Imo State
28 Aug 2023
Imo State government has announced plans to develop mass housing schemes in three zones, Umuoma-Nekede (Owerri zone), Amara (Okigwe zone) and Mgbidi (Orlu zone) for different categories of beneficiaries, including workers. Governor Hope Uzodimma has already appointed the State Commissioner for Housing, Love Ineh, as the chairman of the State Mass Housing Committee, to oversee…
28 Aug 2023
A reckless driver has killed the mother of Chidiebube Okeoma, the Imo State Correspondent of The Punch newspaper, Mrs Patricia Okeoma. The Guardian learnt that the incident took place at Anara Junction, Isiala Mbano Local Council of Imo State. Okeoma, in a statement, yesterday, regretted losing his mother early, after the deceased trained five of her children and…
28 Aug 2023
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has called on the Federal Government to pay urgent attention to the plight of the people of Ideato in Imo State. Agbese made this call in reaction to another alarm raised by his colleague, Ikenga Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere representing Ideato North/ South Federal Constituency. In a…
22 Aug 2023
Troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, operating in 82 Division Nigerian Army, Area of Responsibility have foiled an attack by suspected Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed affiliate, Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) on its Forward Operating Base at Ukwuorji, along Owerri - Onitsha expressway. Army spokesman, Brig. General Onyema Nwachukwu said the ‘irredentist fighters’ attempted…
20 Aug 2023
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said that the November 11, 2023, governorship election in Imo State is crucial because it will determine the future of the state.
18 Aug 2023
As part of an ongoing effort to win the Imo state governorship poll, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reconciled Governor Hope Uzodinma and his predecessor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha. Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje were on hand at the reconciliatory parley held on Thursday at…
18 Aug 2023
About 2,300 soldiers will be deployed to the 27 councils of Imo State during the November 11 governorship election.
17 Aug 2023
Imo State chapter of the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), yesterday, said the domestication of the Violence Against Persons (VAP) Prohibition law 2021 in the state does not contradict any existing laws in both the state and country.
11 Aug 2023
Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has promised to deploy additional naval security personnel and logistics to routes and flash points of insecurity in Imo State.
1 Aug 2023
Combined troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police and other security agencies raided hideouts and training camps belonging to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Orsomoghu Forest spanning Anambra and Imo States. In a statement by spokesperson of the Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, said the raid…
20 Jul 2023
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has said that it is working with the Federal Government to address the current hardship being faced by Nigerians, following the removal of fuel subsidy and the increase in petroleum pump price. Gov. Hope Uzordimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum said this while addressing speaking newsmen at the…
20 Jul 2023
The Police Command in Imo said its operatives foiled gunmen attack on the Chairman, Council of Imo Traditional Rulers, Eze Emmanuel Okeke, at his Amaifeke palace in Orlu Local Government Area on Tuesday. The command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, said a local security operative died from gunshot…