: Worst in Igboland

By ThankGod Emeh The South Eastern part of Nigeria has always experienced the ugly sides of governance in the face of both bad and good governors who had governed the

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Orji Kalu Seeks Post Conviction Bail On Health Grounds

The former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu has filed an application for bail pending his appeal against his jail sentence. Mr Kalu through his counsel is making the

Politics

Trump Rages as Impeachment Vote Set for Wednesday

An enraged US President Donald Trump said he was being subjected to an “attempted coup” and a witch trial as Democrats set a historic impeachment vote for Wednesday. In an

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Yuletide: Imo Police Command Bans Use of Fireworks, Explosives

The Imo State Police Command has charged the people of state to do away with Fireworks during the Yuletide celebrations, adding that the ban on sales, possessing or discharge of

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Governor Ihedioha Directs Immediate Payment Of December Salaries To Workers

Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has directed payment of December Salaries to Civil servants in the State as well as workers in the Local Governments. This was made known in

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EU Removes Gabon from Euro Airspace Blacklist After 11 years

Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union blacklist. This meant that flights from the country could not access the European airspace. The EU Commission said it had “withdrawn

Sports

Alleged Corruption Charges: NFF Officials to Appear Before EFCC

The Economic and financial crimes commission has submitted a letter inviting NFF president Amaju Pinnick and several top officials for questioning over alleged corruption charges . The officials will appear

Technology

Boeing to Halt 737 MAX Production Next Month

Boeing said Monday it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft’s return to the skies after two crashes.

News

Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF

Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for

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Imo Government Vows to Partner Institute of Town Planners for Sustained Environment, Housing

Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Imo State, Sir Bon Unachukwu, says the State Government will partner the Institute of Town Planners in the initiation and implementation

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Clergy Enjoins Politicians to Uphold Good Governance

Presiding Bishop of House of God Church, Bishop Prof Athan Azubuike, has enjoined politicians to uphold good governance to ensure efficient social service delivery to the people for improved economy

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Youths Charged on Good Conduct as YAN Abia State Chapter Celebrates End of Year

Ikenna Orioha.  Abia State youths have been charged to always exhibit good conduct as they strive for the promotion of peace, orderliness and development of their society. This is stated

Politics

APC Lifts Suspension on Okorocha, Amosun, Akeredolu, others

The incubent- All Progressives Congress on Monday, 16th December, 2019 lifted the suspension on some key members of the party, including Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, former governors Ibikunle Amosun and Rochas

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Sun Newspaper Goes Neutral in Legal Battle Between EFCC And Orji Kalu

The management of the Sun newspaper has condemned the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who on Saturday marked the publication’s corporate headquarters in Lagos linked to

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Buhari Frowns over ‘Alleged Execution’ Of Four Aid Workers 

President Muhammadu Buhari: “Evil will always be defeated by good at the end of the day.” President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, expressed sorrow over the death of four aid workers

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Power Supply: FG To Disconnect Benin, Togo Over $16m Debts

The Federal Government has promised to disconnect Niger Republic and Togo’s power supply if they fail to pay their outstanding $16 million debts. This was disclosed by the Managing Director

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Chile Says No Hope of Survivors from Missing Plane

Chile confirmed Thursday that a military plane with 38 people aboard crashed in the sea, with no hope of finding survivors. “The condition of the plane wreckage that was found

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UK’s Johnson Looks Set for Big Win in ‘Brexit’ Election

Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday’s snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU

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US Lawmakers Clash Over Impeachment Charges Against Trump

A deep partisan rift was on full display Thursday as US lawmakers slogged towards a fateful vote to advance the impeachment of Donald Trump for his alleged misconduct involving his

Sports

Liverpool Survive Salzburg Test To Reach Champions League Last 16

Liverpool struck twice in two minutes through Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah to avoid an embarrassing early Champions League exit by winning 2-0 in Salzburg on Tuesday. The European champions