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Some Imolites have raised alarm over the influx of counterfeit naira notes into circulation. A road seller, Ogechi Okoye, speaks how the fake currency is affecting business in the state. Also speaking, a concerned Nigerian Kelechi Iwuchukwu had this to say! For Alex Igwe, the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, will curb influx of fake naira notes.

Residents and Shop owners at the popular Douglas market, Imo state, have expressed concern over the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the state. Speaking with Boss Radio Rural Assessment Team, a passerby, Daniel Nze, decries the traffic jam caused by the huge refuse dumped on the road. A shop owner, Mike Okoro, urges the state government to mete out fines as deterrent for offenders. A resident, Cynthia Owoh, call for […]

Commercial bus drivers in owerri, the Imo state capital have called for the provision of government approved motor parks in the state. A driver, Prince Ekezie, made the appeal in an interview with Boss Radio News. Speaking further, Ekezie urged the state government to set up bus stops for commercial buses. Another driver, Christain Iwuh, who spoke in vernacular, had this to say!

Imolites have reacted to the proposed nationwide strike announced by the Nigeria Labor Congress, NLC. A concerned Imolite, Favour Amazon, implores the NLC to put factors in place to ensure that the strike action does not backfire. Also speaking, Samuel Okoro, calls for dialogue between the Labor Union and Federal Government.

Commercial bus drivers in Imo state, have alarm over alleged extortion and intimidation by police officers in the state. A driver, Samuel Okwu, who spoke in vernacular, narrates his experience in the hands of the officers. Onyewuchi Anyanwu, appeals to the state government to come to their aid.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has assured that the fire incident that happened at the Onitsha Main Market on Tuesday would be investigated. Soludo gave the assurance in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Christain Aburima, expressed sadness over the fire that led to the loss of good worth millions of naira. The statement, therefore, commiserated with the traders affected by the fire. It commended the efforts of […]

As the rain begins some motorcycle riders, popularly known as Okada, that ply Naze Ogboshishi road, in Owerri Imo state, have appealed to the state government to fix the dilapidated road. Speaking with Boss Radio Rural Assessment Team, Patrick Ugo narrates their ordeal. For Abdullahi Onawo the state of the road is affecting his business.

Reports say a fire incident occurred at the White House section of the Onitsha Market, Anambra State. Confirming the incident, state police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the situation is being monitored and firefighters and police are there. The section, popularly called “Gbongboro”, serves as a warehouse and also where lace and other clothing materials are being sold. No one could ascertain the actual cause of the fire, but the inferno, […]

Commercial Drivers in Imo State lamented over alleged harassment and extortion by the members of the Environmental Transformation Commission, ENTRACO. One of the drivers, Emmanuel Akah, narrates his experience to Boss Radio News. Another commercial driver, Felix Ibe, raises concern over intimidation face by commercial bus drivers in the state.