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CLEEN Foundation canvases increased women in security sector institutions

By Chigozie Uzosike… A nongovernmental organization that promotes public safety, security, and social justice in Nigeria, CLEEN Foundation has called for increased number of women in Security Sector Institutions in

Education

Dr. Obinna Unegbu Leads Charge to Rescue Igbo Language from Extinction

The African heritage of the Igbo language is far from disappearing, thanks to deliberate efforts by educators like Dr. Obinna Unegbu, who are leading initiatives to preserve the language through

News

Conflict-related SGBV: Media urged to uphold survivors’ dignity and safety in reporting

By Chigozie Uzosike, Owerri… Media practitioners have been urged to uphold the dignity, safety, and well-being of survivors of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Imo and Benue States

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NAEMPON Endorses Comrade Ifeanyi Nwanguma for Imo NUJ Re-election

The Association of Electronic Media Presenters of Nigeria (NAEMPON) has officially thrown its full weight behind the re-election bid of the Imo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists

Sports

Imo SWAN Congratulates Chairman, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, on Prestigious Award of Honour

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter, has extended heartfelt congratulations to its Chairman, Mr. Cosmos Chukwuemeka, on the Award of Honour presented to him by the

Sports

Excitement Builds as Game-On Afrika Grand Final Holds in Imo —Nwankwo Urges Players to Give Their Best

The Chief Executive Officer of the Game-On Afrika Tournament, Prince Emeka Nwankwo, has expressed delight as the 2025 edition of the competition reaches its grand finale this weekend in Obowo,

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Anambra 2027: LP Candidate George Moghalu Accuses APGA of Weaponizing Poverty to Win Election

By Onyinyechi Nwankwo… Dissatisfied with the outcome of the just concluded November 8 Anambra State Governorship election, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the poll, Chief George Moghalu (Ahamadike), has

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Niger Delta Youths Felicitate Imo NDDC Rep Kyrian Uchegbu, On His Birthday Celebration

As the representative of Imo State in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board, Hon. Kyrian Uchegbu, celebrates his birthday today, the youth of Niger Delta, Owerri Zone, felicitate with

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Former lawmaker dumps Labour Party, joins Action People’s Party

A former lawmaker, who represented Ahiazu Mbaise state constituency at the Imo State House of Assembly, Ichie Ken Agbim, PhD has dumped Labour Party to join Action People’s Party (APP).

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ANPP Bloc of APC endorses Pres Tinubu for 2nd Term …Seeks Political offices

By Austin Okoro… The All Nigeria People’s Party ANPP bloc of the All Progressives Congress APC has endorsed the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the second term. This

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EGOGA Alumni Association Performs Groundbreaking Ceremony For Modern Domitory

Ahead of its 3rd Global Reunion, Egbu Girls Old Girls Association has done a groundbreaking ceremony to build the first phase of its over 300 million modern dormitory for its

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Trump gets more support from Nigerian Bishops to carry out Military Operation in the country

Legion of Bishops in Nigeria including a renowned Pentecostal COGIC Bishop, Kenneth Obi have lent their support to the US proposed Military Operation to flush out Terrorists in Nigeria as

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Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri: Achigbu’s scorecard speaks for itself

By EMEKA OGARAKU… Unarguably, Associate Prof. Kingsley Achigbu’s tenure, first as the Medical Director, the then (FMC) and now its pioneer Chief Medical Director as a Federal Teaching, Hospital, Owerri

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Tinubu, Sultan, Uzodimma, Other Eminent Personalities Headline Editors’ Conference

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is bubbling as editors of print, online, broadcast organisations and news agencies, under the umbrella of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), arrive from

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Imo ADC Mobilizes Support Groups Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Director-General, Directorate of Support Groups, Diaspora Affairs, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Comrade (Dr.) Agu Diamond Bryan, has  mobilized thousands

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Fresh Controversies Trail ENTRACO Taskforce …as Calls For Sack Of GM Intensifies

Fresh controversies have trailed the Imo state Environmental Transformation Agency (ENTRACO) attracting many more criticisms from the various quarters condemning the taskforce operations of the agency in Imo. Just recently

Sports

SWAN at 60: Imo SWAN Holds Thanksgiving Service At Maria Assumpta Cathedral, Owerri

As part of activities marking the 60th Anniversary of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), the Imo State chapter on Sunday, October 26, 2025, held a thanksgiving service at

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Administrator Okolieogwo Extols Trailblazing Governor Uzodimma on
NUC’s Recognition Of Omuma University, His Leadership Newspaper’s Governor Of Year 2025 Award

In yet another epochal stride that reinforces Imo State’s growing prominence on the national stage, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma (CON), the Trailblazing Reformer Governor, has once again

Politics

2027: ASSOTU, PH Assures People Of Owerri Federal Constituency Of Right Choice Of Candidates

By Chinedu Max Egere… Association of Owerri Town Unions, Port Harcourt, Rivers state has indicated its willingness to commence consultations ahead of 2027 to ascertain the quality of aspirants with

Sports

Nezianya, Odikpo, Balepo, Ndukuba, Chukwuleta, Others Set For Veterans Awards at SWAN 60th Anniversary

Tony Nezianya, a former Head of Sports at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Emeka Odikpo of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) have been nominated for the

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World Energy Day: Owerri North lawmaker, Ofurum, stresses on sustainable electricity

By Ikenna Orioha… To boost the economy and livelihood, Member representing Owerri North State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kelechi Ofurum, has stressed on renewable/sustainable energy

Business

Imo City Boy Movement Applauds Seyi Tinubu for Driving Economic Dialogue, Engaging Business Leaders in South-East

The Imo state Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Prince Francis Uzor, in a show of support, has commended Seyi Tinubu for convening a strategic meeting with influential South-East entrepreneurs,

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INPA Marks 14th Anniversary, Launches N200M Media Resource Centre

The Imo Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA) is set to commemorate its 14th anniversary and launch its N200 million Media Resource Centre. The event will take place at the Rockview Hotel

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial: Senior Advocates Withdraw, Defendant Challenges Court’s Jurisdiction

The terrorism trial of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, took a new turn on Thursday as all Senior Advocates representing him withdrew from the case. At

Sports

SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary, Awards With Religious Services

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will on Friday October 24 and Sunday October 26, 2025 hold Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving ahead of the much anticipated 60th Anniversary and