Owerri

“Please forgive me and my aides…” – Ex-Gov. Ohakim confesses his ‘sins’, pleads for mercy

by S’ola Filani The immediate past Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has pleaded for forgiveness from Imo citizens for falling short of their expectations during his tenure as Governor. In an interview with Vanguard newspaper, the former Governor said “I want to seize this opportunity to tell Imo people to forgive me and forgive... Read More

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Watch out! Actress, Nkiru Slyvanus set to release new movie on her abduction

by S’ola Filani The story of the kidnap of Nollywood actress, Nkiru Sylvanus, in December 2012 has been shot into a movie – The Voice. In the new movie, the actress and former Special Assistant to Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Lagos Affairs explained what victims go through whole being held captive... Read More

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January 30, 2014

‘Gov. Okorocha caused all my problems’ – Man caught trying to sell his 7 children laments

by ‘Jola Sotubo A man in Imo is said to have tied his 7 children to a wheelbarrow in a bid to find buyers for them. 44-year-old Israel Dike tied the children’s hands and was on his way to an unknown destination with them when he was intercepted by officials of the Ministry of Women... Read More

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January 14, 2014

Tragic: 2 teenage sisters drown in river while swimming in Imo

by ‘Jola Sotubo 2 teenage sisters in have drowned in Imo after they were swept away while swimming. The unidentified girls were said to have gone to the ‘Otammiri’ river along with their brother to wash their clothes. However, while they were swimming, they were overpowered by the current and succumbed to it. Their brother... Read More

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January 3, 2014

Look who’s chilling with Davido backstage in Owerri (PHOTO)

by Tutu Akinlabi Musician, Davido is seen here backstage with Nollywood actors, Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme aka Aki and Paw-Paw. The star is preparing for an event in Owerri and he shared this photo via Instagram. He said: “Almost show time! Owerri!” It’s always show time, apparently!

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December 21, 2013

Confusion as physically challenged persons cause major road block in Imo (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun A street protest organised by some physically challenged persons in Imo state interrupted traffic recently. The road block led to a disruption of movement within Owerri, the state capital and has caused a lot of discomfort to motorists. The protesters are said to have embarked on the demonstrations to demand payment of... Read More

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December 11, 2013

“Knowledge is not enough, skill is king,” Rise Networks’ National Youth Forum is here again

by Oge Okonkwo Each year, only 40,000 out of the over 400,000 Nigerian graduates who pass out of the NYSC scheme get employment. Furthermore, only about 20 percent of the 40,000 graduates who get employed are in their desired place of work. These are clear indications that the employment capacity of the country is inversely... Read More

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November 19, 2013

“Yes, I slapped him very well!”: Ex-Super Eagles striker assaults American football agent in Imo

by Muyiwa Daropale A football agent, Henry Galliano, was on Monday evening assaulted by a Nigerian coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, at the Rockview Hotel, Owerri, the Imo State capital. The assault, which happened at about 6:00 p.m. was caused by the decision of Golden Eaglets star, Kelechi Iheanacho, to choose Galliano as his agent ahead of one recommended by Amuneke. As agent,... Read More

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September 23, 2013

BUSTED: 6 suspected cultists arraigned for robbery, attempted murder in Imo

by Adeola Balogun An Owerri Chief Magistrate Court has had six suspected cult members paraded before it on charges of armed robbery and attempted murder. The suspects aged between19 and 21 and alleged to be members of the Buccaneers, a known cult have been identified as Miracle Orji, 19, Chukwuezi Chijioke, 20, Ezino Ikenna, 19,... Read More

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September 21, 2013

Tragic news: 19 people die in Imo car crash, pregnant woman critically injured

by ‘Jola Sotubo At least 19 people are believed to be have lost their lives in a terrible auto crash which occurred on the Owerri-Aba expressway. The accident was said to have resulted after a commuter bus collided with a Nissan Xterra which was coming from the opposite direction. While the commuter bus, which loaded... Read More

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September 11, 2013

Owerri Prisons overflows with awaiting trial inmates

by Adeola Balogun The inadequate resources of the Federal Prisons, Owerri, have been brought to light as it was recently revealed that the facility originally built to house 548 inmates now accommodates a total of 1,827 persons. Even more shocking is the fact that majority of the inmates haven’t been formally convicted with only 164... Read More

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August 31, 2013

I only made abortion available to those who need it – Okorocha

by ‘Jola Sotubo Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has clarified that the bill currently before the state House of Assembly is not for the legalization of abortion. He was reacting to reports that his administration has legalized abortion. He said that the bill is instead meant to eliminate violence in private and public life, prohibit... Read More

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August 20, 2013

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Nigerian tribalism – A personal love story

by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani There really isn’t much hope for my father’s generation in terms of relinquishing tribal sentiments. Our only hope is our youth. When I was 17, a tall, handsome doctor fell in love with me. He left Nigeria, shortly after, for his residency in America, and proceeded to prove how much he was... Read More

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Fake Starboy: Another Wizkid impersonator discovered in Imo

by Akan Ido A few weeks after news broke that some individuals defrauded students of the University of Lagos after posturing as popular Nigerian artiste, Wizkid, another set of accusations have been unearthed this time in Owerri, Imo state. Reports say an Imo based businessman Chukwudi Ofoha had contracted the said impostor through one Ugochukwu... Read More

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Busted: Police discover kidnappers’ spiritual home, arrest prophet in Delta (PHOTO)

The escape of a Nigerian female kidnap victim from the kidnappers’ den has led to the discovery of a shrine where inter-state kidnappers and armed robbers take their victims to hypnotize. The shrine which is located in a forest in Oduke, a neighborhood of Okwe community in Asaba, capital of Delta state, is presided over... Read More

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Pius Adesanmi: APC – Memo to a new party

by Pius Adesanmi Why is Tom Ikimi, a former Chairman of the National Republican Convention who subsequently helped General Sani Abacha to rape the potential of Nigeria, so ideologically comfortable in the APC? Buddy, you were born today a product of the protracted pregnancy of multiple mothers. Happy birthday. I do not come to rob... Read More

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Female doctors arrested for allegedly selling a baby in Imo

by Isi Esene Two female medical doctors, Sandra Odimega and Azuka Odike have been arrested in Imo state for their alleged involvement in child trafficking. The two medical practitioners were arrested with a couple, Prince Sunday and Sarah Okorie in the process of selling the baby. Reports say Odimega was arrested in her hospital, Favour... Read More

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Let’s have fun: Limpopo crooner, Kcee set to drop new single with Timaya

by Oge Okonkwo Artiste, Kcee will soon be dropping a new single with Timaya. Kcee confirmed this with Timaya during a ‘meet and greet’ hosted at Blaze FM Nnewi. The ‘meet and greet’ which was the highlight of the day for fans came hours before the highly anticipated Star Music Trek concert which held at Beverly Hills... Read More

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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 challenged fan up to the stage. Ejiofor who says he dances for a living, joined other fans for J Martin’s dance competition, and he received... Read More

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Bliss! M.I Abaga introduces the new ‘Mrs. Abaga’ to fans in Imo (PHOTOS)

by Akan Ido Jude Abaga – one of the most eligible bachelors in the Nigerian music industry may have finally found his missing rib. Where? Right on the stage of the famous Star Music Trek concert which held at Hero Square, Owerri, Imo state, over the weekend. His gorgeous ‘partner’, Chinyere Okafor, whom he selected... Read More

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Rumour mongers will destroy themselves – Polytechnic rector threatens students over, well, everything

by Hauwa Gambo During the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede in Owerri’s latest Quarterly General Assembly (wait… what?!), its rector, Dr. Celestina Njoku gave the students a piece of her mind – and much more than they bargained for. She warned them against ‘sorting’ (paying lecturers to pass exams), then against “mutilation of results”, then against sexual... Read More

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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 Area of Imo State, fell on them. Reports say sixteen other people sustained varying injuries during the incident which was caused by a rainstorm. According... Read More

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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 East Local Government Area of the state. Ejinkoye, who was paraded at the police force headquarters in Owerri, reportedly raped the girl (names withheld) to... Read More

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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, Owerri. The man was said to have hit his head on the swimming pool wall on while in the water to relax on Christmas Day.... Read More

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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 Anyanwu (APGA, Imo). The senator, a former ally of the governor, narrated the incident while speaking to reporters saying the governor’s convoy swerved into her... Read More

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December 20, 2012

Nkiru Sylvanus: 16 suspects arrested in connection with kidnap

by Akan Ido The Imo State police command have announced the arrest of 16 suspects in connection with the kidnap of Nkiru Sylvanus, the special assistant to the governor on public affairs. The police command spokesman, Vitalis Onugu said this was achieved during a raid of what it described as a kidnappers’ den in the... Read More

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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 to the rising youth unemployment in the state. Ohakim said this yesterday at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally in Isiala, Mbano Local Government Area... Read More

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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 a N100m ransom for her release. The popular actress was said to be abducted on Sunday morning in Owerri. The photo below, taken by Kenneth... Read More

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December 2, 2012

Power Intoxication: Rochas Okorocha’s ADC beat mobile policeman unconscious

by Isi Esene A mobile police officer attached to the state government house in Imo got a beating of his life from the governor’s aide-de-camp (ADC) for allegedly delaying opening the gate for the governor’s convoy. The ADC to Governor Rochas Okorocha, identified as Omo Gabriel, with the help of two other police officers were... Read More

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