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Nigeria Police Investigate Allegations of Extortion and Car Theft by Imo State Officers

Nigeria Police Investigate Allegations of Extortion and Car Theft by Imo State Police Officers

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 61The car dealer alleged that the policemen introduced themselves as officers from the State CID, Benin City The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into allegations of abuse of office by […]

Nigeria Insecurity – We’re Still Under Siege, South East Residents Cry Out

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 73Enugu — The lingering insecurity in the South East region is not abating. The situation, especially in Anambra and Imo States, is getting out of hand, and giving the people serious concern. Residents of […]

Police begin disciplinary action against officers who extorted motorists

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 63The police in Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria, say they have begun disciplinary action against officers filmed extorting motorists in the state. The police spokesperson in Ebonyi State, Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement […]

Government plans social welfare packages for Policemen working in Imo State

June 15, 2021 The Editor 0

Views: 2032Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said that his governmentwas working out a Social Welfare package to encourage policemen and allsecurity agencies working in Imo. The Governor dropped the hint on Tuesday when […]

Suspected kidnap kingpin arrested in students’ hostel

State police and consequences

July 21, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 975 Some people are calling for a decentralized police, but nobody is asking what I think are the right questions: What happened to the Nigeria Police Force? Why is it so weak and inefficient? […]

POLITICAL CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA

May 29, 2018 Prof. Protus Nathan UZORMA 0

Views: 861The first civilian administration in Nigeria lasted from the 1st of October, 1960 to January 15th, 1966. This was period of Nigerian’s first five years of independence. The government and the destiny of the […]

Biafra Day celebration: Soldiers, police beat up PUNCHman

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 410The Imo State correspondent of The PUNCH , Emeka Ihiegbulem, was on Tuesday beaten up by the men of the Nigeria Police Force, soldiers and other security agencies during the 18th anniversary celebration of […]

In Imo Police take over APC secretariat

May 15, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 513Nigeria Police Force (Concise News) Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have taken over the Imo state All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariat. This is coming after hoodlums allegedly set the secretariat on fire on […]

How police killed student doing menial job to pay school fees – Reps

May 8, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 504The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the alleged extrajudicial killing of a student, Ifeanyi Okafor, by the police for allegedly refusing to yield to a N500 bribe demand. The House said […]

Mr. Chris Okey Ezike Commissioner of Police in Imo State

Imo State Police Commissioner Threatens to Arrest Citizen Ikenna Samuelson Iwuoha and Others.

September 1, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 1053A formal petition seeking for the removal of Mr. Chris Okey Ezike as the Imo State Commissioner of Police, and dismissal from the Nigeria Police Force is loading. Meanwhile, let me inform the reading […]

New York hospital shooter identified as Nigerian

July 1, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 362Dr Henry Michael Bello, the gunman who shot six people at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Centre in New York on Friday, has been identified as a Nigerian. Some Nigerians in New York, who knew Bello, […]

Imo Police Commissioner Orders The Release Of Kelechi Agoha Illegally Detained By SARS

June 21, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 3328The ebullient, vibrant and proactive Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Mr. Chris Ezike has responded to my distress letter to him dated 19th June 2017, wherein I exposed the uncivilized, criminal and ungodly […]

CJN, NJC launch probe into conflicting judgments on Rivers disputes

November 1, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 61Judges of the Federal and State High Courts involved in issuing conflicting rulings in political cases affecting Rivers State are now officially under investigation by a National Judicial Council (NJC) panel. The Chief Justice […]

NUJ condemns arrest of Imo radio presenter, Uba

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 30 The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council, has condemned the arrest of radio presenter Chinonso Uba, popularly called Nonsokwa, by the Nigeria Police Force, describing the action of the command as […]

US demands trial of Plateau killers

June 28, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 441 America has challenged the Federal Government to ensure that perpetrators of the recent killings in Plateau State are brought to justice. In what Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAM) described as […]

In Bayelsa, corps member drowns while taking selfie

May 7, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 333A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who recently completed his service, at the weekend drowned in Nembe River, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It was gathered that the tragic […]

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu,

Southeast Peace Fund donates ₦1m to more families of fallen soldiers in Enugu, Ebonyi

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 83The Peace Fund Committee for Victims of Insecurity, established by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has donated N1 million each to the families of victims of […]

When will their lordships be prosecuted?

When will the sacked Lordships be prosecuted?

November 19, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 61The Judiciary, under Section 6 of the Constitution, is vested with the powers to uphold rule of law and maintain order in the society. It exercises these powers through the judges. Every judge, upon […]

Nonsokwa’s lawyer Mgbekeonye writes Imo CP ,IG alleges threat to life

Threats Against Lawyer of Imo Broadcaster Nonsokwa Raise Safety Concerns

November 2, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 56The lawyer representing Imo radio broadcaster Chinonso Uba, known as Nonsokwa, has reported receiving death threats from unknown callers. C.K. Mgbekeonye seeks urgent intervention from the police following alarming incidents and fears for his […]

Abia, Imo traders count their losses over 2-day sit-at-home

October 23, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 62A cross-section of traders in Abia and Imo says the two-day sit-at-home crippled their businesses and caused them huge financial losses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a middle-aged man had in […]

Imo Supplementary Polls: Ugochinyere Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plans To Announce Fake Results

April 16, 2023 The Editor 0

Views: 88 The House of Representatives member-elect for Ideato North, South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere (PDP), has uncovered alleged plot by the Independent National Electoral Commissiom (INEC) to force collation officers […]

Imo State CP asked to effect release of Mr Anayo Anoruo

April 25, 2019 The Editor 0

Views: 580 PLEASE CALL YOUR OFFICERS TO ORDER AND EFFECT THE RELEASE OF MR ANAYO ANORUO, A BUS DRIVER 25/04/2019Attention, Imo State Commissioner Of Police ( Imo State PoliceCommand, Owere-Imo State) Sir PLEASE CALL YOUR […]

Imo APC: Okorocha’s visit with President won’t change anything – Ekeh

May 25, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 645 Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha paid President Muhammadu Buhari a fresh visit on Thursday at Aso Rock villa, this time in company of former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole. The meeting, held behind closed […]

Biafra Day: Five Killed, About 500 Arrested

May 24, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 3856At least five people were feared killed yesterday while the police arrested more than 500 members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Biafra Independent Movement (BIM) in […]

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris

IG’s ‘Transmission’ and the Other Treacherous Tale

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 725…after all mispronounced and done, the IGP also partly has himself to blame. Well, maybe his consolation should be that, at least, there is now an epithet to define his reign as super cop. […]

The Impending Implosion of APC

May 22, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 468TUESDAY WITH REUBEN ABATI Just take the phrase: “impending” in the title above with a pinch of salt. I use the word because in politics as in life, things happen – as seemingly absolute […]

THE ECLIPSE OF THE RESCUE

May 20, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 898To say that the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has been humbled is merely stating the obvious. He has been boxed to a corner, by a combined force of those he had vowed […]

Imo deputy governor salutes ‘true nation-builders’

Battle for Imo: Okorocha, deputy’s war escalates

May 8, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 465TENSION yesterday continued to build up in Imo State, after the ward congresses of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, as commissioners appointed by Governor Rochas Okorocha insisted that the congresses should […]

Imo Dep. Gov, Madumere; others attacked by thugs

May 7, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 171Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, has given a graphic account of how he and other top notchers of All Progressives Congress, APC, were attacked by hired thugs within the premises of the […]

Narrow escape for Imo deputy governor, other top politicians as ward congress turns violent

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 318Narrow escape for Imo deputy governor, other top politicians as ward congress turns violent Updated: APC governorship primaries in Ekiti ends in violence, exercise suspended indefinitely (photos) – The APC ward congress in Imo […]

Gen. Gowon’s clarion call

May 3, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 359AT the weekend in Owerri City, General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s one time military ruler made a statement which was widely circulated. The General was at the Government House Owerri to pay a courtesy call […]

An Open Letter To President Muhammadu Buhari By Chief Dr Innocent Chukwuma (INNOSON)

May 1, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 519Mr Innoson Chukwuma, chairman of Innoson Motors. Related News An Open Letter To President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR On The Abuse Of Court Process By The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission On Chief Dr Innocent […]

Okorocha’s illegal tax

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 1121It has been reported once again by the newspapers, including the Vanguard, that Mr. Anayo “Rochas” Okorocha has imposed a local tax of N3000 per adult in Imo State as what he called “Community […]

Okorocha, Demolition Of Properties And Relocation Of Ekeukwu Owerri Market

August 28, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 887I have carefully listened to various arguments regarding the on-going demolition of properties in Owerri, the Imo state capital. I have also watched with keen interest the imbroglio that has erupted in the State […]

Emergency Legislation on Honesty and Love

July 4, 2017 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 429The English have an axiom which states that nobody can legislate on honesty. I wish to add that nobody can legislate on love also. But without the aid of a seer it is obvious […]

Countdown to October 1, 2017

June 27, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 741ON October 1, 2017, we will be marking (not celebrating) the 57th anniversary of our Independence. Taking everything into account, there is nothing to celebrate about a blood-soaked national history; a nation whose independence […]

Taraba killings: Osinbajo summons security chiefs, Gov Darius

June 22, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 905ACTING president, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo Thursday summoned security chiefs and the Governor of Taraba State Darius Dickson Ishaku over the recent violent attack that led to the death of many in Taraba state. Prof. […]