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World Blood Donor Day 2026: One Drop of Humanity, Give Blood, Save Lives

Today, June 14, 2026, the world joins the World Health Organization (WHO), governments, healthcare institutions and humanitarian organizations in commemorating World Blood Donor Day 2026 with the inspiring theme: “One

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Nigerian Editors Host 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos June 23

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) will on June 23, 2026 host the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture in Lagos. This was contained in a release signed by the President

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Niger Delta Youth Stakeholders Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on ISOPADEC MD, Warns Detractors

The Niger Delta Youth Stakeholders Forum has passed a vote of confidence on the Managing Director of the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC), Chief Austin Onyedebelu, expressing

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GOMEP-NG President Urges FG to Recognize Online Media’s Lead in News Dissemination

The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has urged the Federal Government to accord greater recognition and support to online media practitioners, saying digital journalism has

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Imo Govt Strengthens Fight Against Gender-Based Violence as First Lady, Chioma Uzodimma Rallies Stakeholders

The First Lady of Imo State, Barrister Chioma Uzodimma, has intensified the campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by convening a town hall and community advocacy meeting aimed at mobilising key

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Imo Disabled Workers Welfare Association lauds Uzodinma over passage of disability law

The Imo State Disabled Workers Welfare Association has lauded the best performing and infrastructural governor of Imo State, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodimma (CON) for the passage of Imo state

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Structured community dialogue, panacea to ending FGM —CIRDDOC

A civil society organisation, Civil Resource Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC) has said that community dialogue is a structured, participatory process that brings diverse community members together to share experiences,

Education

Federal Polytechnic Nekede Academic Board Elects Dr. Juliana Njoku as Deputy Rector (Administration)-Designate

The Academic Board of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, has elected Dr. Juliana Njoku as Deputy Rector (Administration)-Designate following her nomination by the Rector, Dr. Mrs. Basilia Nkemdilim Igbokwe. The

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GOMEP Honours FCT Police Commissioner for Strengthening Security in Abuja

ABUJA – The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP) has commended the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Mohammed Sanusi, for what it described

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GOMEP Seeks Stronger Partnership with Presidency, Commends Tinubu’s Reform Agenda

Abuja — The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Federal Government in advancing responsible journalism and national development, while

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Imo House of Assembly Urged to Investigate Crisis Over Unpaid Teachers’ Gratuities

Retired primary school teachers in Imo State have appealed to Imo State House of Assembly lawmakers to investigate their unpaid gratuities and pensions dating from 2010 to 2020. The urgent

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350 senior police officers trained on modern strategies for conflicts resolution

Over Three Hundred and Fifty senior officers of Nigeria Police Force have been trained on modern strategies for maintenance of peace and conflict resolutions. The training was organized by a

Health

AIHWA International Marks 10 Years of Transforming Healthcare Across Africa with Massive Free Medical Outreaches in Imo

The American Initiative for Health and Wellness in Africa (AIHWA) has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a three-day humanitarian programme that brought free medical services to thousands of residents across

Politics

Ekiti Governorship Victory: Arodiogbu Hails Uzodimma’s Strategic Role, Says APC Will Sweep South-East in 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman of South East and the Chairman of the Governing Board of David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, in Ebonyi State, Dr.

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Gas Infrastructure: The Missing Link To Industrializing Imo State

Imo State is blessed with enormous natural gas resources. The ANOH (Assa North–Ohaji South) Gas Project in Ohaji/Egbema is one of Nigeria’s most strategic gas developments, with the capacity to

Sports

OneDosh Ignites Imo Unity Cup as Eight Tertiary Institutions Gear Up for Football Showdown

The battle lines have been drawn for what promises to be a thrilling celebration of football, youth development and campus rivalry as the maiden edition of the Imo Unity Cup

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FirstBank, Okwaraji Foundation Launch National U-16 Secondary Schools Football Championship

The stage is set for the commencement of the FirstBank Sam Okwaraji Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Championship 2026 as organisers officially unveiled the maiden nationwide competition during a press briefing

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Ambassador Uju Marks International Widows Day, Seeks Greater Protection for Widows

The Founder of Uju Charity and Empowerment Initiative (UCEI), Ambassador Uju, has called for greater protection, inclusion and support for widows as the world commemorates International Widows Day. Speaking to

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Imo SWAN Hails Heartland Queens’ Federation Cup Final Berth, Celebrates NBA Draft Pick Onyenso

The Imo State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has saluted Heartland Queens for booking a historic place in the final of the 2026 President Federation Cup,

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General Cobro Welcomes Uzodimma, Udenwa, Okorocha, Izunaso, Omeogo, Ugochinyere, Dibiagwu, Others to 2026 ORA USA Convention in Dallas

The Imo State Diaspora Ambassador, Hon. Engr. Emma Ihenacho (General Cobro) has extended a warm and heartfelt welcome to the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma,

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ANEEJ Interfaces with Journalists to Strengthen Reporting on Illicit Financial Flows in Nigeria

Journalists in Nigeria have been urged to strengthen investigative reporting and play a more active role in exposing illicit financial flows (IFFs), corruption, procurement abuses and financial crimes that continue

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Emelumba seeks support for Tinubu, Uzodimma, as Oru North APC holds unity rally

Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon. Declan Emelumba, has emphasized the need for unity in Oru North ahead of the 2027 elections. He also stressed the need for

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2026 FATHERS’ DAY: NUJ Zone C VP, Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP, Celebrates Fathers, Commends Their Sacrifices

The Vice President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone C (South East), Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku JP, has congratulated fathers across Nigeria on the occasion of the 2026 Fathers’

Politics

Coalition of Ezinihitte NDC House of Assembly aspirants resolve to zoning…As Ezi-West, Ezi-Center are cleared for ticket

…Disability can’t be prerequisite for anointing who flags party ticket in Ezinihitte. The Active House of Assembly Aspirants (AHAA) of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ezinihitte state constituency have

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Court Drama in Owerri as Police IPO Fails to Produce Defilement Suspect in Court

Owerri, Imo State – Proceedings at a Magistrate Court in Owerri were stalled on Thursday, June 18, 2026, after the Investigating Police Officer, IPO, failed to produce one of the