Imo Assembly suspends four members over impeachment plot
The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Chike Olemgbe, on Tuesday, announced the suspension of four members for an alleged plot to impeach the speaker. The suspended lawmakers included Ahiazu-Mbaise, Samuel Otuibe; Ezinihitte-Mbaise, Henry Agbasonu; Okigwe, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa and…
Uzodimma hands over 11 armored personnel carriers to police
The Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Sunday handed over eleven refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs, to the Police command in the state. The governor spoke in a statement to newsmen in Owerri, through his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Oguike…
Imo State Police arrest 27-year-old woman for murdering her partner
The Imo State Police Command has arrested 27-year-old Oluchi Nzemechi, from Uzoagba in Ikeduru Local Government Area, for allegedly stabbing her partner, Kelechi Nzemechi, to death.According to police reports, Oluchi confessed to the crime during interrogation. She revealed that she…
Tribunal affirms Uzodimma’s election as Imo Gov, dismisses LP’s petition
The Imo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Hope Uzodimma as Imo State Governor. The tribunal gave its ruling in Abuja on Friday, as it dismissed the petition of the Labour Party (LP) and its governorship…
Fatal Accident Claims Six Lives in Owerri, Imo State
A tragic motor accident involving a Mack Truck and four minibusses has resulted in six fatalities and numerous injuries at IMSU Junction along Okigwe road in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. According to Henry Okoye, the police spokesperson in…
ASUP commends Uzodimma over merging of Imo poly campuses
Imo State Polytechnic chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics has applauded the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma for merging the three campuses of the institution to domicile at Omuma in Oru East Local Government Area. The…
Uzodinma appoints self as commissioner for land in Imo
Hope Uzodinma, governor of Imo, has appointed himself as the commissioner for land, survey and physical planning in the state. Speaking with TheCable on Tuesday, Oguike Nwachukwu, chief press secretary to the governor, said the self-appointment by Uzodinma was to…
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…