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Tensions are running high in Okuku Autonomous Community, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State as allegations have surfaced that the State Commissioner for Education, Johnclif Nwadike, and the Executive Director of the Secondary Education Management Board, Tina Azubuike, sold eight plots of land belonging to Arah Secondary School to private individuals. According to reports, the community had originally donated this land specifically for the school's use, and are […]

The Federal Government has promised to expedite the completion of the 378.3 megawatts Egbema Power Plant in Imo State. Confirming its 70 per cent completion,the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, gave the assurance at the weekend during an inspection visit to the power plant. Adelabu praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the 2023 Electricity Act, which allows states to participate in the electricity sector. He futher disclosed that the completion […]

Report says women and youths on Friday staged a protest in front of Imo government house calling on the state Governor to intervene against the move to remove the presence of security operatives in Egbema, Ohaji/Egbema council area of Imo state. The protesters, as part of their grievances stated on their placards that the Governor, Hope Uzodimma should please intervene on the plan to remove security operatives in their area. […]

The women of Ohaji/Egbema Council Area of Imo State, yesterday, stormed the streets of Mmahu, the headquarters of the council, to protest alleged police brutality of the people, especially youths of the communities. The aggrieved women, numbering over 500, stormed the streets with placards having various inscriptions that reveals their aggression. The women leader and spokesperson of the protesters, Anwulika Omogo, told newsmen that the police team that had been […]

The National Secretary of The People Democratic Party (PDP) Samuel Anyanwu has advocated for construction of a flyover at the Imo State University (IMSU) Junction to control traffic. Speaking through his media aide in reaction to the fatal motor accident that occurred at the IMSU Junction, Ikenna Onuoha, the PDP National Secretary maintained that constructing a flyover or standard roundabout at the junction would put a stop to the constant […]

The CEO of All seasons hotel and Havana Group, Mike Ikoku, yesterday, sent his condolences to families and friends of the victims of the auto crash at Imsu Junction on Saturday including Imolites at large. Ikoku also wished those who encountered injuries at the incident quick recovery. The CEO of Havana Group sent his Condolences through his official Facebook handle on Sunday. He expressed his sadness over the incident and […]

Imo State Police Command has announced the suspected killers of A retired Major General, Richard Duru and the recovery of 552 live rounds of ammunition. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, who addressed journalists on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, stated that the successful outcome of the arrest was a result of the proactive operational strategies adopted by the men and officers of the command […]

The Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma on Monday appointed sole administrators to head the 27 council areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri. Addressing newsmen, Emelumba stated that the sole administrators would stay in office for only 60 days, after which the governor would conduct local government elections in the state which has not been conducted […]