Local News

Delta State Police Command has arrested ten suspected gunrunners in Emuhu Community, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the State. Confirming the arrest, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, revealed that the arrest followed credible intelligence about the syndicate that specializes in manufacturing locally made guns. Edafe noted that all the suspects are presently in custody while an investigation is ongoing. Consequently, the team led by the Commander, Christopher […]

Students of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede have raised alarm over the increment of fees. Speaking with Boss Radio news, a HND1 student of Business administration and management department, Okafor Anurika reveals that acceptance fee has been increased. Okafor laments on how the increment has affected students and parents. Success Onuoha urges the school authorities to reduce the levies.

There was tension in Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, over suspected clash between state security network, Ebubeagu and Unknown Gunmen. A community Leader, Kelechi Okoroafor, confirmed the incident to Boss Radio News. Speaking further, Okoroafor urges the state government to adopt the use of dialogue in resolving issues. Meanwhile, another source who pledged anonymity confirmed that a life was lost and two people injured.

The people of Obinze community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State have raised alarm over the high rate of insecurity in the area. Speaking with Boss Radio News, the traditional ruler of Obinze, A. Enyinnaya, narrates that goings on in the community. Eze Enyinnaya appeals to the state government to come to their aid. Also speaking, the traditional ruler of Umuanunu village in Obinze, Geogery Ejimogu, who […]

Awa Ancient Kingdom in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State has called on both the federal and state governments to extend relief package for flood victims in the autonomous community. The traditional ruler of the Community, Ihezie Ononuju made the call in his address during the 2022 new yam festival of the community. Ononuju revealed that flood ravaged farmlands in the area and destroyed farm crops worth millions of […]

Nigerians have reacted to the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to redesign the 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes. Speaking with Boss Radio News, a civil servant, Simeon Okwudili, says designing the notes it will help to recover some stolen funds. For Ikechukwu Uchemba, the reviving the economy should be a priority. Praise Ugwu adds that the idea is a waste of funds.

Some concerned residents of Ikenegbu, in Owerri, Imo state capital, have raised alarm over the negligence of duty by teachers at Ikenegbu primary school. Speaking to Boss Radio correspondent, Ugochi Aguata, laments that pupils are left without supervision. Aguata urges teachers to focus on their primary activities At the point of investigation, our correspondent confirmed the incident.

N-power beneficiaries in Imo State have decried extortion from their Place of Primary Assignment, PPA. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a beneficiary, Ngozi Emmanuel, accuses the Principal of John F. Kennedy Secondary School of charging a whopping sum of 10,000naria. Speaking further, another beneficiary, Ebere Agu, states the Principals reasons for the charges. One of the beneficiaries, Chinyere Ezeh, narrates similar experiences with the Principal.

Anambra State government has clarified levies fixed for pasting of burial posters in the state. Managing Director of the State Signage and Advertisement Agency, Odili Ujubuoñu, said the rates were erroneous. Ujubuonu explained that the directional sign for ease of identification of location of burial remains free of charge. The Director added that the levy will help to reduce the rate at which people deface the environment in the name […]