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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
UAE Energy Minister Explains Why Oil Prices Could Soon Skyrocket
UAE Energy Minister Suheil al-Mazrouei said on Monday current low oil and gas prices are unsustainable and warned that if they last longer, it could lead to energy shocks. Mazrouei
FG Suspends Airline For Flying Popular Naira Marley To Abuja
The Federal Government has suspended the operations of a private jet charter and aircraft maintenance firm, Executive Jet Services, for flouting COVID-19 regulations by flying Musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira
Top Russia Newspaper ‘Vedomosti’ Editors Quit, Denouncing Censorship
Senior editors at Russia’s most influential business newspaper quit Monday in protest against what they say is censorship while its founder accused the new owner of seeking to destroy the
Premier League Braces For Return After Virus Shutdown
The Premier League returns on Wednesday after 100 days in the deep freeze, with Liverpool on the brink of winning the title in a radically changed football universe. The English
New Virus Cases in China, New Zealand Sound Pandemic Alarm
More than two dozen new coronavirus cases in China and the first New Zealand infections in almost a month on Tuesday underlined the immense challenges still ahead in containing the
North Korea blows up inter-Korean liaison office near border with South
North Korea blew up an inter-Korean liaison office on its side of the border on Tuesday, the South’s Unification ministry said, after days of increasingly virulent rhetoric from Pyongyang. “North
African Child Day: YPP Condemns Rape, Abuse of Women
By Ikenna Orioha. As Africa celebrates child rights on 16th Day of June, 2020, Young Progressive Party, YPP, Imo State, has condemned totally the rape and abuse of women especially
Ambrose Nwaogwugwu: PDP Accuses APC Govt of Political Intolerance …Says Members Now Endangered Specie
The Peoples Democratic Party in Nigeria has accused the All Progressives Congress APC led Government of promoting political intolerance targeted to silence the opposition. The Acting Publicity Secretary of PDP
“The New World” Columbus Statue Beheaded in Boston
A statue of Christopher Columbus in Boston has been beheaded, police said Wednesday, as calls to remove sculptures commemorating colonizers and slavers sweep America on the back of anti-racism protests.
