Imo Workers Protest Over N40,000 Charge for Christmas Rice Amid Low Salaries

The Imo State Government’s plan to distribute Christmas rice to civil servants has sparked controversy, with workers protesting the mandatory payment of ₦40,000 per bag. Trailer loads of rice were reportedly offloaded and distributed to ministries, parastatals, and agencies across the state ahead

Governor Hope Uzodimma Celebrates 66th Birthday Amidst Tributes and Milestones

Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, marked his 66th birthday on Thursday, December 12, 2024, receiving an outpouring of goodwill messages from family, friends, political allies, and loyalists across the country. Popularly known as Onwa Oyoko, Uzodimma’s journey from representing Imo West

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Praises Imo’s Development, Visits Monarchs Ahead of FUTO Honorary Degree

The First Lady of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, visited the Eze Imo Palace in Owerri on Friday to express gratitude to Imo State monarchs for their support during the 2023 presidential election and to reaffirm her optimism about Nigeria’s brighter future. Her visit

Joint Security Operation Dismantles Criminal Hideout in Imo, Arrests Over 20 Suspects

A joint security operation in Aku, Okigwe LGA of Imo State, has dislodged a notorious criminal hideout linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The operation, involving the police, military, DSS, and

Court Blocks Uzodimma’s Move to Demolish Imo Central Market, Orders Halt on Evictions

A court has issued a restraining order against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and other parties, preventing them from proceeding with the demolition and eviction plans for the Central Market Layout in Owerri. The ruling also affects the Central Market Complex Development and

Governor Uzodimma Calls for Unity and Sportsmanship Among Imo APC Aspirants

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has called on All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants for the upcoming local government elections to embrace unity and sportsmanship, emphasizing the importance of collective victory and inclusivity within the party. Addressing the 305 councillorship and 27 chairmanship aspirants

New FRSC Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, Takes Charge in Imo State

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Imo State has welcomed a new Sector Commander, Mr. Anthony Uga, who officially assumed office on August 8, 2024. Mr. Uga takes over from his predecessor, Mr. Evaristus Ebeniro, bringing with him a wealth of experience

Imo State Cracks Down on Developers Building Without Approval, Warns Public of Risks

The Imo State Government has launched a crackdown on developers who are acquiring lands and erecting structures without proper approvals. This decisive action follows numerous complaints from the public about unauthorized land acquisitions and constructions carried out under the pretense of state government

Imo State Safe and Secure, Says Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi Amid Mixed Reactions

Evangelist Chukwuebuka Obi, the spiritual director of Zion Church Ministries Worldwide, has commended Governor Hope Uzodinma for the security situation in Imo State, declaring it safe and secure following a successful three-day evangelism event in Amala, Ngor Okpala Local Government Area. Obi, who

Imo Elders Council Chairman Hails Supreme Court Verdict Affirming Uzodimma’s Victory

The Chairman of the Imo State Council of Elders, HRM Eze Cletus Ilomuanya, has lauded the Supreme Court’s decision upholding Governor Hope Uzodimma as the rightful winner of the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial election. Describing the ruling as a victory for all Imolites