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UAES Holds Maiden Convocation on Saturday

Editor — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:29:39 +0000

… Unveils 20 first class graduates, 505 pioneer students The University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, will on Saturday, September 5, 2026, hold its maiden convocation ceremony, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Christopher Chiedozie Eze, describing the event as evidence that the trust reposed in the young institution is being honoured. […]

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South African Returnees Protest in Imo, Demand ₦1m Settlement From Uzodimma

Editor — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:45:58 +0000

By Iheanyi Enwerem South African returnees of Imo State origin on Thursday staged a peaceful protest near the Imo State Government House, Owerri, demanding the fulfilment of the state government’s promise to give them ₦1 million each as settlement and reintegration support. The protesters, numbering over 100, carried placards and appealed to Governor […]

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Prof. Remy Uche Emerges FUTO Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic

Editor — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:12:31 +0000

… PMC Okeke Hails Appointment,describes him as an erudite scholar By Iheanyi Enwerem The Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) has announced the appointment of Prof. Remy Uche as its new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). Prof. Uche, a distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering, brings nearly three decades of experience in teaching, research, engineering practice and university […]

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Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack Bags TV Personality of the Year Award

Editor — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:54:19 +0000

By Iheanyi Enwerem Ace broadcaster, journalist and gender advocate, Dr. Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, has been honoured with the Personality of the Year Award at the Nigeria Most 10 Influential Awards 2026, held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, last Saturday. The prestigious event, organised by VGlamour Magazine under the leadership of its Convenor, Vivian […]

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Uzodimma, Okorocha make APC Presidential Campaign Council

Editor — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:26:25 +0000

... As President Tinubu names Abdulaziz Yari as Director General. Abuja Correspondent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as chairman and vice chairman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, according to the list released Saturday morning. Party Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda will also serve as vice chairman, while former […]

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Uzodimma, Oyedele seek stronger fiscal federalism, economic diversification

Editor — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:58:50 +0000

… As NACOFED Host event in Owerri By Iheanyi Enwerem Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, have called for stronger fiscal federalism, improved revenue generation and economic diversification to strengthen Nigeria’s resilience to economic shocks. The duo spoke, Monday, in […]

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Youth Summit: ISOPADEC Boss Onyedebelu Commends Uzodimma

Editor — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:17 +0000

…Urges Youths to Innovate and Lead By Iheanyi Enwerem The Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC) has called on youths to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship, skills acquisition and responsible leadership as pathways to sustainable development. The Managing Director of ISOPADEC, Chief Austin Onyedebelu, made the call at a one-day International Youth Day […]

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Prophet Akwiwu Urges Calm Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket Debate

Editor — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:26:37 +0000

By Iheanyi Enwerem,Owerri Prophet Chibueze Hazel Akwiwu has urged Nigerians not to panic over recent comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, concerning the possibility of a Muslim-Muslim ticket in Nigeria’s political space. Akwiwu, while reacting to the cleric’s statement, described it as a “spirit of error,” alleging that the cleric had been […]

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IMOSACA Seeks CCFN Support to Strengthen Community HIV/AIDS Response

Editor — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:21:59 +0000

The Imo State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS (IMOSACA) has intensified its engagement with strategic partners in strengthening community-level HIV/AIDS interventions across the State, with a high-level advocacy visit to the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria (CCFN) today, 10 August 2026. Led by the Director General, Dr. Chidinma Okoro, the […]

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Premium Trust Bank Opens Regional Office in Imo

Editor — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:07:12 +0000

…Uzodimma Hails Growing Investor Confidence … As CEO extends partnership with State Govt By Iheanyi Enwerem Governor Hope Uzodimma has described the establishment of Premium Trust Bank’s Regional Office in Owerri as another milestone in Imo State’s growing investment profile, saying it reflects increasing confidence by investors in the state’s economic environment. Speaking during […]

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