Sunday, June 21, 2026

Owerri

May 4, 2026

Expert seeks destruction of ordnance recovered after Biafran war

The expert revealed that in 2022, one of the mortar bombs exploded, causing civilian casualties.

Biafran war
April 30, 2026

FG launches cervical cancer screening in Imo

The federal government on Wednesday launched the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Owerri, as part of its deliberate efforts to curb the rising cancer cases in the country.

Iziak Salako
April 27, 2026

Dangote pledges N550 million hostel to FUTO

Mr Dangote has pledged to build a N550 million students’ hostel at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, to address accommodation challenges.

Aliko Dangote
April 12, 2026

Police smash robbery syndicate, recover 450 motorcycles in Imo

Mr Okoye said that the operation was conducted by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, led by ACP Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa.

The police said the four new divisions would bring the total number of divisions in the state to 39.
April 11, 2026
CUSTOMS OFFICERS
April 11, 2026

Customs seize tramadol, other illicit drugs worth N1 billion in Edo

According to him, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled into a nearby bush.

Customs seize illicit drugs
March 27, 2026

Over 23,000 people undergo Seplat, NNPC eye screening

The ‘Eye Can See’ Joint Venture initiative of Seplat Energy said it conducted free eye screenings for 23,447 people over nine years.

The ‘Eye Can See’ Joint Venture initiative of Seplat Energy
March 18, 2026

JTF reclaims Imo LGA, urges fleeing indigenes to return home

The Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA has reclaimed the Orsu LGA of Imo from bandits and urged the indigenes to return home.

Nigerian Soldiers
March 14, 2026

NSCDC detains child trafficking suspects, rescues five babies in Imo

Mr Igwebueze said the suspects were caught at an orphanage while carrying out their illicit activities.

NSCDC officers
March 13, 2026

Centre advocates full implementation of local government autonomy

Mr Ononamadu said that LG autonomy and improved accountability would reduce corruption in the country, strengthen the local economy and reduce insecurity.

ALGON members