IMO STATE
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Energy & Environment
World Bank fund: Corporation rehabilitates treatment plant, reticulation in Jos South
The Jos Water Services Corporation (JWSC) has said that the World Bank fund received would be used to boost water supply to Bukuru and environs in Jos South Local Government Area. Mr. Apollos Samchi, the Managing Director of the corporation, said that N1.7 billion would be expended on the rehabilitation of the water treatment plant, the overhead steel tank, and…
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Security
Troops neutralise ESN terrorists, clear hideouts in Imo – Army
The Nigerian Army troops have successfully cleared an IPOB/ESN hideout at Ihiteukwa Community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, neutralising one IPOB/ESN terrorist after an intense firefight on Saturday. The Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the troops conducted a search in their hideout…
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General News
Hardship: Imo NLC calls for urgent upward review of workers salaries, other benefits
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Imo have called for an urgent upward review of the salaries and other emoluments of workers to address the current hardship in the country. The workers in Owerri made the call when they joined their counterparts across the country in a nationwide peaceful protest against hyperinflation and economic hardship, among other things,…
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NEWS
CSOs give Uzodimma 3-month ultimatum to conduct LG polls
Civil society organisations (CSOs) in Imo have given Gov. Hope Uzodimma a three-month ultimatum within which to conduct local government elections in the state. The CSOs also urged the state’s House of Assembly to pass a resolution compelling the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission to begin the process of conducting the elections before May. The groups, which included the Civil…
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NEWS
Late literary icon, Prof Anezionwu Okoro, most patriotic Nigerian- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described a foremost Nigerian dermatologist and literary icon, Emeritus Prof. Anezionwu Okoro, as the “most patriotic Nigerian.”. Obasanjo made the remarks in his tribute at the funeral of the author of “One Week, One Trouble” at the All Saints’ Anglican Church, Ndi Aniche Uno, Arondizuogu in Imo. Okoro, 94, who died on January 20, was…
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NEWS
Imo: NAFDAC warns manufacturers, dealers in substandard products
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned manufacturers and dealers of regulated products to desist from producing and selling fake and substandard items. The South East Zonal Director of the agency, Mr. Martins Iluyomade, issued the warning at a stakeholders’ meeting on Friday in Owerri. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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Politics
Governor Uzodimma Dissolves Imo State Executive Council
Governor Hope Uzodimma has dissolved the Imo State expanded executive council, which includes commissioners, special advisers, and senior special assistants. The governor assured that the soon-to-be-reconstituted executive council would still incorporate those who demonstrated exceptional service during his initial four-year term. Speaking to a gathering of political appointees on Tuesday, Governor Uzodimma expressed gratitude to the outgoing members for their…
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Politics
Governor Uzodinma suspends all aides in his cabinet over hike in security issues
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State fired all Special Advisers (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) in his cabinet on Friday, June 4, in the wake of worsening insecurity in the state. Declan Emelumba, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, confirmed the dismissal to journalists in Owerri on Friday. Emelumba stated that a board appointed by the governor advised…
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Politics
Ex president’s special Adviser Ahmed Gulak murdered in Imo
The Nigeria Force, Imo state command has on Sunday afternoon announced and confirmed the murder of the former special adviser on Political Matters to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan. Gulak was said to have been killed by a yet to be identified gunmen in Imo state. Reports had it that he was ambushed on his way to Sam Mbakwe International Cargo airport.…
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NEWS
Another Police station razed in Imo State despite Governor’s threat
Reports affirm that gunmen have set yet another police station ablaze in Imo State. Sources say the facility is the Divisional Police Station in Orji. Eye witnesses say the gunmen, adorned in black and red berets, were also shooting sporadically in the air, scaring residents of the area. The mode of dressing is synonymous with the Eastern Security Network, a security…
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NEWS
Gunmen attack Gov. Hope Uzodimma’s house, kills 8
The country home of the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has been allegedly set on fire by suspected hoodlums. This was revealed in an exclusive report by Vanguard Newspaper on Saturday morning. The report confirmed the attack happened in Oru East local government area of Imo state, with at least one person feared dead. Another source though not confirmed…
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NEWS
Lady allegedly poisons ex-boyfriend a week to his wedding
A 34-year-old groom has been poisoned to death just a week before his wedding ceremony in Owerri, Imo State. The groom, identified as Akuma Felix Emeka, was allegedly poisoned by his ex-girlfriend, who also poisoned herself to death. It’s unclear what transpired between the former lovers, but sources revealed that on Saturday, April 3, 2021, the ex had invited Felix…
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Crime
Herdsmen, Imo community in deadly clash
Violent clashes between herdsmen and natives around the country reoccurred on Monday when natives of Owaelu in Orji, Owerri north local government area of Imo State fled for safety when members of the local vigilante in the community and herdsmen went to war. Though no casualty was recorded, an eyewitness said the incident, which occurred around 9: 30 pm, witnessed…
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