Tag: Imo State

Imo jail break: FG to pardon escaped inmates ‘if they voluntarily return’

Aminu Imam

The Minister of Interior, Ra’uf Aregbesola, says the fugitives who escaped from the custodial centre in Owerri, Imo State capital, will be pardoned if they voluntarily return. The minister gave the assurance while inspecting the centre yesterday following an attack on the facility. He said unlawful escape from custody is a crime but assured that willful returnees will be exempted from prosecution. The minister said he will ensure that those involved in the attack are brought to book. Aregbesola said the federal government will leave no stone unturned to fish…

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7 Northern traders shot dead in Imo

Aminu Imam

Seven traders of northern extraction are reported to have been murdered . Our correspondent gathered that the victims were killed in separate shooting incidents in Orlu town and Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area between Friday and Saturday. Narrating the incident to newsmen, an eyewitness, Harisu Umaru Ishiaku, said that the killers, dressed in Military uniform, stormed the Afor Umuaka market around 8:30 pm and attacked the victims, saying four of the victims who are within the age bracket of 45 years and 30 years have lived in the area…

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‘Nigerias challenges are stepping stones to a great future’ – Osinbajo

Aminu Imam

…As Senate President urges Igbos to ‘seize the opportunity to be at the centre of Nigerias politics’ Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has described the challenges Nigeria is currently facing as a nation as not isurmountable, but stepping stones to a great future. Prof. Osinbajo stated this yesterday in Owerri, Imo State, during a special inter-denominational Thanksgiving Service to mark the first anniversary of the administration of the State governor, Hope Uzodinma. The Vice President, who delivered the felicitations of President Muhammadu Buhari to the Imo State governor and the people, also…

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‘I used to be an orphan as APC governor until Umahis defection’, says Uzodinma

Aminu Imam

The governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has stated that those who are not in the All Progressives Congress (APC) will continue to fast until God answers their prayers. The statement was made by Uzodinma while speaking on Friday with journalists after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.  Uzodimma commended the defection of Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC, noting that politicians on the APC platform are close to the federal government, and that this will enable them to address challenges…

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Buhari to commission new refinery in Imo State this week

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to this week commission a new petroleum refinery located at Ibigwe, in Imo State. According to a post on the Presidency’s verified Twitters handle, the refinery, which was put together by Walter Smith Limited, is partly owned by the Federal Government following investment by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). According to the company, the refinery project is divided into two phases: The Phase-1 is the delivery of 5,000 BPD Modular capacity refinery that is strategically located near the existing flow station and…

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