The Imo State Police Command has dismissed allegations that its officers refused to take custody of two robbery suspects apprehended by the Ebubeagu security outfit, a local vigilante group backed by the government. According to reports, the suspects were arrested by Ebubeagu following a robbery incident on August 31, during which one Chidi Okolie was…
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has officially presented Certificates of Return to the 27 chairmen-elect from the recently concluded local government elections. This ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, follows the announcement that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) claimed victory in all 27 local government chairmanship positions and 305 councillorship seats. During…
The Imo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Austin Nwachukwu has described the outcome of the just concluded local government elections as a murder of democracy. It accused the State electoral umpire of being a willing tool in the hands of the APC-led administration of Hope Uzodinma. Nwachukwu made the disclosure during a…
The Imo State Police Command has issued a statement regarding a viral video showing a physical altercation between a young man and officers from the command during an attempted arrest. In the video, four members of the Anti-Narcotics Unit are seen engaging in a struggle with the man while trying to detain him. The confrontation…
Imo State’s Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Chika Abazu, recently held a pivotal meeting with key stakeholders from Abuja concerning the implementation of the “CNG Initiative.” This program aims to convert petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engines, reducing transportation costs and cutting environmental emissions. The delegation, led by Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, Chairman of the…
The Special Adviser to Governor Hope Uzodimma on Land Recovery, Mr. Paschal Nwakamma, has issued a strong warning to individuals who have purchased or built on the government-acquired land in Umuerim Nekede Naze, urging them to vacate the area. He emphasized that the land, which was sold to buyers without valid allocation papers, belongs to…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has announced its decision to boycott the local government elections scheduled for September 21 in Imo State. IPAC’s state chairman, Ichie Levi Ekeh, criticized the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) for failing to adhere to the election guidelines, claiming that the commission has not published candidate and voter lists,…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is set to roll out the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises (LIFE-ND) project in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Rivers States. This initiative, which will span six years, aims to enhance the economic conditions of…
In response to the growing wave of criminal activities, the Imo State Police Command, in close partnership with the military, has launched a large-scale operation to tackle kidnapping, armed robbery, and other violent crimes. This initiative is focused on the Owerri West LGA, particularly areas such as Obinze, Ihiagwa, Avu, and the Federal University of…
The manager of Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport (SMICA), Owerri, Dr. Nkechi Ihekwaba, has called on investors, airline operators, and individuals to capitalize on the rapid growth of the airport. Highlighting its capacity, Dr. Ihekwaba noted that the airport’s main apron can accommodate four Boeing 737-800 series planes, while its extended apron can handle up…
