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Imo SWAN Commends Benny Naza Fans Parliament for Community Impact, Sports, Social Engagement

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has hailed the Honourable Members of the Benny Naza Fans Parliament for their consistency, unity of purpose and positive contribution

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Yuletide: DNKI President Calls For Reduction in Airfares …laments poor Road infrastructure

The International President of DeNorsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Dr. Aniekanabasi Paulinus Alban (SKILLA), has called on the Federal Government and airline operators to urgently reduce the high cost of air

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Ex-Imo NUJ Chairman, Chief Akaraonye Buries Mother Saturday December 27

All is set for the funeral of late Mrs Justina Adaezi Akaraonye Diamond mother (Nee Nkah) on Saturday December 27, 2025 at her husband’s compound Umuezealambra Obodo Amaimo after a

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Bleak Christmas Season Looms for Imo Pensioners …Another verification in the Offing

By Peter Uzoma… Unless there is a manna from heaven or a miracle, Imo State Pensioners may have a bleak Christmas as for decades now, Imo State Pensioners have never

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Court Voids ‘Wanted’ Notice on Lawyer, Declares Police Action Illegal

Justice Ambrose Lewis Allagoa of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday, December 5, 2025, held that the publication by the Police declaring Barr. Emmanuel Chinyere Orji (popularly

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Healthy Birthday Anniversary: SA On Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Willie TC Okolieogwo Celebrates Governor Hope Uzodimma

With deep joy and heartfelt respect I, Hon. (Adm) Willie T.C. Okolieogwo, FCIA, JP, Ome Ka Odi Mma N’Oru, on behalf of my adorable family, join millions across Imo State

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NUJ South East Lauds Uzodimma on Improved Security, Infrastructure …Urges South East Governors to Follow Footprints

By Anyi Lemchi… The Zonal Executive Council (ZEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), South East (Zone C) led by Comrade Ezenwa Adiuku has commended Imo State Governor, Senator

Sports

Mbaise Set For Female Football Revival As Silversports Queens Debuts December 24

By Silvernews… Female football in Mbaise is set for a remarkable revival as the Silversports Queens will be formally unveiled on December 24, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Secondary

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Coach Ukaegbu Promises Big Response After Remo Setback

In a gripping “War of the Blues” that lived up to its billing at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Enyimba FC fell 2–1 to hosts Remo Stars on NPFL Matchday

Business

Imo SWAN Endorses Owerri Preprenwa Trade Fair as Member Iheanacho Leads Vibrant December Event

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, proudly announces its partnership and support for the Owerri Preprenwa Trade Fair, scheduled to hold from 11th to 13th December

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Onuimo Council Boss Lauds Uzodimma On Economic Summit, Says Orashi Electricity Project, Road Infrastructure, Other Legacy Projects will Skyrocket Imo Economy

As Imo State held 2025 Economic Summit in Owerri, the state’s capital city, on Thursday and Friday respectively, the Executive Chairman of Onuimo Local Government Area, Dr. Emeka Obi, has

Business

ProHealth HMO Lauds Gov. Uzodimma for Hosting World Class Imo Economic Summit

The management of Prohealth HMO Limited has saluted the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, for successfully hosting a world class Imo Economic Summit. He said the event has

Education

First Anniversary: FEDPONEK Rector, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe Unveils Progress Report

ThankGod Emeh… The accolades that trailed the one year in office celebration of the Rector of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe on Thursday, December 4, 2025 was nothing

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Imo Is Healthy For Business — APC S’East Nat’l Vice Chairman …Hails Uzodimma On Infrastructure, Economic Summit

The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Vice Chairman of South East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, has remarked that the two days Economic Summit held in Owerri, the Imo State capital, would

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NUJ South East Hails Imo Council Chairman, Nwanguma, Executives on Election Victory

The leadership of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) South East (Zone C) have extended goodwill messages to the newly inaugurated Imo NUJ Chairman, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma and his executives for

Health

AMLSN Imo Branch Chairman Chijioke Obinna Calls for Renewed Action on HIV Testing, Stigma Reduction, Quality Care as World Marks AIDS Day 2025

As the world commemorates World AIDS Day 2025, the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN), Imo State Branch, has renewed its call for stronger HIV testing services, improved

Opinion Poll

Dan Agbese of Newswatch Magazine: How Death Stings

By Chinedu Max Egere… I had hopefully looked forward to seeing Dan Agbese, an elder and a mentor, at the annual conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in

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Uzodimma congratulates Imo NUJ Chairman, others on reelection

By John Emeka… Governor Hope Uzodimma has congratulated the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma, JP and his team on their reelection to

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Imo hosts NUJ Zonal Meeting 29th November

All is set for the hosting of the 2025 South East (Zone C) Zonal Executive Council, ZEC, meeting of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ in Owerri, the capital city

Sports

NWFL- First Mahi Babes signs deals with Heartland Queens on their player on loan

By Johnkennedy Uzoma, Owerri… As the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership Season kicks off in the Country, the First Mahi Babes FC, has signed a deal with the Heartland Queens FC of

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16-day Activism: Women Affairs Commissioner cautions against rape, sexual abuse, child labour

ThankGod Emeh… In commemoration of the 2025 16-day Activism, Imo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare has cautioned against rape, sexual abuses and child labour in the state.

Sports

Imo SWAN Announces End-Of-The-Year Get-Together

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter has announced programmes for its 2025 End-Of-The-Year Get-Together scheduled to hold on, Saturday, December 13th, 2025. “The Sports Writers Association

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Hon. Osita Opara to Chair 2025 Ozuruigbo Lecture Dec. 6 …RT. Hon. Kalu to be Keynote Speaker; Sen Anyim; Gov. Mbah; Dr Amadi; Sen. Nwoko; Others to Receive Awards

By Chinedu Max Egere… The 2025 Ozuruigbo lecture has been slated for Saturday, 6th of December, 2025 in Abuja. The occasion whose theme is ‘Ndigbo in Nigeria Democratic journey: Challenges,

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Okereke Bishop Praises FUTO VC, Nnenna Oti, for delivering keynote address during International Students Day celebration in Abuja

A Board of Trustees Member of NANS, Comr. Okereke Godson Bishop, has lauded the Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), Prof. Nnenna Oti, for delivering a keynote

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NUJ VP felicitates with Abia Council chairman on appointment

The Zonal Vice President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (Zone C), Comrade Eze Adiuku, JP has congratulated the Abia State Council Chairman of the Union, Comrade Chidi Asonye on his