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Ex-Imo gov, Ihedioha resigns from PDP.

A former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In his resignation letter addressed to the PDP ???????? chairman in Mbutu Ward, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state, Ihedioha cited a misalignment between his personal beliefs and the current trajectory of the main opposition party. The former governor expressed his dedication to the advancement of democracy and good governance […]

today04/23/2024

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Five die, many injured in Imo auto crash

Five per­sons have died while several others sustained injuries in an accident involving a transit bus and a tipper around Orogwe market bus stop in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. It was gathered the luxurious bus owned by the Lords Chosen Ministry was transporting church members from Lagos State to Owerri for a program. An eyewitness, Daniel Iwu, said the tipper was coming out of a […]

today04/19/2024 1

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NEPC Launches Export 35 Redefined Program to boost economy,employment

The Imo State Chapter of Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has moved to double export, economic growth and job creation in the society through its Export 35 Refined Program. The NEPC state coordinator, Anthony Ajuruchi, disclosed the move to newsmen during a Quality improvement sensitization program organized for Imo stakeholders in the cashew value chain, in Owerri on Thursday. Ajuruchi noted that the program was aimed at raising awareness on […]

today04/19/2024 2

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Imo State Police Parade Suspected Kidnap Kingpin, Arrested in Mgbidi

The Imo State Police Command in has paraded a suspected kidnap kingpin, Aralu Chukwudi Charis, aged 40, hailing from Otolo in Nnewi North Council Area of Anambra State. The State Police Public Relations Officer revealed this during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Owerri. The suspect was apprehended in Mgbidi, Oru East Council Area of Imo State, following a successful operation led by the Imo State Police Command […]

today04/15/2024 2

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IKUKU OMA NWANGELE IS COMING TO NWANGELE TO CELEBRATE HER BIRTHDAY

Edith Nwosu, also known as IKUKU OMA NWANGELE, the 2023 Labour Party candidate from Nwangele LGA Constituency, has reaffirmed her commitment to empowering her state constituents. During a question and answer session with a group of journalists from the state, Nwosu emphasized that her motivation for contesting the election was to use the platform provided to contribute her quota towards the development and progress of her constituency. She stated that […]

today04/12/2024

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JTF Commander pledges commitment to peace in southeast

The Commander, Joint Task Force, Southeast Operation Udo Ka, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, has said his commitment to total return of peace to the southeast region remains sacrosanct. Dada, who is also the General Officer Commanding (GOV) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army said this while addressing troops during a sallah lunch with them and security personnel of the operation at the naval base, Oguta council area of Imo, on Thursday. […]

today04/11/2024

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Imo specialist hospital plan mass burial for unclaimed corpses.

The authorities of Imo Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, Owerri, have given the owners of abandoned bodies in its mortuary in the past three weeks deadline to claim them or they get mass burial. The action follows large number of abandoned bodies found at the hospital’s mortuary. The Chief Medical Director, Kaunda Ibebuike, in a statement yesterday, urged those whose relatives are missing to check the mortuary within the specified period. He […]

today04/11/2024

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Police Arrest Prime Suspect over Killing of Two Officers in Imo

The Imo Police Command has captured a crucial suspect linked to the tragic November 2023 assault, which resulted in the loss of a Divisional Police Officer and an Inspector of Police. Identified as Chidebere Nwuzor, aged 38, the suspect purportedly served as the driver of the operation vehicle during the heinous incident. The apprehension unfolded on Monday following a fierce exchange of gunfire at a hideout situated in Amauze, within […]

today04/09/2024 1

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 African Democratic Congress Challenges Imo Governor to Conduct Local Government Elections

In Imo State, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has issued a challenge to Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma to conduct local government elections in the state to gauge the popularity of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Speaking to reporters, the National Vice Chairman of ADC, South East, Chilos Godsent, expressed concern over the lack of local government elections in the past sixteen years under both previous and current administrations. […]

today04/01/2024 1

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