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Covid-19: IDFP Set to Distribute Sanitary Palliatives to 10 States

By Ikenna Orioha.  A religious organization, known as Interfaith Dialogue Forum for Peace, IDFP, is set to distribute sanitary palliatives and incentives to ten States in the country. This, according

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COVID-19: Ikeduru TC Chairman Eulogises Uzodimma For Tackling Disease in Imo

By Ikenna Orioha. The Transition Management Committee Chairman of Ikeduru local government area of Imo State, Sir Tony Jude Iwuamadi, has eulogized Governor Hope Uzodimma for tackling COVID-19 as he

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Joyous: Imo Comptroller of Immigrations, Ringshum Retires at 35 Years Service

Owerri, June 28, 2020. Mr David Ringshum, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigrations Service (NIS) in Imo State Command, has retired from the service after 35 years of service. Our

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Why We Took Nigeria To United Nations, President Trump Over Invasion of Igbo Land – Chief Diwe

The National President of the Association of South East Town Unions (ASETU), Chief Emeka Diwe, in a chat with journalists recently bared his mind on issues affecting Ndigbo, especially the

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COVID-19: “Directives on Churches, Mosque, Markets, Social Gatherings Still enforce in Imo” –Prof Iwu

The Chairman of Imo State COVID-19 Task Force, Prof. Maurice Iwu, has expressed concern over rising cases of coronavirus in the state and called for holistic approach to combating the

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Imo: Oguta Ameshi Youths Seek Peace, Demand Amnesty, Skills Acquisition From Govt

By Ikenna Orioha. Youths of Oguta Ameshi, under the auspices of Oguta Community Development Union, OCDA, have sought the prompt intervention of Imo State Government to the leadership crisis bedevilling

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NIS Urges Passport Applicants To Follow Protocol, Refrain From Patronising Touts

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has urged Nigerians who wished to apply for international passports to always follow due protocol and refrain from patronising touts. The NIS Imo Command gave

Technology

China Launches Final Satellite To Complete Rival To GPS

China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system, completing a network designed to rival American GPS as it jostles for market share in the lucrative sector.

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Corruption Case: Zuma Returns To Court For Pre-Trial Hearing

South Africa’s embattled ex-president Jacob Zuma returned to court on Tuesday for the latest round in a corruption case that saw lawyers clash angrily over the much-delayed proceedings. Zuma, in

Sports

BREAKING: Tennis Star Djokovic Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus, joining a slew of other infected players who took part in an exhibition tennis tournament in

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Imo Baptist Conference Father’s Day: Rev Uzoeshi Describes Fathers as Mirrors of Goodness

Ikenna Orioha. Fathers have been described as Mirrors of goodness who are imbued with wisdom and principal responsibility to raise their children in the ways of God. This is stated

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Attack on Imo Journalist: NUJ Satisfied With NSCDC Commandant Intervention, Reconcile Differences …lauds Commandant’s media-friendly disposition

ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council has expressed happiness and satisfaction in the well calculated intervention of the Nigeria Security and

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COVID-19: Former IMHA Contestant Extends Palliatives to Isiala Mbano Indigenes …salutes Uzodimma’s efforts to contain virus

By Ikenna Orioha. Hon. Ezenna Nnanyereugo Okoro, who formerly contested for Isiala Mbano State Constituency Seat under APC, has given his people palliative food items to help them assuage coronavirus

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Imo: Nwosu Scores Uzodimma High on Road Construction, Rehabilitation

By Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner for Works, Barr Ralph Nwosu, has scored Governor Hope Uzodimma high on Road Construction and Rehabilitation within Imo State. The Commissioner stated this during the inspection

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Govt Yet to Appoint Chairman Imo Council of Traditional Rulers

Imo state government has announced that it is yet to appoint a chairman for Imo state council of traditional Rulers but will do so at the appropriate time. A statement

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Imo Monarchs Embrace Community Policing, Inaugurates Pilot Members

Vitalis Ihezie, OWERRI.  One of the frontline traditional rulers in Imo State and the Co-Chairman of the State Community Policing Advisory Committee, EZE Emmanuel Okeke has inaugurated members of the

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Imo NUJ Blows Hot, Condemns Physical Attacks on Journalists …Demands Unreserved Apology From IMHA, NSCDC

ThankGod Emeh, OWERRI.  The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has condemned in its entirety the uncivilized and physical attacks on journalists and media practitioners in

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IMO: Female Journalists Campaign Against Rape

Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Imo State Chapter yesterday joined other women groups and organisations in the state to protest the incessant rape cases in the country, which she described

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100 Days After: English Premier League Returns to Action

The English Premier League makes a return to action after 100 days suspension due to the worldwide outbreak of the corona virus. The first two of the remaining 92 matches will

Politics

INEC Sets Primary Elections Deadline in Edo State

The Independent National Electoral Commission says the fifteen political parties that have indicated interest to contest in the Edo state Governorship Election must conclude their primaries for the nomination of

Health

Strike: IMSUTH Resident Doctors Demand Payment of 3 Months Salary Arrears, CONMESS

June 17, Association of Resident Doctors, Imo State University Teaching Hospital, Orlu said it embarked on strike to drive home various demands including nonpayment of three months salary arrears owed

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Serena set for US Open as officials vow safety, star power

Serena Williams committed to play at this year’s US Open on Wednesday as US Tennis Association officials vowed they can safely stage the first Grand Slam since the coronavirus pandemic

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Atlanta Police Officer Charged With Murder For Shooting Black Man

An Atlanta police officer has been charged with murder for shooting a 27-year-old man in the back, justice officials announced Wednesday in the latest case to spark anger over police

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India, Mexico, Norway, Ireland elected to UN Security Council

The UN General Assembly elected on Wednesday four new members of the Security Council for 2021 and 2022, with Canada losing out again and the battle for the African seat

Health

Study Shows Sow Quickly Coronavirus Spreads At Home

The novel coronavirus is twice as infectious within households than similar diseases such as SARS, with a substantial number of additional infections spreading before a COVID-19 sufferer shows any symptoms,