…banner of their fatherland flying high. The event was attended by the former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, leaders of Nigerian organisations in Poland, elders and members of the Nigerian diaspora community.

Tinubu is Nigeria's Lee Kuan Yew - Gov. Uzodimma Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has likened President Bola Tinubu to Singapore's founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, praising the Nigerian leader's economic reforms.Uzodimma made the remarks on Friday, July 17, during a state dinner at the Imo Government House.Accord…

…on the order of Justice Iniekenimi Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo state, following an application by NDLEA in suit number FHC/OW/CS/22/2026 filed before the court on 3rd July 2026. Babafemi said this followed the discovery of a methamphetamine producing clandestine laboratory where 18.4 kilogram…

…DJ Chicken's saga. >Popular socialite Cubana Chiefpriest, who is the City Boy Movement Imo state director, was also present at the event.The fun video comes as several netizens, including activist Omoyele Sowore, intensify calls for the release of content creator Ademola Abiodun, known as DJ Chicken, who remains in cus…

Man k!lls wife inside church premises in Imo, absconds with their two children The Imo State Police Command has begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the de@th of a married woman at Owelu, Owerri North LGA of the state today, July 13. According to reports, the suspect stormed a church building where…

…the arrest of a 49-year-old man over alleged s3xual abuse of his wife's teenage niece in Imo State have left many shocked. Imo journalist, Chidiebube Okeoma said the incident happened in Egbu community, Owerri North Local Government Area. According to Okeoma, the suspect was caught by the youths of Egbu community def!l…

…his position and create unnecessary tension within the All Progressives Congress in Imo State. The former lawmaker reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC, stressing that he remained "a steadfast, disciplined and committed member" of the ruling party. According to the statement, Araraume is awaiting the party's official posi…

…On September 27, 2023, Major General Richard Chukwudi Duru was kidnapped in Owerri, Imo State, and killed by his abductors despite his family paying a $50,000 ransom. On June 22, 2024, Brigadier-General Uwem Harold Udokwere (retd) was murdered by intruders who invaded his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja. On February 5, 20…

…lSeptember 27, 2023 - Major General Richard Chukwudi Duru was kidnapped in Owerri, Imo State, and killed by his abductors despite his family paying a $50,000 ransom. lJune 22, 2024 - Brigadier-General Uwem Harold Udokwere (retd) was murdered by intruders who invaded his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja. lFebruary 5, 2025 -…

…the suspect identified himself as Kalu Ojo from Abriba in Abia State, claimed Mbaise in Imo State as his maternal home, and said he lived near the National War Museum in Umuahia. Witnesses said his conflicting statements raised suspicions about his true identity. The suspect was subsequently handed over to officers at…

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI - The Imo State Police Command has impounded more than 25 vehicles found with covered, obscured or missing registration plate numbers as part of an enforcement campaign aimed at improving public safety and tackling crime. Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, disclosed this while briefing j…

The Imo State Police Command has dismissed allegations of an attack on a student hostel by suspected herdsmen, describing the report as entirely false. The command's spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this on Sunday following reports circulating on Facebook about the alleged attack. The report had alleged that mo…

Ahead of his historic address to the House of Lords in London on Friday, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has received a special recognition from the United States House of Representatives for his transformative leadership. Uzodimma, apart from the address at the House of Lords , would be receiving "African In…

…(Gombe Central); Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East); and Osita Izunaso, who stepped aside for Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. The APC's latest review, however, benefited only a handful of those who had sought redress, leaving the political future of many other serving lawmakers uncertain as the party concludes its nomination…

A former governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Imo State, Uche Nwosu, has commended the Federal Government for its decision to phase out the separation of Junior Secondary School and Senior Secondary School, describing the policy as a timely reform capable of reducing school dropouts and improving access to…

…away from state ....'Education, LG system have collapsed' By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government's claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because o…

…also benefits from a 8.2MW project at the Federal University of Technology Owerri (Imo State), a comprehensive 10.7MW installation powering the University of Port Harcourt and its University Teaching Hospital (Rivers State), a 2.9MW facility at the Federal University of Uyo (Akwa Ibom State), and a 4.5MW solar hybrid g…

…Oyebanji's victory, the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Governor, PGF, and Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, described the victory as an endorsement of the APC's programmes. Uzodimma said: "The overwhelming support enjoyed by the APC in the election reflected the confidence of the people in the party's pr…

The Acting Chief Judge whom Governor Uzodinma wishes to preclude from consideration does not have an adverse disciplinary record with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he ca…

…while ADC's Ambassador Dare Bejide scored 12,872 votes. A delegation of the PGF, led by Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, alongside Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, visited Oyebanji at the Government House in Ado Ekiti to congratulate him. Uzodimma said the victory reflected…

…parents. Ikenga stated that the Command gathered that she had left her family home in Imo State and sought refuge with a friend in Igbariam before the alleged plan was uncovered. He stated that, in the course of the operation, the police immediately contacted the young woman's parents, who responded without delay. "Fol…

…people in his administration. Among those who celebrated the governor's re-election were Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, Hope Uzodinma; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hop…

…what continues to fuel your passion for acting? I was in my third year at university, Imo State University to be precise. I started as a writer and, after writing a few scripts, landed my first major role. The movie did so well when it came out, so I started getting a lot of calls from producers and marketers, and here…

…crime and enhance security. He made the call while embarking on an operational visit to Imo State as part of his strategic assessment tour of the South-East Geopolitical Zone, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. During the visit, the DIG paid an operational visit to…

…mine," Ogunsanya opened up. His wife is from the Asinobi Royal Family, Obazu Mbieri in Imo State. That reminded me of another prominent Obazu family, the Abaechetas. Chief Isaac Abaecheta was one of the early Port Harcourt Big Boys. His daughter, Chinenyenwa, a Paediatrician, was married to Chief T(heopilus) O. S. Bens…