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Police Nab 43-Year-Old Man For Allegedly Defiling 7-Year-Old Niece

The police in Imo State have apprehended a 43-year-old individual, Kelechi Nwosu, on allegations of defiling his seven-year-old niece, whose identity remains confidential. The arrest was facilitated by the human rights organization, Stand For Humanity Foundation, which reported that the suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri,
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Ihedioha Hosts 13th Edition Of Christmas Cantata

Former Governor of Imo State, Rt Honorable Emeka Ihedioha, is hosting the 13th edition of his annual Christmas Cantata on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at his residence in Aronta, Mbutu, in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. This annual event, which has become a defining hallmark of the yuletide season, is officially […]
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EGOGA Elects New Executive

The Egbu Girls Old Girls Association (EGOGA) has elected a new executive committee to manage its operations for the forthcoming three-year term. The election took place during the EGOGA 3rd Global Reunion, which was held from December 18 to 21, 2025, at the Anglican Cathedral (ASCATH) in Egbu, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo […]
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Police Conduct Awareness Campaign Against Cultism In Imo

The Imo State Police Command carried out an awareness campaign against cultism on 19th December 2025, consisting of a 10-kilometre walk designed to educate the public on the dangers associated with cult-related activities, drug abuse, and other social vices. The Command encouraged residents to avoid criminal activities and to foster a crime-free festive season. This […]
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Court Orders Arrest Of Activist For Allegedly Defaming Minister

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo The State Magistrate Court in Jalingo Taraba State has ordered the arrest of Abdulmumin Imam, a social media activist, for allegedly defaming Minister of State for Regional Development, Barrister Uba Maigari. Imam allegedly posted on his verified Facebook page that the minister diverted ₦16.5 billion meant for the reconstruction of the […]
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Police Kill Two Kidnap Suspects In Imo

Law enforcement officers from the Agwa Divisional Police, in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, engaged and subsequently killed two individuals suspected of kidnapping during a shootout on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The spokesperson for the police in the state, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Henry Okoye,disclosed this in a statement released on […]
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N8Bn: Tiv Monarchs, Judgement Creditors Petition EFCC

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo The judgment creditors, Peter Orngu and thirteen others, along with Tiv traditional rulers from the Sankera and Kwande regions of Benue State, located in North-Central Nigeria, have submitted a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Makurdi Zonal Office. This petition concerns the alleged fraudulent acquisition of
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Police Nab Two For Alleged Sale Of Pyrotechnics

The Imo State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Opara Evans, aged 35, and Chinedu Stanley, aged 29, for the illegal possession and distribution of prohibited fireworks and explosives. This arrest was the result of a surveillance operation conducted in the vicinity of Alaba and Relief Markets in Owerri, where substantial quantities of the prohibited […]