The Supreme Court has confirmed Hope Uzodimma’s re-election as the governor of Imo State, dismissing appeals from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The five-member panel, in a unanimous decision on Friday, ruled that the appeals filed by
Egbu community in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State is grappling with the aftermath of a large-scale demolition as the state government pushes forward with the expansion of the Owerri-Umuahia road. The project, which has seen shanties and businesses along the
A heated controversy has erupted in Imo State as the Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has called on the government and security agencies to intervene and halt a controversial church event scheduled for August 30, 2024. The event, titled “That Witch Must Die,”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has slated August 22, 2024, for its primary elections ahead of the local government polls. This decision, announced by the State Chairman, MacDonald Ebere, signifies the party’s readiness to conduct what it promises will be
Truck drivers in Imo State brought the city of Owerri to a standstill on Thursday, August 15, 2024, by blocking major roads including the Owerri/Port Harcourt and Owerri/Onitsha highways. The protest, organized by the Trailer Drivers Association, was a response to what they
The Imo State Government has taken decisive action against tax evasion by sealing eight prominent hotels and apartments in the state capital. This operation was conducted on Wednesday, 14th August 2024, by the Debt Management and Enforcement Department of the Imo State Internal
The Imo State Police Command has successfully apprehended three individuals linked to various robbery incidents, including 23-year-old Elijah Chigemezu, known for snatching phones at gunpoint. The arrests were made through a combination of intelligence-led operations and the support of local vigilantes, showcasing the
Leaders from the oil-rich Ohaji/Egbema council area in Imo State have called on President Bola Tinubu to revisit the idea of granting amnesty to their restless youths. On August 15, 2024, Francis Uzor, Coordinator of the Ohaji/Egbema Elites Forum, delivered a heartfelt plea
The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has called on the Imo State Government and law enforcement agencies to intervene and stop a controversial event titled “That-Witch-Must-Die,” scheduled for August 30, 2024, in Mbieri. The event, organized by Mercy and Power Deliverance Ministry and
Chief Victor Osuji, a prominent chairmanship aspirant for Owerri West Local Government Area under the All Progressives Congress (APC), tragically passed away after collapsing at his home yesterday. Osuji, who was well-known in Owerri as the owner of Baba Ukwu Electronics, was rushed