Owerri
President Bola Tinubu today will attend the second swearing-in of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. President Tinubu will be accompanied by some officials of the National Assembly and will also commission some projects in the States. The redesigned Airport Road which is dualised from two lanes to […]
Following the directives of the organised labour to withdraw flights to Owerri across the country, the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Thursday blocked the entry and exit entrance of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The protesters attempted to enter the airport but were stopped by military personnel at the checkpoint. […]
Following the arrest of the Nigeria Labour Congress President, Joe Ajaero during the protest in Imo State capital, Owerri on Tuesday, November 1, 2023, he was rushed to the Federal Medical Center, FMC, with his right eye shut and bruises all over his body. Describing the scenario, Comrade Benson Upah, NLC Head of Information […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has denounced an online report accusing its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu of attempts to violate its guidelines and consequently distort the Governorship election result in Abia State. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi said the only communication sent to the State Returning Officer was […]
A section of the magistrate court in Owerri, Imo state capital, have been set ablaze on Sunday by some unknown gunmen. This came barely 24 hours after a building at the Imo State High Court in Orlu was burnt by hoodlums. The magistrate’s court is located within the premises of the high court. […]
The Police Command in Imo State has said the attack on the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri was carried out by gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its affiliate, Eastern Security Network (ESN). Mike Abattam, the Police Relations Officer confirmed […]
Yesterday, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc kicked off an open Fifth-Generation (5G) pilot in the lead-up to its highly anticipated commercial launch. The company, which intends to launch 5G services in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Owerri, and Maiduguri, is testing the next-generation network infrastructure. Customers with certain enabled devices will be allowed […]
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has justified the killing of 14 youths by operatives of the state Ebubeagu South-East security outfit. The Governor who confirmed the killing of the youths said, operatives of the Nigeria secret police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) carried out the killings, and not Ebubeagu […]
Armed group, who identified themselves as ‘Unknown Gunmen’ on Monday sent a threat letter to residents in Owerri, Imo State. According to reports, the threat letter was posted in several parts of the town which caused apprehension. In the letter, the gunmen, warned that there should be no movement in the state on […]
The Second Niger Bridge is a key national infrastructure, with immense socio-economic benefits linking Anambra and Delta states is near completion. Upon completion, the bridge will ease traffic flow, improve road safety, and create greater opportunities for local residents by advancing the commercial viability of the immediate area and regenerating economic life. Construction […]
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