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Three dead after gunmen storm the INEC headquarters in Imo
On Monday morning, three assailants at the Imo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission were shot dead by the Imo State Police Command. One police officer was murdered and…
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Gunmen kill Nollywood Osita Iheme’s brother, policeman in Owerri; INEC decries low collection of PVC’s in Borno | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Gunmen kill Nollywood Osita Iheme’s brother, policeman in OwerriJudge reveals how NDLEA allegedly concealed assets seized from jailed drug baronsINEC decries low collection of PVC’s in BornoNigerian Army commences fresh…
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Adamu Out, Alkali In: Ultimate Betrayal? | The #YNaijaCover
The recent spate of insecurity in the country is enough to worry anyone especially as it spreads to the South Eastern geo-political zone of the country. This had definitely heightened…
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#Owerri112: Where do law and liberty stand in Rochasland
Not so far from the roundabout where the statue of a man in broken chains stands in tribute to freedom, at least a hundred and twelve women were taken captive…
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”33” Export excites Owerri with Friendship Party
With the celebration of friendship as its key message, “33” Export Lager Beer, Nigeria’s No. 1 Friendship Beer, hosted consumers to an evening of fun at Bongo Center, Owerri, Imo…
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[The Injustice Blog] Okorocha’s reaction to Owerri market demolition is all shades of wrong
On Saturday, August 26, 2017, security agencies acting under Governor Rochas Okorocha's instruction killed Somtochukwu Ibeanusi, a 10-year-old boy during the demolition of the popular Eke-Ukwu market in Owerri. The…
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[The Injustice Blog] Why the Imo State Government MUST answer for the death of a future leader
Military officers acting under the instructions of the Imo State Government, on Saturday, August 26, 2017, shot dead a ten-year-old boy Somtochukwu Ibeanusi during the forceful demolition of the Owerri…
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Eke-Ukwu market demolition: Group condemns killings, asks FG to intervene
The OurMumuDonDo group have condemned the demolition of the Eke-Ukwu market and the alleged killing of three civilians in the process of trying to disperse protesters. In a statement signed…
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BREAKING: 3 dead in Owerri market protest
A protest by Owerri natives following the demolition of the Eke Onunwa market by the state government has led to the death of three people on Saturday, NAN reports. Police…
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IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu meets large crowd in Owerri
The leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu visited Owerri Friday and just like other places he has visited, he met a large crowd of supporters. The…
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Top four winners in the Hi-Life regional competition
Hi-Life Fest, a talent competition aimed at discovering and development of upcoming artistes through the mentorship of key music industry players, has announced its top four regional winners. Hi-Life Fest…
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8 men film their sexual activities with a 15-year-old girl in Imo
by Dolapo Adelana A video showing an alleged 15-year-old girl involved in sexual activities with 8 men has gone viral on the internet. According to the source of the video,…
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Album of the Year? Tony One Week is back to take over… or not
Remember Tony One Week? He calls himself Gyration Master and the name has stuck since he released the early 2000s track, Gyrate. At the time, the song was a success…
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Progress is here! Life Continental Beer rewards businesses with N7.5 million in Abia
Entrepreneurs in Abia state were rewarded with a total of N7.5 million by Life Continental Lager Beer during the Progress Booster Show on Friday 30 September 2016 at the City…
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Police nabs 39 ‘cult members’ in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested 39 suspected cult members in different locations in the state. According to the police, the suspects were arrested through the help of information…
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‘I thought I was crossing over to the other side’ | Harrysong survives ghastly car accident
The Nigerian entertainment industry has witnessed multiple deaths in such a short space of time and Harrysong is quite thankful to his maker for his spared life, after he and his…
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‘Niger Delta should own 65% of oil wells’ – Lawmakers
South-South and South-East lawmakers, over the weekend, called on the Federal Government to reconsider the ownership structure of oil wells in Nigeria so as to allow the Niger Delta region…
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Obese man dies aboard Arik flight
An Arik Air flight from Owerri landed in Lagos on Wednesday, to the realization that one of the passengers on board was no longer breathing. Albert Nnadi, a 57-year-old man, was…
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Pro-Biafra supporters protest in Owerri… with Police in tow (See Photos)
Pro-Biafrans in Imo state came out en masse on Thursday, to protest the continued detention of Radio Biafra Director, Nnamdi Kanu. The Bro-Biafran protesters stormed the city to continue the protest, which…
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#OnigbeseWednesdays: Gang shoots nightclub staff over unpaid bill
A four-man gang of hoodlums stormed a popular night club (name withheld) in World Bank Housing Estate, New Owerri, on Monday and they killed a worker for asking them to…
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We hear Buhari may scrap pensions for governors
by Kolapo Olapoju This is an awfully unpleasant news for governors who are enjoying a life-time of exorbitant pension payments. It is believed that President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), may…
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Someone says PDP is planning to rig governorship election with fake soldiers
by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State has raised an alarm over a plot by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to embark on massive rigging…
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Heartland sign 13 new players ahead of 2014/2015 season
by Mark Bassey Heartland have confirmed the arival of 13 new players, as the new season of the Nigeria Premier Football League kicks off this weekend across the country. Cajetan…
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Err, what is Amaechi telling Okorocha about Buhari here (LOOK)
by Isi Esene It's hard to see a more expressive politician than these two - Governors Rochas Okorocha and Rotimi Amaechi. Both All Progressives Congress (APC) henchmen were at it…
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Pray for peaceful elections next year – Gov. Okorocha
by Nnamdi Akpa Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season to pray for peaceful conduct of the general elections in 2015. Okorocha made the…
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FirstBank Savings Bonanza is a promise kept
by Jewel Stephen Mr Charles Osondu. First Bank of Nigeria Ltd Group Head, Relief The FirstBank 3rd monthly and 1st quarterly Savings Bonanza raffle draw took place at the All Seasons Hotel…
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Pro-Jonathan group burns APC flag……and brooms (PHOTOS)
by Azubuike Azikiwe It's election season proper, therefore, all manner of things should be expected.. A photo has surfaced of a group of people, who call themselves "Imo Grassroots 4 Goodluck…
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Unlock the secrets of your city with Heineken
by Jewel Stephen Are you adventurous, do you like to unwind and experience new relaxation spots in your city that are out of this World? Your best bet is to…
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GOtv launches in Makurdi with open-air concert
by Jewel Stephen To mark the launch of its service in the city of Makurdi, GOtv on Wednesday, 20 August 2014 held an open air concert at the Cool-off Park.…
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#Ebola outbreak: Human rights boss is very angry with the NBA
by Aubuike Azikiwe The Chairman of National Human rights commission, Dr Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has implored the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to defer its Annual Conference which is scheduled…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy