Local News

The Management of Imo State University has announced the resumption of School activities after the Seven months strike embarked by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Public Relation Officer of the University, Ralph Njoku-Obi, disclosed this in a telephone interview with Boss Radio News. Njoku-Obi gives reasons for the Management’s decision. Recall that ASUU embarked on strike on February 14 2022, following the Federal Government’s failure to meet up […]

Lagos State Government has said that vocational skills will tackle unemployment and alleviate poverty among women and youths. State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Bolaji Dada, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Oluyemi Kalesanwo, stated this during the closing of a four-week training organized for 250 women from Communities in the Epe Local Government Area of the State. Dada noted that the training served […]

Akwa Ibom State Government has promised to set up a panel of inquiry to investigate the immediate cause of a four-storey building that collapsed in Uyo, the State Capital. Deputy Governor, Moses Ekpo, who visited the scene on Sunday, commiserated with the families of deceased victims. Ekpo promised that the government would investigate the matter and ensure that those found culpable would be brought to book. This came as two […]

Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested eight suspects in connection with crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism. A statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Emeka Peters Okwechime, revealed that the suspects were arrested along the Warri Sapele Road. The statement added that the arrested suspects would be charged to Court upon conclusion of investigation.

Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly uses charms to defraud POS operators in Awka, the State Capital. The Command’s Spokesperson, Toochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noted that the fraudster, Chisom Nweke, confessed to the crime. The statement noted there are suspicions that Nweke worked with a syndicate comprising other members, and efforts are being made to arrest other gang members.

In commemoration of the International Day of Democracy, some Imolites have expressed their thoughts on this year’s theme “Protecting Press Freedom for Democracy”. In an interview with Boss Radio News, the State Chairman of National Union of Journalist, Precious Nwadike, says that participating in 2023 election will improve democracy in the Country. A Human Right Activist, Julius Enemaku, highlights the challenges of Press Freedom in Nigeria. For Dorcas Achi, A […]

Residents of Akwakuma in Owerri North Local Government area of Imo State have decried the poor state of roads in the area. Speaking with Boss Radio Rural Assessment Team, a Resident, Veronica Onani, narrates the condition of the road during rainy season. Also speaking, a business man in the area, Peter Uchenna, appeals to the state government to fix the road.

Benue State Government has revealed that additional 600 people have been displaced as a result of herdsmen attack on communities. Executive Secretary of the State of Emergency and Management Agency, Emmanuel Shior, disclosed this during the monthly distribution of relief materials to displaced persons across the state. Shior noted that the humanitarian crisis in the state had affected infrastructural facilities such as schools, churches, health centers and other social amenities. […]

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has felicitated with the Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Paulinus Ezeokafor, on his 70th Birthday. In a birthday message, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo described Ezeokafor as a visionary church leader who has dedicated his life to the service of God and mankind. The message prayed that God grant him more knowledge, wisdom and understanding.