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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Wike Hopeful That FG Will Refund Monies Used To Execute Federal Projects
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that he is hopeful that the Federal Government will refund State resources used to execute Federal Projects in the state. Governor Wike
Anti-Terrorism: Senate introduces bill to create agency for repentant Boko Haram fighters
A bill seeking the establishment of an agency for repentant members of the boko haram terrorist group has been introduced in the senate. The bill is aimed at creating a
Workers Found Trapped in Illegal Tobacco Factory in Spain
An illegal cigarette factory has been uncovered in Spain where six foreign workers were found gasping for air before being rescued, authorities said. Twelve British nationals suspected of running the
Acquitted Ugandan activist faints amid disorder at court
Ugandan academic and activist Stella Nyanzi, who was earlier acquitted of insulting the president, fainted after a scuffle ensued between her supporters and police officers. Ms Nyanzi, who was ordered
Lesotho’s Thomas Thabane to be charged with murdering his wife
Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane, 80, is to be charged with the murder of his estranged wife Lipolelo Thabane, police have said. Mr Thabane announced he would be stepping down
Police Pensions Sets Aside N400m Annually to Cushion Effects of Delayed Pensions
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Pensions Ltd has set aside N400 million annually to cushion the effects of delayed payment of pension benefits to police retires. Alh. Hamza Suleiman, its
Nigerian Email Fraud Syndicate Jailed in UK
Some Nigerians, part of a criminal gang, have been convicted and jailed for a combined total of 18 years and 2 months after gaining access to as many as 2,000
Nigeria ranks 174 out of 180 Countries on indices of child development
Nigeria has been ranked in the bottom ten for performance on child flourishing, according to a recent report releasedtoday by a Commission convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), The
At Least Nine Killed in Germany Shisha Bar Shootings
At least nine people were killed in shootings targeting shisha bars in Germany that sparked a huge manhunt overnight before the suspected gunman was found dead in his home early
SOS: Plea To Save About 2years Helpless Chinedu Nwigwe
ThankGod Emeh, Owerri. The general public are hereby requested to help Save the life of a 2year old boy who has suffered Cataract since 6months of birth which at the
Fight Against Corruption: Imo NYSC, EFCC Engage Youths, Others on Solidarity Walk
Evangeline Opara The NYSC in Imo and the EFCC on Friday engaged youths, women organisations, NLC and some others on a walk against corruption in the state. The walk, which
UNICEF Condemns Female Genital Cutting
Ikenna Orioha United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has condemned Female Genital Mutilation, Cutting and Massaging. UNICEF said the practice is obnoxious, as it violates the rights of women and girls
Samuel Otiube extends largesse to over 400 Women, Youths of Ahiazu Mbaise
Ikenna Orioha The Member representing Ahiazu Mbaise State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon Samuel Nkem Otuibe, has paid the JAMB Registration Fees and Acceptance Fees of
Time to Negotiate ‘Very Seriously’ with EU on Trade -Trump
President Donald Trump said Monday the time has come to pursue trade negotiations with the European Union which he said imposes “incredible” barriers to US goods. “Europe has been treating
