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Ohanaeze Presidency: 9 More Igbo Groups Back Prof Osuagwu

By Stanley Emejuru. As the contest for the leadership of the apex Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, inches closer, various Igbo groups and prominent leaders have begun to shop for

Sports

Talent Hunt: Owerri 6-Team Tournament Ends Amidst Discoveries

Henry Echefu. The Owerri six team tournament organized by Heartland FC to asses the talents of some young players in town has ended with excitement. The tournament which football lovers

Sports

Imo FA Assures Heartland GM of Members Unflinching Support

By Henry Echefu. Members of Imo State Football Association have assured the General Manager of Heartland Football Club, Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi of the body’s unflinching support as he hold sway

Sports

Heartland Coaches, Players Assured of a New Dawn in the Club

By Henry Echefu. Coaches and players of Heartland Football Club Owerri, the Naze Millionaires have been assured of a new dawn in the club, the General Manager of the Club

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Imo State Water and Sewerage Corporation Warn Against Illegal Construction, Dredging Activities at Otamiri Headworks, Says Defaulters to Face The Law

ThankGod Emeh. The Management of Imo State Water and Sewerage Corporation has warned that all illegal construction and dredging activities within and around the Otamiri Headworks of the Owerri Regional

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“Gov Uzodinma Will Deliver Better Beyond Expectations, Give Him a Chance” -Senator Nwagwu Enjoins Imo People

Senator Matthew Nwagwu has assured Imo people that His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma will deliver the dividend of democracy to the people as the governor of Imo State. Senator Nwagwu,

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Advocacy: “High Time To Uphold Clean Imo Water Law and Policy” – USAID E-WASH Team Charges Imo Govt and Imolites, Commends Media Practitioners

ThankGod Emeh. Media practitioners in the state have been commended for their proactive media advocacy and information dessimination in society especially as regards USAID Effective Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Service

Politics

COVID-19: INEC Introduces New Guidelines For Bye-election In Imo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is introducing new measures or rules as a way of guiding the electorate and stakeholders in the forth coming Imo North Senatoral

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The Very Truth of Matters Arising in Imo NUJ, Far From So Called ‘Integrity Group’s Reports

By ThankGod Emeh. The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ; a hallowed and unmistaken professional body housing media practitioners or pen pushers across the country with 36 state Councils, and the

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Imo Govt Debunks Reports of Grazing Reserve Arrangement With CBN Governor

ThankGod Emeh, OWERRI.  The media office of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has debunked news making rounds in the media that the Governor met with Governor of Central Bank of

Lifestyle

DNKI President Lauds ‘Shared Prosperity Govt’, Unveils 2020 International Converge Logo of Denorsemen Kclub

By Ifeanyi Nwanguma, OWERRI.  The International President of DeNorsemen Kclub Incorporated, Chief (Dr) Adeshola Giwa has commended Governor Hope Uzodinma led Shared Prosperity Government in Imo State for his selfless

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ICON Student Nurses Refute Alleged N400,000 Fee By Imo Education Commissioner

Student Nurses of Imo State College of Nursing Sciences Orlu ( ICON) have described the alleged #400,000 per session fee against the College management as reported in the media, as

Health

Breaking News: Chaos at Imo College of Nursing Orlu, as Commissioner, Ikegwuoha Interferes With NMCN Final Examination

Ifeanyi Nwanguma, OWERRI.  The Imo State Commissioner for Education, Prof. BTO Ikegwuoha has been accused of interfering with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN August General Nursing Council

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Imo NUJ Moves to Checkmate Fake Journalists …As Eze Adiuku Emerges Council’s Asistant Secretary

The members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Imo State Council have resolved to curb the activities ofquacks in the profession. At a State Congress held on Wednesday 5th August,

Business

IMSAA Calls For Proper Registration, Placement of Bill Boards in Imo

Imo State Signage and Advertisement Agency (IMSAA) has called on banks, churches, hotels, private and public organisations to ensure they clear from and register with the agency before placing any

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Empowerment: Over 100 Orlu Youths To Be Trained On Skills, Barr OND Affirms

By Ikenna Orioha. Interim Management Committee Member representing Ohafo/Okporo/Umutanze Ward, Orlu LGA Council, Imo State, Barr Nnamdi Okafor, says arrangements have been perfected by the Council to train over 100

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“Criticize Uzodinma-Led Govt Positively” -Imo NUJ Chairman Akaraonye Urges Opposition

ThankGod Emeh.  The Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Imo State Ciuncil, Chief Chris Akaraonye has called on the opposition and critics of Governor Hope Uzodinma-led government to be

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IMSAA: Nwulu Promises Boost On Imo Govt. Revenue Base

Owerri, The Special Adviser to Imo Governor on Imo Signage and Advertisement Agency (IMSAA), Dr (Mrs) Nina Nwulu has promised to work assidously with her team to boost the revenue

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Damaged Pipe-Borne Water: Owerri Residents Appeal For Help

By Chika Uju.  Residents of Owerri Municipal Council, have appealed to the government of Imo State to urgently fix their damaged Pipe-borne Water so that they are relieved from scarcity

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Advertising Practitioners Seek Harmonisation of Billboard Taxes in Imo

Outdoor advertising practitioners in Imo have called on the state government to harmonize fees and taxes for bill board placements to ensure sanity and proper accountability. The Imo Outdoor Advertising

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Imo: SSA Youth Affairs, Eric Uwakwe Set to Partner State Bloggers

The Senior Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to Imo State Governor, Hon. Eric Uwakwe has called on bloggers to join hands in the promotion of the activities of the state

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Joyous: Imo Comptroller of Immigrations, Ringshum Retires at 35 Years Service

Owerri, June 28, 2020. Mr David Ringshum, the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigrations Service (NIS) in Imo State Command, has retired from the service after 35 years of service. Our

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COVID-19: “Directives on Churches, Mosque, Markets, Social Gatherings Still enforce in Imo” –Prof Iwu

The Chairman of Imo State COVID-19 Task Force, Prof. Maurice Iwu, has expressed concern over rising cases of coronavirus in the state and called for holistic approach to combating the

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COVID-19: Former IMHA Contestant Extends Palliatives to Isiala Mbano Indigenes …salutes Uzodimma’s efforts to contain virus

By Ikenna Orioha. Hon. Ezenna Nnanyereugo Okoro, who formerly contested for Isiala Mbano State Constituency Seat under APC, has given his people palliative food items to help them assuage coronavirus

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Imo: Nwosu Scores Uzodimma High on Road Construction, Rehabilitation

By Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner for Works, Barr Ralph Nwosu, has scored Governor Hope Uzodimma high on Road Construction and Rehabilitation within Imo State. The Commissioner stated this during the inspection