Tag: Owerri
Why we had a successful yuletide in Imo – Army Commander
The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Abass has attributed the success of the year 2025…
Delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage starts Sept.14
Adegbite said, ahead of the official commencement of the delayed 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan, the commission…
Customs intercept 13.6kg dry donkey skin worth N3.6bn in Owerri
Dry donkey skin is a product listed under the Export Prohibition List by the Federal Government due to its implications…
Army to restore nightlife in Imo
The commander further stated that the Joint Night Patrol Teams would bring the expertise, dedication and unwavering resolve of soldiers,…
How man died after sex romp with married woman
The two lovers were said to have gone to a guest house in the commercial area of Mbieri community in…
Trigger-happy policeman kills niece on New Year’s Eve
According to him, the unfortunate incident happened on Saturday in Owerri.
Shooting in Ama Hausa area of Owerri
Gunshots were heard Monday night at the popular Ama Hausa area, a settlement of most northerners in Owerri, the Imo…
Gunmen storm, bomb Owerri prison, State CID
A correctional facility and police investigations department in Owerri, the Imo State capital were reportedly set ablaze by unknown gunmen…
Uzodimma flags off reconstruction of Owerri-Orlu-Okigwe roads
Governor Hope Uzodimma on Monday flagged off the reconstruction of 37 kilometres Owerri to Orlu dual carriageway and 55 kilometres…
Photos: Owerri unveils classy night club
Owerri, capital of Imo state now has a classy night club, Kryxtal Penthouse, thanks to Duncan Mighty who shares eye-popping…
Arrested fraudsters hide phones, hard-drives in rice bag to fool EFCC (Photos)
Some of the 29 suspected fraudsters, along with a 16 year-old undergraduate arrested at three locations in Owerri today, tried…
Industrial court seals 4 banks in Owerri
The National Industrial Court in Owerri on Wednesday sealed four banks for disregarding its order which was issued in favour…
Customs confiscates 870 cartons of Tramadol
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’, Owerri says it seized Tramadol and other goods with…
Contraband: Customs in impounds goods worth N101.693m
The Federal Operation Unit (FOU) Zone ‘C’ of Nigeria Customs Service in Owerri on Wednesday said it confiscated contraband with…
Osinbajo’s Wife Urges Nigerians To Love Each Other
Wife of the Acting President Dolapo Osinbajo, has urged Nigerians to show love to one another as the nation now…
Specialist warns Nigerians on dangers of extreme dieting
A dietitian, Mrs Iheoma Nwabueze has warned on the dangers of extreme dieting, saying it leads to life threatening conditions.…
Woman sets son, 7 year old ablaze
Tragedy struck at Eke-Obollo, in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State after a middle-aged woman, Chinonso Azubuike,…
Prices of palm, groundnut oil jump in Owerri
The prices of locally produced palm oil and ground-nut oil have jumped less than eleven days to Christmas. A market…
Medical consultants urge FG to restore peace
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, on Friday urged the Federal Government to take measures to restore peace…
Police shoot doctor during peaceful protest in Owerri
A member of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Imo State branch, participating in a peaceful demonstration against the concession of…
Civil War Landmine: FG to settle N100bn damages suit out of court
The Federal Government has agreed to settle out of court, a case filed against her, alleging breach of fundamental rights…
Woman Native Doctor Arrested After Selling 19 Kids
Cyriacus Izuekwe The police at State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Owerri, have arrested a woman who engages in human trafficking…
Lagos driver yet to return 3 weeks after Owerri trip
Jethro Ibileke/Benin A 52-year old commercial driver, Monday Etokhana, is allegedly missing under mysterious circumstances. The sudden disappearance of Monday,…
Jonathan’s campaign train heads to Owerri
President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign train will arrive Owerri on Saturday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said. This is contained…
Six killed in Imo auto crash
No fewer than six persons were killed in a ghastly motor accident involving a 14-seater bus and a Mack truck…
Okorocha condemns attempt to bomb church in Owerri
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has condemned Sunday’s attempt to bomb the Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), located…
Explosive devices uncovered at Winners Chapel
Six persons have been arrested in connection with two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) planted at the Living Faith Church (a.k.a.…
Okorocha bans proliferation of political posters in Owerri
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has banned the littering of the state capital with posters during political campaigns. The ban…
Okorocha moves against street trading
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has charged the Imo Civil Guards to evacuate street traders on Douglas and other…
Sack fever grips Owerri electricity workers
Fear of sack intensified among workers of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) on Wednesday as their six-month contract ended.…