By Godwin Agia, Jalingo The unfortunate case of Iorhee Saanmoyol Paul, a student at Taraba State Polytechnic in Jalingo, has taken a more distressing turn following his electrocution, which resulted in the amputation of both hands. Paul is now facing significant ocular challenges, having lost
A new book that chronicles the achievements of Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, beyond mere physical infrastructure is set to be released. The book which is a publication of the Imo State Orientation Agency documents the administration’s institutional reforms and other less visible contributions to governance. Titled “BEYOND ROADS: THE UNSPOKEN ACHIEVEMENTS
The Imo State House of Assembly has passed a motion endorsing the Bill for an Act to amend the Constitution of Nigeria to facilitate the establishment of State Police. This approval was granted during the plenary session held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. During the discussion, the Leader of the House and Member representing Owerri-West […]
Chief Obioma Success Akagburuonye, a distinguished lawyer and prominent real estate entrepreneur, has been appointed to chair the 2026 Imo Newspaper Publishers Association (INPA) Awards ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 28, 2026, at the Golden Vista Hotel, situated opposite the Ahiajoku Convention Centre in New Owerri, Imo State. Chief
By KACHY MADUKAEGO Professor Mazi Udegbulem, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, Imo State, has refuted claims of misappropriation concerning the N100 million donated to the association by Governor Sen. Hope Uzodinma. He clarified that the funds were allocated for infrastructure development and the welfare of the association. Udegbulem
A 22-year-old man Bright Adiene is cooling his heels in the gulag of the Imo State Police Command for allegedly murdering one Mr. Okeke Nnamdi. National Newsbreak learnt that the murder of Mr Okeke was reported to the police on October 17, 2026. According to the spokesperson of the command, Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP […]
Owerri Club has initiated festivities to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The celebration commenced with a press conference on October 20 and will include special recognition for the club’s founders and other distinguished individuals, as well as a keynote inspirational address by technology expert Chief Leo-Stan Ekeh. During a media briefing on Tuesday at the club
The Imo Harmony Project (IHP), a political pressure group, has voiced its opposition to the purported endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the sole political party for the selection of a governor from the Owerri Zone in 2027. In a formal statement, the IHP contested the assertion made by Owerri Zone United that […]
By: Joseph Glory Chinelo As Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma pursues a return to the Senate with his eyes reportedly fixed on its presidency, his ambition is stirring political hostilities, constitutional questions and a succession controversy that could reshape the state’s political landscape.In Nigerian politics, the struggle for power rarely ends with occupying













