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Imo: Police nab woman for child trafficking, rescue three kids

Imo Police Arrests Notorious Child Trafficker , Recovers Three Stolen Children

November 25, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 6Operatives of the Imo State Police Command’s Quick Intervention Unit have arrested a 36-year-old woman suspected child traffick and rescued three children According to an official statement issued Thursday evening by the command’s spokesman […]

When will their lordships be prosecuted?

When will the sacked Lordships be prosecuted?

November 19, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 9The Judiciary, under Section 6 of the Constitution, is vested with the powers to uphold rule of law and maintain order in the society. It exercises these powers through the judges. Every judge, upon […]

Full List of 36 Names Recommended for Judicial Appointments in Nigeria

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 20The National Judicial Council has recommended 36 candidates for judicial appointments across various states, with the appointments set to be confirmed by the respective State Governors Additionally, two Heads of Court were recommended for […]

Justice Ogwuegbu, one of Imo’s special gifts to Nigeria, says Uzodimma

Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu, one of Imo’s special gifts to Nigeria, says Uzodimma

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 8Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has described the late Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu as one of the special gifts Imo State gave to Nigeria. Justice Ogwuegbu whose impact was felt in the judiciary […]

JUDICIARY CLEAN-UP: NJC needs more sincerity, by Tonnie Iredia

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 14No one disputes the fact that many problems currently confronting Nigeria’s judiciary are caused by a few bad eggs in the system as it is in many other organizations. If those few bad eggs […]

Edo: Two Nabbed For Abducting, Selling 14-Month-Old Baby, After Receiving N160,000 Ransom

November 17, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 22The Edo State Police Command has rescued Grace Osamagbe, a 14-month-old baby who was kidnapped by her nanny, Rejoice Chukwu, in April. Umoru Ozigi, the state’s police commissioner, confirmed this to reporters on Saturday […]

Reforms: Imo Police Tiger Base accused of misconduct

November 13, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 10Stakeholders have criticized misconduct of officers at the Tiger Base Unit of the Imo State Police Command, Owerri. They expressed concerns about the continued extortion and harassment of innocent citizens, especially the youths, on […]

Imo Correctional Centre Boss highlights inmates’ skills, products

November 13, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 8The officer-in-charge of the Owerri Correctional Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Eke C. Eke, has described the skills acquired by inmates of the centre and their products as capable of improving the economic […]

Imo Police Reinforce Ban On Commercial Motorcycle In Owerri

November 13, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 9Imo State Police Command on Tuesday has reminded the general public that the ban on the use of motorcycles within Owerri Municipal is still in force. According to the Commands Spokesperson, Henry Okoye the […]

Bomb explosion kills 2, injures several others in Imo

November 7, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 12An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) that allegedly detonated at the Orlu International Market in Imo State on Tuesday has killed two persons and leaving several others injured. A witness said: “We were at the […]

Over 1,380 Inmates Produce Shoes, Bags, Others In Imo Prison – Correctional Service

November 3, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 12The Nigeria Correctional Service, Imo State, says about 1,383 of its inmates produce shoes, bags, soaps, sandals, and other items as a result of its skill acquisition and empowerment programme. This was revealed by […]

Nonsokwa’s lawyer Mgbekeonye writes Imo CP ,IG alleges threat to life

Threats Against Lawyer of Imo Broadcaster Nonsokwa Raise Safety Concerns

November 2, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 15The lawyer representing Imo radio broadcaster Chinonso Uba, known as Nonsokwa, has reported receiving death threats from unknown callers. C.K. Mgbekeonye seeks urgent intervention from the police following alarming incidents and fears for his […]

Ajaero Yet To Get Justice 365 Days After Brutal Attack In Imo, Says NLC

NLC President Joe Ajaero’s Abduction: One Year On, Justice Still Denied

November 2, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 11The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, abducted in November 2023 in Imo State, still awaits justice. Despite accusations of assault and kidnapping against Imo State’s Governor and police, Ajaero’s ordeal underscores the […]

Troops Arrest Wanted Terrorist Habu Dogo, 7 IPOB Commanders, Kill 187 Others

Terrorist Habu Dogo, 7 IPOB Commanders Arrested and 187 Others Killed

November 2, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 7A wanted terrorist, Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim a.k.a Habu Dogo and seven commanders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were among 262 terrorists arrested while 187 other terrorists were killed by the Nigerian […]

CJN, NJC launch probe into conflicting judgments on Rivers disputes

November 1, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 14Judges of the Federal and State High Courts involved in issuing conflicting rulings in political cases affecting Rivers State are now officially under investigation by a National Judicial Council (NJC) panel. The Chief Justice […]

Abia rep to face ethics panel for assaulting Bolt driver

Abia Rep Alex Ikwechegh to face ethics panel for assaulting Bolt driver

November 1, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 11The House of Representatives has moved to probe Alex Ikwechegh, a member representing Abia North/South Federal Constituency of Abia State, for assaulting Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver. During plenary session on Tuesday, the house […]

Police kill suspected ESN member in Imo

October 31, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 14The police spokesman said that ongoing operations were underway to locate the remaining suspects, including searches of nearby areas. The Imo State Police Command thwarted an alleged attack by Eastern Security Network (ESN) members […]

Nigeria: Ex-Governorship Candidate in Nigeria Sues British Airways Over Alleged Contract Breach

Athan Achonu Sues British Airways Over Alleged Contract Breach

October 31, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 12Athan Achonu, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the recently concluded governorship election in Imo State, has sued British Airways, demanding N200 million in damages over an alleged contract breach. Mr Achonu, through his […]

Governors, traditional rulers to draft bill to include monarchs in security architecture

October 31, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 16A newly established committee comprising state governors and traditional rulers has been tasked with formulating recommendations for a bill to enhance security at the grassroots. Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, said the bill would […]

IMSU Student Arrested For Faking Own Abduction, Death

October 29, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 15The Orji Police Divisional Headquarters has arrested Jesse Chidebere, a 17-year-old female student at Imo State University in Owerri, for faking her abduction and death. On Monday, police spokesperson Henry Okoye revealed in a […]

Why capital punishment should be sustained –Akande

October 26, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 26Dr. Victor Oluwasegun Akande, who recently completed his PhD in Law at Imo State University, has voiced his strong support for the continuation of capital punishment in Nigeria. Akande, who served as the representative […]

Ondo Court Remands SS3 Student for Alleged Murder of Colleague

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 37The charges brought against the defendant contravene Sections 124 and 319(1) of the Criminal Code Laws of Ondo State, 2006. Akure, Nigeria — A 15-year-old female student of Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi Akoko, has […]

Suspected Cultists Kill 6 Near UNIZIK School Gate, Police React

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 19 There was pandemonium in the Inite-Awka area of Anambra state as suspected cultists opened fire on Thursday morning No fewer than six persons were reportedly shot dead near the school gate of Nnamdi […]

Troops kill 140 terrorists in one week

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 28Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have killed no fewer than 140 terrorists and arrested 135 suspects across the country in the last week. Among those arrested were a founding father of the Indigenous […]

Troops Arrest IPOB ‘Founding Father,’ Commander – DHQ

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 27Troops of Operation Udoka in the South-East have arrested a suspected “founding father” of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and others. The arrests were made in Orsu, Imo State, Amaruku, and Arochukwu […]

Troops Eliminate ESN Pioneer In Imo, Recover Over N1.7bn From Oil Thieves

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 20The Nigerian military has recovered a total of N1,751,886,550 from oil this past week. The recovery is the latest of the armed forces’ activities two weeks after over N688m was recovered from oil thieves. […]

Imo Assembly condemns murder of pregnant woman at Sam Mbakwe cargo airport

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 22The Imo State House of Assembly has condemned the murder of a pregnant woman identified as Mrs Chinwendu Amadi at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport. The lawmakers called on relevant authorities to apprehend the […]

Nigeria Insecurity – We’re Still Under Siege, South East Residents Cry Out

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 27Enugu — The lingering insecurity in the South East region is not abating. The situation, especially in Anambra and Imo States, is getting out of hand, and giving the people serious concern. Residents of […]

Imo CP orders release of twin boys held in maternity since May

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 29The Commissioner of Police in Imo, Aboki Danjuma, has ordered for the immediate release of twin boys, Chidindu and Chijindu, who were held in maternity since May 4, 2024. The twin children were delivered […]

Ongoing Operations Ramp Up Crude Production To 1.7m bpd – DHQ

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 30…as troops deny oil thieves N1.7bn crime proceeds in 1 week The ongoing kinetic operations against crude oil theft in the South South general area, have ramped up oil production to about 1.8m barrels […]

Rights Group Cautions Imo Council Chairmen On Misappropriation Of Funds

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 28Human rights organisation, the Defender of Human Rights and Access to Justice Foundation, (DHRAJF) has called on the 27 elected local government chairmen in Imo State to ensure the transparent running of their various […]

Police begin disciplinary action against officers who extorted motorists

October 24, 2024 The Editor 0

Views: 20The police in Ebonyi State, South-east Nigeria, say they have begun disciplinary action against officers filmed extorting motorists in the state. The police spokesperson in Ebonyi State, Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this in a statement […]

IPOB condemns killing of Policemen, civilians by ‘criminals’ in Imo

April 24, 2023 The Editor 0

Views: 91THE Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has condemned in its entirety the alleged civilians in Ngor Okpala, Imo State, by yet-to-be-identified criminals. The pro-Biafra group in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, […]

Group Petitions Nation Judicial Commission Over Imo Election, Cites Nigerian Constitution

Group Petitions National Judicial Commission Over Imo Election, Cites Nigerian Constitution

April 21, 2023 The Editor 0

Views: 65A Civil Society Organization has petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC) to look into the actions of a judge of the Imo State High Court, Justice B. C. Iheka, for granting an Exparte Order […]

Imo State CP asked to effect release of Mr Anayo Anoruo

April 25, 2019 The Editor 0

Views: 514 PLEASE CALL YOUR OFFICERS TO ORDER AND EFFECT THE RELEASE OF MR ANAYO ANORUO, A BUS DRIVER 25/04/2019Attention, Imo State Commissioner Of Police ( Imo State PoliceCommand, Owere-Imo State) Sir PLEASE CALL YOUR […]

How Imo assembly violated court order on Madumere’s Impeachment

August 14, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2292 AN Imo State High Court presided over by Justice Benjamin C. Iheka was yesterday, told how the State House of Assembly defied an Order of Court and pronounced the impeachment of the Deputy […]

Court stops Imo lawmakers from impeaching deputy governor

July 30, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2279 Justice Ben Iheka of the Imo State High Court on Monday restrained the panel set up by the Chief Judge of the state, Paschal Nnadi, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, […]

Okorocha N20m bounty on APC Chairman Ideato North LGA killers

July 27, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 2189 Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has promised N20 million to anyone with useful information that would lead to the arrest of the culprits who murdered the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman of […]

Suspected kidnap kingpin arrested in students’ hostel

State police and consequences

July 21, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 928 Some people are calling for a decentralized police, but nobody is asking what I think are the right questions: What happened to the Nigeria Police Force? Why is it so weak and inefficient? […]

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Killing by naval officer sparks protest in Imo

May 28, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 3864There was pandemonium in Awaka, a suburb in Owerri, the Imo State capital after one of the naval officers on a stop-and-search operation on Owerri/Umuahia expressway allegedly shot dead a pedestrian. The tragedy, which […]

Imo APC: Hold Okorocha responsible for breakdown of law and order

May 25, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 527The Stakeholders’ Forum of Imo All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on security agencies to hold Gov. Rochas Okorocha responsible for any breakdown of law and order in the state. Dr Theodore Ekechi, the […]

Notorious Armed Robbery Kingpin from Nnachioma Umuariam Obowo, Izuchukwu Chibundu Lawrence popularly known as "POLICE"

Notorious Armed Robber “POLICE” Arrested In Imo State [SEE PHOTOS]

May 25, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 4003Jubilation in Obowo as a Notorious Armed Robbery Kingpin from Nnachioma Umuariam Obowo, Izuchukwu Chibundu Lawrence popularly known as “POLICE” nabbed by joint effort of gallant Obowo & Ahiazu Mbaise DPOs and their men.

Does Ikoyi registry have power to conduct marriages?

May 24, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 856There has been much debate about the judgment delivered on April 30, 2018 by Honourable Justice (Prof.) C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court, Lagos, in respect of the suit marked FHC/L/CS/1760/16 – Egor […]

Police disrupt Biafran Day parades in Enugu, Delta, Imo

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 547 … nab MASSOB members for marking anniversary The police on Tuesday foiled an attempt by some pro-Biafran agitators to mark ‘Biafran Day’ with a parade in Enugu metropolis. The secessionists, who are members […]

Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris

One Police, Different Rules

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 484The refusal of the police to redeploy the commander of the Federal Anti-Robbery Squad in Rivers State, Mr Akin Fakorede, despite objections raised by the state government and his indictment in a report of […]

Biafra Day celebration: Soldiers, police beat up PUNCHman

May 23, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 374The Imo State correspondent of The PUNCH , Emeka Ihiegbulem, was on Tuesday beaten up by the men of the Nigeria Police Force, soldiers and other security agencies during the 18th anniversary celebration of […]

Man declared wanted for killing cousin in Imo

May 22, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 341The Imo State Commissioner of police, Dasuki Galadanchi, has declared one Obinna Ozoemena wanted for allegedly killing his cousin, Innocent Ekaeje. It was learnt that the 31-year-old victim had just arrived from his base […]

Certificate Scandal: HEDA demands investigation of Nigerian senator

May 20, 2018 The Editor 0

Views: 312A non-governmental organisation has demanded an investigation into the certificate scandal involving a Nigerian senator, Foster Ogola (PDP-Bayelsa West). In a petition to the Commissioner of Police in the Police Special Fraud Unit, Human […]