INEC Denies Lifting Ban On CVR Exercise In Imo LGAs

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INEC said suspension of the exercise led to the unfortunate incident in the state where a staff of the commission was killed by gunmen in the state The Commission said it will announce any new decision on the matter after consultation with security agencies and critical stakeholders EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: APC Commences Sale … Read more

Victims Of Imo Illegal Refinery Fire To Get Mass Burial Today

Illegal Refinery Fire

President Buhari had on Sunday had directed security agencies to clampdown on illegal refinery activities across the country NEMA said the latest addition was a pregnant woman whose belly burst open, exposing the foetus EDITOR’S PICK Femi Gbajabiamila’s Installation As Aare Baasofin Suspended 2023: Source Reveals When Buhari Will Unveil Favourite Among Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, … Read more

Buhari Mourns Victims of Imo Tragedy, Orders Clampdown On Illegal Refineries

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Illegal refineries have made President Buhari instruct security agencies, particularly the intelligence arm, to track and arrest the sponsors of the nefarious act  … he commiserated with the families and the community of the people who lost their lives EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm … Read more

Angry Mob Demands Justice For Colleague Shot By Police DPO

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Angry mob demands justice for resident killed by police DPO in Imo …Obiekwe said both the police and his victim were in a bar parlour, where they came to have some evening comfort and relax, when DPO arrived, there was a face-off between the two. EDITOR’S PICK: [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ … Read more

BREAKING: Over 100 Youths Feared Dead, Many Injured As Fire Guts Illegal Bunkering Site

Over 100 Youths Feared Dead, Many Injured As Fire Guts Illegal Bunkering Site. It was gathered that about one hundred and fifty others sustained serious degrees of burns. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office In Abuja, Ask … Read more

Residents Seek Safety, As Soldiers Occupy Imo Communities

Imo Communities

Residents flee as soldiers occupy Imo communities Our communities are bleeding, Residents of the Orlu LGA cry out EDITOR’S PICK  Chrisland Gives Reason For Suspending 10-Year-Old Female Student Lagos Warns Against Hawking On Pedestrian Bridges Chrisland: Lagos Govt To Jail Nigerians Caught Sharing S3x Tape EKO HOT BLOG reports that days after the clash between … Read more

Easter: Gunmen Go On Rampage, Kill One In Orlu Community

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A community source disclosed that the gunmen alleged to be Eastern Security Network (ESN) members came out to challenge the Ebubeagu Security Outfit The gunmen allegedly shot at the tires of a vehicle belonging to the Nigerian Army near the Judiciary High Court Orlu EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: SERAP Urges Buhari To Withdraw Pardon For … Read more

Easter: Uzodimma Sends Heart-warming Message

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Uzodimma send Easter message to the residents of Imo state, speaking on the present condition of the country We must use this occasion to pray that God will deliver Ala Igbo from self-destruction – Archbishop Onuoha EDITOR’S PICK Incessant Killings: You Have Few Months To End This Madness – Fani-Kayode Berates Buhari Govt Military Intercept … Read more

Imo: INEC Halts CVR Exercise In 54 Centres

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INEC has decided to suspend the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in all the 54 additional centres created to facilitate the registration of voters This comes after Thursday’s attack in Ihitte Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State where a staff of the commission was killed and two others went missing EDITOR’S PICK Rejection … Read more

Imo Wins 2022 National Science, Technology And Innovation Expo

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Imo wins 2022 National Science, Technology And Innovation Expo Governor Hope Uzodimma commended the team for making Imo State proud EDITOR’S PICK;  Oriste Femi, Portable To Release New Song 4 Signs Of Heart Failure You Must Look Out For Veteran Nollywood Actor Lari Williams For Burial April 14 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Imo State … Read more

Gunmen Invade, Torch Orsu LG Headquarters In Imo 

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The gunmen razed several buildings within the premises including the executive chairman’s office, the administrative block, and some vehicles… The attacker came in the early hours of Sunday in their numbers and set the secretariat ablaze EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen have attacked and razed the premises of the Orsu Local Government Area headquarters … Read more

EFCC Arrests Nigerian Declared Wanted By FBI In Imo

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According to EFCC’s spokesperson the Nigerian is wanted by the FBI for conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering Chidiebere is alleged to have defrauded some victims in America, Cote D’Ivoire and Poland of some undisclosed amount of money EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Nigerian on the watch list of the American Federal Bureau of … Read more

[JUST IN] Police Shoot Suspected IPOB Militants Dead In Uzodinma’s Hometown

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The incident happened barely 24 hours after gunmen bombed Umuguma Divisional Police Headquarters in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state The police are currently combing the bush to apprehend the fleeing gunmen EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were killed in a gun duel … Read more

FG Begins Campaigns Against Drug Abuse, Cultism In Imo State Schools

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  National Institute for Cultural Orientation has launched a campaign in Imo state secondary schools to combat drug abuse, cultism, indecent dressing, and all forms of social vices. Yahuza, who was represented by Mrs. Chioma Duru, Director, NICO South East Zonal Office, stated that the FG believes that establishing cultural clubs in secondary schools will … Read more

Bye-Election: INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Abducted With Ballot Boxes To Unknown Destination

Some INEC ad-hoc staff members have been abducted in Imo State. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, Francis Ezeonu, confirmed the abduction of the electoral officials on Saturday while briefing newsmen in Owerri, the state capital. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this comes as the electoral umpire conducts a bye-election for the Ngor Okpala … Read more

Two Police Officers Killed In Attack On Imo Police Station

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…the hoodlums took advantage of the porous neighbourhood and attacked the station from the rear axis…  Abattam said that the fire and Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) affected some vehicles and…  EKO HOT BLOG reports that two police officers have been killed as gunmen attacked the Isu Divisional Police headquarters in the Isu Local Government Area … Read more

BREAKING: Rochas Okorocha Fails To Appear In Court To Defend N2.9bn Corruption Charges

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Rochas Okorocha former Imo State Governor failed to appear in court to defend the allegation of N2.9bn corruption charges filed against him by the EFCC. The planned arraignment on Tuesday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on N2.9bn corruption was stalled. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Rochas Okorocha, currently a Senator representing Imo West … Read more

Suspect Confesses To Killing Ex-Police Officer Over Threat To Biafra Agitation

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…the suspect is an escapee from Owerri prison and a relative to the late police officer.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Delta State Police command has arrested a 27-year-old suspect, Chukwudi Emerenin, for his alleged involvement in the murder of a retired police officer, Chris Kpatuma, in Imo State. Kpatuma was murdered at his … Read more