Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, the Senatorial candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) for the Imo East District, has explicitly stated that he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC). This clarification was prompted by numerous inquiries directed
An Imo State High Court, presided over by Justice K. A. Ojiako, has adjudicated a 27-year land dispute in favor of Amawom Village, located in Owerri Municipal, Imo State. The plaintiffs, Boniface Osuji Onyeagocha and eleven others, filed the suit, designated as HOW/146/1999, on behalf of the Amawom community against the Imo State Government, the […]
On Thursday, hundreds of residents from the Amanaogu Community in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State organized a peaceful rally to protest the alleged imposition of former legislator Chief Jerry Alagbaoso as the traditional ruler of their community. The demonstration took place at Awo Idemili, the headquarters of the Council area. Protesters carried […]
Imo State has recorded a major milestone in the healthcare sector with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery at the Specialist Hospital, Umuguma, Owerri. The procedure, performed by a team led by Professor Kingsley Ekwueme, was described by the surgeon as a complete success, particularly highlighting the benefits of robotic surgery in the […]
Increasing pressure is being exerted on the striking lecturers at Imo State University in Owerri to return to work or face potential dismissal. Currently, examinations are being conducted for students behind closed doors. Several lecturers have expressed their intention not to evaluate any examinations administered under these conditions. Information filtering indicates
The Institute of Christian Theological Fellows (ICTF) has finalized plans to host the second edition of its international virtual conference. Scheduled to take place from August 18 to 20, 2026, the conference is themed “The Image of God In The Age of Algorithms.” According to a statement endorsed by Professor Uzoma Emmanuel Afamefuna, President, and […]
On Tuesday, law enforcement officials apprehended Stephen Oguji, the chairperson of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Imo State University, Owerri Branch (IMSU). The ASUU had announced a total and indefinite strike effective immediately on Monday. Reports indicate that police operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) also detained
The leadership of Ohekelem Community, in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the confessional statement made by Mr. Chukwudi Nwaiwu in a viral video circulating on social media. In the video, Nwaiwu, a native of Umugo Eziama in Ngor Okpala, admitted to his involvement in armed […]
Operatives from the Special Tactics Squad of the Force Intelligence Department successfully neutralized Ojiogu Elumah Martin, also known as Acid, on Thursday, August 6. Martin is believed to be the leader of the gang responsible for the murder of a traditional ruler in Imo State. A statement issued by CSP Ani Iniedu, the Force Public […]
Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in the Owerri Federal Constituency of Imo State, has emphasized that the most significant investment any society can make is in its human resources. Dr. Anyanwu-Akeredolu articulated this perspective during her address at the 2026 Annual August Meeting of Ndom













