Owerri

The management of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE) has confirmed the death of a senior lecturer, simply identified as Mr Echetama, who slumped and died in a lecture hall on Tuesday. The Acting Public Relations Officer…

A state high court sitting in Owerri has nullified the impeachment of former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Jude Agbaso. Recall that Agbaso was impeached on March 28, 2013, during the Rochas Okorocha led administration. Justice S.I…

Obowo Divisional Police Headquarters located at Umulowe autonomous community area of Imo State have been reportedly attacked by suspected gunmen, leading to the death of two policemen who were on duty. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the…

The auxiliary bishop of Owerri Catholic archdiocese in Imo state, Moses Chikwe has been released by his abductors. Recall that the auxiliary bishop was kidnapped on December 27 alongside his driver at a location not far from his…

The auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Imo State, Most Rev. Moses Chikwe, has been abducted by unknown gunmen. The 53 year-old priest was reportedly kidnapped along with his driver near his residence on Sunday night,…

The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the shocking video which showed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO), bringing out his pistol to shoot protesters in Owerri, Imo State. He also physically assaulted some protesters during the course…

22 suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) at different locations in Imo state. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that the all-male suspects,…

Heavy downpours on Sunday, Monday, 6th and 7th of August respectively have caused landslide at Trinity street in Akwakuma community, Owerri North Local Government Area, Imo State, thereby causing several families trapped. WITHIN NIGERIA…

This is sad! Christ Embassy, Owerri state pastor, Pastor John Amenkhienem has reportedly died. The man of God reportedly passed away yesterday, 30th of May, 2020. Members of his church took to social media platform, Facebook to mourn…

Tragedy as a yet-to-be identified woman allegedly attacked his husband in a very brutal way on Tuesday night after a quarrel. The yet-to-be identified injured man is a doctor with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Owerri and he is…

A wife simply identified as Mrs Ummadu has allegedly attempted to kill her husband over extra-martial affairs in Owerri. The tragic incident was revealed by a friend of the husband, Chinonso chibuogwu, who visited the victim at Federal…

15 days after video of angry residents resisting police officers from carrying out arrest went viral, another video of a tricyclist and a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) engaging each other in a fight has surfaced. WITHIN NIGERIA…

A yet-to-be identified lady was found dead underneath a hotel bed in Owerri the capital of Imo State. Eyewitnesses claimed the incident occurred last weekend at a popular hotel along World Bank Road in Owerri, and a cleaner reportedly…

Tension in Owerri as vehicles submerged, commercial activities halted owing to heavy downpour on Friday in Imo state. The downpour which lasted over two hours unsettled activities in the metropolis as many traders scampered for safety.…

The management of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, has expelled 10 students and rusticated 103 others over examination malpractice. According to Volume 40 No. 4 of FUTO News, yesterday, the Biology Department recorded…

Sam Mbakwe Airport In Owerri, Imo State Is On Fire