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Trump Impeached by U.S House of Representatives for Abuse of Power
President Donald Trump was impeached for abuse of power in a historic vote in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, setting up a Senate trial on removing him from office
Confirmed: Imo Senator, Benjamin Uwajumogu, is dead
The Senator representing Imo North Senatorial District, Benjamin Uwajumogu, is dead. His death was confirmed to journalists outside the Senate chamber on Wednesday by the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial
‘I Did Nothing Wrong’, Trump Says Ahead Of Impeachment Vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted he had done “nothing wrong” ahead of a vote in the House of Representatives where he faces becoming the third US leader ever to
Orji Kalu Seeks Post Conviction Bail On Health Grounds
The former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu has filed an application for bail pending his appeal against his jail sentence. Mr Kalu through his counsel is making the
Yuletide: Imo Police Command Bans Use of Fireworks, Explosives
The Imo State Police Command has charged the people of state to do away with Fireworks during the Yuletide celebrations, adding that the ban on sales, possessing or discharge of
Governor Ihedioha Directs Immediate Payment Of December Salaries To Workers
Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has directed payment of December Salaries to Civil servants in the State as well as workers in the Local Governments. This was made known in
EU Removes Gabon from Euro Airspace Blacklist After 11 years
Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union blacklist. This meant that flights from the country could not access the European airspace. The EU Commission said it had “withdrawn
Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF
Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for
Imo Government Vows to Partner Institute of Town Planners for Sustained Environment, Housing
Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Imo State, Sir Bon Unachukwu, says the State Government will partner the Institute of Town Planners in the initiation and implementation
Clergy Enjoins Politicians to Uphold Good Governance
Presiding Bishop of House of God Church, Bishop Prof Athan Azubuike, has enjoined politicians to uphold good governance to ensure efficient social service delivery to the people for improved economy
Youths Charged on Good Conduct as YAN Abia State Chapter Celebrates End of Year
Ikenna Orioha. Abia State youths have been charged to always exhibit good conduct as they strive for the promotion of peace, orderliness and development of their society. This is stated
Sun Newspaper Goes Neutral in Legal Battle Between EFCC And Orji Kalu
The management of the Sun newspaper has condemned the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who on Saturday marked the publication’s corporate headquarters in Lagos linked to
Buhari Frowns over ‘Alleged Execution’ Of Four Aid Workers
President Muhammadu Buhari: “Evil will always be defeated by good at the end of the day.” President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, expressed sorrow over the death of four aid workers
Power Supply: FG To Disconnect Benin, Togo Over $16m Debts
The Federal Government has promised to disconnect Niger Republic and Togo’s power supply if they fail to pay their outstanding $16 million debts. This was disclosed by the Managing Director
Chile Says No Hope of Survivors from Missing Plane
Chile confirmed Thursday that a military plane with 38 people aboard crashed in the sea, with no hope of finding survivors. “The condition of the plane wreckage that was found
UK’s Johnson Looks Set for Big Win in ‘Brexit’ Election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday’s snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU
US Lawmakers Clash Over Impeachment Charges Against Trump
A deep partisan rift was on full display Thursday as US lawmakers slogged towards a fateful vote to advance the impeachment of Donald Trump for his alleged misconduct involving his
Buhari Arrives In Egypt For ASWAN Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Egypt ahead of the ASWAN Forum on Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa. The forum is expected to hold between Wednesday, December 11 and
US, Mexico, Canada Finalize Trade Deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal Tuesday to finalize their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations. However,
As Strike Drags on, French Government to Unveil Pension Plan Details
The French government will unveil the details of a pension reform plan Wednesday that has already seen workers down tools in anticipation, crippling transport for a week as hundreds of
Final Push in Britain’s Brexit Election
Britain’s political leaders were to criss-cross the country on Wednesday’s final day of general election campaigning as a key poll showed the outcome could be hanging in the balance. Conservative
Prof Remmy Uche Stresses Need for Improved Metallurgical Economy
Ikenna Orioha A call has gone to the government to solidly and timely implement policies in order to grow the mine and steel industries to boost production and strengthen economy.
Harnessing of Mines Sector, Key to Industrial Development — Gov. Ihedioha
Evangeline Opara, Owerri. Imo state Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, says that no country can develop industrially without harnessing her mines and metal sector. Ihedioha stated this at the 2nd Nigeria
UN International Anti- Corruption Day: Aneke Sues for Collective Fight Against Corruption
Ikenna Orioha The Acting Chairman, Imo- River Basin Authority, Dr Ben Aneke has sued for collective fight against corruption for the society to continue to move forward. He disclosed this
Omo-Agege Drums Support for Amendment Bill on Electoral Malpractice
Deputy Senate President, Omo-Agege on Monday, 9 December, 2019 at the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room Stakeholders Forum on Elections; organised by the coalition of more than 70 civil societies
