Unknown Gunmen Kill Popular Lawyer in Imo
A popular legal practitioner, Victor Onwubiko was killed on Saturday night by unknown gunmen In Imo State. It was learnt that the lawyer was killed while he was returning to Abia State University, Uturu, where he resided. A source who…
Many feared killed in Imo explosion
Many people were reportedly burnt beyond recognition after a tanker suspected to be used by oil bunkerers exploded in the forest of Obitti, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The PUNCH learnt that the incident happened on Tuesday at…
Uzodimma sacks Imo Waste Management board, appoints new management
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Friday, January 26, approved the appointment of a new management team for the Imo State Waste Management Agency (ISWAMA). Following the appointment, Cyril Njoku is now the Managing Director, Agbi Isimeme, Deputy Managing…
Imo monarch: Police didn’t rescue me from kidnappers — ransom was paid
Samuel Ohiri, former chairman of the council of traditional rulers in Imo state, says the police did not secure his freedom from kidnappers. The monarch was kidnapped from his residence on June 6 in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA of Imo. He…
EFCC Nabs Imo PDP Chairman, Ugwuh, For N3.5bn Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have arrested Engr Charles Ugwuh, a former Minister of Commerce and Industry and current Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, over alleged conspiracy and fraud, amounting to…
Governor Uzodimma Dissolves Cabinet
Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Tuesday, dissolved his cabinet, a day after he was sworn in for a second term as the governor of Imo State. With the development, the governor, who was re-elected as the state’s leader months back, sacked…
JUST IN: Tinubu arrives Imo for Gov. Uzodimma’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu arrived Owerri, the capital of Imo state, on Monday, January 15, at around 1:00pm to attend Governor Hope Uzodimma’s second-term inauguration. The president had earlier participates in a wreath-laying ceremony for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day….
JUST IN: Gunmen abduct ex-Imo traditional council chair
Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, the former chairman of Imo state council of traditional rulers, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen. Reports say the monarch was whisked away by the hoodlums in the early hours of Saturday from his residence in…