Local News

Imo State command of the Federal Fire Service has outlined precautionary measures to avoid fire outbreak during the harmattan season. Speaking with Boss Radio News, fire service officer, Chidiebere Agbugba, warned the public on the use of electronic appliances during this season. Agbugba, further states the challenges faced during a fire rescue mission.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the state is safe for those returning home for the Yuletide season. Soludo made this known in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime. The statement noted that the state is putting technology and other mechanisms to enable people to report criminals timely enough for immediate action. It assured residents that his administration is making every effort to ensure […]

Anambra State government has rescued a 13-year-old girl who recently delivered a baby. The spokesperson for state ministry of women and children’s welfare, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, revealed that the girl was rescued from her guardian and kept in safer custody. According to Ikeanyionwu, the teenage girl was put in the family way by her guardian, whom she identified simply as Sunday. She noted that Sunday, who impregnated the teenager, was arrested […]

Reports say four persons including one policeman have been killed in an attack on the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Imo State capital. Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Mike Abattam, revealed that gunmen numbering over 10 came around 3am with petrol bombs and dynamite. Abattam stated that the hoodlums were confronted by security operatives who repelled the attack and killed three of the […]

Reports say Multi-million naira worth of goods have been destroyed by fire in some shops at Ogbo Osisi Bridgehead Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. According to the Chairman, Bridgehead Markets Amalgamated Traders Association, Chinedu Ezekwike, the fire, started at one of the shops and then spread rapidly to others due to the highly combustible materials. Ezekwike said the fire ignited as a result of some sparks from smoothing machines used in […]

Anambra State government has urged residents to shun the sit-at-home protest. A statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu, stated that the attention of the state government has been drawn to the announcement which he described as wicked, and unnecessarily punitive. The statement called on people of the state to disregard the order and go about their normal businesses and daily activities peacefully. It, therefore, urged the […]

Residents of AREA L World Bank New Owerri, Imo State have decried the poor state of roads in the area. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a resident, Uche Ndughara, expresses displeasure over the state of the road. Ndughara called on the state government and concerned authorities to intervene.

World Aids day is a global awareness campaign that focuses on the sensitization on aids and is marked annually on December 1st. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a Medical Practitioner, Ikechi Ohale, speaks on the theme of this year’s commemoration “Equalize”. Dr. Ohale calls for the amendment of policy to enable people living with aids remain equal in the society.

Public Institutions in Owerri Zone, under the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has announced plans to hold protest rally over the pro rata payment by the federal government. Chairperson of ASUU in Federal University of Technology Owerri, Chinedu Ihejirika made this known in an interview with Boss Radio News. Speaking further, Dr. Ihejirika, highlights the aim of the protest rally. The Chairperson calls on well meaning Nigerians to support […]