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Imo North bye-election: Drama as APC committee breaks into factions
The seven-man panel mandated by the interim national leadership of the All Progressives Congress to conduct primary to produce the party candidate ahead of next month bye-election for Imo North senatorial district has broken into factions.
PDP sweeps Ebonyi council polls
The Chairman of Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSIEC, Jossy Eze, made the declaration in Abakaliki, saying that the Commission welcomed and adopted the results of the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections as announced by the various LGs returning officers.
Ebonyi holds council polls amidst opposition boycott
The Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) on Saturday conducted local government poll to elect 13 chairmen and 171 councillors across the state.
Police arrest soldiers, 5 others over bullion van robbery
A crack team of Police detectives have arrested seven armed robbers including a serving and dismissed soldiers for alleged robbery of a bullion van in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.
ISOPADEC: Forensic audit uncovers N12.3 billion unaccounted funds
A forensic audit report on the financial records of Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ISOPADEC, yesterday, disclosed that N12.3 billion spent by the commission cannot be accounted for between 2007 to 2020.
Ebonyi confirms two new cases of coronavirus
Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus disease in the State.
Imo: What Emeka Ihedioha ought to have done
The recent reaction of the sacked governor of Imo state, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha, to the Supreme Court confirmation of Senator Hope Uzodimma as the duly elected governor of Imo state, was at best a self-deluding inglorious voyage totally blind to the truth, and at worst a hate speech.
APC hails Cosmas Iwu over Imo assembly lone seat
Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State have commended the Director General of the state campaign council and former Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, for ensuring that the party got a seat at the state house of assembly.
Imo governor tasks corps members on rebuilding agenda
The governor, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Social Development, Chibuzor Obinna, particularly charged the corps medical personnel among them to identify with and join the new NYSC Health Initiative for the Rural Dwellers (HIRD).
Imo governor targets N1 billion IGR monthly
The Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, is targeting to increase the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from the current N800 million to N1 billion monthly.
Imo makes Igbo language compulsory in schools
The state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Viola Onwuliri, who spoke during the matriculation ceremony of the state College of Nursing and Midwifery, Orlu, said the learning and teaching of Igbo language would be compulsory for all students in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state.
Imo government set to honour Sam Okwaraji
As part of events lined up for his 30th memorial anniversary of the late Super Eagles midfielder, Samuel Okwaraji, the Imo State Government has announced the partnership with the Sam Okwaraji Foundation.
Imo government drags Senator Okorocha to court for ‘incitement’
A Magistrates’ Court in Owerri has summoned the former governor of Imo state, Senator Rochas Okorocha, to appear before it on October 8 to explain why he should not be convicted for alleged incitement.
Imo governor criticised over plans to build 27 stadiums
An Owerri-based lawyer, Emperor Iwuala, has faulted plans by Governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo to build 27 stadiums across the state.
Yellow fever claims 16 lives in Ebonyi
NO fewer than 16 lives have reportedly been lost to an outbreak of yellow fever virus in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Governor Umahi dissociates self from 2023 presidential ambition
Governor David Umahi has dissociated himself from the purported inauguration of a campaign platform known as ‘Southeast for President 2023’.
Governor Umahi declares four-year action on industrial clusters, airport
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Friday said that building industrial clusters and a state-owned airport were among his vision for the state in the next four years.
Ebonyi elders council scribe dies after row with VIO officers
An elderly man has died in Ebonyi State after a row with vehicle inspection officials, the governor said.
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Group begs celebrities, politicians to prevail on protesters
A rights group has called on celebrities and politicians across the states of the federation, to prevail on youths involved in ongoing invasion of warehouses and private residences.
Lagos reverses decision on schools reopening
The Lagos State Government has rescinded its earlier decision giving a go ahead to private schools in the state to reopen after it relaxed the curfew occasioned by the hijacking of the #EndSARS protest by hoodlums.
Senate queries JAMB over contract scam
The Senate has queried the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) over N7.3 billion contracts scandal.
Schools remain shut as Lagos reviews curfew
This was announced on Twitter by Jubril Gawat, Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Media.
Delta doctors embark on sit-at-home over colleague’s maltreatment by soldiers
Delta State Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Sunday, embarked on sit-at-home, following the alleged manhandling of a consultant physician by soldiers who were enforcing the curfew ordered by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
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Iyaloja of Oyo passes on
Jogunosinmi, who made the announcement on behalf of the family, said the Iyaloja will be buried today according to Islamic rites.
#EndSARS protests: Nigeria loses N700 billion in 12 days – Lagos Chamber
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) said that the Nigerian economy has lost over N700 billion to the #EndSARS protests over the last 12 days.
#EndSARS: NASFAT sets up N10 million relief fund for victims
The Nasrul-lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) says it has set up a N10 million relief fund for victims of #ENDSARS protest as it enjoins Nigerians to embrace peace and dialogue for a prosperous Nigeria.
Minecraft to require Microsoft account to play in 2021
Minecraft players have been able to play without a Microsoft account for the past six years that the company has owned the game, but that will change in 2021, the official Minecraft blog announced yesterday. Players who own the original version of the game and do not switch to a Microsoft account will be unable to play.
Czech Police arrest man over attempt to disrupt #EndSARS protest
Police in the Czech Republic reportedly arrested a man who attempted to disrupt #EndSARS protesters on Sunday.