Gunmen on Monday struck at Ohii Junction on the Owerri-Orlu Road in Imo State. The attack left no fewer than four persons dead. Sources said that two of the victims were policemen believed to be on duty in the area. Following the incident, a recorded video of the attack was seen in social media platforms…
In its bid to expand the scope of the SkillUp Imo programme, the Imo State Government has established 16 digital- tech training centres across the state. Immediate past Commissioner for Digital Economy and E- Government, Dr. Chimezie Amadi, disclosed this, yesterday, while fielding questions from an Owerri- based privately owned radio station. According to him,…
In a move towards social reform, the Amurie Omanze community in the Isu Local Government Area of Imo State has set January 4, 2024 as the date for abolishing all forms of obnoxious cultural practices, including the Osu, Ohu, Ume, and Diala caste systems. In a statement made available to journalists, on Tuesday, HRH Eze…
As part of this year’s Christmas celebrations, the Imo State Government has scheduled its Carol Service for Wednesday, December 20, 2023. The Christmas Service which is being organised in partnership with the State’s Chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria will hold by noon at the Ndubuisi Kanu Square, formerly known as Heroes Square. According to…
Oil communities in the Assa North cluster, Ohaji-Egbema council area of Imo, have called on the Anoh Gas Processing Company (AGPC) to expedite work on the Assa-Ohoba-Obosima rural road. The call is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson for the cluster, Duke-Bright Enyia, and made available to journalists in Owerri on Monday. The…
The Imo State Commissioner for Tourism, Rev Jerry Egbule Egemba, has addressed concerns regarding the security situation in the state, assuring residents and visitors of a safe environment as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach. In a press release personally signed by Rev Egemba, he refuted claims of heightened insecurity, attributing such perceptions to…
Governor Hope Uzodinma Of Imo state has stormed the hallowed house in style and class to present the 2024 budget proposal. During the proposal, he emphasize the unique circumstances surrounding this fiscal year, as it marks the commencement of my second tenure as the Governor of Imo State. The 10th Assembly, comprised of vibrant and…
To boost sufficient food production especially birds in Imo State, poultry farmers have been given chicks, feeds and food nutrients by Asia Africa Corporation (AAC). The birds, feeds and organic food were given to the farmers who went through a training/seminar organized by AAC for three months through a low interest loan disbursed by Microfinance…
The Police Command in Imo has announced the arrest of 15 suspected members of Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed wing of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The Spokesman of the Police Command, ASP Henry Okoye, said in a statement issued in Owerri on Friday that the arrest was sequel to confessions by…
Currency scarcity has been observed in Imo State as depositors were allowed to withdraw only N50, 000 limits. Consequently, Point of Sale (POS) operators reduced their disbursement rates to customers, increasing their charges from N100 per N5, 000 to N200. Investigations on commercial banks operating in Owerri, the state capital revealed that the Central Bank…
