JUST IN: Tinubu lands in Imo to commission landmark projects, unveil Uzodimma’s book
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Owerri, Imo State, on a one-day working visit that will see him inaugurate major infrastructure…
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Owerri on lockdown as Tinubu commissions projects in Imo State
Owerri, the Imo State capital, has been transformed ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s official visit on Tuesday, 30 September, where he is…
Imo traders allege coercion ahead of President Tinubu’s visit
A directive from the Imo State Government ordering the closure of major markets and urging traders to “come out en masse” for…
Tinubu heads to Imo to commission major projects, unveil Uzodimma’s book
President Bola Tinubu will visit Imo State on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, to commission a string of infrastructure projects completed by Governor…
‘I Take Full Responsibility for My Government’ – Governor Uzodinma Declares at Independence Service
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has said he bears full responsibility for the successes and failures of his administration, insisting that credible…
Gunmen Attack IGP Special Squad in Imo Ahead of Tinubu’s Visit
Gunmen have attacked operatives of the Inspector General of Police’s Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in Okigwe, Imo State, leaving one officer dead…
Imo Police Commissioner Warns Officers Against Phone Searches, Extortion, and Rights Abuse
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, CP Aboki Danjuma, has issued a stern warning to officers under his command to desist…
Prada Uzodimma launches #DearTeacher campaign to celebrate Nigeria’s “silent heroes”
Prada Uzodimma, daughter of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, has unveiled a nationwide initiative to honour Nigerian teachers, calling them “the silent…
Imo Bomb Blast: Police Probe Motive of Suspected Carrier After Deadly Explosion in Njaba
Police in Imo State say they are investigating the motive of a man who died after an explosive device he was carrying…
Imo Lawyer Faces Arraignment Over Anti-Uzodimma Articles as NBA Rallies Support
A lawyer in Imo State, Chinedu Agu, is facing charges of cyberstalking and defamation after publishing two sharply critical opinion pieces about…
Imo Govt Demolishes Criminal Hideouts in Owerri, Recovers Weapons
The Imo State Government has intensified its clampdown on crime by demolishing makeshift shanties in Owerri suspected to be used as hideouts…
Imo ex-lawmaker Ngozi Ogbu freed after army raid on kidnappers’ den
Former Imo State House of Assembly member, Hon. Ngozi Ogbu, has regained his freedom after being abducted by a notorious kidnapping gang…
Tinubu Support Group to Stage 2 Million-Man March in Owerri October 31
The pro-Tinubu political support group, Tinubu for Better Nigeria (TBN), has announced plans to stage a “2 Million-Man March” in Owerri, Imo…
Alex Mbata: Philanthropy, Criticism and the Man Too Relevant to Ignore in Imo State
Prince (Dr) Alex Mbata, a businessman and philanthropist from Ngwoma Obube in Owerri North LGA, continues to dominate conversations in Imo State…
Ex-Imo Lawmaker Kidnapped: FOMIHA Pressures Uzodimma to Secure Release of Ngozi Ogbu
The Forum of Former Members of the Imo State House of Assembly (FOMIHA) has demanded urgent action from Governor Hope Uzodimma following…
Imo Journalist Granted ₦2m Bail After 30 Days in Detention Over Cybercrime Allegation
An Owerri Magistrate Court has granted bail to Imo State journalist and publisher of First Citizen Newspaper, Ejike Ogbonna, after spending 30…