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The Imo State Government has commenced clearing obstructions on the streets of Owerri, the capital city, and other cities in the state under its environmental sanitation, urban orderliness, and free flow of traffic policy. The exercise, which began in Owerri, the state capital, according to a statement yesterday, is being executed by the Special Adviser…
3 days ago
The Imo State government has disclosed that it is targeting about N10 billion in revenue from the transition to digital land governance and land-related revenue, marking a significant step toward economic sustainability under its Imo Land Information System. Also, consumers have been advised to leverage technology to empower themselves and promote sustainable living. The Commissioner…
12 Mar
The Imo State Government has debunked reports in a section of the media claiming that Governor Hope Uzodimma said that the Charter of Equity had been passed into law. A statement issued on Tuesday evening by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, clarified that the governor never made such a statement…
9 Mar
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) Board, led by its Chairman, Dr. Emeka Wogu, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma. This engagement aimed at fostering synergy between the Commission and Imo State Government to accelerate development in the South East region. Chairman of the SEDC, Wogu, in his opening…
26 Feb
Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is united, stronger, focused and supportive of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Uzodinma said this while briefing newsmen at the end of the party’s caucus meeting presided over by President Tinubu, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday. The governor debunked claims that…
31 Jan
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has charged the five newly sworn-in commissioners to discharge their duties with utmost integrity and transparency. He also extended the same admonition to the members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Civil Service Commission (CSC); and the Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), also, inaugurated on Friday. The five new commissioners…
11 Jan
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has urged the newly elected President General of the apex Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Azuta-Mbata, and his executive to consolidate on the gains of past administrations and ensure that the vision of a united and prosperous Igbo nation remains paramount. Uzodimma said this in a statement…
31 Dec
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State says lawmakers in the state demonstrated a political alignment between the Executive and the legislature
27 Nov
AFTER months of negotiations, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, yesterday, approved N70,000 minimum wage for workers employed in the state civil service. Also, Uzodimma approved the free healthcare insurance scheme for the state pensioners. The move would provide access to medical services for retirees. The governor disclosed these in line with the national minimum wage…
22 Nov
The Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, has bagged the Digital Governor of the Year award at the Nigeria Information Technology Merit Award (NITMA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NITMA is an annual event organised by the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) to acknowledge and celebrate exemplary individuals and organisations in the Information…
7 Nov
Former Commissioner in Imo State, Dr Fabian Ihekweme, has been accused of being sponsored by a businessman and serial governorship candidate
30 Oct
A committee comprising state governors and traditional rulers has been mandated to compile key recommendations to be included in a bill to establish a National Council of Traditional Rulers. The 15-member committee, chaired by Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, is tasked with harmonising recommendations to clarify the role of traditional rulers in ensuring security…
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The total revenue accruing to the federation account from Value Added Tax (VAT) in February 2025 fell by N117.430 billion, from N771.886 billion in January 2025 to N654.456 billion in February. This drop, along with the decline in revenue from Petroleum Profit Tax (PPT), Companies Income Tax (CIT), Excise Duty, Import Duty, and CET Levies,…
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Former Governor of Kano, Ibrahim Shekarau, has said no coalition can unseat President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. Shekarau's position came barely 48 hours after a coalition of politicians in the opposition parties, including former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai,…
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Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, says the team still needs to improve in spite of the 2-0 victory over the Amavubi of Rwanda on Friday in Kigali. The encounter was a matchday 5 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Malian said at the post match conference that he is happy with the…
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The National President of Progressive Organisation for Peace and Transformational Compliance (PROPATRAC), Princess Carol Ngozi has commended the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike for remaining focused on delivering modern infrastructure to residents of the nation's capital despite tough choices that have come with criticisms. She describes Wike as the best FCT Minister in the recent…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs Ndidi Nwuneli on her 50th birthday on March 22. The President lauded her as an exceptional daughter of Nigeria with remarkable global influence, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement on Saturday. Tinubu said Nwuneli’s contributions to transformational leadership are inspiring, and that her milestone birthday was…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the results for the 2025-First Series Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates. The exam body disclosed this in a short tweet on Saturday. “The results of the Computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025-First…
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Columbia University, targeted by Donald Trump over student protests and alleged anti-Semitism from some demonstrators, unveiled a package of policies Friday in a bid to placate the president. Trump has targeted US universities that saw significant surges of protests against Israel's war in Gaza that followed the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas. The administration…
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Nigeria’s ready-to-wear fashion industry is thriving, driven by creativity, rich cultural pride, and exceptional craftsmanship. From modern elegance to traditional motifs inspired by the beauty of nature, these five standout brands championed by women are shaping the Nigerian RTW fashion scene. 1. Andrea Iyamah Founded in 2011 by Nigerian fashion designer Andrea Dumebi Iyamah, Andrea…
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened Friday to annex parts of the Gaza Strip unless Hamas militants release the remaining Israeli hostages held in the war-battered Palestinian territory. The warning came as Israel pressed the renewed assault it launched on Tuesday, shattering the relative calm since a January 19 ceasefire. A Palestinian source close to…
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A choke on US aid threatens to smother media exposing abuses in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, to the unconcealed delight of the very leaders Washington once wanted held accountable. It was one of President Donald Trump's first acts on his return to the White House: curbing the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and other…