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Imo Community Counts Huge Losses After Security Operatives Raid Bunkers

Victims of Friday’s raid by security operatives on illegal oil bunkers’ at Izombe community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo have condemned the attack as “unwarranted’’. Reacting to the incident , some residents   in separate interviews, said  that they incurred great losses in the raid. Two security operatives and a resident were feared killed […]

Tears as suspected gunmen kill lawyer in Imo

Odume By Collins Osuji, Owerri Tears freely flowed yesterday, in Orlu following reported killing of a legal practitioner, one Darlington Chidume Odume, popularly known as Omekagu, by suspected gunmen in Imo State. The victim, whose wife was said to be a serving police officer, The Guardian learnt was called to Bar about five years ago. His […]

Video: Buhari’s visit to Imo: How Gov. Uzodinma disgraced the proud people of Imo

Businesses, residents shun Gov Uzodimma, ground Imo as Buhari visits

Businesses, residents shun Gov Uzodimma, ground Imo as Buhari visits   By Charles Ogugbuaja and Collins Osuji, Owerri • President pledges to encourage infrastructure development • Says state’s problem similar to Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari’s working visit to Imo State, yesterday, was greeted with apathy, as a majority of the residents stayed at home, while government officials […]

Police okay local security outfits in Imo

By Collins Osuji, Owerri Seek community leaders’ cooperation The formation of local security outfits in Imo State has got the nod of the police. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Rabiu Hussaini, has, therefore, urged community leaders in the state to help in efforts to combat insecurity and restore normalcy. During a meeting with the presidents-general of […]

Tokyo 2020: Anyanacho has made us proud — FUTO VC

Anyanacho has made us proud — FUTO VC Olympic Medalist, Chika Chukwumerije and Tokyo 2020 debut Olympic Elizabeth Anyanacho paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Prof. Mrs. Nnenna Oti. The duo, who were accompanied by the Commissioner of Sports in Imo state, Hon. Ogu Daniel Chike were received […]

Okorocha to build Islamic university in Daura

Okorocha By Editor Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has promised to build a tuition-free Islamic university in Daura, BBC Hausa reported on Tuesday. The senator, a former Imo state governor, said his building would be funded by the Rochas Okorocha Foundation. Rochas, who was recently awarded the title of ‘Maga Alherin Kasar Hausa’ in Daura, […]

Gunmen storm Orlu, Imo State, destroy 20 shops, vehicles

By Chinonso Alozie Armed gunmen have unleashed violence in Okporo and neighbouring Communities in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. Vanguard gathered that the attacks which started on Sunday night continued till Monday morning. At the time of filling this report, the reason for the attack was not known, just as residents linked it […]

15-Year-old boy exposes hotel where suspected ESN members allegedly plan attacks on Imo communities

By Chinonso Alozie *…7 females arrested The Imo State Police Command on Monday, said a 15-year-old boy, Emmanuel Nnaji, a native of Awala in Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State, was the one who led the police tactical team to a hotel in Orlu Local Government, from where attacks were planned and executed […]

Okorocha vows to build school in Ogun community after chieftaincy title (With stolen Imo State funds?)

HEADLINE | Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Okorocha vows to build school in Ogun community after chieftaincy title Okorocha By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Rochas Okorocha, Senator representing Imo West and former Imo Governor has promised to build a school in a border town in Ogun State to cater for the underprivileged. He made the promise after being offered […]