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Former Abia Governor, Orji Kalu Bags 12 Years Imprisonment Over N7.65billion Fraud
Justice Mohammed Idris of a Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, to 12 years’ imprisonment. This was after the court found
FUTO to Mark 32nd Convocation 7th December, …Establishes Recycle Waste Centre
Ikenna Orioha The Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO has concluded plans to hold her 32nd Convocation on Saturday, 7th December, 2019, at the Convocation Arena of the University. Many
71yrs Old Japanese Man Arrested for ‘making 24,000 complaint calls’
A Japanese pensioner has been arrested after ringing a phone company 24,000 times to complain they had violated his contract, police and local media reported. Tokyo police said they took
France Vows Retaliation After US Threatens Sanctions on Key Goods
France Tuesday warned the United States of strong EU retaliation if it imposed tariffs on key French products ranging from sparkling wine to cheese to handbags, in an intensifying row
Trump Launches NATO Meet with Attack on “nasty” France
US President Donald Trump launched a two-day NATO meeting Tuesday with a blistering attack on France’s criticism of the alliance and on “delinquent” members that don’t pay their way. At
2010s Hottest Decade in History, UN says as Emissions Aise Again
This decade is set to be the hottest in history, the United Nations said Tuesday in an annual assessment outlining the ways in which climate change is outpacing humanity’s ability
Megan Rapinoe Wins Women’s Ballon D’or
United States World Cup icon Megan Rapinoe won the women’s Ballon d’Or prize at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. Rapinoe, 34, succeeds Norway’s Ada Hegerberg, the inaugural winner
Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D’or For Sixth Time
Lionel Messi won a record sixth men’s Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, beating Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to take the honours. Now aged 32,
EU To Check How Facebook, Google Use Data
The European Commission said Monday it had begun a “preliminary investigation” into how Facebook and Google collect personal data and what they do with it. “The Commission has sent out
Gabon’s Ex-Chief Of Staff Loses Ministerial Post
The former chief of staff of Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba has lost his ministerial post following a crackdown on corruption in the oil-rich African country, the prime minister announced
Full List Of 2019 Ballon D’Or Winners
The winners and other top finishers in the four trophies awarded at the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday in Paris: Men’s Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi (ARG/Barcelona) Virgil van Dijk (NED/Liverpool)
LASTMA Attack: We Cannot Condone Reckless Killing – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned that the government will not condone any form of attacks on the state’s law enforcement agencies in the line of duty. Governor
Liverpool To Play Everton In FA Cup Third Round
Liverpool will face local rivals Everton in the FA Cup third round while non-league side AFC Fylde will travel to Premier League outfit Sheffield United after Monday’s draw. Jurgen Klopp’s
T-Mobile Launches 5G Service Across US
T-Mobile said Monday it became the first to launch 5G wireless service across the United States, although it will be slower than some expect for the new generation of connectivity.
Holy Ghost College Owerri Class of 94 Joyfully Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Ikenna Orioha. Holy Ghost College, Owerri, Imo State, Class of 1994, had joyfully celebrated her 25 Years Anniversary. The Holy Ghost College, Owerri Class of 1994 celebrated her Silver Jubilee
NIS Flags off Migrant E-registration Exercise in Imo
The Imo Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday, 26th November, 2019 flagged off the e-registration exercise for immigrants in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
SIAS Conference: Science and Engineering, the Bedrock of Humanities and Science in Federal Poly Nekede — Engr Arinwanwa says
Ikenna Orioha. Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Engr Dr Michael Chidiebere Arimanwa, had commended the Management of School of Industrial and Applied Sciences, SIAS, for organizing the First International
NDLEA Charges Federal Poly Nekede Students Against Drug Abuse
Ikenna Orioha, Owerri. Students of Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, have been charged to say no to drug abuse in order to gain academic success and become fruitful citizens. The charge
Out-Of-School Children In Nigeria Numbering At Least 11 Million –Lawan Laments
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has reiterated concerns about the number of out of school children in the country. Addressing a delegation of Arewa Consultative Forum which paid him
Police DPO Abducted by Gunmen In Adamawa
A police Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa state, Mr. Ahijo Mujeli has been abducted by gunmen. The spokesman of the Police
NUJ Congratulates Gov Ihedioha, Urges Him not to be Distracted
The Imo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has congratulated Governor Emeka Ihedioha on his victory at the appeal court, Abuja, describing it well deserved. The NUJ,
My Political Opponents are Drowning in Jealousy Over My Achievements, says Ezeruo
Ikenna Orioha The Interim Management Committee Chairman, Ohaji/Egbema local government area, Imo state, Hon Ezeruo Damian, says his political opponents are drowning in jealousy over his outstanding achievements at the
XMAS: NGOFORO Foundation Doles Out 500 Bags of Rice to Widows, Orphanages
By Christopher Oguejiofor Succor has come to widows in Ideato North and orphanages across Imo state as Ngoforo Foundation has taken delivery of 500 bags of rice and many other
Imo to Set up Research Unit for Diabetes Management
Imo State Government said it has concluded plans towards the establishment of a research centre that would monitor and manage diabetic patients in the state. The state Commissioner for Health,
Imo Commissioner Commends Teenager on pet “Rape Project”
The Commissioner for Information in Imo, Mr Emeka Ebiliekwe, has commended Miss Ezichi Nwulu who won the 2019 Most Beautiful Girl in Imo for her pet project on rape victims.
