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US Priest Offers Drive-through Confessions Amidst Covid-19 Panic, Preventive Measures
The United States has long loved its drive-ins and drive-throughs: for movies, fast food, pharmacies and banking. Now the coronavirus pandemic has added a new one: Catholic confessions. With his
President Buhari Launches National Broadband Plan, Emergency Call Centre, Two Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday launched the National Broadband Plan (2020 – 2025) in Abuja. The plan, essentially, is intended to deepen internet penetration in the country, according to the
NOGASA Committed to Curb Oil, Gas Vandalism Adulteration- Ojiako
Ikenna Orioha National Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, Enugu Zone, says it is ready to join government to curb Oil and Gas vandalism and adulteration. NOGASA added
ICPC, NOA engage Imo stakeholders on constituency projects monitoring
The ICPC has advised communities to take interest and monitor implementation of constituency projects in their domains to ensure transparency. The Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, gave the advice
Group Empowers Over 120 Catholic Women with Birds, Poultry Feeds
Norgem Noilers, a charitable organisation, has empowered over 120 Catholic women in Owerri Archdiocese in Imo with about 1000 Nolier birds and poultry feeds to uplift their standard of living.
NOA Holds Awareness Campaign on Communicating Govt. Policies, Programmes in South East
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) says its South East zonal awareness campaign is to galvanize favourable opinions and support toward communicating government policies, programmes and activities. The Imo State NOA
Imo NYSC Strategize Against Coronavirus in Orientation Camp
The National Youth Servce Corps (NYSC) in Imo, says it has embarked on far reaching proactive actions against the contraction of the dreaded Coronavirus by the corps members deployed to
‘Don’t panic’ says US woman who recovered from coronavirus
An American woman who has recovered from the novel coronavirus has a simple message for people who are worried: Don’t panic — but do think about high-risk individuals and stay
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
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
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
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
