Police Detain 97 Shi’ites in Abuja After Deadly Clash, Two Officers Killed

The Nigeria Police Force detained 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ite group, following a violent clash in Abuja that resulted in the deaths of two police officers and left three others seriously injured. The

Imo Police Smash Notorious Kidnap Syndicate in Obinze, Rescue Victim Unharmed

The Imo State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for terrorizing residents of Obinze, Avu, and surrounding areas. This breakthrough comes after the abduction of a 26-year-old woman from her residence in Obinze, Owerri West Local Government Area, on August

Imo Police Command Parades Suspects, Highlights Success in Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Crackdowns

The Imo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, showcased significant strides in combating crime with the arrest of six suspects involved in kidnapping and armed robbery. The suspects were paraded today, August 22, 2024, at the Command Headquarters in

Hope for Inmates: Imo State University Legal Clinic Visits Owerri Correctional Facility, Pledges Vital Legal Support

The Imo State University Legal Clinic Association took a significant step towards improving the lives of vulnerable inmates by visiting the Owerri Correctional Facility on August 20, 2024. Led by Staff Adviser Prof. Ngozi Umeh, the visit aimed to provide essential legal assistance

Imo Police Commit to Supporting Anti-Disinformation Campaign for Enhanced Security

The Imo State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has pledged full support for the “Information Not Disinformation” campaign, an initiative launched by the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Imo State Council. This commitment was expressed by Commissioner of

Imo First Lady Advocates Exclusive Breastfeeding for Improved Child Health

The First Lady of Imo State, Mrs. Chioma Uzodimma, has called on mothers to prioritize exclusive breastfeeding to ensure the optimal health of their babies. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 World Breastfeeding Week in Owerri, Mrs. Uzodimma emphasized the critical role

Civil Society and Media Push for Urgent Action on TB Funding Gap in Imo State

by Precious Nnadi Efforts to secure sustainable funding for tuberculosis (TB) treatment in Imo State are intensifying as local advocacy groups and civil society organizations (CSOs) unite with government officials.Currently, only 30% of TB funding comes from government and foreign donors, leaving a

Tragedy Strikes Umunwokoji Village: Four Lives Lost in Egbu Sewage Pit Disaster

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on Sunday in the Umunwokoji Umuayalu village of Egbu, Owerri North LGA, Imo State, as four young men perished while attempting to clean out a sewage pit. The men, who entered the pit one after another in a desperate

Imo Security Chiefs Mobilize for Statewide Crackdown on Criminal Activities

Security leaders in Imo State have united in a strategic meeting with Commissioner for Homeland Security, Modestus Osakwe, to reinforce the state’s security framework. Held at the Naval Base in Oguta LGA, the gathering included top brass from the Nigerian Army, Air Force,

Imo State Partners with European Digital SME Alliance for Digital Skills Development

The European Digital SME Alliance has announced a strategic partnership with the Imo State Government, aimed at leveraging the state’s pool of IT talent to enhance the activities and operations of its members. This collaboration focuses on key areas such as digital skills