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Imo Govt Seals Pact With Hilton Group To Manage Concorde Hotel
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Imo Govt Seals Pact With Hilton Group To Manage Concorde Hotel

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 74Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma revealed that his government has entered a pact with Hilton Group to manage the iconic Concorde Hotel after its renovation. The governor stated this to news men in Owerri […]

Labour in showdown with four states over minimum wage
National News

Nigerian Labour in showdown with four states over minimum wage

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 61Katsina, C’River, Zamfara, Imo to face battle 32 states, FCT in full compliance Labour disharmony and disruptions are likely in four states over the implementation of the new minimum wage. Although, the targeted commencement […]

Imo miners protest NIWA’s alleged harassment, extortion
Economy

Imo Miners protest NIWA’s alleged harassment, extortion

November 13, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 63Members of the Imo State branch of the Miners Association of Nigeria, on Monday, protested against what they termed as illegal activities of the personnel of the National Inland Waterway Authority (NIWA) in Imo […]

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Religion

Police confirm abduction of Catholic priest, launch search operation in Imo

November 7, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 53The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Azubuike, the Parish Priest of St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish in Obollo, Isiala Mbano Local Council. Police Public Relations Officer ASP Henry […]

Headline showing Imo State government’s approval for inter-ethnic marriages misleading
Arts & Culture

Imo State government’s approval for inter-ethnic marriages misleading

October 26, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 55Claim: A Facebook user claims the Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced free marriages between Imo indigenes and Fulani settlers in the state. Verdict: Misleading! DUBAWA’s research shows that the attached picture has been […]

Flooding: FG assesses Imo dams for safety
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Imo Flooding: FG assesses Imo dams for safety

October 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 67The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, has sent technical experts to evaluate the dams in Imo to create a robust action plan to tackle challenges facing dam construction. The Deputy Director, […]

Rights Group Cautions Imo Council Chairmen On Misappropriation Of Funds
Law & Crime

Rights Group Cautions Imo Council Chairmen On Misappropriation Of Funds

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 72Human rights organisation, the Defender of Human Rights and Access to Justice Foundation, (DHRAJF) has called on the 27 elected local government chairmen in Imo State to ensure the transparent running of their various […]

FG moves to halt Umuchima community gully erosion in Imo
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FG moves to halt Umuchima community gully erosion in Imo

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 59The people of Umuchima community in Ideato South Local Government Area, Imo State may begin to heave a sigh of relief as the Federal Government has stepped efforts to put an end to the […]

No judge disowned Supreme Court judgement on Uzodimma – Imo Govt
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No judge disowned Supreme Court judgement on Uzodimma – Imo Govt

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 59Owerri – The Imo state government on Tuesday described as irresponsible and unreasonable a report saying that a supreme Court judge has apologised over the ruling on Imo Governorship five years ago. The Commissioner […]

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

October 23, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 58A 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 […]

Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited Takes Over Electricity Distribution in Enugu State
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Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited Takes Over Electricity Distribution in Enugu State

October 23, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 72The Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has been licensed to distribute electricity within Enugu State by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). According to […]

Sit-at-home: Police clarify misleading Imo viral video
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Sit-at-home: Police clarify misleading Imo viral video

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 22The Imo State Police Command, on Monday, warned the public against the spread of mischief, misinformation, and fake news and that any individuals found guilty of false information will be prosecuted. The police reacting […]

Imo Police Reacts To Misleading Viral Video
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Imo Police Reacts To Misleading Viral Video

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 35Imo State Police Command, on Monday, reacted to a viral video showing vehicles set ablaze by some people who are linked with IPOB/ESN enforcing an unlawful sit-at-home order in Okigwe. The command spokesman, Henry […]

Activist arrested for alleged cyberstalking in Imo
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Activist arrested for alleged cyberstalking in Imo

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 26Operatives of the Imo State Police Command on Monday said they had arrested an Owerrri-based human rights activist and freelance journalist, Mr Chinonso Uba (Nonsonkwa), following a petition from a concerned citizen regarding viral […]

Serious Tension As Mob Lynches Suspected Cultist For Stabbing Mechanic To Death In Imo
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Serious Tension As Mob Lynches Suspected Cultist For Stabbing Mechanic To Death In Imo

April 23, 2023 The Editor 0

Views: 61Serious tension has reportedly gripped Umuonyeashi, Nsokpo Ogbaku in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The tension gripped the community on Friday morning when a suspected cultist, Chima, also known as Jasper, reportedly […]

Dee Sam Mbakwe
HOT PILLS

Imo State: Even Dee Sam Mbakwe Was Not A Saint

October 25, 2019 Ikenna ONUOHA 0

Views: 107The story of Late Chief Samuel Onunaka Mbakwe, PhD, the first Civilian Governor of old Imo State has always been told in the positive considering his level of administrative acumen and developmental strides. Chief […]

Ugwumba Uche Nwosu
Interviews

Stop Insulting Imolites, Richmond Osuji cautions Uche Nwosu

May 9, 2019 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 84 ..says comments a hangover of election failure. A political strategist and former Chairman of Aboh Mbaise Local government area, Hon Sir Richmond Osuji, Enyioha has described the current comments credited to Hon Uche […]

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Metro News

THE PURPORTED ADOPTION OF IHEDIOHA AS A SOLE CANDIDATE OF OWERRI ZONE, A FAILED JAMBOREE EXERCISE TO FOIST PDP ON OWERRI PEOPLE AND DECIEVE IMOLITES

December 14, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 233The more people become desperate to achieve an ambition, the more they continue to expose how inordinate their intentions are. The issue of Owerri zone adopting a particular candidate for the 2019 general election […]

Sen Hope Uzodimma
Politics

Imo APC Governorship 5 aspirants align with Sen. Uzodinma

October 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2010Five All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Imo State have declared support for Sen. Hope Uzodinma, the declared winner of the Imo State governorship primary election conducted on Oct. 1 by the Ahmed […]

Opinions

Imo State LGC Poll of 25/8/2018: We are back to where we were on 7/8/2010

August 27, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 2294The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission(ISIEC) has announced that  Local Government election will take place on Saturday, August 25th.If this  election actually  holds it then means that  Governor Okorocha has done  exactly what his […]

Nigerian-Court
Law & Crime

How Imo assembly violated court order on Madumere’s Impeachment

August 14, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2334 AN Imo State High Court presided over by Justice Benjamin C. Iheka was yesterday, told how the State House of Assembly defied an Order of Court and pronounced the impeachment of the Deputy […]

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Community News

Killing by naval officer sparks protest in Imo

May 28, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 3908There was pandemonium in Awaka, a suburb in Owerri, the Imo State capital after one of the naval officers on a stop-and-search operation on Owerri/Umuahia expressway allegedly shot dead a pedestrian. The tragedy, which […]

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Metro News

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

May 25, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 656 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 […]

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National News

Imo APC tussle: Okorocha, Oshiomhole meet Buhari in Aso Rock

May 25, 2018 The Editor 1

Views: 2601President Muhammadu Buhari has met with Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State behind closed doors and former governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Yesterday’s meeting would be the second time […]

Ikedi Ohakim
Opinions

IKEDI OHAKIM, IMO AND THE GHOST OF 2011

May 25, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 1006To flow with this essay, reader is advised to first put on the cap of objectivism as reading without will be tantamount to wasting scarce energy reading the “nonsense” that is not. Yesterday in […]

No PVC, No Salary In Imo, Okorocha Declares
Metro News

300,000 PVCs yet to be collected in Imo

May 25, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 429Sunday Adedoyin, the Head of Department (HOD), Voters Education and Publicity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Imo State, has raised the alarm that over 300,000 permanent voter’s cards (PVCs) were yet to […]

Reach FM
Metro News

BREAKING!!! NBC Reportedly Shuts Down Okorocha’s Radio Station in Imo

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 357Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has closed down indefinitely the newly established REACH FM radio station allegedly owned by Governor Rochas Okorocha for illegally operating without licence we has learnt.[…] Disclosing this to newsmen in […]

Suspected kidnap kingpin arrested in students’ hostel
Law & Crime

Man declared wanted for killing cousin in Imo

May 22, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 371The Imo State Commissioner of police, Dasuki Galadanchi, has declared one Obinna Ozoemena wanted for allegedly killing his cousin, Innocent Ekaeje. It was learnt that the 31-year-old victim had just arrived from his base […]

Suspected kidnap kingpin arrested in students’ hostel
Law & Crime

In Imo Police take over APC secretariat

May 15, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 522Nigeria 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 […]

APC-NWC
Metro News

Oyegun, NWC Sabotaging APC Congresses, Says Okorocha |The Republican News

May 15, 2018 The Editor 1

Views: 2765Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha Party to gov: Your comments uncharitable Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has linked the crisis rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its congresses to a plot […]

Imo workers get automatic promotion, as Okorocha promises ‘sleeping allowance’
Metro News

Okorocha loses again as APC holds LG congress in Imo

May 15, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 133Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha’s attempt to stop the local government congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, failed, as the party went ahead with the exercise. Executives of the party were returned […]

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Politics

2019: Not Too Young To Run bill promoter to contest for Imo governorship election

May 15, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 497Not Too Young To Run bill promoter to contest for Imo governorship election Breaking: US first lady Melania Trump undergoes kidney surgery, hospitalized Abia poly reopens as unions call off strike – The race […]

IMO APC Coalition
News

Imo Deputy Governor, APC Chair Commend APC For Successful LGA Congresses AS PARTY CHAIR INSISTS PARTY SECRETARIAT WAS TORCHED BY GOVT AGENT

May 15, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 140The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere has commended the All Progressives Congress faithful for coming out en mass to exercise their civil right to voting their choice candidates for various positions […]

Imo deputy governor salutes ‘true nation-builders’
Metro News

Aftermath of APC ward congress: Fresh plot to impeach Imo deputy gov uncovered

May 10, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 430A fresh plot to impeach Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, by the state Assembly is allegedly being instigated by Governor Rochas Okorocha. Governor Okorocha and his group had accused the deputy governor of […]

Imo deputy governor salutes ‘true nation-builders’
Metro News

Battle for Imo: Okorocha, deputy’s war escalates

May 8, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 468TENSION 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 State Commissioners
Metro News

Imo Commissioners want ward congress rescheduled

May 8, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 393Imo State Commissioners have called for the rescheduling of the botched All Progressive Congress (APC) ward congress election originally slated for Saturday, May 5. This was contained in a six paragraph communique issued by […]

2019: Imo APC stakeholders resist Governor Okorocha
Metro News

Okorocha battles for survival in Imo

May 7, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 212Party members burn LG secretariat Parallel congresses in states Okorocha battles for survival in Imo Amaechi, senator at loggerheads APC to aggrieved members: Seek redress through appeal panels The fallout of Saturday’s ward congresses […]

ejiogu-madumere
Metro News

Imo Deputy Governor Madumere Rejoicing After Winning Rochas Yesterday

May 7, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 567Imo State Deputy Governor Prince Eze Madumere, Sen Ben Uwajumogu of Okigwe Zone, Fmr Imo SSG Sir Jude Ejiogu and Sen Ifeanyi Araraume ( Agu Isiebu ) seen relishing their […] Imo State Deputy […]

Popular Catholic priest Sponsors Wedding Of 117 Couples In One Day
Community News

Imo Catholic priest sponsors wedding of 117 couples in one day

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 3961A popular Catholic priest from Mbaise, Imo State, on April 21, 2018, made history at St Peters Catholic Church, Oparadim, Ahiazu Mbaise, when he sponsored and wedded 117 couples in one day. The priest […]

2019: Imo in bondage—APGA
Metro News

Imo looks to APGA for salvation in 2019

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 505The prospects of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2019 governorship election in Imo State keep looking brighter as more and more citizens of the state bet on the party as the […]

IMO APC Coalition
Politics

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

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 319Narrow 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 […]

APC
News

Violence, missing result sheets in Imo

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 611The All Progressive Congress (APC) ward congress held yesterday in Imo state was fraught with crises. From the outset, factions of the APC in Imo state disagreed over congress committee officials sent from Abuja […]

IMO APC Coalition
Politics

BREAKING!! Imo State Apc Congress A Bloody Disaster, Rochas Okorocha Firmly Defeated By Sen Ararume(Photo)

May 6, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 470IF YOU CAN’T LAST 2MINS OR WATERYSPERM, TRY BITTERKOLA + WATERMELON SEED (Every Man Needs This!) THANK ME LATER As shared by Oru Express 2 hrs · IMO STATE APC CONGRESS A BLOODY DISASTER, […]

2019: Imo APC stakeholders resist Governor Okorocha
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2019: Imo APC stakeholders resist Governor Okorocha

May 3, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 496 Rochas Foundation Stakeholders in the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress have vowed to resist an alleged plan by the state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, to manipulate Saturday’s ward congresses. A delegation […]

APC excos intervene in Imo party crisis
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APC excos intervene in Imo party crisis

May 3, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 426 Gov. Rochas Okorocha‏ [Photo Credit: Twitter – @GovernorRochas] Related News The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) led by the party’s National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, on Wednesday met with stakeholders of […]

Corps member embarks on N15 million museum project in Imo
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Corps member embarks on N15 million museum project in Imo

May 3, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 446 NYSC members Miss Oluwatosin Fatunbi, a Batch A Stream II corps member in Imo, on Wednesday began a N15 million museum project as part of her Community Development Service (CDS) in the state. […]

Female Kidnapper Allegedly Sent By A Chief In Imo State To Kidnap Small Children Caught In Abia(Photos)
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Female Kidnapper Allegedly Sent By A Chief In Imo State To Kidnap Small Children Caught In Abia(Photos)

May 3, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 542 Sensual Asian Babes Are Eager To Chat With You Right Now These Charming Beauties Prefer An Older Boyfriend According to reports, this Female Kidnapper was allegedly sent by a Chief In Imo State […]

Imo Deputy Governor Salutes Workers On ‘may Day’ - SAYS WORKERS ARE TRUE NATION BUILDERS
News

Imo Deputy Governor Salutes Workers On ‘may Day’ – SAYS WORKERS ARE TRUE NATION BUILDERS

May 2, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 440 The Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere, Tuesday, joined other good spirited Nigerians to felicitate Nigerian workers for their sacrifices and contributions in the nation building, commending them for their understanding […]

Catholic Priest, Kevin Ugoamadi, Attacked During Mass In Imo State
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Catholic Priest, Kevin Ugoamadi, Attacked During Mass In Imo State

May 1, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 432 Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s press conference with President Donald Trump of USA, the wife of the Nigeria president Mrs. Aisha Buhari on Tuesday extolled her husband’s efforts in making Nigeria a peace loving […]

Imo state police arrest pastor for alleged abduction of 17-months
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Imo state police arrest pastor for alleged abduction of 17-months

May 1, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 447 A pastor and his accomplice were at the weekend arrested by the police operative of the Imo state command for alleged kidnap of a 17-month-old baby. The command’s deputy police public relations officer, […]

Imo APC does not know you – Governor Okorocha tells Senator Uzodinma
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Imo APC does not know you – Governor Okorocha tells Senator Uzodinma

May 1, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 478 Rochas Foundation Gov. Rochas Okorocha has said that the members and leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Imo are not aware that Sen. Hope Uzodinma has joined the party. The party in […]

2019: Imo APC stakeholders resist Governor Okorocha
Metro News

Imo indigenes tackle Okorocha over community levy

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 437Politicians and major stakeholders in Imo State have reportedly accused Governor Rochas Okorocha of trying to extort the 637 autonomous communities by ordering the traditional rulers to raise the sum of N6 million each […]

Pastor nabbed for alleged kidnap of 17-month-old baby in Imo State
Metro News

Pastor nabbed for alleged kidnap of 17-month-old baby in Imo State

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 613• Police boss fumes over prevalence of under-aged cultists Police operatives of the Imo State command at the weekend arrested a pastor and his accomplice for the kidnap of a 17-month-old baby. Briefing reporters […]

Tributes as Archbishop Ekewuba is buried in Imo
Metro News

Tributes as Archbishop Ekewuba is buried in Imo

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 705The late General Overseer of the Overcomers Christian Mission, Archbishop Alexander Ezeugo Ekewuba, was buried at the weekend in Owerri, Imo State. Ekewuba, from Avu village, was laid to rest at the headquarters of […]

Herdsmen killings: Imo CAN stays away as Christians protest in Oyo, Abuja, Benue and Kogi
National News

Herdsmen killings: Imo CAN stays away as Christians protest in Oyo, Abuja, Benue and Kogi

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 617The Imo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria refused to hold protests across the state on Sunday as directed by the secretariat of the Christian body, even as Christians from various churches […]

Imo cannot remain in the bondage of family ties – Emeka Ihedioha
Interviews

Imo cannot remain in the bondage of family ties – Emeka Ihedioha

April 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 530Emeka Ihedioha on why Imo must be rescued. Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon Chukwuemeka Ihedioha is eying the keys to Douglas House, Owerri. It is his second attempt having […]

Imo PDP
More Serious Note

Imo PDP 2019 Guber Candidate: Of Pretenders And Contenders

April 16, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 1

Views: 7648With about barely five months to the presentation of its standard bearer in the 2019 gubernatorial election, and going by the timetable released by the electoral umpire in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission […]

Imo PDP
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Imo PDP Leadership (1999-2019) now good and set for Victory

March 30, 2018 Ogu Bundu NWADIKE 0

Views: 932It remains a thing of great pride for the Imo PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) since its formation over twenty years ago, it has remained the choice brand political party in Nigeria. The status of […]

Chief Dennis Okwu Sweet Apple
Metro News

Ikeduru State Constituency 2019: Chief Okwu – Sweet Apple Joins Race

March 5, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 966A renowned Business Mogul and Chief Executive officer of Sweet Apple Services Limited, Chief Dennis Ejikeme Okwu, has formally declared his intention to contest the election into Imo State House of Assembly to Represent […]

PDP, HURIWA
Politics

PDP, HURIWA Condemn Growing Attacks on Journalists in Imo and Kaduna

September 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 1253The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Imo State Chapter and a Pro-democracy and non-governmental organisation, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) have raised the alarm at the growing suppression of media rights in Imo […]

Owelle Okorocha
The Reformer

IMOLITES, This is not Ordinary

August 28, 2017 Prof. Protus Nathan UZORMA 0

Views: 669In my term, anyone who risks his conscience is a coward. I am free when I anchor my entire life on the function of conscience. He whose conscience is dead is a man from […]

uwadi-kenneth
Opinions

Plot to put Imo Social Crusader Comrade Kenneth Uwadi out of Circulation

July 18, 2017 Kenneth Uwadi 0

Views: 1641I wish to inform the media, trade union activists locally and internationally, organizations and individuals in Imo State, student and youth members of the JTVC, activists across the federation and the general public that […]

Owerri peoples assembly imo state equity charter
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OWERRI ZONE as pawn on the Imo Politics Chessboard

June 24, 2017 The Editor 0

Views: 413“I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other. So because you are lukewarm – neither hot nor cold – I am going to […]

Okey Ikechukwu – Limited Presence Of National Infrastructure Makes Land Procurement In South East Unattractive
News

Okey Ikechukwu – Limited Presence Of National Infrastructure Makes Land Procurement In South East Unattractive

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 60The Executive Director of the Development Specs Academy, Abuja, Okey Ikechukwu while shedding light on the topic of land ownership in the South East of Nigeria, has debunked the idea that Igbos deliberately restrict […]

Full List of 36 Names Recommended for Judicial Appointments in Nigeria
Law & Crime

Full List of 36 Names Recommended for Judicial Appointments in Nigeria

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 60The National Judicial Council has recommended 36 candidates for judicial appointments across various states, with the appointments set to be confirmed by the respective State Governors Additionally, two Heads of Court were recommended for […]

Okorocha alive, aide dismisses death rumour
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Senator Rochas Okorocha, alive, aide dismisses death rumour

November 7, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 62Ebere Nzeworji, an aide to the former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has refuted rumours of his principal’s death, stating that “the immediate past Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District is hale […]

Draw me this - 'The Legacy of Leadership: A Reflection on Integrity in Nigerian Governance'
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Good Name, Dear Politicians, Is Better Than Riches

November 3, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 72Explore the evolving legacy of leadership in Nigeria as Richard Odu, PhD, reflects on past and present governors, examining the impact of integrity and public service on national reputation. From the triumphs of General […]

Asari Dokubo: Nigeria Has A Culture Of Trying To Shortchange Niger Delta People, Rob Us Of Our Gains
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Asari Dokubo: Nigeria Has A Culture Of Trying To Shortchange Niger Delta People, Rob Us Of Our Gains

November 1, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 57The former President of the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has said that Nigeria has, for a while, had the culture of trying to shortchange the people of the Niger Delta and […]

Nigeria: Ex-Governorship Candidate in Nigeria Sues British Airways Over Alleged Contract Breach
Law & Crime

Athan Achonu Sues British Airways Over Alleged Contract Breach

October 31, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 55Athan Achonu, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the recently concluded governorship election in Imo State, has sued British Airways, demanding N200 million in damages over an alleged contract breach. Mr Achonu, through his […]

South East Development Commission
National News

Healing the Southeast through South East Development Commission

October 29, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 59The south-eastern states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo have been in the news for good and bad reasons recently. The good news included the signing into law of the South East Development […]

NGE tasks South-east/South-south Govs on security
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NGE tasks South-east/South-south Govs on security

October 27, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 66The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on state governments in the South-east and South-south geopolitical zones in the country to jointly tackle the security challenges in their states. Arising from a two-day […]

Carnage on federal roads raises concern over delayed projects
National News

Carnage on federal roads raises concern over delayed projects

October 26, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 63The current administration has pledged to complete all ongoing road projects across the country, but 16 months later, the rate of progress appears slow with federal roads still reeking of more potholes, causing untimely […]

Ondo Court Remands SS3 Student for Alleged Murder of Colleague
Law & Crime

Ondo Court Remands SS3 Student for Alleged Murder of Colleague

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 65The charges brought against the defendant contravene Sections 124 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ondo State, 2006. Akure, Nigeria — A 15-year-old female student of Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, has […]

Nigeria: Insecurity - We're Still Under Siege, South East Residents Cry Out
Africa News

Cameroon Enhances Maritime Liability, Compensation Rules

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 38IMO is helping to drive progress on ratifying, implementing and enforcing IMO liability instruments in Cameroon with a workshop in Yaoundé (21-25 October). Liability and compensation for damage caused during maritime transportation, including oil […]

Safety Key Concern In Transition To Net Zero Shipping
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Safety Key Concern In Transition To Net Zero Shipping

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 77Spain hosts 2024 World Maritime Day Parallel Event with a focus on safety. The World Maritime Day Parallel Event is held annually in a different IMO Member State to raise awareness of the sector […]

Police begin disciplinary action against officers who extorted motorists
Law & Crime

Police begin disciplinary action against officers who extorted motorists

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 73The 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 […]

Young Lady Vows Never to Forgive Her Father's Brothers or Help Their Children, Shares Their Offense
Family Matters

Young Lady Vows Never to Forgive Her Father’s Brothers or Help Their Children, Shares Their Offense

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 62 A deeply hurt Nigerian lady has openly declared that she would never marry a man who hails from Mbaise, a town in Imo State She went on to vow never to forgive her […]

The Biography of Onyeka Onwenu
Entertainment

The Biography of Onyeka Onwenu

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 83As you delve into the remarkable life of Onyeka Onwenu, you’ll discover a multifaceted Nigerian icon who has left an indelible mark on music, film, and social activism. Known as the “Elegant Stallion,” Onwenu’s […]

Be our partners in developing South East region – Uzodimma tells Editors
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Be our partners in developing South East region – Uzodimma tells Editors

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 54Owerri – The Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday, urged the members of the Guild of Editors to partner with the South East region on how to develop it. Uzodimma spoke while declaring […]

Gov Alia suspends Attorney General for joining Benue to suit challenging EFCC’s legality
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Gov Alia suspends Attorney General for joining Benue to suit challenging EFCC’s legality

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 68 Benue Governor, Rev Father Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has suspended the State’s Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim, for joining the state to a suit challenging the legality of […]

EEDC leaves Enugu as new company takes over electricity distribution
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EEDC leaves Enugu as new company takes over electricity distribution

October 23, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 59Licensing new power distribution company At the event, Mr Okonkwo said Mainpower was issued an interim distribution license to replace the EEDC in distributing electricity in the state. Mainpower is a subsidiary of the […]

Scrapping Of Anti-Corruption Agencies Key to True Federalism, Says SRLN
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Scrapping Of Anti-Corruption Agencies Key to True Federalism, Says SRLN

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 25A human rights organisation, Society for Rule of Law in Nigeria (SRLN) has commended the state governments which are demanding the scrap of three anti-corruption agencies at the Supreme Court, describing it as a […]

How Corpse of Murdered Pregnant Woman Was Found at Owerri Airport, FAAN Explains
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How Corpse of Murdered Pregnant Woman Was Found at Owerri Airport, FAAN Explains

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 28Owerri, Imo state – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has narrated how the dead body of a pregnant woman, Mrs. Chinwendu Amadi was discovered near Runway 17 axis at the Sam Mbakwe […]

No Picture
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Group urges Uzodinma to sign persons with disabilities bill into law

October 22, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 45 Imo State governor Hope Uzodinma. The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo to swiftly sign the Persons With Disabilities Discrimination Bill into law. The CCD Acting […]

Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo State Chapter
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That Shameful Outing of ALGON Members Under Immediate Past Administration (Part 1)

November 9, 2019 Ikenna ONUOHA 0

Views: 82Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Imo State Chapter under the immediate past administration in the state lacks the primary prerequisite to criticize any legally constituted authority to probe their activities as heads […]

Gov.-Rochas-Okorocha projects
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“ACHA ERE” PROJECTS OF OKOROCHA WILL FISSLE AWAY SOON – ONYEMOBI

May 13, 2019 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 68A social crusader and public opinion Analyst from Mbaitoli local government area, Chief Godson Onyemobi (God Father) has predicted that all the substandard projects scattered all over the nooks and cranny of Imo State […]

Imo APC May Implode, Stakeholders Warn
Education

OKOROCHA’S NEW UNIVERSITIES DEAD ON ARRIVAL – DIKE

May 13, 2019 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 88A political juggernaut and a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and one time member of the Imo House of Assembly, Hon Chief Emma Dike (Mirioma Orsu) has described the establishment of six […]

All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP) Imo state
Metro News

AGAP SET FOR INAUGURATION OF IHEDIOHA – CHAIRMAN

May 9, 2019 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 84The State Chairman of All Grand Alliance Party (AGAP) Imo state, Chief Ugo C. Ugo has stated that his party is now fully set to attend the inauguration of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Emeka […]

Ugwumba Uche Nwosu
Metro News

THE “HOUSE BOY” UCHE NWOSU: HIS GAIN, HIS ALBATROSS IN THE 2019 GUBER POLL

May 1, 2019 John MGBE 0

Views: 2248 He was called a house boy. He was called the son of a poor Catechist of the Anglican Church. And that poor or house boy and that son of a poor Catechist came […]

Rochas okorocha and Ifeanyi Araraume
About Imo State

ARARAUME AND THE DECIMATION OF OKOROCHA’S POLITICAL DYNASTY

May 1, 2019 John MGBE 0

Views: 2110“Another major victim of Okorocha’s high handedness was distinguished Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, who incurred Okorocha’s wrath for publicly expressing his interest to Contest as governor in 2019. It must be recalled that for Araraume, […]

PDP distances itself from Imo LG election, says it’s unconstitutional
News

Why I criticised choice of Peter Obi as Atiku’s running mate –Gov Umahi

October 16, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2061Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, says his social media critics over his position on Atiku Abubakar’s nomination of Mr. Peter Obi as a running mate are ‘uninformed.’ Umahi made the assertion on Tuesday […]

Ehime LGA APC congress
Politics

Hurdles for aspirants as APC reschedules primaries for tomorrow

September 29, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 1989The All Progressives Congress APC earlier last week revised its timetable for the conduct of its primaries but not a few stakeholders believe that the conduct of the exercises could either make or mar […]

APC
Law & Crime

Okorocha N20m bounty on APC Chairman Ideato North LGA killers

July 27, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2241 Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has promised N20 million to anyone with useful information that would lead to the arrest of the culprits who murdered the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of […]

5,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery project to be situated in Imo state
Economy

AFC grants Waltersmith Refinery $35 million debt facility

July 19, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 5021 Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed a $35 million debt facility agreement with Waltersmith Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, for a proposed 5,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery project to be situated in […]

Prince Eze madumere and Governor Rochas Okorocha
Opinions

Okorocha on a mission to destroy Madumere – Ajumbe

July 18, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 998 A former Commissioner of Information in Imo state, and a member of the Imo state All Progressives Congress (APC) Coalition Alliance, Vitalis Ajumbe, has lampooned Governor Rochas Okorocha for allegedly instigating the impeachment […]

Okorocha-APGA
Metro News

PURPORTED SUPPORT TO APGA BY TRADERS DECEITFUL – OKEKE

July 6, 2018 Cyril ARIRIGUZO 0

Views: 552The Chairman of Elders forum and stakeholders of Eke-Ukwu Owerri Traders, Chief Emma Okeke has stated that the alleged support by traders of displaced Eke-Ukwu market to the All Progressive Grand Alliance Party (APGA) […]

IPOB Polytechnic Nekede
Campus Gist

IPOB FAMILY UNIT INAUGURATED AT FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NEKEDE IN OWERRI PROVINCE

July 4, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 6191 Sunday 1st July 2018, saw yet another inauguration of a new family unit of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), this time at Federal Polytechnic, one of the tertiary institutions […] Sunday 1st […]

Tony Nwulu
News

INTERVIEW: #NotTooYoungToRun: How the journey began – Bill’s Sponsor

June 4, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 664Tony Nwulu, a member of the 8th House of Representatives, who represents Oshodi/Isolo II federal constituency of Lagos State, is the sponsor of the #NotTooYoungToRun bill. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES, he speaks […]

Rochas Mandate Group
Facebook

UGWUMBA UCHE NWOSU’S GOVERNORSHIP AMBITION IS FULLY ON TRACK – ROCHAS MANDATE

June 4, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 446The Rochas Mandate Group has reacted to a misleading and obviously planted fake news obtrusively promoted by agents of darkness and retrogression in Imo State especially, and the nation at large. The fake news […]

Uche-Nwosu
Politics

EVERYWHERE YOU GO, UGWUMBA IS THE ANSWER

May 31, 2018 John MGBE 0

Views: 503Last month, the enemies of free-education, good roads and infrastructural development gathered like swarm of bees to inject yet another shameful practice of hijacking electoral materials meant for the conduct of A.P.C congress and […]

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