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Passengers stranded as Labour halts Owerri flights, shut Air Peace’s operations in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2023 0

Disruption may lead to loss of N400m BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Owerri bound passengers at various airports across the country yesterday, suffered untold hardship as the organized Labour Unions disrupted all flights to Owerri across airports in the country. Apart from flights heading to the Imo

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Imo Govt. seals 13 hotels over non-payment of tax

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

The Imo State Government says it has sealed 13 hotels in the state for failure to settle their tax liabilities. Chairman of Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Mr Emma Ononaku disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Owerri on Thursday. Onanaku said the IRS had earlier obtained a court order which empowered […]

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Lawyer drags Imo speaker, 19 lawmakers to court

Ihesiulo Grace 23 February 2020

An Owerri based legal practitioner, Nelson Okedinachi has approached the Federal High Court, Owerri, to declare the seats of the speaker and 19 other members of the Imo state House of Assembly, who defected from their various political parties to the All Progressive Congress (APC) vacant. The lawmakers defected from the Action Alliance (AA), Peoples […]

Imo Times News

Shop owner allegedly beats man to death in Owerri

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2020 0

An Owerri based legal practitioner, Mr. Damian Ali, was reportedly killed in Owerri, the Imo state capital on Friday while on his way to work. Ali who hails from Mgbuisii – Ohaji in Ohaji/Egbema local government area of Imo State was allegedly murdered by the owner of Sintex pharmacy and assistants at World Bank roundabout […]

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Hoodlums set Imo Zoo ablaze as scores of animals escape death

Ihesiulo Grace 14 January 2020 0

The Imo state Zoo and Wildlife Park located along Nekede Old Road in Owerri, the state capital was allegedly set ablaze at the weekend by hoodlums suspected to be arsonists while scores of animals escaped death by whiskers. The fire outbreak however, affected hundreds of endangered plant species as the men of the state fire […]

Imo Times News

I operate from my house not hotel, says Imo deputy gov

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2019 0

Imo state Deputy Governor, Gerald Irona has dismissed reports alleging that he lives in a hotel in Owerri since he assumed office and has spent over N1billion on hotel bills describing such reports as false. Media Director of the defeated governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in the 2019 elections, Uche Nwosu, Mr. Jones Onwusoanaya […]

Health

Analyst calls for Govt sanction against roadside herbal vendors

Ihesiulo Grace 28 October 2019 0

An Owerri-based public affairs analyst, Mr Ifeanyi Olumba has called on federal and state governments to sanction activities of roadside herbal medical dealers, saying their public awareness strategy is deceitful. Olumba, a legal practitioner disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday while reacting to what he described as […]

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NEPAL expands operations into aviation space

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2019 0

Michael Ajayi NEPAL Oil and Gas services Ltd., one of the leading indigenous companies operating in Nigeria’s Downstream Oil & Gas Sector has recently ventured into the Aviation business with the introduction of its newest subsidiary, NEPAL Fly Limited. This is in line with the company’s plans to expand its business operations within Nigeria and […]

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Five thousand Stylenesthair customers set to win special gifts cards

Ihesiulo Grace 29 June 2019 0

Mutiat Alli – Lagos Stylenest International, the largest human hair extension marketing company in Nigeria in furtherance of its effort at promoting beauty in Nigeria and African continent has announced plans of offering special gift cards and other mouth-watering prizes to over 5,000 customers nationwide. Announcing the offer, the Chief Executive Officer, Stylenest

Business

Rebranding: Taxify changes name to BOLT

Ihesiulo Grace 8 April 2019

…Promises better service to users Mutiat Alli Leading European on-demand transportation platform Taxify has changed its name to Bolt and introduced a new logo with the sole aim of providing quality and better services to its users. The update brings the brand identity in line with the company’s broader vision of transportation that has already […]

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We lost over 30 card readers to thugs in Imo – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 March 2019 0

The Imo state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Professor Francis Ezeonu on Wednesday disclosed that the commission lost over 30 smart card readers to thugs. Prof. Ezeonu, who made the disclosure at the INEC state headquarters, Owerri at a breakfast meeting with journalists, said that some ad hoc staff, particular corps members have decided to withdraw from […]

Politics

Imo APC spokesperson resigns, describes party as ‘cult’

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2018 0

The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State, Mr Jones Onwuasoanya, on Tuesday tendered his letter of resignation to the State Working Committee. The resignation letter which was obtained by our correspondent in Owerri accused the APC of impunity, injustice and sharp practices. According to Onwuasoanya, one of the reasons for his […]

Headlines Politics

Rochas in dilemma as court nullifies Uche Nwosu’s candidature

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

An Owerri High Court presided over by Justice K A Ojiako today nullified a governorship primary conducted on 6th October, 2018 which declared current Chief of Staff to Imo State Governor Owelle Rochas Okorocha as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 governorship election. Uche Nwosu is a son-in-law to Governor Rochas […]

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Owerri stands still for Imo APC flag bearer, Senator Hope Uzodimma

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

The Sam Mbakwe Imo airport Owerri, on Wednesday, was flooded and blocked by Imo state indigenes, mainly All Progressives Congress (APC) party members, to welcome the party’s flag bearer, Senator Hope Uzodimma. Senator Uzodimma arrived the airport in the afternoon, addressed his party members and Imo people, and thanked them for coming out in large […]

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FRSC celebrates world day of remembrance for road traffic victims

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2018 0

Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Owerri, Imo state, Tuesday celebrated the World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Victims. The programme which began at about 9:30am in the morning and lasted for more than two hours, saw the FRSC in a group match cum sensitisation of people, especially road users, from their head quarter office, Egbu […]

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UNAA Owerri celebrates UNN founder’s day

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2018 0

The University of Nigeria Alumni Association (UNAA) Owerri branch, on Sunday, celebrated University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) founders’ day at Chief Iwuanyanwu Glass House, Orji road, in Owerri, Imo state. The event which started October 3, at Princess Alexandra Auditorium UNN campus with a lecture given by the governor of Enugu state, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi […]

Crime

Police in Imo parade woman who sold 2 children for N200,000

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2018 0

The Imo state commissioner of police, Dasuki Galadanchi, on Tuesday in Owerri the state capital handed over two children abducted in Akure, Ondo state and sold for N200,000 to their parents. The Police boss while parading the suspect, identified as Mary Paul, before handing over the victims Unmi Isiaku, 5, and Habib Awalu, 7, to […]

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Court stops swearing-in of Imo Deputy Gov designate Ekenze

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2018 0

A state High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Tuesday, stopped the swearing-in ceremony of the deputy governor designate, Callistus Ekenze. Mr. Ekenze before his new appointment was the state Head of Service. The Daily Times reports that invited guests left the venue of the ceremony after waiting for several hours for the […]

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Protesters shut down Owerri over impeachment plot against Madumere

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

Hundreds of protesters took over the major streets of Owerri to register their grievances over what they perceived as injustice against the Imo State Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere, by the State House of Assembly through trumped up charges aimed at impeaching him. The protesters stormed the streets of Owerri as early as 6am chanting […]

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Why I want Buhari’s job – female presidential aspirant

Ihesiulo Grace 14 May 2018 0

A Nigerian born United States based and trained academician Mrs. Adeline Emihe has declared her interest to contest for 2019 presidency. The Presidential aspirant who is the wife of Sir Samuel Emihe of Obinnakele Amata in Ikeduru council area of Imo State, made this declaration in Owerri while addressing cross section of Nigerians. She said, […]