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June 24, 2013

Artiste, J Martins dumps music for preaching in Owerri (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido J Martins brought tears to the eyes of fans in Owerri on Saturday June 22, as he interrupted his soulful performance, to bring Chukwudi Ejiofor a physically…

June 19, 2013

“Nasir el-Rufai lied and showed lack of grasp of issues,” Ex-governor Ikedi Ohakim reviews TAPS

by Ihedi Ohakim “Times are bad. Children no longer obey their parents and everyone is writing a book” - Cicero It is on record that since I left office, I…

May 22, 2013

“We have no Bishop yet”: Increased tension in Imo as youth lock out newly consecrated Bishop

by Akan Ido The consecration of Monsignor Peter Okpalaeke as the new Bishop of Ahiara Catholic Diocese has continued to attract protests as youths locked up the Catholic Cathedral in Ahiara community in…

May 21, 2013

We need to stop this culture of impunity – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Speaking of impunity, an alleged #BokoHaram commander was killed on Sunday, 120 chaps turned up for his funeral on Monday. They are currently having a tête-a-tête with the JTF. First off,…

May 18, 2013

Tragic: Mystery tree falls killing 31 people and injuring 16 others in Imo

by Akan Ido Thirty one people including two sisters were killed on Thursday night when a tree at the Ukwu Uko evening market at Umuejinwaoke Umudagu village, Mbieri, Mbaitolu Local Government…

May 17, 2013

Epidemic: 14 pregnant teenagers found in ANOTHER Imo baby factory

Another breakthrough has been recorded in Imo State by security agencies in their current fight against the establishment of baby making factories and trafficking in human beings, as no fewer…

May 11, 2013

How ‘Oga’ got us pregnant at Imo baby factory – Pregnant teenagers (PHOTO)

Nine girls, forced into pregnancy at a ‘baby factory’ in Imo State ,yesterday spoke of how they became victims. The nine were arrested by the police yesterday after initially escaping…

May 8, 2013

12 PDP governors ready to join the opposition – Gov. Okorocha boasts as he defects to unregistered APC

by Akan Ido By the time the political dust settles as the country moves towards the 2015 elections the ranks of the All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled states may have…

May 5, 2013

Aw: Actor, Femi Brainard weds OAP, Uche Nwokocha in Lagos (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Actor, Femi Brainard got married to his sweetheart, Uche Nwokocha today at the Marwa Gardens in Ikeja, Lagos. The couple had done their traditional marriage in Imo…

April 28, 2013

Rochas Okorocha leaves UK, flown to Israel for medical treatment following car accident

by Isi Esene Imo governor, Rochas Okorocha may not be back in the country soon as reports say he has left the United Kingdom, where he was flown for medical…

April 19, 2013

2 women held by police for stealing 3-day old babies in Imo (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Three people, a man and two women, were arrested by the police in Imo state for allegedly stealing two 3-day old babies. Watch the ChannelsTV video below:

April 18, 2013

EFCC arrests Imo commissioner and accountant general for fraud

Governor Rochas Okorocha by Akan Ido Okafor Chike John, the Imo Commissioner for Finance and Eche Ezenna George, the state Accountant General have been arrested by men of the Economic…

April 10, 2013

One step closer: Rapper 2shotz holds introduction ceremony today (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Rapper, 2Shotz had his introduction ceremony with his sweetheart, Precious Jones, yesterday, April 9, and the court wedding is expected to be held on Friday. The introduction…

March 2, 2013

Terrible! 30-year-old man accused of raping 4-year-old to death

by Isi Esene A 30-year-old man, Onyebuchi Ejinkonye, has been arrested by the police in Imo State for allegedly raping a 4-year-old to death. The incident reportedly happened at Omuma Oru…

February 1, 2013

We watch closely: NEITI begins audit of oil states’ allocations

by Ebere Agina The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has commenced the audit of physical allocations and statutory disbursement of the extractive industry from 2007 to 2011 with an…

January 31, 2013

Life imitates art: Tinsel stars, Chuks and Ene, wed (SNAPSHOT)

by Akan Ido It's funny how life imitates art as the popular stars of Tinsel, the MNET TV Series, Iyke Okechukwu (Chuks) and Florence Uwaleke (Ene) are now husband and wife…

January 28, 2013

Ready to go: Onitsha Port ready for concession

by Ebere Agina The Onitsha Cargo Inland Port in Anambra State will be ready for concession within two weeks, authorities have said. General Manager of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority…

January 27, 2013

Royal Rumble: “Probe me if you dare” – Former Imo governor, Ohakim tells Governor Okorocha

by Nnamdi Akpa Former Imo state governor, Ikedi Ohakim has said that his conscience is clear, and so he is not afraid of a probe. Speaking at the occasion of…

January 23, 2013

Six states to be affected by 2-day power blackout – TCN

by Akan Ido The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced an imminent power blackout in six states of the federation on Saturday and Sunday. According to a statement released by…

January 16, 2013

Oh dear: Men ‘caught’ for being gay in Imo, paraded naked (GRAPHIC IMAGE)

by Isi Esene These men were accused of "engaging in gay activities" in Ekwe, near Umuka in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State. According to this report, they were…

January 5, 2013

Gen. Abubakar, Amaechi, Ngige, T. A. Orji in Imo as Gov Okorocha’s daughter weds state commissioner (PHOTOS)

Governor Okorocha giving his blessings by Akan Ido Imo State was agog with dignitaries and well wishers on January 3 when governor Rochas Okorocha's daughter, Uloma got married to the…

January 3, 2013

Festive tragedy: Man found dead in hotel swimming pool in Owerri

by Isi Esene Two people have been arrested in connection to the death of a yet to be identified man who died suddenly in the swimming pool of Concorde Hotel,…

December 28, 2012

Honourable rumble: Gov Okorocha’s, Senator Anyanwu’s aides clash, Anyanwu reportedly slaps governor’s aide-de-camp

by Isi Esene The political tension in Imo State has risen up a notch as aides to the governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Wednesday night clashed with that of Senator Chris…

December 19, 2012

Blame Okorocha for kidnappings in Imo – Ohakim

by Isi Esene Former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim has blamed governor Rochas Okorocha for the increasing case of kidnapping in the state. He said the problem can be attributed…

December 18, 2012

SNAPSHOT: Nkiru Sylvanus a day before her kidnap

by Akan Ido Actress Nkiru Sylvanus, the special assistant on public affairs to the Imo State governor is yet to be found amidst unconfirmed indication that her kidnappers are demanding…

December 9, 2012

Sad: Meet the cancer patient who has to sleep on her knees (and see how you can help)

Uchechukwu with his mother You will quiver seeing 63-year-old widow, Mrs. Janet Ogbonna, an indigene of Imo State, who is suffering from malignant cancer of the anus. Sunday Vanguard reported…

December 2, 2012

Opinion: Do state governments need commissioners?

by Tonnie Iredia Commissioners are neither appointed nor retained in Nigeria to do any meaningful work. Instead, they are essentially mere disposable elements at the whims and caprices of the…

November 17, 2012

#SadStories: Newborn found dead in school hostel soak-away

by Akan Ido Students resident in an external hostel close to a tertiary institution in Imo State were shocked early Wednesday to find a newborn baby tucked in the hostel…

October 23, 2012

Owerri, you’re next! The search for the next Nigerian Idol continues

Nigerian Idol Judges; Jeffrey Daniels, Yinka Davies and Femi Kuti at the Port Harcourt auditions. by Isi Esene The energy levels went through the roof as Africa’s biggest music reality…

October 3, 2012

Owelle 1 of Africa: Hundreds of women march on the streets to “celebrate” as Rochas Okorocha turns 50

by Hauwa Gambo How do you know you're a boss? When the women in your state come out in their hundreds to celebrate you as your turn 50. They were…

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