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Justice · Owerri

Imo Engineer, Benco Nzerem, Cries Out After Demolition Of His ₦2.2 Billion Shopping Mall By 2 Top Govt.Officials, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, Engr.Ikenna Elezieanya...Appeals To Gov.Uzodimma For Justice, Compensation

By Dan Opara In what has been described as a deeply disheartening and unlawful action, an illustrious son of Umuakali Naze in Owerri North LGA of Imo State, Engr. Bernard Anyanwu-Nzerem—popularly known as Engr. Benco—has cried out following the demolition of his multi-billion-naira shopping mall and associated structures. The demolished commercial complex, reportedly valued […] The post Imo Engineer, Benco Nzerem, Cries Out After Demolition Of H…Read Article

Owerri · Owerri

Imo govt gives cattle herders July 24 deadline to leave capital city - News360 Info - Breaking News, Nigerian News and Multimedia, World News.

The Imo State Government has ordered cattle herders to end open grazing within the State capital territory beginning from July 24, 2025. Speaking during a recent meeting with cattle dealers and herders in Owerri, the Commissioner in charge of Ministry of Livestock Development, Anthony Mgbeahurike, said that the new directive is geared towards maintaining public […] The post Imo govt gives cattle herders July 24 deadline to leave capital city app…Read Article

Owerri · Owerri

Imo CP Orders Probe Of Officer Seen Shooting In Viral Video

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma has condemned in strong terms the conduct of police officers seen in a viral video shooting sporadically and physically assaulting a civilian. CP Danjuma ordered a thorough investigation in the said incident to identify the officers involved and administer the requisite punishment according to the code of conduct of the police force. According to the Commands Spokesperson Henry Okoye, the co…Read Article

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Motorists, residents in anguish as Owerri/Port Harcourt road becomes deathtrap

For the past five years, there has been pains, tensions as Owerri/Port Harcourt road deteriorates Motorists, residents in anguish as the road becomesOwerri · OwerriRead Article

Breaking: “Our Strength Is the Masses,” Ex-Imo Governor Declares as He Joins ADC

Former governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The move comes a year after he resigned from the PDP.Owerri · OwerriSee the Story

Imo Govt Urges Youth To Stop DrugTrafficking

The Imo State Government through the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring has charged the Youth leaders in the state to join the government in its fight against drug abuse and trafficking. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Narcotics and Illicit Drugs Monitoring, Chief Ezechukwu Obonna on Wednesday. According to Ogbonna, the government is committed to era…Owerri · OwerriRead Article

Why we detained Obinna Orji - Imo Police Command - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

From Everest Ezihe, Owerri Against the back drop of social media reports that Imo Police Command is unlawfully detaining one, Mr. Obinna Orji for over 8 months now at the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit without trial, the Command has described the reports as misleading, and explained why the high profiled suspect is still in detention. In a Press Statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry stated that the “Command is aware of …Owerri · OwerriRead Article

Governor Uzodimma, Ezioha Is Falling—You Must Act Now Before Imo Slips Further into Anarchy - Security News Alert

By Okechukwu Nwanguma In the heart of Imo State, just fifteen minutes from the capital city, Owerri, the community of Ezioha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area is being held hostage—not metaphorically, but literally—by a sophisticated, armed criminal syndicate. These are not petty criminals. They are terrorists, fully equipped, highly coordinated, and operating with a level […] The post Governor Uzodimma, Ezioha Is Falling—You Must Act Now Before…Owerri · OwerriRead Article

NYSC CORPER INITIATED ORATORY AND POETRY WORKSHOP FOR OWERRI STUDENTS

15 PHOTO FRAMES, ONE STORY, ONE SERVICE AND HUMILITY: OWERRI INTER-SCHOOL DEBATE COMPETITION: APPRECIATION TO ALL SUNDRYMany years ago, I stumbled upon a boy with loads of ideas that could save his world. It saddens the hearts of his people to see he struggle to put words together in face of the sun, neither in mother tongue nor the Queen's language.Sad days upon sad days, until one night of a scary dream: a picture of him walking down the Aisle…Owerri · OwerriRead Article

Imo is investment friendly says Uzodimma - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

…. As PEBEC, SABER ends town hall meeting in Owerri From Everest Ezihe, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has opened up that some of the strategic revolutionary reforms, his Shared Prosperity and 3R administrative mantra administration have done in the areas of digitalization of business registrations, improved land registration administrations, construction of network of roads, power and energy, air transportation, job creations, healt…Owerri · OwerriRead Article

Uzodimma Inaugurates 2025 Ahiajoku Lecture Planning Committee, As Bishop Geoffrey Onah Delivers Lecture Sept 26

Amby Uneze in Owerri The Planning Committee for the 2025 Ahiajoku Lecture series has been formally inaugurated in Owerri, capital of Imo State with a firm commitment to deliver one of the most intellectually rewarding and culturally enriching editions in the history of the prestigious Igbo festival.The inauguration, held at the Ahiajoku Convention Center on Thursday, was performed on behalf of the governor by the Deputy Governor of the State, Dr…Owerri · OwerriRead Article

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