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  • Imo Widow, Perpetua Oparaocha Pleads For Freedom From Police Detention

    . Imo Widow, Perpetua Oparaocha Pleads For Freedom From Police Detention

     A human rights group, Onurube, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene and secure the release of Mrs. Perpetua Oparaocha from police detention in Imo State.Oparaocha was arrested on September 13, 2024, from her shop in Umunachi village by men claiming to be police officers from the SCID.According to Marjorie
  • How Gunmen Invade Imo Church, Kill Pastor’s Aide, Abduct 2 Persons

    . How Gunmen Invade Imo Church, Kill Pastor’s Aide, Abduct 2 Persons

     Gunmen, on Saturday, invaded a church, God’s Doing Healing and Deliverance Ministry, in Orodo, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, and left one youth leader, Samuel Ogbonna, dead.Until his death, Ogbonna was the proprietor of Feel at Home, a restaurant/bar located within the environment, and a close aide to the general overseer of the c
  • Imo State Police Command Arrest Five Suspected Black Axe Confraternity Cultists In Owerri

    . Imo State Police Command Arrest Five Suspected Black Axe Confraternity Cultists In Owerri

     The Imo State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of the Black Axe Confraternity, a notorious cult group operating in Owerri, the state capital. In a press release on September 2, 2024, the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, confirmed that the arrests were made during an intelligence-led operation conducted by
  • Gunmen Kill 2 Security Guards, Burn Down Council Building In Imo LG Secretariat (VID/PICS)

    . Gunmen Kill 2 Security Guards, Burn Down Council Building In Imo LG Secretariat (VID/PICS)

     Gunmen on Tuesday night, September 3, invaded the headquarters of Isiala-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State and killed two vigilante members.The gunmen also set the council building ablaze and burnt cars parked at the council headquarters.Eyewitness said the gunmen stormed the secretariat and shot sporadically, killing two vigilante members
  • Gunmen Kill Two Security Guards In Imo LG Secretariat, Set Buildings, Vehicles Ablaze

    . Gunmen Kill Two Security Guards In Imo LG Secretariat, Set Buildings, Vehicles Ablaze

     Some gunmen, suspected to be political thugs have reportedly killed two security personnel at Isiala-Mbano LGA headquarters in Imo state.It was gathered that the criminals invaded the area at about 8:30pm on Tuesday and shot sporadically.A witness says that the attackers killed two security officers on duty and set some sections of the council bui
  • Imo APC Ward Chairman, Dominic Ikpeama Arrested Police Net For Allegedly Selling FG Palliative

    . Imo APC Ward Chairman, Dominic Ikpeama Arrested Police Net For Allegedly Selling FG Palliative

     The Ward Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ejemekwuru Oguta LGA Imo State, Dominic Ikpeama has landed in the police net for allegedly selling the federal government’s palliatives meant for the people of Ejemekwuru autonomous community.He was arrested by the Oguta Divisional headquarters following a petition against him by the tr
  • Police Bust Notorious Kidnapping Syndicate Terrorising Imo Communities, Rescue Victim

    . Police Bust Notorious Kidnapping Syndicate Terrorising Imo Communities, Rescue Victim

     The Imo State Police Command has arrested five members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorising the state and rescued a 26-year-old woman. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, August 22, 2024, said the victim was kidnapped from her residence in Obinze, Owerri West LGA last Sunday.I
  • Alleged Fraud: Nobody Can Accuse Me Of Corruption, Says Imo Gov. Uzodimma

    . Alleged Fraud: Nobody Can Accuse Me Of Corruption, Says Imo Gov. Uzodimma

     Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, yesterday said nobody can accuse him of corruption as a public holder. Speaking during the Michael Okpara leadership lecture and award 2024 at the Musa Yar’ Adua Centre in Abuja, the governor advised public officeholders to live within their legitimate means and desist from engaging in corrupt practices.Accordi
  • Beans, Tomatoes Prices Drop As New Yams Fall From ₦7,000 To ₦4,000 In Abia, Imo

    . Beans, Tomatoes Prices Drop As New Yams Fall From ₦7,000 To ₦4,000 In Abia, Imo

     The prices of some staple foods, such as beans, tomatoes, onions and new yams, have recorded significant drops in major markets in Abia and Imo, largely attributable to the harvest season.A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the markets within Owerri metropolis showed that the price of a paint bucket of beans came down from ₦10,000 to
  • It's Fake! Imo Govt Denies Uzodinma’s 2027 Joint Presidential Ticket With Ganduje

    . It's Fake! Imo Govt Denies Uzodinma’s 2027 Joint Presidential Ticket With Ganduje

     Imo State Government has dismissed as fake, malicious, and unfounded posters of the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma with that of the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje where it was allegedly said that the governor is running for the office of Vice President in 2027.According to a press statement issued by the S
  • Imo State Revenue Service Cracks Down On Seven Hotels, Others For Tax Evasion

    . Imo State Revenue Service Cracks Down On Seven Hotels, Others For Tax Evasion

     The Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has taken a decisive stand against several hotels and hospitality businesses in Owerri, accusing them of intentional tax evasion, which it deems as economic sabotage.Among the establishments affected are Lavianto Hotel, Titanic View Hotel and Suites Ltd, Heroes Luxury Apartment, Zoey International Hote
  • Imo Police Apprehends Three Suspects For Robbery

    . Imo Police Apprehends Three Suspects For Robbery

     The Imo State Police Command has paraded a 23-year-old Elijah Chigemezu who specializes in snatching phones from unsuspecting victims at gunpoint.Also arrested were 27-year-old John Chukwudi a native of Ntu in Ngor-Okpala LGA Imo State and one Chibeze Tasie, 32, who was arrested at Naze.In a release from the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP He
  • Imo Pastor, Desmond Bags 8Yrs Jail Term For Raping Church Member's Wife Under Guise Of Deliverance

    . Imo Pastor, Desmond Bags 8Yrs Jail Term For Raping Church Member's Wife Under Guise Of Deliverance

     A High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State has sentenced a pastor, Apostle Desmond Eke, to eight years imprisonment for r@ping the wife of his church member. Eke, the founder of Deliverance Ministry of The Good Shepherd, Umuihita Avu, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, was convicted by Hon. Justice T.N. Nzeukwu on July 31, 2024. In Sui
  • Bloodbath As Gunmen Kill Seven Community Leaders During Meeting In Imo State

    . Bloodbath As Gunmen Kill Seven Community Leaders During Meeting In Imo State

     Tragedy struck the Umucheke Okwe autonomous community in Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State on Saturday night, as unknown gunmen killed seven individuals, including the President General of the community and six village leaders.Sources from the community revealed that the assailants launched their attack during a weekly meeting held at the
  • VIDEO; Sporadic Shootings Rent Air As Gunmen Run Rampage In Fresh Attack On Imo Community

    .. VIDEO; Sporadic Shootings Rent Air As Gunmen Run Rampage In Fresh Attack On Imo Community

     Staccato of gunshots rent the air close to noon of Wednesday in Owerri, capital of Imo State.As the bullets rained simultaneously at various parts of the city, residents scampered for safety.The gunshots were heard at Wetheral, Douglas, MCC, Okigwe, Aba roads; as well as Ikenegbu and Aladinma areas of the town.The situation resulted in many busine
  • Unknown Gunmen Kill One In Imo, Set Govt Vehicle Ablaze

    . Unknown Gunmen Kill One In Imo, Set Govt Vehicle Ablaze

     There was a pandemonium on Tuesday in Orji, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, when unknown gunmen killed a young man.This incident occurred barely twenty-four hours after four police officers and a point-of-sale operator were killed in Irete, Owerri West LGA of the state.It was gathered that the gunmen, who shot sporadically into th
  • Four Police Officers, PoS Operator Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Imo

    . Four Police Officers, PoS Operator Killed By Unknown Gunmen In Imo

     Gunmen on Monday, July 29, ambushed and killed four policemen in the Irete community along Onitsha Road in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The officers were said to be on a stop-and-search operation in the area when they were attacked by the gunmen. A Point of Sale (PoS) operator was also killed in the ambush by daredevil gunmen.Police spokesman in
  • Imo Police Nab Two Armed Robbers, Ntosi Godfrey & Nnamdi Raymond; Cult Member, Chibueze Kalu In Major Bust

    . Imo Police Nab Two Armed Robbers, Ntosi Godfrey & Nnamdi Raymond; Cult Member, Chibueze Kalu In Major Bust

     ****Two armed robbery suspects, identified as Ntosi Godfrey, 37, and Nnamdi Raymond, have been apprehended by the Imo State Police Command, following a dramatic confrontation along the Owerri-Aba road.The suspects were reportedly operating between the Umuahia and Owerri areas when they were intercepted. During a stop-and-search operation led by th
  • Labour Party Senator From Imo State, Ezenwo Onyewuchi Defects To APC

    . Labour Party Senator From Imo State, Ezenwo Onyewuchi Defects To APC

     A Senator representing Imo East and a member of the Labour Party (LP), Ezenwo Onyewuchi, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio read his defection letter during plenary today July 23.  Imo state governor and chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodinma, was in the chamber w
  • Nigerian Army Dismantles Terrorist Camp Linked To IPOB & ESN In Imo State

    . Nigerian Army Dismantles Terrorist Camp Linked To IPOB & ESN In Imo State

     In a decisive operation, the Nigerian Army announced the successful dismantling and destruction of a terrorist camp associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The operation, conducted on Saturday, took place in the Ezere Forest of Umuawa Aku, Okigwe Local Government Area, Imo State.The army'
  • How Unknown Gunmen Kill 3 Vigilantes, Teenager In Imo

    . How Unknown Gunmen Kill 3 Vigilantes, Teenager In Imo

     Unidentified gunmen, Sunday evening, killed three vigilantes and a teenager in Umuaka, Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State.A source in the community said the vigilantes were on a patrol in a bus in the community when the gunmen attacked them at Afor Umuaka.According to the source, the attackers laid an ambush and opened fire on the security m
  • 28-Year-Old Man, Chinonso Kalu Re-arrested For Robbery 3 Years After Escaping From Imo Prison

    . 28-Year-Old Man, Chinonso Kalu Re-arrested For Robbery 3 Years After Escaping From Imo Prison

     In a display of diligence and collaboration, the Imo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully apprehended and handed over a 28-year-old prison escapee to the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).State Commandant of NSCDC, Matthew Ovye, oversaw the formal handover of Chinonso Kalu, who was re-arrested by NSCDC
  • Four Imo Assembly Members Suspended Over Impeachment Plot

    . Four Imo Assembly Members Suspended Over Impeachment Plot

     Four members of the Imo State House of Assembly have been suspended over an alleged plot to impeach the speaker.This was confirmed by the Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday.The suspended lawmakers are Ahiazu-Mbaise, Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu; Okigwe, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa and Oru-West, Dominic E
  • Eight Pregnant Girls Rescued As Police Arrests Husband & Wife Running Baby Factory in Imo

    . Eight Pregnant Girls Rescued As Police Arrests Husband & Wife Running Baby Factory in Imo

     The Imo State Police Command has arrested a couple, Chukwudinma Umunnakwe and Comfort Umunnakwe, for allegedly running a baby factory in the state.The suspects, who own Comfort Orphanage Home in Owerri, were paraded at the police command’s headquarters on Sunday.Henry Okoye, spokesman for the Imo state police command said on Tuesday, July 2, the
  • IMO AIRPORT: Veteran Actor Ejike Asiegbu Apologises Over Video Attacking Gov. Uzodinma

    . IMO AIRPORT: Veteran Actor Ejike Asiegbu Apologises Over Video Attacking Gov. Uzodinma

     Veteran Nollywood actress, Ejike Asiegbu has tendered an apology to Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, for calling him out on the internet.Recall that actress Uche Nnanna-Maduka had in a video on social media, criticised governor Uzodinma over a power outage at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Imo.Other actors spotted in the video are
  • Actress Sharon Ooja Who Just Married Imo State Billionaire Chief Ugoo Nwoke Revealed To Be His 4th Wife

    . Actress Sharon Ooja Who Just Married Imo State Billionaire Chief Ugoo Nwoke Revealed To Be His 4th Wife

     Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja on Thursday June 27, 2024 traditionally married handsome Billionaire Chief Ugoo Nwoke who hails from Awomama, Oru East in Imo state and is tagged a man with the kindest heart....Chief Nwoke who is whispered to be in his early 50's has been married 3 times but it did not work out and he is trying for the 4th time
  • Food Vendor Apprehended For Allegedly Using 'Juju' To Boost Sales In Imo

    . Food Vendor Apprehended For Allegedly Using 'Juju' To Boost Sales In Imo

     An Unidentified woman was apprehended by security officers after she was caught with charms which she use to prepare the food she sells to her customers in order to gain more customers.According to the info from the viral video, she admitted to being a Christian from Imo state but said that she did know what she did was diabolic because she used t
  • CHIVIDO: James Brown Celebrates With Chioma, His Imo Sister Ahead Of Her Wedding With Davido

    . CHIVIDO: James Brown Celebrates With Chioma, His Imo Sister Ahead Of Her Wedding With Davido

     Popular crossdresser, James Brown has celebrated Chef Chioma ahead of her wedding to singer, Davido. He referred to her as his Imo sister while lamenting about getting blocked by Davido. Recall that the chef and the singer will wed today in Nigeria. James Brown who is from Imo state, revealed he had no idea that Chioma was from his state until the
  • 'You Have Made Imo State Proud By Not Disappointing Chioma' - Cubana Chief Priest Hails Davido

    . 'You Have Made Imo State Proud By Not Disappointing Chioma' - Cubana Chief Priest Hails Davido

     Popular Nigerian socialite, Cubana Chief Priest has applauded Afrobeats star, Davido for not disappointing his fiancee, Chioma.This is coming after Davido released his pre-wedding photos with Chioma online.Referring to Davido as his in-law, Cubana Chief Priest stated that the singer has made the entire Imo state proud by finally marrying Chioma.He
  • Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Donates 32 Vehicles To Imo Police (Photos)

    .. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma Donates 32 Vehicles To Imo Police (Photos)

     Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has donated 32 vehicles and 11 refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to the Imo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force in order to bolster security and protect lives and property across the state.According to the Governor, the provision of the operational vehicles will address the pressing need for improved

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