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PCRC dissociates from petition indicting police in Imo

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has dissociated itself from a widely circulated petition which indicts the Nigeria Police in Imo. Imo Chairman of the PCRC, Mr Chima Chukwunyere said

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SDP Hails Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) welcomes the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court in favor of financial autonomy for local governments in Nigeria. In a statement, media assistant to the

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NSQ practitioners urged to develop professional skills to meet rising demands

National Skills Qualifications (NSQ) practitioners have been charged to develop professional skills to meet rising building construction demands. The Chairman, Artisans and Craftsmen Qualifications Awarding Board, Mr Christopher Belonwu, gave

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Allegations of sexual harassment against New Owerri DPO, unfounded, mischievous -says Command Spokesman

By Anyi Lemchi The Imo State Police Command has debunked the report of alleged sexual harassment of female Police officers and other sundry misconduct by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO)

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YAN Applaud Gov. Alex Otti for Appointing Comr Onyebuchi Chukwu SA Youth Development

Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Abia state Chapter has commended His Excellency Governor Alex Otti for appointing a pragmatic youth leader Comrade Onyebuchi Chukwu as his Special Assistant on Youth

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National Museum Owerri Partners With Waste To Art Project Nigeria

By Chimekwa Iwu… The management of National Museum Owerri have shown the interest to partner with Waste To Art Project Nigeria. The Imo State Curator, Mr Chembalin Nwosu made this

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Wild Jubilation, As Ihetunge Emerges Victorious In Imo NBA Election

BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU Pomp and pageantry, coupled with ecstacy reigned supreme in Imo State as the Nigerian Bar Association, (NBA), Owerri branch, elected erudite scholar, Barr. Chris Ihentuge as

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Imo Govt Partners ITF To Train 15,000 Youths

By Kachy Madukaego Special Adviser to governor on skills acquisition Hon. Chidi Onyebuchi has revealed that imo state government have partnered fully with Industrial training fund (ITF)a subsidiary of ministry

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Bob Njemanze VS Eze Okeke And 28 Imo Traditional Rulers: FCT Abuja High Court Fixes Nov. 20 For Hearing 

A high court sitting in the Federal capital territory, Abuja has fixed November 20, 2024 for hearing on a matter before it with the suit No: FCT/HC/CV/1992/2024 following the relief

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Niger Delta Journalists Association Urges Govt, Oil Companies To Employ Youths, Build Social Amenities In Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta

Niger Delta Journalists Association (NDJA) has urged the Imo State Government and Oil Companies operating in Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta Local Government Areas to look inwards and build social amenities such

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Tinubu inaugurates Presidential Economic Coordination Council …announces injection of N2tr into sectors of the economy for stabilisation

In a bid to further strengthen the economy, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated his Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), drawn from different sectors of society and the economy. After inaugurating

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NANS condemns alleged attempt to use students against EFCC

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dissociated itself from any planned protests or struggles against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by its President,

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Labour, private sector protest as Discos hike tariff again

The Nigeria Labour Congress, Trade Union Congress, and Organised Private Sector, have faulted the latest hike in the electricity tariff payable by customers in the Band A Category. Following the

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Rural dwellers urges Amb Onyenwe Princely To Flag Off Councillorship Ambition In Nekede

After several consultations across the leadership of APC and several communities and wards in Owerri West local government area of Imo state Nigeria, Amb Princely Onyenwe is charged to express

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Nigeria Immigration Service Moves to fight Corruption …Public advised not to Patronize touts

The Management of Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS Imo state Command say it “…will not tolerate any form of corruption and will take bold steps at Sanctioning erring officers” This was

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Eberechukwu Umeh Bags Noble Sir Sebastian G. Duru KSJI (Omenka) Memorial Foundation scholarship Award

An Imo State indigene, Miss Eberechukwu Felicity Umeh from Umuezike Amorie Ubulu in Oru West Local Government Area, has bagged full scholarship award from Noble Sir Sebastian G. Duru KSJI

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NSCDC female official remanded for duping job seekers N12.4m

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered that an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Mrs Tosin Olagunju, be remanded in Suleja prison, Niger

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South East Governors move to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release

Governors from the South East under the umbrella of the South East Governors’ Forum met in Enugu Tuesday with a resolve to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to plead

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Bishop Oti, Uzodimma, Madumere Others Charge Nigerians On Uprightness, Fear Of God As Ex Imo Deputy Governor Buries Mother

BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU Pomp, pageantry enveloped Achi, Mbieri community in Mbaitoli, local government area, Imo State as former deputy governor of Imo state, Prince Eze Madumere laid to rest,

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Why I am the Most Qualified For Owerri West Chairmanship Seat –Barr. Asoluka

By Kachy Madukaego A frontline aspirant for Owerri west council chairman seat Hon. Barr. Clement Asoluka has reiterated his strong commitment to support the 3R programme of Governor Hope Uzodinma

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Tragic Killing of IPOB Supporter Sparks Fear in Mbaise Community

Mbaise, Imo State – Tragedy struck in Mbaise as Collins Chima Eze, a well-known supporter of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was killed by unidentified gunmen in his hometown

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Bad leadership: Ohaji/Egbema communities urge Gov Uzodinma to sack SOLAD …as Governor suspends inauguration of appointed PGs

Barely two weeks from the date Hon. Onyeaju Princewill was inaugurated as the Sole Administrator of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, his administration has been mered with protests over alleged bad

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“Stop Harassment, Intimidation Of Journalists” -Ex Abia Commissioner Charges Speaker

BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU The former Abia State Commissioner for Information, Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu has called on the speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon.

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Enugu Govt Collaborates With UNICEF, Others To Tackle Mother, Child Nutritional Deficiency

BY EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, ENUGU As part of measures towards tackling challenges mitigating against healthy living for mothers children, and newborn babies such as poor nutrition, the Enugu State government, in

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Don advocates increased local production as panacea for soaring food costs

Prof. Polycarp Nwoha, a University don, has advocated increased of local food production as a panacea for the rising costs of food items. Nwoha stated this at the official ground