In compliance with the directive of the Inspector General, IG, of Nigerian Police Force, Ibrahim Idris to all state commands of the force, on disarmament of prohibited firearms and illegal weapons, the Imo State command, on Tuesday, showcased arms and ammunitions it has recovered. The showcased arms are: 168 guns, 99 Catridges, 2323 ammunitions, and 25 empty magazines. This was disclosed by the state commissioner of police, Chris Ezike during a press briefing at the command’s headquarters in Owerri. Addressing newsmen, CP Ezike assured that the effort of the command…
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2019 Mbaitoli House of Assembly Seat: Who is worthy? By Reginald Akonobi
There are so many thing wrong with our local government area: Mbaitoli at the same time. Unfortunately, there are very few of these problems that we can honestly and dispassionately discuss. So even as the local government drifts on the ocean of economic rudderlessness, and infrastructural decay, everyone is watching with morose silence. Mbaitoli is heading to God knows – where but we are too scared to tell our representatives the truth. Everybody is cheering and jeering. But I know one thing for sure: the hottest place in hell will…
Read MoreImo 2019: Okorocha intensifies onslaught against Madumere
It is no longer news that since the declaration of intent by the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere to contest the Imo governorship election in 2019, his boss, Governor Rochas Okorocha has been undermining his efforts, vowing to do everything within his powers to whittle down the rising profile of his Deputy. The Governor of Imo State at various meetings, with those he described as members of his agburu (lineage), has lamented over the decision of his deputy not to key into his project of imposing his…
Read MoreOnyeagucha sympathizes with Imolites affected by flood during last rainfall
Following the latest heavy down poor in Imo state, Hon Uche Onyeagucha, an APGA governorship aspirant in the state has observed with deep sense of sympathy and concern the undue sufferings the people are subjected to by the devastating flood caused by the so-called urban renewal program of the Okorocha led administration. ”Indeed, it is very shameful and worrisome that what this administration understands as urban renewal is destruction of drainage pipes and water channel ways which has been observed as the main cause of the devastating flood that recently…
Read MoreInyishi PDP welcomes Akuatuegwu
The sleepy community of Inyishi was agog on Easter Sunday as the entire top notchers of Peoples Democratic Party and faithful of Inyishi- Umudim Ikeduru Ward heartily welcome one of their own, Chief Kingsley Nwachukwu. Nwachukwu, popularly called Akuatuegwu’s welcome took place at his exotic home at Ohaohia, Inyishi. Apart from party stalwarts, it also played host to crème-da-la-crème from different walks of life in and outside the state. Speaking at the occasion, Nwachukwu expressed his great interest to identity politically with his people. He stated that he was a…
Read MoreKidnappers invade Orogwe, abduct Woman
Suspected kidnappers have invaded Orogwe community in Owerri west LGA of Imo state and abducted a woman. About four armed men at about 9:30 pm wednesday night invaded Umuokpiri village in orogwe and wisked away Mrs. Okwuchi Ahuakagha, the wife of Mr. Ahamefula Ahuakaghs who is incidentally the youth chairman of the village. According to an eye witness the hoodlums traced their victim from her shop behind Orogwe plastics industry near orogwe market and followed her to their family house. as she pulled by and wanted to open the house…
Read MoreAGA Party appoints Ugorji National Vice Chair
All Grassroots Alliance, AGA, has appointed Dr. Edmund Ugorji as the national vice chairman of the party for the South East and South-South Zone. Speaking, Tuesday in Owerri, the National Chairman of AGA Dr. Olukayode Oshiariyo represented by the zonal Secretary for South East, Hon. Paul Ngwoke charged members and officers of the party to work hard in order to sell the programmes of the party as contained in its manifesto to the public. Dr. Olukayode also urged them to de-emphasize money politics which he said could destroy the system…
Read MoreMystery: Three kids from one family die in Abia
The people of Nsirimo Community, Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, were in a sober mood at the weekend when the remains of three children of the same parents were buried same day. They were two boys and a girl, aged three to seven years old, and their names Precious Amalaha, Chidiebere Amalaha and Destiny Amalaha. They were alleged to have died mysteriously at their maternal home in Ohiye Community in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State. Their mother who is known as Ugochi Amalaha,…
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