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Resist the Temptations to Join ill Conceived protest –Imo APC

By Grace Ofurum… Nigerian youths have been cautioned against joining the proposed End bad government nationwide protest scheduled to start from August 1st. The All progressives Congress APC Imo state

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Imo NUJ mourns demise of Engr Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State council has commiserated with the family of Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who was one of the patrons of the Union. In a release

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2024 Jakande Memorial Lecture Holds in Lagos Tuesday …Gov Sanwo-Olu, Amuka, Osoba, Obaigbena, Others to speak on media survival strategies

As Nigerian media contends with harsh economic environment, the Chairman, THISDAY/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, will share with editors, media executives and other stakeholders, the survival strategies for the

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Road Safety: FRSC, Bet9ja Imo state Empowers 110 Motorcycle Riders in Imo Communities

ThankGod Emeh… In calculated measures to checkmate road mishaps in society, the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Imo State Sector Command in conjunction with Bet9ja Imo state on Saturday July

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IGR: Onwumere Issues 7 Days Ultimatum To Private Motor Park Owners In Imo

In a bold and uncompromising stance against financial delinquency, Hon. Pastor Frank Onwumere, the Special Adviser to the Governor of Imo State on Motor Parks Supervision and Illegal Parks, has

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AMLSN Leadership Crisis Over, Odionyema Takes Over As National President

BY WISDOM JOHNSON, BENIN CITY The leadership crisis rocking the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria has been resolved by the stakeholders of the organization, who charted the way

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,