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APGA CRISIS: We’ll Quarantine Edozie Njoku – Party Chieftain

By Emma Emenike. A chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Prince Collins Opurozor, has debunked media reports that there is leadership crisis in the party. He instead maintained

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Nigeria 2023: “I am Most Credible to Run For Presidency, Fight Corruption and Stabilize Economy” –Detective Nwanti

Nkemdirim Alisigwe, OWERRI. A renowned security expert and former presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2019 Nigeria general election, Detective Sam Nwanti (Wantings) has lend his voice in the

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Ogbuagu Hosts Imo NUJ Chairman …reveals plan to attract NHIS to constituents

By Chukwu Lemchi The member representing Ikeduru State Constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly, Amb. Uche Ogbuagu has given a hint of his intention to bring the National

Sports

NFF Releases List For Friendly Matches Against ‎Tunisia, Ivory Coast

‎The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has released the list of Super Eagles players that have been invited for the friendlies against Tunisia and Ivory Coast. The Eagles play Ivory Coast

Opinion Poll

EDO POLLS: The Beginning Of The Death Of A Leviathan

By Ifeanyi Obute. The just concluded gubernatorial election that saw the re-election of Gov. Godwin Obaseki for another four year term, marks a dramatic new turn in the history of

Victor Oye Leadership Series

VICTOR OYE: The Triumphs of A Silent Revolutionary

By Collins Opurozor Nigerians are worried that two decades after a return to democracy, the vaunted dividends that animated the passion for expulsion of the military from politics and the

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Imo Govt Determines to Decongest Correctional Centres

Imo State Government is seriously working to encourage the Decongestion of the Correctional Centres and Cells across the State. This point was made yesterday by the Hon Attorney-General and Commissioner

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The ACJ Imo Does not Grant the Governor the Power to Detain Anyone at His Pleasure

By Sam Amadi. Yesterday, the social and conventional media were agog with reports of a new law in Imo State which gives the governor of the state the power to

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Eyes On Democracy of Nigeria (EDON) Seriously Making Inroads to South East to Entrench Ideal Democratic Values

Nkemdirim Alisigwe, Owerri A good governance, democratic and advocacy group, Eyes on Democracy of Nigeria, EDON says it is making serious plans to launch its presence and activities across South

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Nigeria Security: Former LP Presidential Candidate, Detective Sam Nwanti To Train Investigators To Fight Insecurity, Corruption

ThankGod Emeh. A renowned United States of America trained FBI Private Investigator and former Labour Party, LP Presidential candidate in Nigeria 2019 general elections, Detective Sam Nwanti out of patriotism

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Housing Development: Association of Housing Corporation of Nigeria To Hold Webinar on World Habitat Day 2020, Featuring State of the Nation’s Housing Address

The Association of Housing Corporation of Nigeria, AHCN in celebration of the World habitat Day 2020; a day set aside by United Nations to reflect on the state of towns

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NUJ National Trustee, Igwe Appeals To Federal Govt on State of Economy

ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The NUJ National Trustee In charge of zone C South East, Chief Sir Innocent Igwe has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria to reconsider the sudden

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Evang Uzodinma Erects Two Houses For Homeless Twins in Owaelu–Uratta

It was jubilation all the way last week Monday at Uzodinma Nlemchi’s Compound Owaelu-Uratta in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State when Evang Bethrand Uzodinma of the FRATELO

Victor Oye Leadership Series

OYE: Confronting Nigeria’s Paradox Of Plenty

By Collins Opurozor. Last Wednesday, President Mohammadu Buhari inaugurated the National Steering Committee for the Preparation of Medium Term Development Plan (2021- 2025) and Nigeria Agenda 2050. These Plans, said

Politics

COVID-19: INEC Introduces New Guidelines For Bye-election In Imo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is introducing new measures or rules as a way of guiding the electorate and stakeholders in the forth coming Imo North Senatoral

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Sensitization of Northern Women Begins In Imo …As SSA, Hajia Hamza Calls For Peaceful Co-existence

Imo State government has embarked on sensitization programme geared towards promoting growth and peaceful co-existence among the Igbo and Hausas living in the State. The Senior Special Assistant to Governor

Education

School Reopening: Lagos Govt Says Only JSS3, SS2 Students Will Resume September 21

The Lagos State Government has announced that only JSS3 and SS2 students will be allowed to resume school on Monday, September 21, 2020. The Commissioner for Education in Lagos State,

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Mali Opposition Rejects Junta-Backed Transition

Mali’s popular opposition movement has rejected a charter for a transition government backed by the army officers who ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The military junta backed an arrangement for

Education

Algeria Blocks Social Media To Prevent Examination Malpractice

Algerians were unable to access social media accounts on Sunday as students sat national exams in the North African country where authorities are cracking down on cheating. Social networks such

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Saudi To Ease International Flight Restrictions From September 15

Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension on international flights from September 15, the interior ministry said Sunday, six months after travel curbs were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Health

Nigeria Records 79 New COVID-19 Cases, Lowest In Months

Nigeria has recorded 79 new cases of the Coronavirus. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this on Sunday, making it the lowest figure in several months. Of the

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Imo CP dismisses 11 cops, investigates 19 others for corruption

Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri. The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Isaac Akinmoyede, has dismissed 11 policemen in the state for corruption. According to the CP, no fewer than 19 others

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Imo Special Adviser On Religious Affairs Charges Christians On Faithfulness, Trust In God

The Special Adviser to Imo State Governor on Religious Affairs, Rev. Chidi Nwanebu, has advised Christians to always exhibit total faith and trust in God even in the midst of

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DNKI Commends Imo Governor On Measure Against Covid-19, Ends 3-day Health Retreat

The Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has been commended for taking appropriate proactive measures which helped to put Corona Virus under control in the state. Elder Obiora

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The Very Truth of Matters Arising in Imo NUJ, Far From So Called ‘Integrity Group’s Reports

By ThankGod Emeh. The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ; a hallowed and unmistaken professional body housing media practitioners or pen pushers across the country with 36 state Councils, and the