The Imo State Police Command has terminated the employment of three officers who were allegedly involved in kidnapping and armed robbery. The individuals in question are Sergeant Ito Ikechukwu, Sergeant Ekwueme Gift, and Corporal Divine Oguaru. The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye,
The Obazu Town Union in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State has formally requested the state government to suspend the traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Eze Francis Elendu Agunwa, due to alleged incapacitation. The President-General of the community, Town Planner Iheanyi Abaekwume, made this appeal during an interview with journalists in Owerri on Saturday,
The grief-stricken family of 31-year-old Olunma Okeke, who was allegedly killed by her husband, has declared its intention to seek justice for the deceased by pursuing legal action once the autopsy report is available. Mrs. Onyekachi Akataobi, the elder sister of the deceased, made this disclosure during an interview with The Punch correspondent, Chukwudi Akasike. […]
By Godwin Agia, Jalingo Catholic priests and members of the faithful from the Wukari Diocese in Taraba State on Thursday organized a protest rally in response to the persistent killings in the southern region of the state. Rev. Fr. James Yaro, Vicar Pastoral of the Wukari Diocese, emphasized the necessity for the diocese to conduct […]
By: Gele Agbai The management of Imo Broadcasting Corporation (IBC), which operates Orient 94.5FM and Orient TV Channel 59, has announced the rescheduling of its Golden Voices Awards to Friday, February 20, 2026. Originally, the awards ceremony was planned for Friday, February 13, 2026. The management, however, refrained from providing any justification for the change […]
By: Gele Agbai The Action People’s Party (APP) has affirmed that its prominent member, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, has no intention of leaving the party for any other affiliation. The party further stated that Dr. Amadi remains committed to his candidacy for the governorship of Imo State in 2027. The party’s spokesperson in the state, […]
By Godwin Agia, Jalingo The Northern Christians Religious Leaders Assembly (NOCRELA) has condemned the brutal killing of 102 Tiv Christians in Taraba State’s Takum Local Government Area. The association disclosed that the attacks, allegedly carried out by Fulani militia, occurred between January 2 and February 3, 2026. In a statement by the NOCRELA Chairman Rev. […]
Sunny Ugwuegbu, a native of Avu Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, who was responsible for setting ablaze the auditorium of the Bible Missionary Church (BMC) in the community, reportedly passed away in the same week he committed the arson, following prayers offered by the church. Pastor Alexander Ezeugo Ekewuba, also […]
A former member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Honorable Celestine Ajuzieogu Chinedu Njoku, who represented the Aboh Mbaise State Constituency, has sadly passed away at the age of 94 years. Honorable Njoku, hailing from Aronta Mbutu in Aboh Mbaise Local Government, was a distinguished educationist who retired as a Federal Chief Education Officer […]
Managements of the Red Cross International Society and Holy Family Sisters of the Needy Motherless Babies Homes, Owerri, have expressed deep hearted appreciation and gratitude to the Alpha Circle Club of Lagos following their donation of food items and other essential materials for the sustenance of the inmates of the homes. Represented by Hon Eziopara […]













