Local News

In light of the recent attacks on offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission across the country, Imolites have suggested measures to ensure violent free elections in 2023. In an interview with Boss Radio Correspondent, a civil servant, Charles Ogbonna, calls for the provision of a bimodal accreditation system. Also Speaking, an Academia, Joseph Ngene, harps on the need for the security improvement in Nigeria. Franklin Chijekwu has this to […]

Imo State Police Command has warned officers against illegal checking of phones, laptops and tinted glasses of vehicles. The State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, gave the warning in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Michael Abattam. The statement noted that the prohibition has become necessary following series of complaints the command has received from members of the public. It, however, advised youths to ensure that they respect the rule […]

Anambra state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has commiserated with victims of the fire outbreak that gutted parts of  Kano Street behind Main Market, Onitsha. Soludo made this known in a statement issued by his press secretary, Chris Aburime. The statement expressed sadness over the incident that left shops and goods razed with attendant huge losses, urging those affected to remain strong and resolute in the face of the extreme loss. It assured that […]

Reports say a fire outbreak has razed two blocks of shops at the Kano Street section of the Main Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, assured that the situation was under control, noting that goods worth millions of naira has been affected. Ikenga revealed that preliminary information showed that the cause of the fire was as a […]

Two inmates who escaped from the Custodial Centre, during an attack on the facility by gunmen in April 2021, in Owerri Imo state, have been rearrested. Confirming the arrest, Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, Olatunji Disu, revealed that the suspects were re arrested in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, by Officers of IRT. The statement noted that the two escapees were arrested for allegedly masterminding the kidnapping of a […]

Imo state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Building has called for the adoption of alternative construction approach for sustainable building production. Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of the Association, a Builder, Sam Uba made the call at the 2022 Builders workshop held in owerri, the state capital. Uba challenged civil engineers to repackage their method of road construction. He harped on the need for site meetings in the […]

Some Imo drivers under the E-Hailing Drivers Association have raised alarm over the incessant taxation on its members by the Imo State Government. In an interview with Boss Radio News, Assistant Secretary of the Association, Solomon Nwachukwu narrates their experience.   Nwachukwu added that the association will embark on a 3days strike to press their demand..   Some drivers of the association have this to say.   Meanwhile all effort […]

Enugu State Government has condemned the attack by suspected herders on farmers at Aguamaede and Mgbuji communities in Eha Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Simon Ortuanya, called on heads of security agencies to deploy more personnel to the affected communities, and provide adequate security for life and property. The statement noted that the state government will meet […]

Indigenes of the 19 oil-rich communities in Ohaji/ Egbema and Oguta council areas of Imo State have protested alleged neglect of their communities by the state government. Speaking on behalf of the indigenes, Victor Amadi, said they are demanding compensation from oil exploration companies domiciled in the communities. Amadi stressed that oil bearing communities in the state had suffered underdevelopment since oil exploration activities began in the area in 1958. […]