Chaos Erupts at Imo Youth Event: Palliative Distribution Ends in Violence

A chaotic scene unfolded at Heroes Square, Owerri, on Monday night during the flag-off of the “Imo Got Talent” show and palliative distribution event. What started as a talent hunt competition turned into a frantic scramble for palliatives, leaving several people injured. The

Emmanuel Amuneke Takes Helm at Heartland FC: Aiming for NPFL Comeback

Renowned Nigerian football icon Emmanuel Amuneke has been officially appointed as the head coach of Heartland FC. The appointment was announced on August 5, 2024, during a ceremony at the Imo State Government House, where Governor Hope Uzodinma expressed confidence in Amuneke’s ability

Court jails pastor for raping member’s wife in Imo

An Imo State High Court presided over by Justice T.N. Nzeukwu has sentenced a pastor to eight years imprisonment for raping the wife of his church member. Pastor Desmond Eke, founder of Deliverance Ministry of the Good Shepherd, Umuihita Avu, Owerri West LGA

Imo State Police Commissioner Visits Scene of Tragic Killings in Onuimo LGA

On August 4, 2024, CP Aboki Danjuma, the Commissioner of Police for Imo State, visited Umucheke Community in Onuimo Local Government Area to assess the tragic incident that claimed the lives of over eight members of the Eze Umucheke Cabinet. The victims were

Imo State Remains Calm on Day 2 of Nationwide Protests; Police Advise Residents

On the second day of the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, Imo State has experienced a relatively calm atmosphere. The Imo State Police Command has reassured residents through a press release that there is no ongoing protest within the state. The statement, issued by ASP

Imo State Quiet on First Day of Nationwide Protest; Residents Remain Indoors

Imo State experienced a notably quiet day on Thursday as the nationwide protest began, with no demonstrations reported and residents largely staying indoors. Our correspondent observed that streets in Owerri, the state capital, were deserted, and commercial activities were minimal as businesses and

Police detain woman for shooting Police lover in Imo

The Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command has arrested 23-year-old, Amanda Uchechi, for allegedly killing her police lover on Tuesday night. This was confirmed in a press statement released by the command spokesman, Henry Okoye who revealed that the suspected murder incident occurred

Deconstructing Jerry Chukwueke’s prognosis on Imo

By Ethelbert Okere In more ways than one, Jerry Chukwueke’s outing on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Christmas day was a good summary of the experience of the people of Imo state in the about-to-be concluded first term of Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Police arrest Imo Traditional ruler for allegedly sponsoring ESN

Police in Imo State have paraded His Royal Highness Eze  Anozie Augustine Agbarambo for allegedly sponsoring IPOB armed group Eastern Security Network ESN. .  Eze Agbarambo who is the traditional ruler of Mgbidi in Oru West Local Government Area of Imo State was

Tourists, Holiday Makers safe in Imo – Commissioner

Imo State commissioner for tourism, Rev Jerry Egbule Egmba, has allayed the fears of the citizenry in respect of the security situation in the state. The commissioner said the true position is that insecurity has been hyped by some people who do not