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The Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibe, has declared the seat of the member representing Nkwerre state Constituency, Obinna Okwara, vacant. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Ibe declared Okwara's seat vacant over his defection to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. He asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct a bye-election to fill the vacant seat. Okwara is among the six lawmakers suspended by the leadership […]

Anambra State Government has constituted a 15-member Committee on Truth, Justice and Peace. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Solo Chukwulobelu, in Awka, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the purpose of the committee is to seek a restorative justice approach for truth-telling, and the healing of victims of violence Recall that the governor, Chukwuma Soludo, had promised to set up the committee with a view […]

Some concerned Imo residents have reacted to the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, on presidential zoning. In an interview with Boss Radio News, Uzoma Anyanwu, a civil servant says it is not a welcomed development. Also speaking, a transport official, Mike Chukwu, maintained that the marginalization of the South East should cease. For Peace Oke, a business woman, the people's interest should be made a priority.

Imo State Government has flagged off the Mobile Traffic Court to try Traffic Offenders in the State. Speaking with Boss Radio News, the state commissioner for Transport, Rex Anunobi, disclosed that the mobile traffic court is constituted in accordance of the law. Anunobi stated that the enforcement will restore sanity in the transport sector. Speaking on behalf the Magistrate, Obinna Njemanze, the Prosecuting Council, C Okpara, noted that 15 people […]

Freight Runners Transport Association today staged a protest against alleged harassment by workers of Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission, ENTRACO. Welfare Chairman of the Association, Vitus Atama, reveals the ordeal of a member of the Association. Atama notes that the Association has a lingering issue with ENTRACO, which they did not resolve. The Chairman says the Commission is frustrating the Association.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has commended the Armed Forces for paying Supreme price for Nigerians. Governor Uzodinma gave the commendation on Sunday during a thanksgiving service to mark the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at the Assumpta Catholic Cathedral, Owerri, the State Capital. He called on citizens of the State to spare a thought for those who paid the supreme price in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians, […]

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has made a U-turn to name the sponsors of attacks in the state. Speaking during the State Stakeholders meeting at the Government House in Owerri on Tuesday, Uzodinma acknowledged that he promised to name the sponsors of attacks in the State. He craved the indulgence of the people that he would no longer name the sponsors but would leave security agencies to do their work […]

Imo State Police Command says the ban on the use of Fireworks and other Explosives is still in force and the command will enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of knockouts especially this yuletide season. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the State Police Public Relations Officer, Michael Abbattam and made available to newsmen. According to the statement, parents and guardians are advised to educate […]