The Human Rights Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Owerri Branch, led by Dr. Ethelbert Obiora Eze, conducted an unscheduled visit to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command, also known as Tiger Base, on Saturday. This visit was prompted by recent complaints from
The police in Imo State have reported the apprehension of two suspected armed robbers and the recovery of a pump-action rifle as well as a stolen motorcycle in Owerri. The spokesperson for the state police command, Henry Okoye, disclosed this information in a statement released on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Okoye stated that operatives from […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has gained ten members in the house of representatives following a fresh wave of defections ahead of the 2027 elections. Among those who joined the ADC is George Ozodinobi, the deputy minority whip, who defected from the Labour Party (LP). He represents the Njikoka/Anaocha/Dunukofia federal constituency of Anambra state. Harris […]
Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere has articulated his concerns regarding the current state of the All Progressives Congress (APC), suggesting that the party has lost its direction and strayed from its foundational objectives. He asserts that the APC no longer rewards loyalty nor does it prioritize the advancement of Nigerian society. Consequently, Prince Madumere informed that he
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended a couple allegedly involved in narcotics trafficking. The Command reported that operatives from its Surveillance Unit arrested Mr. Collins Iwunze and Mrs. Onyinyechi Iwunze on Friday, March 28, at Umunjoku Obiokwu Amakohia-Ubi in the Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Henry […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday March 24, 2026 approved the appointment of Dr. Jideuma Ikenna Egwim as the substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH),former (FMC) Owerri, Imo State. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, marks a significant milestone for the hospital and underscores the administration’s
The Imo State Police Command has announced the apprehension of a member of the Vikings Confraternity, identified as Bright Chidi, from whom a firearm was recovered in Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. This information was disclosed by the command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to Mr. […]
By Godwin Agia, Jalingo The Taraba State Police Command has officially confirmed the unfortunate deaths of three police officers and a vigilante leader following a confrontation with suspected bandits in Tse Kwe Village, located within the Donga Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement issued by ASP Victor Mshelizah, the Acting Police […]
Dr. Emmanuel Ejeguru, a legal practitioner, has expressed his intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Okigwe North Federal Constituency of Imo State in the upcoming 2027 elections. Egejurum, who is widely recognized as Bambas will be contesting under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He made his intention known […]
The Imo State Police Command has announced the apprehension of two individuals suspected of armed robbery, along with the recovery of a pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. Henry Okoye, the spokesperson for the command, issued a statement on Thursday detailing the incident. The suspects allegedly attempted to steal a gold chain from a […]













