Local News

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. […]

Following the crunching effect of the current fuel hike in the state, Imolites have expressed displeasure over the unsteady fuel price. A commercial driver, Ignatius Ebube, made this known in an interview with Boss Radio News. Ignatius lamented the effects of the hike on transportation business. A business man, Franklin Chinedu, had this to say;

Bayelsa State government Post-Flood Management Committee has called on the federal government to work with flood-prone states in the implementation of possible measures to check the menace of flooding. The Chairman of the Committee, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, made the call while on assessment tours of damaged infrastructures and taking stock of area devastated by the 2022 flood. Ewhrudjakpo noted that the visit is to make assessment of the current situation in […]

Bank customers have raised alarm over the high rate of unauthorized debits and charges from banks. Speaking with Boss Radio News, a business man, Okodua Simeon, narrates his ordeal with his bank and describes the act as a criminal act. Also speaking, an Academia, Friday Mbamalu, urges the government to checkmate banks to help curb the menace. Godwin Orji and Donatus Ibedu have this to say!

Indigenes of Orsu-Obodo in Oguta Lga and Abacheke Egbema in Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of Imo state have called on the State, Federal Government and good spirited individuals to come to their aid over the flood that submerged their communities. An Elder in one of the communities, Nwosu Ejiogu made the call during the presentation of relief materials and cash gifts from Nkemjika Development Foundation. Also speaking, a victim […]