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Assa/Obile Ward Councillorship Aspirant, Ifurueze picks forms, promises to restore peace in community

By Onyinyechi Nwankwo… Ahead of the Local Government elections scheduled to hold 21st September, a spirited Councillorship aspirant for Assa/Obile Ward in Ohaji Egbema local government area of Imo state,

Education

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Inducts 257 IMSU Graduands Of Nursing Science

By Onyekachi A. Nwaozor, Anipr The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has conducted the 7th Induction/Swearing-in ceremony for 257 Imo State University graduands of Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc),

Politics

Madoka; An LG Chairmanship Aspirant with incomparable experience

By Moses Chukwuma Time and season have proven that experience is a major considerable factor in leadership. it is also an indispensable and irreplaceable leadership quality, that is why employers

Politics

Oru West Chairmanship Position: Okolieogwo Promises To Strengthen Development, Good Governance

By Ikenna Orioha As Imo State goes to Council Election on 21st September 2024, a core administrator, polished politician, development- minded and kind-hearted human, Hon. Willie TC Okolieogwo, has vowed

Business

Imo hoteliers decry overtaxation, seek government intervention

By Victor Nwachukwu The Imo Hoteliers Association has decried what it described as overtaxation of hotels in the state and called for the state government’s intervention. Chairman of the association,

News

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

Health

Nigeria commits to ending pediatric HIV infection

As Nigeria faces urgent challenge in ending Mother-to-Child HIV transmission, the Federal government has taken a decisive step in the fight against HIV & AIDS by inaugurating a Prevention of

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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

Feature

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

Politics

Supreme Court ruling on LG autonomy will catalyse grassroots development, says Sen. Achonu

Imo LP governorship candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Athan Achonu, has said that the Supreme Court ruling which granted financial autonomy to local governments will catalyse grassroots development.

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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

Politics

SDP Hails Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) welcomes the landmark ruling of the Supreme Court in favor of financial autonomy for local governments in Nigeria. In a statement, media assistant to the

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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