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Imo people deserve economic independence, says Akagburuonye

National President of the Hope Rising for Imolites Foundation (Olile Anya Di, Maka Odinma Ndimo), Barr. Success Akagburuonye has said that the people of...

No sanctuary for drug dealers in Imo – Uzodimma declares

...As NDLEA destroys 26 tons of seized drugs in Imo Imo State Governor,  Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Saturday, reiterated the commitment of his administration to...

Imo govt  calls  for accountability, efficient  revenue system

The Imo state government has called for a more accountable, transparent, and efficient revenue system that will encourage active participation from traders, youths, artisans,...

Imo House of Assembly marks third  anniversary

By Senator Onyekwere Imo State House Of yesterday celebrated third anniversary in office. Presenting his address, the speaker of the House Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe...

Anambra seals illegal clinic, warns unlicensed birth attendants

The Anambra State Ministry of Health, yesterday, sealed an unregistered health facility, Vick-Benedict’s Home, at Ifitedunu in Dunukofia LGA. The State Government  also shut down...

Three-storey building collapses in Imo

... NIOB leadership condemns quakery, demands domestication of building code By Jude Onyenedogha A three storey building under construction collapsed in Imo State, Thursday 11...

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Court returns Sowore to Kuje prison pending June 30 ruling on bail application

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, be returned to Kuje...

‘He’s valuable asset’ – PDP faction refutes Wike’s defection to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculations that he has...

Ward Women Leaders pay courtesy visit to Nwangele LGA Executive Chairman

By Ohaeri Bibiana The Ward Women Leaders of Nwangele Local Government Area paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Nwangele LGA, Hon. Chief...

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Senate passes state police bill, empowers govs to appoint commissioners

The Senate on yesterday passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, marking a major step in Nigeria’s...

Dangote Refinery denies claims of fuel export, re-importation scheme

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dismissed allegations that its petroleum products are exported to Lomé, Togo, and subsequently re-imported into Nigeria, describing the...

Wike to Yobo: Tell Super Eagles we are not happy about Nigeria’s World Cup absence

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging...

Court returns Sowore to Kuje prison pending June 30 ruling on bail application

Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, be returned to Kuje...

‘He’s valuable asset’ – PDP faction refutes Wike’s defection to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculations that he has...

Ward Women Leaders pay courtesy visit to Nwangele LGA Executive Chairman

By Ohaeri Bibiana The Ward Women Leaders of Nwangele Local Government Area paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Chairman of Nwangele LGA, Hon. Chief...

Imo CP hosts INEC

...Restates commitment to securing electoral process The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso has reaffirmed the Command's commitment to securing...

Imo people deserve economic independence, says Akagburuonye

National President of the Hope Rising for Imolites Foundation (Olile Anya Di, Maka Odinma Ndimo), Barr. Success Akagburuonye has said that the people of...

FG to engage cement producers July 1 over high prices — Umahi

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi has said the Federal Government will begin engagements with cement manufacturers from July 1st to address the...