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Imo Police Command to Partner Imo OMPAN to fight Criminality, Menace of Social Media

The Imo State Police Command through the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Godson Orlando Ikeoku has stated the willingness of the command to partner the Imo State Chapter of Online

Health

WHO Declares Coronavirus A Pandemic

The new coronavirus outbreak can now be characterised as a pandemic, the head of the World Health Organisation said Wednesday. “COVID-19 can be characterised as a pandemic,” WHO chief Tedros

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Nigeria’s Unity is Spiritually Dead, says Apostle Ohanu …calls for confederation

Apostle Gerald Glory Ohanu who is the General Overseer, City of the Lord Evangelical Ministry and General Coordinator/Rector, Priesthood And Eldership Ministry Africa College of Theology, Enyichineke, Aboh Mbaise Local

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Imo Citizens UK Congratulates Uzodimma …seeks appointment of members

Ikenna Orioha, Owerri.  Imo Citizens UK, has congratulated Hope Uzodimma on his final confirmation as the Governor of Imo State via the dismissal of the last lawsuit brought before the

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Imo IRS Warns Against Illegal Revenue Collection

Ikenna Orioha Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) formerly Board of Internal Revenue has warned against illegal revenue collection and touting in the State. The Parastatal warned those who indulge

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Imo Online Media Practitioners Inaugurates New EXCOS

Sunday March 8, 2020 marked a new dawn in the history of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, Imo State Chapter as the association Inaugurates her new Executive members

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South East Journalists Felicitates with Governor Uzodinma on His Re-affirmation

ThankGod Emeh, Owerri.  The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ South East Zone congratulates the Governor of lmo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodinma on his re-affirmation by the Supreme Court of

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Argentine Government Proposes $69 billion Debt Restructure Plan

Argentina has finalised a proposal to restructure some $69 billion of the country’s massive public debt, the government said Tuesday, hoping to delay the maturity of some institutional loans and

Health

Italy locks down as China signals major progress in own virus fight

Italy imposed unprecedented national restrictions on its 60 million people Tuesday to control the deadly coronavirus, as China signalled major progress in its own battle against the global epidemic. The

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Rights Groups Kicks Against 10-Year Jail Term for Vietnam Blogger

The jailing of a Vietnamese blogger for 10 years was condemned by rights groups Tuesday as “unacceptable” and an attack on free speech. Truong Duy Nhat, a regular contributor to

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Trump feels the heat as coronavirus stalks US

Concern that President Donald Trump himself could be exposed to the coronavirus through contact with two Republican lawmakers loomed Monday as US stocks plummeted, feeding growing national anxiety. Trump, who

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DSS Advises Journalists, Bloggers Against Fake News

Department of the State Security Service (DSS) has called on the media and social bloggers to ensure they publish stories that are factual and not such that could incite or

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S’Court: Imo OMPAN Salutes Governor Hope Uzodinma, Charges Him on Good Governance

Nkemdirim Alisigwe, Owerri. Imo State Chapter of Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN congratulates Senator Hope Uzodinma and Prof Placid Njoku on their recent victory at the Supreme Court

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Human Rights Commission Tasks Women on Their Basic Rights, Freedom

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged Nigerian women to ensure they defend their basic rights and freedom to which all persons are entitled to as human beings. The

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Imo NUJ Leadership Celebrates One Year in Office

ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Imo State Council with a joyful and appreciative heart thank God for a resounding outing as it celebrates one year

Health

Corona Virus: Imo Government Tasks Journalists on Improved Effort Against Epidemic

Victor Nwachukwu Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has stressed on the need for improved effort with the media as the world battles the Corona Virus Epidemic. Uzodinma said this at

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Good Governance: Owulezi Rogers Pledges Support to Uzodinma, Otuibe

Ikenna Orioha A diligent and pragmatic politician at Ahiazu Mbaise, Barr Owulezi Rogers, has pledged his support to Governor Hope Uzodinma and Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State Constituency in the

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses Ihedioha’s Application For Review, Upholds Uzodimma Victory

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by Mr Emeka Ihedioha. In the suit, Mr Ihedioha asked the apex court to review its judgement which sacked him as the

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SERAP Condemns Bill Seeking Immunity For Lawmakers

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the passing of a bill seeking to give leaders of federal and state legislatures immunity from prosecution for corruption. SERAP in

Health

Algeria confirms first case of coronavirus

The Algerian health minister has confirmed the country’s first case of the coronavirus in an announcement on state-owned ENTV on Tuesday evening. The minister, Abdel Rahman Ben Bouzid, said the

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Virus fears shut several UK schools

At least four schools in the UK have shut for a week while they carry out a “deep clean”. Cransley School in Northwich, Cheshire, and Trinity Catholic College in Middlesbrough,

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Coronavirus: Drinks Giant Warns of Profit Hit as Bars Close

Drinks giant Diageo has warned that its profits in 2020 will be hit, as bars and restaurants are forced to close because of the coronavirus outbreak. The Guinness-owner said that

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US appeals court upholds President Trump’s rules on abortions

SEATTLE (AP) — In a victory for the Trump administration, a U.S. appeals court on Monday upheld rules that bar taxpayer-funded family-planning clinics from referring women for abortions. The 7-4

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PDP Urges Supreme Court To Review Judgment On Atiku’s Petition Against Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Supreme Court to review its judgment on the 2019 presidential election with regards to the case of certificate forgery against President Muhammadu

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America Will Always Be Faithful To The Indian People – Trump

US President Donald Trump got a rapturous and romantic welcome to India on Monday, addressing a huge rally and holding hands with his wife at the Taj Mahal, in a