Declan Emelumba is the Imo State commissioner for Information. In this interview, sheds light on the controversy surrounding the Administration Of Criminal Justice Law and other issues in the state Your principal, Governor Hope Uzodimma, has been receiving bashes from the opposition since his assumption of office early this year. As his image maker, how
Read moreThe Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has banned all traffic agents and task forces in the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, confirmed this to newsmen at the Government House in Owerri, on Thursday. It was gathered that the task force team, which operates from Heroes’ Square, still ask people to
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The Imo State Government has said schools will reopen in the state only when the body conducting COVID-19 test in the 27 councils has completed its assignment. The Federal Government shut down schools in the country in March because of the outbreak of the pandemic. Addressing journalists after the weekly State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting
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The Imo State Government is set to begin the demolition of illegal structures blocking waterways in flood-prone areas. The planned demolition follows the red alert issued to the state government by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) that there could be flood disasters in communities in 12 councils. NEMA listed the councils to include Owerri
Read moreThe Governor of Imo State , Senator Hope Uzodimma , has said the will set up a committee that will look into the viability of parastatals and agencies in the State . He said those found to be unviable and unproductive would be merged with those that are efficient to maximize productivity for increased development
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Scores of protesters on Tuesday blocked the secretariat of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Imo State over the outcome of the primary election of the All Progressives Congress for Imo North by- election slated for October 31 .The APC had submitted the name of a former Commissioner for Agriculture , Frank Ibezim, to INEC
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THE police in Anambra State have arrested a 31 – year -old man , Chijioke Chukwulota, for allegedly selling twin babies of his ex-girlfriend . The Police Public Relations Officer in the state , Haruna Mohammed , disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Awka , the state capital . Mohammed said the suspect
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Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, has signed into law the Imo State Administration Of Criminal bill No 2 of 2020 (ISACJL, 2020), which empowers him to arrest and detain any resident of the state for as long as he wishes. According to documents seen by SaharaReporters, any person detained on the orders of Uzodinma can
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The Imo state government yesterday set up an enforcement team to stop motorcycle operators from operating in the government restricted areas within the state capital after 14 days ultimatum issued to them had elapsed. This was contained in a letter from the permanent secretary of Ministry of Transport, Lady Ngozi Izunobi, directing the Imo state
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A modular refinery , located in Imo State , with the capacity of 5 ,000 barrels per day will commence operations in October, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has said . The Federal Government , on Tuesday , applauded Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board for their
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THE Chairman of the committee mandated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct the primary for the Imo North senatorial by-election, Senator Ajibola Basiru has described the shadow election which produced Mr. Ibezim Frank as the party’s flag bearer as free, fair and without rancour. Basiru who gave an account of what transpired during
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KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) has tested at least 300 Imo State residents for tuberculosis and COVID- 19. The programme being backed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Imo State Government is expected to last for two months. The testing, which will be carried out in the 27 local government areas
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Imo Government has ordered about 3,000 families directly affected by the landslide that occurred last week at Okohia Akwakuma in Owerri North Council Area to relocate immediately. The slide affected many homes and buildings. Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Iyke Njoku, told newsmen that the displaced families should leave their residences immediately to avoid calamity. He
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Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was in Benin, the Edo State capital Saturday to mobilise Igbo in support for the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Uzodimma, who was honoured by the Igbo Youth Union (IYU) and the youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in Edo
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The Commissioner of Police in Imo State , Isaac Akinmoyede , has dismissed 11 policemen in the state for corruption . According to the CP , no fewer than 19 others are currently being investigated by the command for corrupt practices and other unprofessional conducts . Akinmoyede , who spoke during a radio programme in
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