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Taraba Records First Diphtheria Fatality

By Godwin Agia, Taraba Taraba State has reported its first confirmed case of diphtheria, resulting in a fatality in the Bali Local Government Area. The State Epidemiologist, Dr. Udi Aketemo, confirmed this development during a telephone interview with our correspondent on Wednesday in Jalingo,
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Afro Lottery Systems Arrives In Imo

. .Opens Outlet In Owerri Afro Lottery Systems, a prominent player in the lottery industry, has officially inaugurated an outlet in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. The company indicated that four additional locations are planned for development within the state. Asiwaju Uzoma Anokwute, Operations Manager of the Imo State Lottery and Gaming Authority, on […]
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D’CROWDAfrik Commences Operations In Owerri

D’CrowdAfrik, the operators of Afro Lottery Systems, will officially inaugurate its establishment in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This announcement was made in a statement issued by Okenze George Nkwoji, the Managing Director of Moment Communications Limited, Super Agents to D’CrowdAfrik Dr. Nkwoji extends an invitation to
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Imo Chairman Inspects New APC Secretariat Site

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, conducted an inspection of the site designated for the construction of the new party secretariat in Owerri, the state capital, on Saturday. Accompanying him on this inspection were a delegation from the party’s headquarters, members of the state working committee, and the […]
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Police, CSO Organize Awareness March Against Drug Abuse In Imo

The Stand For Humanity Foundation, in collaboration with the Imo State Police Command, on Saturday organized a procession through the streets of Owerri, the state capital, to raise awareness about drug abuse in the state. Despite inclement weather, participants commenced their march from Dan Anyiam Stadium, distributing informational handbills and educating residents on
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Education Advocate Launches ‘Hear The Teacher Initiative’

The 2024 Maltina Teacher of the Year and Imo State champion, Mrs. Kalu Emmanuella Ngozi, has introduced the “Hear The Teacher Initiative,” a campaign aimed at advocating for and supporting teachers. Mrs. Kalu announced that the initiative will take place from September 15 to October 31, 2026, with October 5 designated as the primary recognition […]
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Owerri City Roads: A Call For Improved Sanitation

By: Obiarandu Ohiri The roads in Owerri City are currently in a state of disarray, characterized by the presence of discarded sachets of pure water, sand, and metallic containers carelessly strewn by pedestrians and residents. The cleanliness of the road surfaces is severely compromised due to a lack of sanitation awareness among users, coupled with […]