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Imo hoteliers decry overtaxation, seek government intervention
By Victor Nwachukwu The Imo Hoteliers Association has decried what it described as overtaxation of hotels in the state and called for the state government’s intervention. Chairman of the association,
Education Summit; Stakeholders, CSACEFA call for increase in Education funding in Imo
To address the challenges of the education sector, the Civil Society Action Coalition on Education for All (CSACEFA) has called on the Government to make more budgetary provisions for the
Reps to cut down salaries by 50% for 6 months to support Nigerians
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to support the Federal Government with N648 million for six months by cutting down their salaries by 50% to support food sufficiency across
Nigeria commits to ending pediatric HIV infection
As Nigeria faces urgent challenge in ending Mother-to-Child HIV transmission, the Federal government has taken a decisive step in the fight against HIV & AIDS by inaugurating a Prevention of
Customs intercept bulletproof jackets, drugs worth N3.6bn
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone A Ikeja said it intercepted 150 cartons of bulletproof jackets worth N1.687bn. Addressing journalists in Ikeja on Thursday, the Customs Area Controller
Court remands fake lawyer at Correctional Centre
A suspected fake lawyer identified as Kenneth Nwuke has been ordered to be remanded at the Umuahia correctional center by a magistrate court sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital.
Trafficking: Police rescue 23 female teenagers, arrest suspect
The Delta State Police Command says it has rescued 25 victims of human trafficking in the Ugheli area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, stated this on
9th Graduation Ceremony of Ephphatha Academy, Prize Giving Day Ends in Grand Style
Ephphatha Academy, Owerri Imo state has organised its 9th Graduation, Speech and Prize Giving Day. The very colorful event which was held at the Primary School Section Premises of the
Man ‘kills’ 19-year-old son with shovel
The police in Lagos State have begun investigation into the death of a 19-year-old boy allegedly beaten to death by his father. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin
Imo Local Government Elections And The Image of Owerri North
BY CHINEDU MAX EGERE The fact that the local government administration is the closest tier of government to the rural populace is enough for the local government elections in Imo
Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy will catalyse grassroots development, says Sen. Achonu
Imo LP governorship candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Athan Achonu, has said that the Supreme Court ruling which granted financial autonomy to local governments will catalyse grassroots development.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
