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Police Obstruct Court Order To Exhume Amuchienwa’s Remains

Gele December 29, 2025 0

A court order issued by the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, Honourable Justice I. O. Agugua, for the exhumation of a late community leader’s body was allegedly obstructed last Monday by interested operatives of the Imo State Police Command. The incident stems from a contentious family dispute

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Gunmen Shoot Catholic Priest On Christmas Day in Imo

Gele December 25, 2025 0

On Thursday, December 25th, gunmen shot a Catholic priest associated with St. Kelvin’s Parish in the Ogbaku Community, located in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. According to sources, the Catholic cleric, who serves as the Assistant Priest at the parish, sustained an injury to his right arm during the incident. The source […]

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Imo Residents Face Bleak Yuletide As Banks Divert Liquidity To PoS Operators

Gele December 24, 2025 0

The forthcoming yuletide season appears bleak for retirees in Imo State, as they are likely to encounter considerable hardship. Feelers reaching National Newsbreak indicate that these pensioners are not only struggling with limited purchasing power but are also receiving inadequate monthly pension stipends. Compounding their difficulties, money deposit banks have ceased

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Lawmaker Clarifies Swift Passage Of Imo’s 2026 Budget

Gele December 24, 2025 0

Chisom Ojukwu, a member of the Imo State House of Assembly, has provided clarification regarding the swift passage of the 2026 budget proposal by the legislature, which occurred approximately 24 hours following its presentation by the state governor, Hope Uzodimma. Ojukwu, who represents the Nkwerre Constituency, emphasized that the budget exemplifies the “courage

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Uzodimma Submits N1.4Trillion Budget Proposal To Imo Assembly

Gele December 22, 2025 0

By John Asiegbu The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has formally submitted a budget proposal exceeding N1.4 trillion for the fiscal year 2026 to the state legislature. The governor has designated this financial plan as the Budget of Economic Breakthrough, designed to facilitate significant advancements through initiatives such as the Imo Light Up […]

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Uzodimma Presents 2026 Fiscal Proposal To Imo Assembly

Gele December 21, 2025 0

The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, will present the 2026 Budget estimates to the Imo State House of Assembly on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The State Commissioner for Information, Strategy and Public Orientation Hon Declan Emelumba disclosed this in a statement over the weekend. In keeping with established tradition, the […]

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Bemore Foundation Holds End-of-the-year Sit-Out With Grandma’

Gele December 19, 2025 0

Bemore Empowered Girls Foundation is set to organize its inaugural ‘End-of-the-year Sit-Out With Grandma’ event, scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025. The gathering will take place at the Igoloibiam Place, situated at No. 3 Harcourt Whyte Street, Owerri, Imo State, commencing at 12:00 noon. This event offers a valuable opportunity for the founder and former

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Police Commence Orderly Room Trial Of Seven Officers In Imo

Gele December 19, 2025 0

The Imo State Police Command has initiated an orderly room trial for seven officers accused of misconduct, including extortion, unprofessional behaviour, and excessive force. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Henry Okoye, the Command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 18. DSP Okoye stated that the trial was prompted by the

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Court Remands Woman In Prison For Burning Private Parts Of Maid

Gele December 18, 2025 0

A Magistrate Court in Owerri, Imo State, on Thursday, December 18, ordered the remand of a 38-year-old woman, Juliet Igwe, at the Owerri Correctional Centre for the alleged burning of the private parts of her maid. Presiding Magistrate, His Worship B. U. Adikibe, issued the order but concurred with the defense counsel that the court […]

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Four Passengers Battle For Life As Plane Crashes In Imo

Gele December 17, 2025 0

Four individuals have been hospitalized following a crash involving a Skypower Express Cessna 172 aircraft at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident via a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji. The aircraft,