The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has arrived in Denver, Colorado, United States, to participate in the 2025 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference. He is accompanied by a team of senior officers from the Nigeria Police Force, marking another significant step in Nigeria’s engagement with global law enforcement institutions. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development on X early Saturday morning. He explained that the IGP and his team would join thousands of law enforcement leaders from across the world to exchange…
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HURIWA Condemns Ruling On Kanu’s Health, Faults NBA Over Protest
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the recent ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja which upheld the report of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) declaring that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is medically fit to stand trial. A statement issued on Friday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the decision as “a travesty of justice” and alleged that it reflects “unequal treatment before the law.” The group said it was worried that…
Read MoreScience/Technology Ministry: Uzodinma’s Bus Terminals Will Stop ‘One Chance,’ Check Insecurity In Imo-Elezieanya
…Assures: Tech hubs to be set up in the state By Ebenezer Ojor The Commissioner for Science, Technology Innovation and Engineering Services, Imo State, Engr Ikenna Elezieanya has disclosed that the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma remained poised to transforming the state into a leading technological hub in the country. Engr Elezieanya made the disclosure last week Tuesday, during a media interaction with some Imo-based media practitioners under the aegis of Media for Truth and Development, who visited him in his office in Owerri. The commissioner hinted that Governor Uzodinma…
Read MoreEx-NBA Scribe, Agu Freed From Imo Correctional Facility After 29 Days
Mr. Chinedu Agu, former Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Branch, has been released from detention at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) facility in Owerri, following a court order, according to a statement from Daniel Odiba, Esq., Secretary of the NBA Owerri Branch. TheNigeriaLawyer could not independently verify the circumstances surrounding his release, but the branch expressed gratitude to all who showed concern and support during Agu’s detention, particularly NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, for his immense assistance and solidarity. Agu, a vocal critic of Governor Hope…
Read MoreCourt nullifies LGAs election, sacks 13 APC chairmen, 171 councillors
The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has nullified the local government and councillorship elections conducted in July 2024, which produced the current council chairmen and councillors across the state. Recall that, the Ebonyi State Independent National Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 13 chairmanship seats and all 171 ward councillorship positions in the local government elections held in July 2024 in Ebonyi State. Justice Hillary Oshomah, who presided over the case, ruled that the elections failed to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act, thereby rendering…
Read MoreIS PRESIDENT TINUBU LOSING CONTROL?
By Steve OsuJi RUMOURS OF COUP: It’s not just about the rumoured putsch, everything about this government seems to be in the mire currently. But when military officials begin to openly discuss that sacrilegious matter, then there’s indeed trouble in the land. As always, it started as subdued murmurings in September. It was so much in the open that a certain tainted and self-proclaimed prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele hinted at it weeks ago. The matter however became grave when the ceremonies to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence celebration was cancelled. NEVER…
Read MoreOBITUARY ANNOUNCEMENT
With gratitude to God but with total submission to the will of the Almighty God for a life well spent, the family of Late Chief Jason Elenwoke of Umuenyi Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State hereby announce the passing of their matriarch, mother,wife, sister, Grand and Great Grand Mother Ezinne Lydia Ugwukporonyeaku Elenwoke nee Okoko Amasoariri of Ogada Atta in Ikeduru Local Government Area Imo state who slept in the Lord on the 26th of April 2025. She was aged 93yrs. Burial Arrangement: √ 23rd Oct 2025 4pm…
Read MoreAlleged Assault On Journalists During Protests, Should Be Investigated.
Journalism is not a crime, it is a legitimate practice. The alleged assault on journalists reportedly covering Monday’s “Free Nnamdi Kanu ” protests in Abuja , capital of the country has drawn wide condemnation, with the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, and some of its state councils issuing press releases to register their displeasure over the action of law enforcement agents. The NUJ, Rivers State Council for instance, reportedly issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Rivers State Police Command to tender an unreserved public apology over the alleged assault on…
Read MoreI’m prepared for Nwangele constituency in Imo Assembly, says Fyne Mmadumere
By Nwokoma Ndubueze The Director General of Equity Mandate Movement, Chief Josiah Ibeawuchi has stated that Chief Fyne Mmadumere is ready, and also willing to take Nwangele constituency in Imo State House of Assembly in the forthcoming 2027, general elections. Chief Ibeawuchi in a press release to newsmen made this known that Chief Fyne Mmadumere is prepared to emerged as the Honourable member representing Nwangele constituency in the State Assembly. He said that the Equity Mandate Movement has approved Chief Fyne Mmadumere request to work for his emergence as a…
Read MoreImo Government Must Fix Rural Roads Now As Dry Season Sets In.
Roads, quality good roads, are crucial for the development of the rural communities. Imo rural roads are no doubt, in bad shape. The state government has reportedly pointed at the rains as reasons due attention has not been given to them. But we also point out that there have been delays in fixing the rural roads overtime. To some of the people in the corridors of power, the fact that Imo is located in the rainforest, like any other state in the Southeast or Eastern part of Nigeria, is enough…
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