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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
COVID-19: Medical Expert Recommends Local Vaccines to Augment WHO’s Efforts
The Chairman, Imo State chapter of the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors, Mr Peter Nseabasi, has urged countries to augment the efforts of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the
Ononuju Salutes Uzodimma on Giant Strides at June 12
By Ikenna Orioha The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr Kingsley Ononuju, has saluted Governor Hope Uzodimma on his giant strides at Democracy Day, on June 12, 2020. Ononuju is
COVID-19: It Is Not Safe To Reopen Schools, Viewing Centres– PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says it is not safe to reopen schools, television viewing centres and other areas of public interest. PTF Chairman and Secretary to the
It Is Wrong To Say Buhari Has Failed In Security –Adesina
The presidency has cautioned Nigerians against criticising President Muhammadu Buhari of failing to address the security challenges in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on
Suspected Jihadists Kills 24 Malian Soldiers In Ambush
A weekend ambush on a military convoy in central Mali left 24 soldiers dead and an unspecified number missing, the army said Monday, blaming the assault on jihadists. In posts
