Tag: Imo
Late father of basketball superstar, Ike Diogu, buried in Imo
The remains of Late Pa Edward Diogu, the father of former Nigeria’s national basketball team captain, Ike Diogu, have been…
Uzodinma cancels planned independence parade
“All residents are, therefore, advised to commemorate the anniversary quietly in their homes and to offer prayers for the peace,…
NECA applauds Imo, Ebonyi over Minimum Wage hike, urges other States to follow suit
Lauding some state initiatives, such as providing CNG buses to improve worker transportation, Oyerinde urged governments to prioritise practical solutions…
Helicopter crash: NIMASA to share information with International Maritime Organisation
“We remain resolute in our partnership with the Nigerian Navy and other stakeholders to ensure effective, rapid response in emergencies.”
Commotion as S’ Court delivers judgment in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi gov. election petitions
The apex court had fixed today, Aug. 23 for the final judgment of the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship poll conducted…
Vote buying: ICPC deploys operatives to Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has deployed its operatives to monitor the upcoming…
Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi elections: CDS, IGP issue strong warnings
Musa advised that the presence of security agencies in the three states should not scare anybody, but those with plans…
INEC announces date for Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi governorship elections
Okoye said that INEC at its weekly meeting on Tuesday approved the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the states…
Police repel attack on Izombe division, kill 4
Imo Police Command said gallant officers killed four bandits who allegedly attacked the Izombe police division in the Oguta Local…
Army destroys outworn ammunition, explosives in Imo
The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, near Owerri, has begun the demolition of unserviceable ammunition and…
NUJ wants arrest of Imo newspaper vendors probed
The Imo council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has demanded a full investigation into Monday’s arrest of newspaper vendors…
Uzodimma blames ‘APC enemies’ for Imo attacks
Governor Hope Uzodimma has blamed enemies of his political party, APC, for masterminding the recent attacks in Imo state.
Uzodinma organizing the killing of Imolites: Mbaka
Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has accused Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State of organizing…
Gunmen shoot motorists in Imo
No fewer than four motorists were shot during a robbery attack in Imo state on Sunday night.
NALDA to establish integrated farm estate in Imo
The National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) is set to establish an integrated farm estate in Imo to complement the…
Angry youths burn station as police kill one in Imo
Some angry youths in Imo State have set ablaze an Area Divisional Police Headquarters located at Ishinweke town in the…
Imo bye-election: APC dedicates victory to electorate
Imo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thanked residents of Imo North for their massive turnout during Saturday’s…
Court remands Imo lawmaker over alleged assault
An Owerri Magistrate Court on Monday remanded in prison Hercules Okoro a member of the Imo House of Assembly for…
#EndSARS: Imo Inquiry Panel laments low turnout of petitioners
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Police Brutality and Related Extra-Judicial killings in Imo state has received only two petitions…
I’m with you on #EndSARS, Uzodimma tells protesters
Governor Hope Uzodimma on Tuesday told the #EndSARS protesting youths in Imo State that he is with them in their…
N106b contract scams uncovered in Imo, Uzodinma vows to get the money
The Judicial Commission of Enquiry on Contracts, set up by the Imo state government has uncovered contract scams worth N106billion.
Woman lies to hubby baby was still-born , then sells it for N500K
A man in Imo state, east of Nigeria, made the police arrest his wife after suspecting she sold their newborn…
Photo News: Jubilation in Imo over new Okigwe Road
There's jubilation in Imo as federal govt fixes the 32+000km death-trap road in Okigwe that was abandoned since 1999.
Road crashes decline in Imo – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo says road accidents in the state have been on the decline in…
Photos: See the 37 Suspected Yahoo Boys arrested by EFCC
The South-east Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 arrested 37 suspected…
Imo NYSC Presidential Award list must be reviewed – Group
The African Initiative Against Corruption and Examination Malpractice (AFICEM), a civil society organization, has called for the immediate review of…
Ihedioha in early lead in Imo guber election as Dep. Gov. loses own LG
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Imo, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, has taken an early lead as results for…
Mob sets ablaze INEC office in Imo
An angry mob has set ablaze the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Umuneke Ngor, the headquarters of Ngor…
Atiku wins Imo with 140,463 votes
The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has won Saturday’s Presidential election in Imo after polling…
Atiku sweeps 25 of 27 LGs to win Imo
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has won the 2019 presidential poll in Imo.